When it all began.

Founded in 1983

The Issaquah Women’s Club was founded in 1983 when a group of women, in the spirit of friendship and service, joined forces to become more involved in the community. We are a diverse organization, coming from a variety of backgrounds, professions, age groups, and ethnicities. Today, we number nearly a hundred and expect that number to grow as women in the community learn more about who we are and what we do.

By working together, not only do we build friendships but we also use our strength in numbers to reach out to our community.

We are a social club who, through our Issaquah Women’s Foundation, are dedicated to a variety of charitable and humanitarian projects. We work together as friends, using our unique skills and talents to address the needs in our community. And as we work together, building friendships on the way, we are also uniquely privileged to share time together socially, strengthening our bonds and opening our hearts, not only to each other but to our community as well.

Our club, through our foundation, is the sole provider of funds for the Eastside Domestic Violence Continuing Education Scholarship. We also award “Follow Your Dream” scholarships each year to local high school senior girls wishing to further their education.

Fund Raising

Annual Benefit

Our annual charity benefit, Easy & Elegant Entertaining, is held in Issaquah’s historic Pickering Barn in November. This unique event, presented by the Issaquah Women’s Foundation on behalf of the Issaquah Women’s Club, brings together a variety of local businesses with solutions to make entertaining elegant, yet simple and fun. Their displays range from simple exhibit spaces to elaborate tablescapes and their items are for sale. The day also includes interactive demonstrations, modeling events, wine tasting, and a silent auction. All proceeds from the event go to the scholarships and local charities to whom we have pledged our support, including:

● Eastside Domestic Violence Continuing Education Fund

● Scholarships to Issaquah School District high school senior girls

● Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank

● Issaquah Church & Community Services

● Issaquah Valley Seniors

● Eastside Baby Corner

● Washington Women In Need

● Issaquah Parks & Recreation Camp Scholarships

We also recognize one of these charities each month with member donations of time, money, and items they particularly need.

Monthly Meeting and

Short Program

At 9:30 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month, we meet at Tibbetts Creek Manor for coffee and tasty treats followed by a program to entertain and/or educate us and a short business meeting. The location is 750 17^th Avenue NW, Issaquah, WA 98027 (Route 900-Issaquah-Renton Road, near Newport Way). The program topics are wide-ranging, and have included presentations by local charities to help us learn more about where our efforts can best be directed, short programs by local musicians, a local health care professional addressing women’s health issues, and presentations on interesting local area attractions.

Luncheons, Outings, and

Special Interest Groups

On the second Thursday of each month, members can participate in activities such as trips, tours, and luncheons. Details are announced in our monthly newsletter. Destinations have included museums, garden centers, and local restaurants.

Our members also get together in smaller groups to share some of their mutual special interests in greater depth. These groups include:

● Book Club ● Card Playing

● Crafts/Needlework ● Dinner Group

● Travel ● Theater

. . . to name but a few!

The Issaquah Women’s Club is a supportive group who share interests and activities and work together in the spirit of friendship and service to contribute to the community.

Guests are always welcome! Our monthly meetings are announced in The Issaquah Press.

For more information, contact:

Debby Bader
425-793-1416

Mailing Address:
Issaquah Women's Club
P.O. Box 615
Issaquah, WA 98027

1559