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We are dedicated to enriching the lives of our members through civic and social activities, while enhancing the lives of others through community service.

The Cedar Springs Women's Club has been a strong influence in the community since 1912 when it was founded as a Baptist Social circle. In 1914, Methodist and Congregational ladies were included in the Circle. In 1915, the Club was federated. On June 6, 1989, the membership voted in favor of separating from the General Federation of Women's Clubs and the Club was reorganized as the Cedar Springs Women's Club. In the early days, the Women's Circle had programs centered on social virtues, sewing, flowers and money-raising for mission work. Members were encouraged each year to clean their yards and plant zinnias which was the club flower. Later the Club became a Literary Group. The Club flower was changed to a red rose in 2001 or 2002 and is on the pin currently presented to all new members of the Club. Today, the Women's Club meets for lunch prepared by Hostess Committee, potluck, or catered. Besides the business meeting, a community focus issue is offered and a short program by invited guests is presented on aspects of community and social concern. In addition, the Cedar Springs Women's Club raises money to support many community projects. The women also enjoy several social events throughout the year. Each year, one woman is recognized for her exemplary spirit and contributions during that Club year. Selection is based on the candidate's enthusiasm in the promotion and support of the Cedar Springs Women's club and active community involvement. A woman wishing to join Women's Club must attend at least two meetings before making application for membership. The applicant must sign a statement stating her wish to join and have it co-signed by two sponsors who have been in the Club for at least one year. Any woman wishing to join should check the local newspaper for meeting time and place.

10/27/2026

Art by Norman Rockwell

08/25/2026

View Mary. K. Balon's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/04/2026

06/28/2026

Cedar Springs Women’s Club News
by Sue Harrison
May and June were busy months for the Cedar Springs Women’s Club.
At the May meeting, Diane Bengtson was selected Outstanding Women’s Club Member of 2026 and was presented her corsage, certificate and rose by past recipients Kathy Raudenbush, Karen Ringler and last year’s recipient Rose Powell.
Diane’s family including son Jeff and daughter-in-law Robin Bengtson, daughter Christine and son-in-law Rodney Klenk, and granddaughter Mackenzie Meredith surprised Diane and were guests at lunch.
Before the June 4 meeting, members gathered outside the Cedar Fields Community Building for their annual Women’s Club photo taken by Sue Wolfe.
In the past year, three members of the Women’s Club have passed away. A memorial for June Mabie was held earlier in the year. At the June meeting, memorial presentations were done for members Donna Clark and Sally Grayvold who passed away recently. Betty VanderWal and Gloria Stauffer displayed a commemorative poster
with pictures of the two women and read tributes and remembrances of Donna and Sally. Books will be purchased for the Cedar Springs Library in their honor.
Members and guests enjoyed a luncheon of BBQ beef, chicken salad
sandwiches, salads, fruit, relishes, cake and ice cream catered by Pat Hartman and her helpers.
Each year the Cedar Springs Women’s Club awards a $1500 scholarship to women applicants are planning to attend college or trade school in the fall. Nancy Nielsen and Carol Hordyk introduced the 2026 Women’s Scholarship recipient Allison Scott, daughter of Tim and Dorothy Scott, who spoke to the Club about attending MSU to study law in the fall. Her mother, Dorothy, and grandmother Ann Scott also attended the luncheon.
The slate of officers for the 2026-2027 Women’s Club were inducted with each new officer receiving the Club flower, a rose. The 2026-2027 Cedar Springs Women’s Club Officers are: President Bonnie Beckwith; 1st Vice-President Brynadette Powell;
2nd Vice-President Kathy Ries; Recording Secretary Kathy Raudenbush; Treasurer Betty VanderWal; Corresponding Secretary Ann McMath; Directors: Caroline Bartlett, Bonnie Newland, Deb VanderWerff. Meetings resume in September at noon at Cedar
Fields Community Building.
Cedar Springs Women’s Club
Outstanding Woman of the Year, Diane Bengtson

06/26/2026

View V. Frederick Gunnell's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

06/07/2026

2018 Board Members

06/07/2026

Here is our new President of the Cedar Springs Women's Club. Nice Job Bonnie!

05/15/2026

View Sally J. Grayvold's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

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