GFWC-Charlotte Mission

The objective of GFWC-Charlotte shall be to promote growth and general advancement of women by providing programs pertaining to literature, science, art, and public interest, and to promote lines of public welfare in the community of Charlotte, as well as at district, state, national and international levels.

Upcoming Events

Tea and Tomes Book Group

March 24, 2026. Horse by Geraldine Brooks. Kentucky, 1850. An enslaved groom named Jarret and a bay foal forge a bond of understanding that will carry the horse to record-setting victories across the South. When the nation erupts in civil war, an itinerant young artist who has made his name on paintings of the racehorse takes up arms for the Union. On a perilous night, he reunites with the stallion and his groom, very far from the glamor of any racetrack. New York City, 1954. Martha Jackson, a gallery owner celebrated for taking risks on edgy contemporary painters, becomes obsessed with a nineteenth-century equestrian oil painting of mysterious provenance.

Washington, DC, 2019. Jess, a Smithsonian scientist from Australia, and Theo, a Nigerian-American art historian, find themselves unexpectedly connected through their shared interest in the horse—one studying the stallion’s bones for clues to his power and endurance, the other uncovering the lost history of the unsung Black horsemen who were critical to his racing success. Based on the remarkable true story of the record-breaking thoroughbred Lexington, Horse is a novel of science, love and obsession, and our unfinished reckoning with racism.

Mini Trip

The next Mini Trip will be on March 23, 2026. The Great Escape State Company in Marshall is presenting the play "The Foreigner". If you are interested in joining the group for dinner, please plan on arriving at the Coachlight restaurant around 5:00 as the play starts at 7:00. You may purchase tickets to the play online or by calling. Great Escape Stage Company https://www.greatescapestagecompany.com/performances/the-foreigner/ If you choose to call and reserve a ticket, the site states these tickets are considered general admission, and you will need to find an open seat when you pick up the tickets. Please let Shelly Harris know if you would like to come along with the group on what we hope is a great time full of good food and laughs. Shelly Harris. 517-652-1716 or email dreammini1958@gmail.com

Recent Events

Guest Night

February 13, 2026 was Guest Night. It was a fun-filled evening of a walk back to the 1960s/1970s! Music was provided by the Don Sovey Rat Pack Band as we took in the era of peace, love and brotherhood.

Costume winners Organizers

Sisters having great fun Joy riding

2025 Was An Amazing Year!

Christmas Tea - December 5,2025

The Christmas Tea is an annual celebration to honor Past Presidents and welcome new members. Our choir, the only GFWC club in the Michigan to have a choir, performed under the direction of Val Reisen. Past presidents were recognized. Sarah Biskie and Mary Remenak were honored for being members for 25 years. Pat Campion was awarded the Woman of Achievement Award in recognition of her many contributions to GFWC Charlotte and to the entire community. The speaker, Inna Phelps, traditions from around the world.

GFWC-Charlotte Past Presidents recognized at the 2025 Christmas Tea

Back Row: Julie Dartt, Pat Campion, Sylvia Colles, Nola buck, Chris Waugh-Fleischmann, Lori Pray,

Front Row: Fran Fuller, Mary Remenak, Sara Biskie, Sandy Maatsch, Linda Foster, Lee Falik

25-year members Mary Remenak and Sara Biskie Pat Campion receiving Woman of the Year Award from President Sherry Myers

2025 SIREN Tea

The SIREN Tea is a major event each year for GFWC-Charlotte. The tables are beautifully decorated by those who attend and judges decide the winning tables in a variety of categories. The Overall Winner is based on the donations to the tables by those attending the tea. A silent auction and raffle prizes also help the club raise funds for SIREN. In 2025, the entertainment was provided by Don Sovey who played tunes that had the whole room rocking to "oldies" and sentimental favorites. This is a major fundraising event for GFWC-Charlotte. The proceeds are shared with half supporting SIREN Eaton Shelter and the other half supporting GFWC-Charlotte programs.

Siren Tea Chair, Dianne Barmes presents a check for $6,195 to Kaitllyn

Fales, Executive Director of SIREN

International Day of Service - September 7, 2025

GFWC-Charlotte selected Domestic Violence as the focus of their project for the International Day of Service. The group collected personal care items and came to SIREN/Eaton Shelter to pack care packages for our survivors.

SIREN/Eaton Shelter is a homeless and domestic violence shelter that serves Eaton County. Siren is unique as it is one of the last shelters to offer both homeless and domestic violence services within the same organization. Siren, founded in the 1990’s offers emergency shelter, transitional housing, rental assistance programs, and non-residential services for the community such as food pantry, clothing closet, and personal needs.

Charlotte Forest Garden Planting - April 17, 2025

The Charlotte Forest Garden is a community-driven project focused on building a multiple acre park that educates the public on conservation-minded farming, creates wildlife habitat, and provides free and healthy food for the community. The Charlotte Forest Garden is located within CARC Park at 1502 Combsdale Dr, Charlotte, MI 48813. To learn more or to get involved, visit https://eatoncd.org/charlotte-forest-garden.