Franklin Woman's Club

04/13/2026

04/09/2026

Our next meeting, on Tuesday, April 14, will feature Lauren Theis, Director of Education at Raritan Headwaters, who will discuss what a watershed is, where the Raritan Watershed is located, and the importance of protecting our water supply.

Franklin Woman's Club meets from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM in the Franklin High School cafeteria. Guests are welcome. We recommend you arrive 10 minutes early to sign in. And while it's fine to just show up, it's even better if you contact us at [email protected] to let us know you're planning to come. Any woman that cares about our community is encouraged to see what we're all about!

03/08/2026

We’re looking forward to our next meeting on Tuesday starting at 6:30 PM in the Franklin High School cafeteria. Cindy Williams Newsome, a history and inspirational writer, will speak about the founding of Hobbstown, a unique African-American community in Bridgewater.
We are opening this event to the public. If you have friends or family members, including spouses and students, and/or know of a group who would be interested in learning about this chapter of local history, please pass the information along to them. It's helpful for anyone attending to RSVP, so we can plan for adequate seating. RSVP can be sent to the Club email [email protected]

03/04/2026

Crafting opportunity! We're sponsoring a day-long "crop" on Saturday, April 18, at Somerset Presbyterian Church. Crafters are welcome to come and socialize while working on projects of their own choosing. Lunch and other refreshments will be provided.
At this event we're also offering a a quick class on creating simple album pages and/or greeting cards for anyone that would like to learn about these paper crafts! No need to come (or pay) for the entire day if you'd just like to attend a beginner "Make-n-Take" session.
Registration link for full day event is in comments. Get a free gift if you register and pay by March18.
If you have questions, or would like more info about a beginner's session, please contact FWC member Joanne at [email protected], or comment below.

02/20/2026

The Franklin Woman's Club cordially invites the community to attend an Author Talk in celebration of Black History Month, extended to March 10th, 2026, at the Franklin High School Cafeteria. Cindy Williams Newsome, history and inspirational writer, will present the history of Hobbstown, an African-American Community located in Bridgewater.

02/02/2026

Come experience "Bridge Builder in Petticoats", the story of Emily Waren Roebling and the Brooklyn Bridge", at the next meeting of the Franklin Woman's Club on Tuesday, February 10, in the Franklin High School Cafeteria. It will be presented by Carol Simon Levin, a professional storyteller, historical impersonator & NJ Council for the Humanities Scholar specializing in “Fascinating Women History Forgot” through first person portrayals.
Franklin Woman's Club meets from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. If possible, we recommend you arrive 10 minutes early to sign in. Guests are welcome. And while it's fine to just show up, we do appreciate it if you contact us at [email protected] to let us know you're planning to come. Any woman that cares about our community is encouraged to see what we're all about!

01/07/2026

Keep moving and have fun -- sounds like Franklin Woman's Club! At our upcoming meeting (Tues, 1/13), Laurie Fechter will lead us in group Chair Zumba, to invigorate us all after the holidays. She has been teaching Zumba classes for over 17 years to people of all ages. She wants you to know that the most important thing in Zumba is to keep moving and have fun! Please wear comfortable clothes and footwear that you can move in.

Franklin Woman's Club meets from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM in the Franklin High School Cafeteria, 500 Elizabeth Avenue, Somerset NJ. (Please arrive 10 minutes early to sign in.) While it's fine to just show up, it's even better if you contact us at [email protected] to let us know you'd like to join us as a guest. Any woman that cares about our community is encouraged to see what we're all about!

12/05/2025

The St. Matthias Handbell Choir, under the Direction of Dr. Sandy Hayes-Licitra, will be performing at our club meeting this Tuesday evening, December 9th. Club members will also be putting together taco themed food baskets for four youth group homes in our area.

Franklin Woman's Club meets from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM in the Franklin High School Cafeteria, 500 Elizabeth Avenue, Somerset NJ. (Please arrive 10 minutes early to sign in.) While it's fine to just show up, it's even better if you contact us at [email protected] to let us know you'd like to join us as a guest. Any woman that cares about our community is encouraged to see what we're all about!

11/18/2025

Huge thank you to the attendees of our Broadway, Blooms, & Baskets fundraiser on Sunday, community members that purchased Super 50/50 tickets, individuals and businesses that donated prizes, and club members that worked so hard to plan and execute the event. Proceeds will benefit our Scholarship Fund for high school senior girls and help to pay for high school junior girls to attend "Girls' Career Institute" at Rutgers U. Here are some photos from the fun event. At the end, one attendee remarked, "It was perfect entertainment!"

11/10/2025

At our club meeting tomorrow evening, Tuesday, Nov. 11, we'll be working on hands-on service projects and hear from Federation 1st Vice President, Chris Sienkielewsk. Working on a service project (such as making greeting cards) alongside a current club member is a great way to learn more about the club.
Franklin Woman's Club meets from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM in the Franklin High School Cafeteria, 500 Elizabeth Avenue, Somerset NJ. (Please arrive 10 minutes early to sign in.) While it's fine if you just show up, we do appreciate it if you contact us at [email protected] to let us know you'd like to join us as a guest. Any woman that cares about our community is encouraged to see what we're all about!

The Franklin Woman's Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian volunteer service organization that strives to have a positive impact on the community while providing a social outlet for its members.

10/28/2025

Super 50/50 tickets -- take a chance! Stop by Piazza Orsillo at 120 Cedar Grove Lane in Somerset tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 12-2 PM or 4-7 PM where Franklin Woman's Club members will be selling Super 50/50 tickets to raise money for scholarships for Franklin Twp girls going to college and for high school junior girls who attend a Girls’ Career Institute at Rutgers. Winner will be picked at our Broadway, Blooms & Baskets fundraiser on 11/16 (tickets are still available; see link in comments). Need not be present to win.

We've scheduled our raffle ticket sales to make it convenient for you to pick up lunch or dinner at Orsillo’s, but a purchase is not necessary.

Cash only for raffle tickets ($10). Thank you!