NEWS AND NOTES
Some of our Chapin Woman’s Club golfers enjoyed a few days at Willbrook Plantation Golf Club. Hit ‘em long and straight, ladies.
Our first BBQ, Boots & Boogie was a hit—the food, décor, and games were enjoyed by all, and Cynthia Shepherd kept us line dancing throughout the night. Thanks to everyone involved, proceeds will support scholarships and local charities—a fantastic mix of fun and giving.
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GFWC National Day of Service
September 27, 2025
The GFWC International Day of Service is an annual event where members and clubs of the General Federation of Women's Clubs address a community issue. In 2025, the focus was on domestic and sexual violence.
GFWC-Chapin Woman's Club selected safe transportation for individuals seeking refuge as its local campaign. The club collected Uber and Lyft cards to assist with transportation needs.
On September 27th, CWV presented these cards to Lighthouse for Life to support their work.
Lighthouse For Life is a 501c3 non-profit organization serving survivors of sex trafficking in South Carolina.
Desserts for Chapin Community Theatre
Every August, Chapin Woman’s Club provides desserts for the Chapin Community Theatre’s Play Festival.
This year, Judie Bagwell led 14 bakers, 12 decorators, and 3 deliverers to produce and deliver over 300 cupcakes in under two hours.
Thanks to St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church for use of their kitchen, and congratulations to Chapin Theatre Company on their successful event.
Rolling with the Best
Members of Chapin Woman’s club were lighting up the lanes with laughter on August 14th as they gathered for some bowling fun. Rolling with the best!
Lunch with Author Rebecca D'Amato
July 31, 2025
Chapin Woman’s Club’s Culture Club held an event for members, organized by Judie Bagwell and Beth Wolfe. The afternoon featured a book reading of "Me Being You" by author Rebecca D’Amato, who is Beth Wolfe’s sister. Seventeen members attended at the home of Judie Bagwell on Thursday, July 31st. Members learned about the process involved in writing a book, getting it published, and marketing it.
Chapin Woman’s Club facilitates social connections, engages in philanthropic activities within the community, and organizes a variety of events for participation. Membership is open to those interested in joining.
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August 2025
As the new school year begins, GFWC Chapin Woman’s Club was pleased to provide school supplies for students involved in Sistercare Programs.
Sistercare is a Columbia, SC-based non-profit organization that offers services and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Click here to learn more about Sistercare.
JULY 15, 2025
The Culture Club had its inaugural event with a docent led tour at the Columbia Museum of Art.
We learned about the artist Sam Gilliam, and his particular style of art. Afterwards, the group went to lunch at Blue Marlin for food, fun and fellowship!
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July 2025:
Congratulations to Kanisha Wright on receiving a GFWC-Chapin Woman’s Club scholarship and signing with the Converse University basketball team.
We are proud of you!
JULY 2025
Members of the GFWC-Chapin Woman’s Club visited Bomb Island to observe the Purple Martin Phenomenon, watching hundreds of purple martins return at night while sharing snacks on their boats.
Each summer, over a million Purple Martins roost on Bomb Island—the largest site in North America—offering a rare spectacle as they arrive and depart at dawn and dusk before migrating back to South America for winter.
