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Become a WBPW Member Today!

We welcome all women and men, employed or retired who support the philanthropic objectives of the club and are interested in serving the community of Woodstock, Illinois. Join us in serving the community and promoting education for local women!

Dues are $50 annually.

Meetings are held in Woodstock on the third Monday of every month, excluding June and July. The agenda includes speakers covering topics of concern and interest to the community. Networking begins at 6PM followed by dinner and the meeting. For information on meeting location please contact Jacqueline Lechner, President at 815-408-0303 or email wpbw.woodstock@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

  • WPBW 2024 Membership Drive October 21st
    WPBW 2024 Membership Drive October 21st
    Mon, Oct 21
    Ortmann's Red Iron Tavern
    Oct 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Ortmann's Red Iron Tavern, 101 E Church St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Oct 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Ortmann's Red Iron Tavern, 101 E Church St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Join us on October 21st at Ortmann's Red Iron Tavern for the 2024 Membership Drive. Learn who we are and how we help our community.
  • November 2024 WPBW Meeting
    November 2024 WPBW Meeting
    Mon, Nov 18
    Artisans on Main Clayworker's Guild
    Nov 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Artisans on Main Clayworker's Guild, 220 Main St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Nov 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Artisans on Main Clayworker's Guild, 220 Main St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Join us at Artisans on Main located at 220 Main Street in Woodstock. Current WPBW member, Anne Marie Whitmore Lenzini will discuss ceramics and we will make a ceramic piece. Meal to be catered.
  • WPBW 2024 Holiday Party
    WPBW 2024 Holiday Party
    Mon, Dec 16
    Location is TBD
    Dec 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Dec 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Join us for our annual holiday party. Bring a wrapped gift valued at approximately $20 for a fun gift exchange.
  • January 2025 WPBW Membership Meeting
    January 2025 WPBW Membership Meeting
    Mon, Jan 20
    Elite Warrior Training
    Jan 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Elite Warrior Training, 960 Dieckman St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Jan 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Elite Warrior Training, 960 Dieckman St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Meet at EWT “Elite Warrior Training” located at 960 Dieckman Street. Michelle Bidwell (owner) and her team will discuss and demonstrate Kettle Bell, Cardio & Strength Training as well as nutrition counseling. Meal to be catered.
  • February 2025 WPBW Membership Meeting
    February 2025 WPBW Membership Meeting
    Mon, Feb 17
    Joyce Lande's Home
    Feb 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Joyce Lande's Home, 2028 Red Barn Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Feb 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Joyce Lande's Home, 2028 Red Barn Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Current WPBW member, Joyce Lande, will demonstrate her culinary skills and prepare our meal in her home located at 2028 Red Barn Road, Woodstock.
  • WPBW Woman of the Year 2025
    WPBW Woman of the Year 2025
    Mon, Mar 17
    Oliver's Bar & Grill - second floor
    Mar 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Oliver's Bar & Grill - second floor, 228 Main St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Mar 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Oliver's Bar & Grill - second floor, 228 Main St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Join us as we congratulate a local women who has gone above and beyond to be of service to others.
  • 2025 WPBW Scholarship Celebration
    2025 WPBW Scholarship Celebration
    Mon, May 19
    Oliver's Bar and Grill - second floor
    May 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Oliver's Bar and Grill - second floor, 228 Main St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    May 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Oliver's Bar and Grill - second floor, 228 Main St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Join us as we celebrate local women who are furthering their careers.
  • September WPBW Meeting at Operation Wild Horse
    September WPBW Meeting at Operation Wild Horse
    Mon, Sep 16
    Bull Valley
    Sep 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Bull Valley, 605 S Valley Hill Rd, Bull Valley, IL 60098, USA
    Sep 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Bull Valley, 605 S Valley Hill Rd, Bull Valley, IL 60098, USA
    Patti Gruber, our current Woman of the Year and new WPBW member will discuss OWH and the various programs offered to Veterans, Active-duty Military and Families. Meal to be catered.
  • Autumn Art Tour 2024
    Autumn Art Tour 2024
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Sep 07
    Woodstock Square
    Sep 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Woodstock Square, 121 W Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Sep 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Woodstock Square, 121 W Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    The 2024 WPBW Art Tour is free to attend (the ticket will simply help to remind you of the dates & times). All artists will be featured on and around the Woodstock Square. Raffle & sponsorships benefit the WPBW scholarships.
