Join the Woman’s Club at one of our special events held throughout the year. We pride ourselves in providing enriching programs and opportunities for building friendships.
Winter 2026
Upcoming Events
March 1st, 2026
Edison Theater Outing
Our Town, Thorton Wilder
Contact Iris Malone at irismalone007@gmail.com for details about the event!
Spring 2026
Spring Luncheon 2026
Join us at the Meadowbrook Country Club for our annual Spring Luncheon
Details to come!
Annual Big Dig at the Elizabeth Gray Danforth (Ibby’s) Butterfly Garden
May 12, 2026
Join our volunteers in planting annuals to our established butterfly garden!
Contact Lee Anne Quatrano at lquatrano@gmail.com to learn more.
Click here to look at the ongoing events our interest groups are a part of!
Past Events
RZW Scholarship Luncheon | January 30, 2026
On January 30, over 60 WCWU Members and guests gathered at Maggiano’s, Little Italy to celebrate and recognize this year’s Risa Zwerling Wrighton CAPS student scholarship recipients. Following the family-style lunch, two of the scholarship recipients took to the podium, where they shared their personal and inspiring stories of academic and personal triumph. The others, not present for the Luncheon, submitted letters expressing their appreciation for the scholarships. Those remarks were read aloud to all in attendance. The audience then enjoyed a presentation from guest speaker, Andrea Urice, Teaching Professor of Drama, in the WashU Performance Arts Department. Urice is the Director of Thornton Wilder’s classic American Play, Our Town, running at the Edison Theater, February 20th-March 1.
Galleries & Sights : Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art : “Making their Mark” Works from the Shah Garg Collection | December 13, 2025
This exceptional tour, led by Sabine Eckmann, the Museum’s Director and Chief Curator, featured works by all-female artists from around the world. Works on display were in painting, sculpture, installation, textile, beadwork, and ceramics from the past eight decades. Members were introduced to celebrated pieces that explore themes such as: Painting & Technology, Gestural Abstraction, Craft is Art, Of Selves and Spirits,
Disobedient Bodies and Luminous Abstractions.
Tree planting in the Elizabeth Danforth Butterfly Garden to honor the late Professor Stan Braude | November 7, 2025
Stan Braude was a professor of practice in biology and in environmental studies, and he was the first curator of the Washington University Arboretum. Stan’s wife, Professor Nancy Berg, helped to plant he beautiful Oak cultivar named “Sweet Braude”. Cody Azotea, horticulturist and Focal Point manager, created the cultivar and conducted the ceremony which was attended by Nancy, family friends and Butterfly Garden volunteers.
Galleries & Sights : SLAM Curator Tour | October 30, 2025
Members enjoyed a private tour of the new SLAM exhibit by painter and sculptor Anselm Kiefer entitled; Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea. Melissa Venator, Assistant Curator of Modern Art, led members through this impressive collection of German art, sharing insights on the role of rivers, poetry and history in Kiefer’s work and his exploration of unconventional materials such as ash, metal and straw.
Exploring Nature at the William Danforth Plant & Science Center | October 22, 2025
Members were guided on a docent led tour to learn of the Center’s mission to feed the
hungry and improve human health, preserve and renew our environment, while enhancing the St. Louis region as a world center for plant science.
Fall Member Recognition and Full Board Meeting | Friday, October 3, 2025
The Woman’s Club held their luncheon on October 3 at Pietro’s Italian Restaurant for the Full Board meeting and to celebrate the years of service of members. It was a wonderful time for the ladies and their guests to catchup with each other and enjoy a lovely meal in a cozy space. Our members range from having just joined this year, to those who have been members for over 70 years!
Fall Welcome and Butterfly Garden Party | Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Guest and members enjoyed the garden and delicious treats before being welcomed for the season. They also heard from Suzanne Langlois, from Meds & Food for Kids.
Spring Symposium Luncheon and Annual Meeting | Friday, May 23, 2025
Members and guests of the club convened at Meadowbrook Country Club to enjoy lunch and a lecture by Stéphane Denève, Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.
Walking Tour of Anne O’C. Albrecht Nature Playscape | Thursday, May 16, 2024
The Big Dig! | Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Spring Game Day | Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Assembly Series | Monday, April 7, 2025
Dark Waters: The Environmental Legal Battle Exposing Corporate Coverup in the name of Public Health
“The Wolves” at Edison Theatre | Sunday, March 2, 2025
2025 Orchid Show | Friday, February 21, 2025
The Exploring Nature Interest Group went on a tour of the Missouri Botanical Garden.
The Risa Zwerling Wrighton Scholarship Luncheon | Friday, January 31, 2025
The Woman’s Club were joined by the Risa Zwerling Wrighton Scholarship recipients for a scholarship presentation. Speaker Dr. Nancy Morrow-Howell spoke about Redefining Aging.
View photos of the luncheon, listen to the lecture, and read about the scholarship recipients!
1904 World’s Fair Tour | Thursday, January 30, 2025
Holiday Flower and Train Show | Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Fall Symposium Luncheon and Lecture | Friday, November 1, 2024
The speaker was Dr. Mary Ruppert-Stroescu, who is passionate about harnessing the power of textiles and clothing to improve lives. She spoke on her journey to find the intersection between fashion, function, and expression.
“Pride and Prejudice” at Edison Theatre | Sunday, October 27, 2024
Endangered Wolf Center Tour | Wednesday, October 16, 2024