Musical Bridges: An Afternoon with Oboist James Kim
Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 1:30–3:30 PM
Peoria Women’s Club | 301 NE Madison Ave

Members are invited to a special Musical Bridges event, hosted by the Peoria Symphony Orchestra Guild and held at the Peoria Women’s Club. This afternoon's gathering will feature oboist James Kim in advance of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra’s Handel at the Cathedral concert. 

Enjoy light refreshments, beautiful music, and conversation in our Club’s historic setting as we celebrate Peoria’s rich musical heritage and the ongoing partnership between the Guild and the Symphony.

Step into a world of covert operations, high-stakes intrigue, and glamorous espionage at The Ball of Peoria: 007. Inspired by the golden age of spies, this fundraiser invites you to experience the allure of secret missions, elegant cocktails, and timeless style. Don your best tuxedo or glamorous gown and join us for an evening filled with thrilling surprises and the unforgettable charm of a James Bond-inspired adventure.

Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. Film Screening at the Peoria Women’s Club

The Peoria Women’s Club, in partnership with the Peoria Area World Affairs Council (PAWAC) at Bradley University, is proud to present a rare screening of Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr.’s 1934 documentary Hitler’s Reign of Terror—one of the earliest American films to warn against Nazi Germany. This event marks only the second U.S. showing since Vanderbilt himself visited the Club in 1939, when he spoke on “Important Interviews on the Eve of War.”

Film Noir Series: The Maltese Falcon

The Peoria Women’s Club is excited to partner with Lutheran Hillside Village to present a special outreach screening of The Maltese Falcon (1941).

Designed by women, for women, join us for Secure Her Future, a FREE financial workshop to help every woman find financial confidence no matter their life stage.

Volunteer at the Peoria RiverFront Market

We are excited to invite you to a unique volunteer opportunity supporting our Cosecheras Coffee Project, a collaboration between the Peoria Women’s Club and Café Santa Rosa. This initiative supports women coffee harvesters in Colombia by funding healthcare, childcare, and sustainable income AND contributes to our club’s efforts to restore our historic 1893 kitchen into a commissary kitchen for women entrepreneurs.

As a PWC member, your time and enthusiasm can make a real difference!

August 14 – Gilda (1946)

Starring Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford

A glamorous love triangle explodes with jealousy and betrayal in postwar Buenos Aires.

Volunteer with PWC at Ignite Peoria!

Join us for an hour or two at Central Illinois’ most vibrant arts and makers festival! The Peoria Women’s Club is excited to return to Ignite Peoria for our second year, and we need member volunteers to help us staff our interactive booth at the Peoria Civic Center.

Join fellow PWC members, Bradley alumni, staff, and the greater Peoria community as we celebrate Lydia’s impact—past and present!

The Peoria Women’s Club is proud to offer twice-yearly library tours for members participating in Epsilon Sigma Omicron (ESO), an honorary reading sorority sponsored by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC).

Open to all clubwomen, ESO encourages self-directed education and personal growth through reading across a variety of genres and categories. Our new library tours offer members a chance to:

• Explore historic and culturally significant libraries across Illinois

• Deepen their connection to literature, art, and civic life

• Enjoy fellowship with other clubwomen who value lifelong learning

• Discover inspiration for their ESO reading lists and discussions

Whether you're just starting your ESO journey or already well on your way to Century status, these tours are a meaningful—and fun—way to engage.

Join us as we start this annual tradition of honoring Lydia Moss Bradley and one other important local women from history by cleaning up their grave sites at Springdale Cemetery.

July 10 – The Big Heat (1953)

Starring Glenn Ford and Gloria Grahame

A determined detective takes on corruption and organized crime in this gritty noir classic.

Film Screening: The Underground Railroad in Metamora

Join us for a special screening of The Underground Railroad in Metamora on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Kenneth H. Maurer Performing Arts Center at Metamora Township High School (101 W. Madison St., Metamora, IL 61548).

Whisk Takers Silent Auction
Auction Runs: May 8 – NOON on June 19, 2025
Location: Peoria Women’s Clubhouse
Open to Members and Guests

Get ready to stir up some fun at the Whisk Takers Silent Auction! Hosted by the Peoria Women’s Club, this culinary-themed auction features an array of gently used kitchen treasures—from cookbooks and gadgets to dishes, décor, and more. It's the perfect chance to find something special for your home while supporting a great cause.

Proceeds will help fund the purchase of additional stoneware china place settings for the clubhouse, allowing us to continue hosting elegant, well-appointed events.

You do not need to be present to win—bidding opens at the May 8 Business Meeting and concludes at NOON on Thursday, June 19, during the Carl Sandburg Luncheon featuring Barry Cloyd.

June 12 – The Big Sleep (1946)

Starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall

Private detective Philip Marlowe uncovers blackmail, secrets, and murder in a twisting plot based on the Raymond Chandler novel.

Mother’s Day Celebration & Vendor Shopping Event

Join us on May 10th from 2–5 PM at Peoria Architectural Salvage (2000 SW Adams St., Peoria, IL) for a special Mother’s Day celebration! Browse unique vendors, buy Peoria Women's Club Cosecheras Coffee, find the perfect gift, and enjoy a fun afternoon of shopping and community. Don’t miss it!

Please join us for a light lunch and screening of the movie Origin at the Peoria Women’s Club. We ask that each attendee consider a $10 donation at the door for a lunch of soup, salad, sides, beverage, and dessert.

All PWC and OLLI Members, as well as their guests, are welcome to attend.

RSVP is Required by April 23, 2025.

The public is invited to visit Électricité: Illuminating Perspectives, a special art exhibition celebrating women artists in the Tri-County area, and tour the historic 1893 Peoria Women’s Club building. Stop by during your lunch hour to explore the exhibition and learn more about this iconic space.

Kristan H. McKinsey, Director of the Illinois Women Artists Project, will present an illustrated lecture on the lives and artistic contributions of several women from central Illinois who pursued creative careers in the 19th and 20th centuries, including two founding members of the Peoria Women’s Club. Through their stories, McKinsey will highlight their significant impact on the region’s cultural history during a time when societal norms largely discouraged women from working outside the home.

The public is invited to visit Électricité: Illuminating Perspectives, a special art exhibition celebrating women artists in the Tri-County area, and tour the historic 1893 Peoria Women’s Club building. Stop by during your lunch hour to explore the exhibition and learn more about this iconic space.

Celebrate International Women’s Day with us on March 8, 2025 from 6:00-9:00pm at the Raise a Glass for Women Bar Crawl.

Électricité: Illuminating Perspectives 

In celebration of Women’s History Month 2025, the Peoria Women’s Club (PWC), in collaboration with the Illinois Women Artists Project (IWAP), is proud to present the inaugural juried exhibition showcasing the work of contemporary female artists from Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties. The exhibition will feature both 2- and 3-dimensional media, and marks the beginning of an annual tradition honoring women and the arts in our community.

Hosted by Peoria Women’s Club, NAWBO, and WIL, we welcome all women in our community to an evening of connection and collaboration to celebrate Women’s History Month and discuss ways we can take collective action to better our community.

Join us for a thought-provoking panel on the challenges and solutions surrounding homelessness in central Illinois.