  • August WPBW Membership Meeting
    August WPBW Membership Meeting
    Mon, Aug 19
    Ortmann's Red Iron Tavern
    Aug 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Ortmann's Red Iron Tavern, 101 E Church St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Aug 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Ortmann's Red Iron Tavern, 101 E Church St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Join us on August 19th, 2024 at Ortmann's Red Iron Tavern for our first membership meeting of the new cycle. This meeting includes elections, we prefer members attend without guests for this meeting only.
  • May 20th - WPBW Scholarship Event & Celebration
    May 20th - WPBW Scholarship Event & Celebration
    Mon, May 20
    Oliver's Bar and Grill (upstairs)
    May 20, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Oliver's Bar and Grill (upstairs), 228 Main St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    May 20, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Oliver's Bar and Grill (upstairs), 228 Main St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Join us in celebrating the 2024 Scholarship winners.
  • 2024 EleMENts of Woodstock - Men's Fashion Show Fundraiser
    2024 EleMENts of Woodstock - Men's Fashion Show Fundraiser
    Sun, Apr 28
    Oliver's Ballroom - Second Level
    Apr 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
    Oliver's Ballroom - Second Level, 228 Main St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Apr 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
    Oliver's Ballroom - Second Level, 228 Main St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Lets raise some funds for scholarship in a FUN new way! This men's fashion show is sure to put a smile on your face while featuring models and stores from the Woodstock area. Must be 21 and over to attend. Now accepting sponsorships. Gold Sponsor: Bull Valley Ford, bullvalleyford.com
  • April 15 - Meet Garrett Anderson
    April 15 - Meet Garrett Anderson
    Mon, Apr 15
    Oliver's Bar and Grill (Upstairs)
    Apr 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Oliver's Bar and Grill (Upstairs), 228 Main St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Apr 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Oliver's Bar and Grill (Upstairs), 228 Main St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Meet Garrett Anderson, Director of the Woodstock Economic Development Department. He will discuss new developments happening in Woodstock and our economics.
  • March 18th - WPBW Woman of the Year
    March 18th - WPBW Woman of the Year
    Mon, Mar 18
    Olivers
    Mar 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Olivers, 228 Main St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Mar 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Olivers, 228 Main St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Join us for our annual gala celebrating our Woman of the Year
  • February 19th - WPBW gets Political
    February 19th - WPBW gets Political
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Feb 19
    Oliver's Bar and Grill (Upstairs)
    Feb 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Oliver's Bar and Grill (Upstairs), 228 Main St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Feb 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Oliver's Bar and Grill (Upstairs), 228 Main St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Tina Hill, current WPBW member, and Lou Ness, District 7 County Board Member to discuss running for public office.
  • January 15 - WPBW Meeting - Divine Culinary Creations with Joyce Lande
    January 15 - WPBW Meeting - Divine Culinary Creations with Joyce Lande
    Mon, Jan 15
    Woodstock
    Jan 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Woodstock, 2028 Red Barn Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Jan 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Woodstock, 2028 Red Barn Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Joyce Lande, WPBW member and Culinary Instructor at MCC, will demonstrate her culinary skills by cooking dinner. Guests & Members, There is an option to buy tickets at the event. Click "Buy Tickets", slide down and choose "Pay Offline". This means they can pay at the meeting instead of online.
  • December 18 - WPBW Holiday Party
    December 18 - WPBW Holiday Party
    Mon, Dec 18
    Cherry Tree Inn B&B
    Dec 18, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Cherry Tree Inn B&B, 344 Fremont St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Dec 18, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Cherry Tree Inn B&B, 344 Fremont St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Enjoy the holiday season at Cherry Tree Inn B&B with a "White Elephant Gift Exchange". Meet at 344 Fremont Street, Woodstock
  • November 20 - WPBW Meeting - Understanding AI
    November 20 - WPBW Meeting - Understanding AI
    Mon, Nov 20
    Kishwaukee Brewing Company
    Nov 20, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Kishwaukee Brewing Company, 1900 Dillard Ct, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Nov 20, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Kishwaukee Brewing Company, 1900 Dillard Ct, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    Kim Keefe & Jacqueline Lechner, both current WPBW members from Compass Real Estate, will go over the pros & cons of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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