MANCHESTER WOMAN'S CLUB
Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
Organized 1908
Welcome to the
Manchester Woman's Club
Our mission: The Club provides opportunities for its members to engage their ethical,
social, and intellectual interests to enrich their lives and serve the community.
The Manchester Woman's Club was organized in 1908 by women who wished to promote good work in the community. Our continued mission is to provide opportunities for its members to engage their ethical, social, and intellectual interests to enrich their lives and serve the community.
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In 1910 the Executive Board voted to employ a district nurse. The following year the nursing service became affiliated with the National Red Cross. In the wake of the great influenza epidemic of 1918, the nursing service was deemed an asset to the community. In 1979 the Manchester Nursing Service became the Visiting Nurse Association. Today it is named the VNA Care Network and Hospice.
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Our Club is best known for the Friendship Tree on the Town Green. We acquired the Norway Spruce in 1965 and have illuminated the tree every holiday season since.
Club News 2026​​​​​​​​​​​-2027
Fall Trip 2026
Irresistibles Fashion Show & Luncheon
Attention Members: Get into the holiday spirit and join us for a festive afternoon of fashion, food, and friends! This year’s MWC Fall Trip will take us to the charming Plat du Jour Bistro at the Wenham Tea House for Irresistibles’ Holiday Fashion Show Luncheon.
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RSVP directly to Irresistibles at 978-468-7247 or email th@irresistibles.com. Seating is limited; reserve your seat as soon as possible.
Congratulations, Elaine!
Woman's Club member, Elaine Persons was named Manchester-by-the-Sea's Volunteer of the Year for 2026.
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Elaine exemplifies and thoroughly embraces the meaning of volunteering. Her generosity of spirit and dedication is an inspiration to all who know her. The Town commented that Elaine consistently displays a commitment to improving the operations of Town government.
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Elaine was honored at a ceremony at Tuck's Point on June 11. Elaine is pictured here receiving her honor.
Congratulations, Elaine!
Woman's Club member, Elaine Persons was named Manchester-by-the-Sea's Volunteer of the Year for 2026.
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Elaine exemplifies and thoroughly embraces the meaning of volunteering. Her generosity of spirit and dedication is an inspiration to all who know her. The Town commented that Elaine consistently displays a commitment to improving the operations of Town government.
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Elaine was honored at a ceremony at Tuck's Point on June 11. Elaine is pictured here receiving her honor.