The Lititz Woman's Club is both a service club and a social club. Relationships and friendships evolve as members of the club pool their talents to help others in the community.

"I think women are always subconsciously worrying about doing the right thing and not trying to offend people," said Amy Hamilton, a current and past president of the Lititz Woman's Club. "We really nurture that in the club, and we make everyone feel welcome. I think for years women have always wanted to pursue our strength. The more we can do, the more we want to do."

A diverse organization, the Lititz Woman's Club meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of every month at Listrak, 100 W. Millport Road, Lititz.

"It's a good way to get involved," said Hamilton. "The best part for me is just the camaraderie. You make great friends of women of all ages. It's so rewarding all the things we do. We try to chip in wherever we're needed. The bottom line is we have a great time doing it. We're all volunteering, so it has to be fun. It's such a feel-good club."

By hosting and sponsoring fundraisers throughout the year, the Lititz Woman's Club supports community organizations like GateHouse drug rehabilitation, Now I Can Foundation Northeast, the Warwick Community Chest, local fire companies, ambulance associations and libraries. The group assists with the Fourth of July Queen of Candles Pageant and Baby Parade and growing the flowers in the Lititz square. The woman's club is also closely working with the Warwick School District in helping 127 underprivileged students and their families around the holidays, honoring the achievements of two high school students of the month and sponsoring four postsecondary education scholarships.

"We try to spread it out. We don't do the same causes every year," said Hamilton, a resident of Lititz. "We help other women in other clubs, and we have a committee member who finds needs in other countries, and we donate to those causes. We have a committee member who sends out thank-you cards, well wishes and spreads sunshine. I'm just so proud of us. But it's not all work and no play."

Members of the Lititz Woman's Club also go out to dinner, attend movies, go shopping and go on trips together.

The Lititz Woman's Club boasts an astounding membership of 218 women ages 24 through 85. About 80% of those women reside in the Lititz area and Manheim Township.

"They are incredibly strong, bright ladies," said Hamilton. "These women have done incredible things in their lives. Each member pays dues. We focus more on what's your mission for being a member. A lot of them are just giving souls, and I think that's why we get along really well."

Established in 1940, the Lititz Woman's Club became an independent organization in 2000. Included in the club's upcoming events are a carryout fundraiser meal at Listrak from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19; the annual brunch and fashion show at Lititz Springs Inn at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6; Trivia Night at Lititz Springs Inn at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17; bingo at St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 12; and a dinner meeting at Bent Creek Country Club, 620 Bent Creek Drive, Lititz, in May.

"Over the years, we've gotten a lot larger in numbers," said Hamilton. "Over time, there's been more need to help others. It used to be more of a social club. Now, you have to participate because our mission is to help others. I want people to know about us. I hope they get a warm feeling when they find out about us."

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