The Holly Club of Wrentham, organized in 1898, is dedicated to social services, civic activities, and a broader fellowship among women. Affiliated with the General Federation of Women's Clubs of Massachusetts and the General Federation of Women's Clubs, the Holly Club is open to all women regardless of race, color, or creed.

Any woman interested in the objectives and work of the club is invited to attend a meeting and/or become a member. Please contact our Membership Chairperson, Carol Thomas at (508) 384-6080 or THEHOLLYCLUB@AOL.COM for more information.

Holly Club Programs

Some of the programs that the Holly Club recently supported include:

• Wrentham Town Gazebo Project
• Holiday Goodwill Gifts and Food Baskets
• Holiday Gifts to Residents of Local Nursing Homes
• Veteran's Association
• New Hope and its Programs
• KP Senior All Night Party
• DARE Program
• Wrentham Elementary Defibrillator Project
• Camperships for Various Wrentham Youth Activities
• Wrentham Elementary Arbor Day Project
• Fiske Library Summer Reading Program
• Wrentham Nurses Fund
• Wrentham Food Pantry
• DECA
• King Philip High School College Scholarships

Meetings are held monthly from October thru May, on the first Tuesday, unless otherwise noted. Each month, along with the club business discussion, we have a different special interest program. Refreshments are provided by the monthly refreshment committee.

Club Calendar - 2009- 2010

October 6, 2009  - Annual Potluck Supper

November 3, 2009  - Budget & Cooking Demonstration by Paula LeMay

December 8, 2009 - Holiday Dinner and Ornament Swap

January 5, 2010 - Reiki Demonstration

February 2, 2010 - Public Meeting - Guest Speaker - Registrar William O'Donnell, Norfolk County Registry of Deeds

Feburary 13, 2010 - Senior Project - Valentines Project

March 2, 2010 - New Hope Shower

April 7, 2010 - 29th Annual Fashion Show at Lake View Pavilion in Foxboro

Aoril 13, 2010 - President's Night - Singer/Pianist Kris Pappas

May 4, 2010 - Annual Meeting

Afghans

We have two Town afghans for sale. Our Historic Afghan is green and cream colored and includes the Town Seal in the center, surrounded by various historic properties in Wrentham. Cost $45.00.

Our colorful Tapestry Afghan has the Gazebo in the center, surrounded by scenic drawings of Lake Pearl and Sheldonville, along with a few different historical properties and monuments in Wrentham. Cost $50.00.

For more information on how to purchase either afghan, please contact Pat Carroll at (508) 384-2562 or THEHOLLYCLUB@AOL.COM.

Wrentham Ornament

The fifth in our series of Wrentham ornaments will be available in the fall of 2010.  The previous 4 ornaments may also be purchased by contacting THEHOLLYCLUB@AOL.COM.

Fashion Show

Full Club participation helps make this annual event a success. Club members provide support to various Fashion Show committees, solicit ads for the Ad Book, create and donate raffle baskets, model, sell tickets, and attend the show. This event is always a great night out for a great cause!