The St. Joseph Women’s Community Club was formed to help St. Joseph.
And help the St. Joseph Community they do.
Currently, the club is sponsoring the St. Joseph Angel Tree at the St. Joseph Apothecary.
“I love the Angel Tree,” said club member Angela Page.
The tree is decorated with ornaments listing various items to be purchased for several families in the community.
Those wanting to help remove an ornament listing items families have requested, buy the items then drop them off with the ornament and gift receipt at the Apothecary on Dec.15 by 1 p.m.
Members of the Church of Christ and Women’s Club will wrap the gifts and provide the gifts and a meal to the families.
The Club purchases any items not chosen.
“I think it’s such a great family tradition,” Page said. “Take your child and let them choose the ornament from the tree and go shopping. Just another way to promote the spirit of giving in children so it will carry into adulthood.”
Club member Amy Lewis said the Angel Tree is the most rewarding project the group undertakes.
She said she also enjoys Fall Family Movie Night and the Mutt Show.
In addition to movie night and the Mutt Show, the group supports the food pantry and sponsors Bedtime Stories with Santa.
Bedtime Stories with Santa is a free event will take place Thursday at the Church of Christ located at 226 E. Sherman St. in St. Joseph. The event starts at 6 p.m and goes until 8 p.m.
Children, ages fourth grade and younger, will be able to visit Santa, listen to stories, participate in crafts and eat cookies and milk.
Children are encouraged to wear pajamas.
The Club will be collecting donations for the St. Joseph Community Food Pantry.
“I love Women’s Club because the focus is on giving back to our local community,” said club member Aly Stephenson.
Stephenson joined the club in order to be involved with the fun ladies in the community, but she also joined to focus on supporting individuals in the community as well as other groups that would benefit from the club’s assistance.
“Sometimes that help comes financially such as giving to the food pantry, while other times we are a means of donating time and resources to a great cause or event, such as Relay for Life,” Stephenson said.
Lewis said she joined the club after being invited by a friend.
“I was looking to get involved in the community,” she said. “I grew up in St. Joe and my mom had been a member so it seemed like a good fit.”
The club meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Village Hall.
“We’d love to have new members,” Lewis said. “In addition to our community involvement, we have been increasing our social activities within the group and would invite anyone who is curious about the club to come meet us.”
