The Woman's Club of Birdsboro, a community service organization open to women of all ages, recently installed officers and new members.

During a candle-lighting ceremony held at St. Paul's United Church of Christ (UCC), the following new officers were installed for 2023-24: president Suzanne Lander, vice president Phyllis Hoffman, co-recording secretary Kim Zeiber, corresponding secretary Joyce Zeiber and treasurer Jodie Zuber.

"Last year, we celebrated our 85th anniversary," said Lander. "The candle-lighting ceremony dates back to when the club started, and we like to keep the tradition."

New members were also inducted at the event: Mary Beth Cinsici, Abigail Jones, Martha Millard, Anna Palmer and Kim Zeiber.

Lander pointed out that the officers and members were asked to recite the club oath. "You (promise) to serve the club to the best of your ability and share your talents so we can improve our community," she said.

The Woman's Club of Birdsboro, established in 1937, holds several events throughout the year, but its two major fundraisers are a car show in October and bingo in March. This year's car show will take place on Sunday, Oct. 1, at Daniel Boone High School, and the next bingo will be on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

Proceeds from the fundraisers benefit local organizations, as well as fund scholarships to graduating seniors at Daniel Boone High School. Beneficiaries of the fundraisers include the Boone Area Library, Birdsboro-Union Fire Department, Birdsboro Police Department, Mission Trip Birdsboro and Beyond, the Birdsboro Community Memorial Center and area food banks, including Hopewell Love.

The club meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month from September through May at 7 p.m. at the St. Paul's UCC Sunday school building, First and Washington streets, Birdsboro, located behind the Masonic Lodge. Meetings often feature guest speakers or the planning of fundraising events. Refreshments are provided.

New members are always welcome, and membership is not limited to residents of Birdsboro.

"(Women can) come to a meeting and see if it is something they like," Lander said, noting that members pay nominal annual dues. "The only requirement for membership is that you help out at our big events."

She said in addition to meetings, the club has a social aspect. Club members enjoy a Christmas dinner together as well as a spring dinner. "I met a lot of friends through the club. (They are) people I would not have met otherwise," Lander shared.

For more information about the club, search for "Woman's Club of Birdsboro" on Facebook.