We bring together women who are interested in building a better community.

The Estes Park Woman’s Club strengthens our community and enhances the lives of others through education, volunteer service, and philanthropic endeavors.

History

The Estes Park Woman’s Club was organized in 1912. The women spent their first year building mountain trails and making scenic areas accessible to hikers and horseback riders. After that first year, the women turned their attention to establishing a meeting place. They decided to build a clubhouse that would also be a library. In 1914, the Woman’s Club was accepted in the Colorado Federation and General Federation of Women’s Clubs. In 1916, the women established their library at the local school. In 1920, the school needed the room to expand so the library was moved to a rented room in a downtown hotel. Then, in 1922, the town donated a lot in Bond Park for the library site and the Woman’s Club was responsible for the building of the Estes Park Public Library. The Woman’s Club and volunteers donated labor and materials and raised money for additional materials needed to build the library. The women established a fund to support the maintenance of the library in 1925. The Estes Valley Library continues to receive the support of the Estes Woman’s Club today!

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Community Support

The Estes Park Woman’s Club is proud to support local organizations within Estes Park and the surrounding communities.

Estes Park Elementary School

Members support the school by volunteering in the reading program and annual book sale. Money is annually set aside to give to the school for specific projects. Clothing items are routinely donated from members to give to students in need.

Estes Valley Public Library

Started the Town library with a few books in a part-time schoolroom.  When the Town donated a lot in Bond Park, the club raised $5,000 to build and furnish the building.  The women raised funds and operated the library for 53 years before transferring it to the town.  EPWC continues to support the library, most recently donated money to have a fireplace installed in the new “Quiet Room” on the second floor.

Rocky Mountain National Park

Supported establishment of Rocky Mountain National Park and provided land for the Park Headquarters. The original Deer Mountain trail was built by the members. The Club still supports the Park through various venues and when a specific need arises. As a result of the 2013 flood the Club donated $2,000 for signage at the Glacier Basin Campground to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of RMNP and the partnership with the Woman’s Club.

Town of Estes Park

Served as the Town Chamber of Commerce and government before either were in existence. The Club sponsored the welcoming sign at the Knoll-Willows Centennial Open Space Project ($1,500.00) .  See remarks by Pat Pickering at the town’s Centennial Celebration in 2017 under 2017-2018 Pat Pickering.  Previously $2,000 was donated to rebuild the bird sanctuary after the 2013 flood. The Club continues to support the Town through conservation and civic improvement projects.

Annual Projects

During the year, the Estes Park Woman’s Club engages in a number of annual projects.

Bright Christmas

Every year Woman’s Club joins with the Bright Christmas program to provide a local family a joyous Christmas.  We collect monetary donations to purchase gifts for the family.  The women on this project puts hours of time shopping and wrapping the gifts.  All gifts are customized to fit the individual needs and wishes.  The lucky family is extremely grateful and overjoyed.

Little Library in Performance Park

The Woman’s Club joined the Estes Valley Library with the Little Libraries.  A Little Library kit was purchased, put together by a member’s husband, hand painted by two members and stocked with many donated books.  Our dedicated members regularly check the “Little Library” to make sure it has books for all ages to be enjoyed by anyone wanting to read a book.  Please stop by Performance Park and see our Little Library

Program

Luncheon meetings are held at 11:30 am on the second Wednesday of the calendar month, unless otherwise notified. Members are notified by email. Members must respond as instructed in the email. Members without email will be called.

DATE LOCATION COST PROGRAM

September 9,2026

Mount Calvary Lutheran Church 

Catered by Big Horn Restaurant

$30.00

Debbie Unruh, Executive Director, Estes Park Dementia Day Care Center

October 14, 2026

Estes Park Museum

Box Lunch by Mountain Berry Bakery

$25.00

Josie Hildreth, Program Assistant Resources and Services, Estes Park Museum

November 11, 2026

Mountain Berry at Expedition Lodge

1701 N. Lake Ave. 

$30.00

Kelly McDonald – “People & Culture, Community within Organizations”

December 9, 2026

Estes Valley Community Center

Catered by Big Horn Restaurant

$30.00

Holiday Sing Along

 

January 13, 2027

American Legion

Catered by American Legion

$30.00

Keith Laposh W.O.L.F. Sanctuary’s Rescue Coordinator 

February 10, 2027

Mountain Calvary Lutheran Church

Catered by Big Horn Restaurant

$30.00

Barbara Jo Limmiatis, Community Relations – Library Renovation Completion

March 10, 2027

YMCA Walnut Dining Room

YMCA Catering

$30.00

YMCA Staff – Estes Park Center opportunities for Estes Park Residents

April 14, 2027

American Legion

Catered by American Legion

$30.00

Kevin Unger, President & CEO of UCHealth’s Northern Colorado Region and Vern Carda, CEO of UCHealth Estes Valley Medical Center

May 12, 2027

Wapiti Colorado Pub

$30.00

President’s Recognition

Club dues for 2026-2027 are $55.00.
Members joining after February 1, 2027, will pay one-half the annual amount for the remainder of the WC season.

 

Officers & Committee Chairs

2026-2027 Estes Park Woman’s Club Executive Board, Chairpersons and Committees

President

  • Sarah Walsh

Immediate Past President

  • Sherry Unruh

First Vice President(s) (Membership)

  • Ingrid Drouin
  • Stacey Harding

Second Vice President(s) (Programs)

  • Carla Spreng-Webb
  • Kay Boyle

Treasurer

  • Pam Leitner

Assistant Treasurer

  • Audrey TeSelle

Recording Secretary

  • Patricia Smith

Assistant Recording Secretary

  • Sherry Unruh

Corresponding Secretary

  • Teresa Fritz

Assistant Corresponding Secretary

  • Judith Taphorn

Directors

  • Kelly Meisinger
  • Janet Taylor
  • Marlene Borneman
  • Diane Palmer
  • Patti Erbe

Historian/Archives Coordinators

  • Marlene Borneman

Nametags

  • Diane Palmer
  • Marlene Borneman
  • Janet Taylor
  • Kelly Meisinger
  • Patti Erbe

Parliamentarian

  • Sherry Unruh

Publicity

  • Linda Remigio

Reservations

  • Sarah Walsh

Yearbook Editor

  • Carla Spreng-Webb

Song Leader

  • Verlene Thorp

Web & Facebook

  • Pam Leitner

High School Scholarship Program

  • Sherry Unruh
  • Kay Boyle
  • Lila Conrad
  • Teresa Fritz
  • Jane Carlton
  • Pam Vendegna

Woman’s Club Projects

Duck Race Chair

  • Sally Park

Bright Christmas

  • Marlene Borneman
  • Penny Van Bogaert
  • Lynn Larkin
  • Diane Palmer
  • Debbie Renner

Estes Park Elementary School

  • Kathy Littlejohn
  • Carolyn Manard
  • Debbie Renner

Library Liaison

  • Stacey Harding

Little Free Lending Library

  • Jane Bush
  • Kay Boyle
  • Judy Taphorn
  • Pam Vendegna

Trunk Treasures

  • Ingrid Drouin
  • Stacey Harding

Fund Development

  • Judy Schaffer
  • Kathy Littlejohn

Fund Raisers

  • Ingrid Drouin
  • Teresa Fritz
  • Stacey Harding
  • Carol Smith

Small Group Events

  • Ingrid Drouin
  • Stacey Harding