At our October meeting, local author Fran Weaver gave us an incredible preview of her book, Within the House of Murdaugh!
Now it’s time to read up because next month is the main event!
Grab your copy, get reading, and bring your questions—Fran will be joining us in person for a special Q&A discussion!
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Book Talk: November 9th | 6:00 - 9:00 PM at Patty Auke's home (please contact her to RSVP).
USO Water Bottle Donation
Chapin Woman’s Club is proud to support various wonderful organizations right here in our community—including our local USO! Members recently stepped up to donate a car full of bottled water to support the USO at the airport. A special thank you to CWC member and USO volunteer Barbara Becker for delivering our donations!
Last Friday, September 25, a few dedicated members of Chapin Woman’s Club rolled up their sleeves and donned their garden gloves to begin winterizing the Butterfly Garden at Crooked Creek Park!
Caring for this space is an ongoing project for the CWC. We are proud to support the Butterfly Garden all year long—long after the seasonal butterfly release has ended!
From weeding and trimming to raking and tidying up, we ensure the garden rests safely through the cooler months so it can return even more vibrant in the spring.
A huge thank you to Christine and Rita who came out to lend a hand and help beautify our community space!
We had an incredible turnout for our first Thursday of Eagle Enrichment at Chapin High School! Members of the Chapin Woman’s Club were thrilled to see almost 40 students in attendance. We are so excited for all the amazing sessions ahead this semester.
A huge thank you to program coordinator Kelsey Krefeld for making this wonderful custom sign for us—what a thoughtful gesture!
Chapin Woman's Club is proud to support Sistercare and their mission of Freeing Families from Fear as part of the GFWC Signature Program, helping to prevent domestic and sexual violence.
Drop-off Points (Before September 25, 2026):
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Classy Cruet: 130 Amicks Ferry Road, Chapin
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*St. Francis of Assisi: 735 Old Lexington Road, Chapin
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*Classy Cruet (Irmo location): 1085 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo
Please drop off your donations and help us make a difference!
Members of Chapin Woman's Club recently rolled up their sleeves and formed a true assembly line—baking, icing, and decorating over 300 homemade cupcakes for the Chapin Community Theatre.
Grab your tickets and come out to the Chapin Community Theatre this weekend to enjoy an incredible show—and make sure to grab a delicious cupcake at intermission, compliments of Chapin Woman's Club!
Sweet community collaboration in action!
A beautiful new addition to our Butterfly Garden! 🦋
Chapin Woman's Club is proud to donate this bench to Crooked Creek Park, creating a peaceful place to pause, reflect, and enjoy the beauty of the butterflies and blooms.
Each spring, Chapin Woman's Club hosts our annual Butterfly Release and works year-round to maintain this special garden for the community. We hope this bench becomes a favorite spot for visitors to relax and experience the wonder of nature.
Next time you're at Crooked Creek Park, stop by the Butterfly Garden, take a seat, and enjoy the view!
NEW! The Butterfly Learning Hub is an innovative, cross-service initiative uniting the Education and Environment community service project areas to connect children, students, and adults with the fascinating world of pollinators. Designed to foster environmental stewardship and curiosity across all age groups, the project's digital hub features interactive Webquests that encourage deeper inquiry, engaging coloring pages tailored for early learners, and a thoughtfully curated book list for every reading level. Expanding its reach even further, the platform will soon introduce interactive video content, offering learners an immersive way to discover and protect these vital insects.
Chapin Woman's Club members generously donated nearly $2,000 worth of school supplies to SisterCare—just in time for the new school year.
Thanks to Christine Woodworth, Kelly Weber, and Donna Gantt for sorting through a mountain of supplies and delivering a carload of back-to-school essentials. Nothing beats bringing smiles to our community when it matters most!
The General Federation of Women’s Club (GFWC) is an international women’s organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.
Chapin Woman's Club was recently recognized by the GFWC for their creative way to educate all members about their Community Service Programs (see article).
CWC is joining in the School supply drive for Sistercare -- please see Flyer for items to be donated.
PLEASE DISREGARD THE ADDRESS ON THE FLYER
CWC night out with the Fireflies at Segra Park
Chapin Woman's Club is more than just community service. While we take a break from meetings over the summer, our members stay busy planning an exciting year ahead.
We also take time to enjoy our summer, including a fun night at Segra Park to cheer on our local Fireflies baseball team. We love to make a difference in our community.
BUTTERFLY RELEASE 2026
At the May 2026 meeting, new officers and eight new members were installed, past presidents were recognized, and our Woman of the Year (Theresa Woods) was honored.
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FLAMINGO FLING 2026
So many people helped make the Chapin Woman's Club 2026 Flaming Fling a great success.
Special thanks go to our sponsors!
To see pictueres of the fun evening, use this link.
March 2026 Meeting
We had a full house today for GFWC - Chapin Woman's Club’s monthly club meeting. Among many other things, we celebrated Read Across America, as well as Dr. Suess’s birthday. Even green eggs and ham were on the menu!
Wear Red for Women's Heart Health
The Chapin Woman’s Club gathered for a “Red Dress” luncheon on 2/12026 to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death for women. Wearing red highlights support and unity against heart disease and stroke. February is American Heart Month.
Celebration Tables 2025
Chapin Woman’s Club held its Celebration Tables Fundraiser on December 6th. Many thanks to those who contributed to its success—the food and tables were fantastic, and everyone enjoyed themselves. View event photos by clicking here.
We look forward to seeing you next year on the first Saturday of December.
Mentors Make a Difference
Chapin Woman’s Club scholarship program features a strong mentoring component, pairing each recipient with a club member. We do a lot more than simply supplying funds for education.
On, December 21st, Scholarship recipients were honored at a luncheon hosted by Shannon Allonier, scholarship chair. The mentors provided a salad buffet, drinks and desserts.
The girls participated in an activity where they all left with a gift bag containing a piece of jewelry of their choice provided by Chris Woodworth. Everyone enjoyed this fellowship and holiday celebration.
Wreaths for Celebration Tables 2025
GFWC-Chapin Woman’s Club members gathered to make sprays and wreaths. These beautiful creations will be available to purchase at Celebration Tables 2025.
Friendsgiving 2025
GFWC-Chapin Woman’s Club members, along with friends and family, enjoyed Friendsgiving 2025 with delicious food and camaraderie.
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.
Check out more photos from the event by clicking here.
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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.
Click here to let us know you want to know more.
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.
