Rochester Women's Club

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Rochester Women's Club Originally, the Rochester Women's Club was an auxiliary of the Rochester Country Club ( a local men's organization.) Mrs. Hartley, Pearl R. Arthur C.

The Rochester Women's Club is an organization of local women dedicated to promoting civic, educational, intellectual, and social interest among our members and in our community. Greenwood Hartley (Kit, as she was know to all) was the founder of the Club and was the President for the first 10 years. Along with Kit, the founding members who signed the Charter on May 17, 1932 were Grace M. Coggeshall, Amelia Clapp, F. Mildred Kirby, Julia C. Bowen, and Lillian Snell. As club membership grew, the members felt a need for a clubhouse. In 1932, the Club purchased land from Mrs. Kirby and the construction of the clubhouse began. The Club was organized with ideals to serve the community and the Clubhouse gave greater opportunity to do so. The large hall (which is now renovated into office space leased by the Town of Rochester) was used by the young men of Rochester for a basketball league. The Clubhouse was used as a meeting place for boy Scouts and Girls Scouts and is currently used by local Girl Scouts for their meetings. In 1944, the Club was instrumental in working with the Town to erect an honor roll in the Center of town, honoring those men and women who served in World War II. During War years, the Club was actively involved with Red Cross work, folding bandages and knitting for our armed services.

09/02/2026

1st Meeting of the year tonight . See you all tonight!

08/27/2026

It's that time of year ladies! We are excited to start up our monthly meetings for this year! Reminder that our meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month, at 6:30pm, at the Club located at 37 Marion Road in Rochester.

This is also a reminder that yearly dues are $20. Dues can be paid via cash, check (payable to Rochester Womens Club), or venmo (-Womens-Club).

07/05/2026

EXCITING NEWS 🔊 📰 🌲

Wendy Keeler, President of the Rochester Land Trust, is photographed here holding a certificate for $44,284, which was awarded to the RLT from the MassTrails 2026 Grant.

RLT has been awarded these funds to upgrade the Church’s Wildlife trail on Marion Road in Rochester. RLT has been looking to provide accessible nature walks for people who need safer footing, use a walker or wheelchair, or push a stroller. This trail is a half mile walk in an upland forest. The land trust will install an ADA approved gravel path with several benches to rest and a picnic table for a lunch stop. The trail will also connect directly to an improved parking area.

MassTrails grants require a 20% match in the form of dollars or volunteer hours. The project will not begin until funds have been secured and paperwork signed (work is expected to start this fall) and must be completed within two years.

If you are interested in volunteering email us at [email protected]

To keep abreast of RLT happenings, subscribe to the “Rambles” e-newsletter by emailing [email protected]

Last night, the Rochester Women's Club celebrated our incredible President, Marsha, as she steps down after more than 20...
06/28/2026

Last night, the Rochester Women's Club celebrated our incredible President, Marsha, as she steps down after more than 20 years of dedicated service.

We are so grateful for her hard work, compassion, and unwavering dedication to our club throughout the years. Marsha's leadership has made a lasting impact, and we thank her for everything she has done.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this special occasion. We enjoyed amazing food from On the Go, delicious desserts from Geneva Gerrior, and great music from Michael.

A special thank you to State Rep. Mark Sylvia for stopping by to honor Marsha and present her with an award recognizing her many years of outstanding dedication and service.

Congratulations, Marsha! We wish you all the best in this next chapter, and thank you for the legacy you leave with the Rochester Women's Club. 💐❤️

If anyone has pictures from last night please free to share in comments or messenger.

06/28/2026

Congratulations Marsha Ann Hartley

Big Thank you to Mr. Sims and his OC Carpentry students for our new door. We love it!! OC Carpentry Old Colony Regional...
06/12/2026

Big Thank you to Mr. Sims and his OC Carpentry students for our new door. We love it!! OC Carpentry Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School

06/11/2026
RWC: Evolving and ExpandingA big Thank you to Old Colony Carpentry teacher Doug Simms and his students for our new door!
06/10/2026

RWC: Evolving and Expanding

A big Thank you to Old Colony Carpentry teacher Doug Simms and his students for our new door!

Great Earth Day Clean up! Big thanks to Troop 31 Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts 74527
04/25/2026

Great Earth Day Clean up! Big thanks to Troop 31 Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts 74527

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37 Marion Road
Rochester, MA
02770

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+15083220998

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