What Is the Women’s Club of Glen Ridge?
Founded in 1905, the Glen Ridge Women’s Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. We are an inclusive community of over 200+ diverse women from Glen Ridge and the surrounding community. We are united with the desire to create positive changes in our community. We connect our community through a wide range of programs that promote education and culture as well as civic and social services. The Women’s Club has been successfully fulfilling its mission since its inception and remains a vibrant and vital organization today. Click here to learn more about our work.
Why Become a Member?
The Glen Ridge Women’s Club is always looking for new members to join our organization. As a member, you can choose to solely attend events of interest to you, to contribute your time, talent and ideas through club committees, and/or help to serve local organizations to which we provide financial assistance.
Our members join for many reasons:
New to Town
New Friendships that last a lifetime
Personal Reward through Community Service
Having Fun
Learning New Things
Networking to Further Career Goals
Leadership Opportunities
Creating &/Or Attending Events
Discounts to Events
Interested in running an organization
Committees are the backbone of WCGR Operations
Our many committees run the operations of the club, and we are always looking for volunteers to help support our organization. These committees include:
Finance – Responsible for the Club's financial matters including preparing the budget for the next fiscal year and for long-range finance planning.
Grounds – Responsible for the maintenance of the Club grounds.
Hospitality – Responsible for maintaining the Club’s linens, tableware, and kitchen supplies (including house beverages and non-perishables) and for organizing and hosting the end-of-year meeting in May.
House – Responsible for maintaining the clubhouse and its furnishings, and supervising the club custodian.
Membership – Responsible for member recruitment, prospective member activities, and the compilation and distribution of Welcome bags to new Glen Ridge residents.
Nominating – In accordance with the club’s by-laws, this committee secures candidates to fill Board of Trustee positions.
Public Relations – Responsible for promoting Club event and activities through a variety of mediums and for maintaining a favorable image of the Club before the community.
Rental – Responsible for overseeing rental of the clubhouse and setting related policies and fees.
Signpost – Responsible for compiling and organizing articles submitted for inclusion in this quarterly newsletter.
Social - Responsible for planning two annual non-fundraising casual social activities and events for Club members and their significant others.
Ways & Means - Responsible for events and activities that raise significantly funds to support the Club.
Join us today!
If you prefer to print out a membership form and send in your dues, please click below to view or download the form, print, and mail it to our office.
Club Departments & Events
Departments develop and organize our community events and programs
The Women’s Club is the scene of social gatherings, educational programs, cultural activities and lectures. The departments listed below sponsor monthly afternoon and evening. Current programs include topical discussions, visits by local writers, artists and musicians, culinary events, yoga, and day trips to area museums, botanical gardens, historic sites and neighborhoods. Departments include:
Art – Responsible for hosting an annual art-related program.
Community Service – responsible for hosting an annual program focused on community service. This department also supports organizations, as approved by the Board of Trustees, within the community.
Drama – Responsible for hosting an annual drama-related program.
Family – Responsible for family-friend and child-friendly events and activities.
Home & Garden – Responsible for hosting an annual home & garden program.
International Affairs – Responsible for hosting an annual international affairs related program.
Literature – Responsible for hosting an annual literature-related program.
Music – Responsible for hosting an annual music-related program.
Religions, Spirituality & Wellness – Responsible for events and activities that center on topics related to religions of the world, spirituality and health & wellness.
What are some of the club’s events and programs?
Below is just a sample of some of the successful programs produced by the Departments of WCGR. For more information, visit our Events & Programs page.
How Much Does It Cost To Join?
The Glen Ridge Women’s Club offers a variety of membership options. Annual dues are requested by August 1 each calendar year:
Basic - $150
Senior - $75 (65 & Older)
Patron - $200
Sponsor - $325
Benefactor - $500
Lifetime - $5,000
Young Adult - $40 (under 26)
Associate - $40 (Men in the community who wish to support the club)
Non-Resident - $40 (Members who live 25 miles or more from the club)
Business Membership / Sponsorship - Please contact us!
When Does the club Meet?
Our club meets multiple times per month from September to June (closed July/August). We have events throughout the year.
Want to learn more?
If you would like to learn more information about becoming a member of the WCGL or have questions, please email us at info@womensclubglenridge.com and someone from our Membership Committee will contact you.