KWO Timeline

2023
August 24 2023

Read & Eat

Read & Eat

A weekly summer event at the Killingworth Library. Children were invited to visit the library and listen to stories while they enjoy a picnic lunch. Lunches were provided by the Killingworth Women’s Organization.

August 21 2023

Lottery Tree Donation

Lottery Tree Donation

The Lottery Tree was donated by the KWO for the Killingworth Library fundraiser held at the Clinton Country Club.  It was the most favored basket overflowing with raffle tickets.

June 17 2023

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament at the Library

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament at the Library

KWO coordinated the first jigsaw puzzle tournament that was held at the Killingworth Library.  It was a 500 piece puzzle and the winners completed it in 2 hours and 10 minutes.

June 14 2023

2023 KWO Scholarship Recipient

2023 KWO Scholarship Recipient

The Killingworth Women’s Organization is pleased to announce that Sage Murray is the recipient of our 2023 KWO Scholarship.  Sage is a Haddam-Killingworth High School graduate and Killingworth resident. In the fall, she plans to attend University of New Hampshire and study recreational therapy and animal studies. Of Sage’s many achievements, our scholarship committee was especially impressed that her volunteering with 1BigCircle and young adults with special needs helped her determine her future career path. We wish her all the best on this exciting new chapter!

June 14 2023

2023 Annual Meeting

2023 Annual Meeting
March 25 2023

District Day

District Day

Every year some members from KWO attend the GFWCCT District Day.  This year Joan Gay was honored at the General Federation of Women’s Club at the luncheon for all of her contributions to Killlingworth.

January 18 2023

Murder Mystery Night

Murder Mystery Night

The members of KWO do so much throughout the year we decided to have a night of fun with a “Murder Mystery Night”

2022
December 14 2022

KWO Holiday Party

KWO Holiday Party
November 19 2022

Helping Hands During the Holidays

Helping Hands During the Holidays

(Clockwise from top) Volunteers (from left) Kelly Leach, Holly Perry, Eileen Blewett, Nancy McCormick and Lucinda Hogarty prepare for a day of holiday meal distribution; pies on hand courtesy of the Congregational Church; the pantry is open 2 days a week; bagels were donated by Cohen’s Bagels; shelves are stocked for self-shopping; organization is key to maintaining a friendly shopping experience; bread is abundant thanks to Robert’s grocery; drinks are lined up and ready to go

November 9 2022

Supporting Women Veteran’s on Veteran’s Day!

Supporting Women Veteran’s on Veteran’s Day!

KWO collected new clothing for Home of the Brave in Bridgeport, the only women’s veteran shelter in the Northeast.  Items were delivered to honor the Veteran’s in time for Veterans Day!

October 30 2022

Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat

Another successful KWO Trunk or treat that provided a safe place for children to trick or treat.  These events are a fun way to bring families in our community together to celebrate Halloween.

trunk or treat ghost busters

trunk or treat bee car

trunk or treat KWO ladies

trunk or treat scarecrow

Trunk or treat courtyard

trunkortreat cookie monster

Trunk or treat fire truck

trunk or treat Joan

trunk or treat kids

trunk or treat car

October 12 2022

Meeting at Running Brook Farms

Meeting at Running Brook Farms

Our October KWO meeting was at Running Brook Farms at 6:30 pm. After a brief business meeting we had Kaley Roberts, author of Unreported, talk about her book since October is Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.

October 9 2022

Thrive & Shine: 2022 Whole Health Expo

Thrive & Shine: 2022 Whole Health Expo

The Thrive and Shine event at Parmelee Farm was full of resources to support whole healthy choices for the mind, body and spirit, including Reiki, Yoga, Massage, Art, Counselors, Raffles & more! Keynote speaker was Dr. Dorothy Martin Neville who wrote Real Women Change The World: Letting the Good Girl Die so the Real Women Can Live.

Thrive & Shine
Thrive & Shine
Thrive & Shine
Thrive & Shine
Thrive & Shine
Thrive event pavilion
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Thrive and shine Dr Dorthy
Thrive & Shine
September 14 2022

Senior Connections

Senior Connections

KWO reached out to support the senior citizens of Killingworth through programs that promote socialization and identify needs.  The event was held at the St Lawrence Social Hall.

August 27 2022

Community Tag Sale

Community Tag Sale

Community Tag Sale and the proceeds go to the scholarship fund.

August 16 2022

Vera Bradley Donation to Middletown Shelter

Vera Bradley Donation to Middletown Shelter

Back to School Event!  We donated a bunch of Vera Bradley products to the Women’s Shelter in Middletown that Vera Bradley so kindly donated to us.

May 30 2022

Memorial Day Parade

Memorial Day Parade
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May 18 2022

Connex Credit Union Support

Connex Credit Union Support

The Killingworth Women’s Organization would like to warmly extend our thanks to the Connex Credit Union Guilford Branch for selecting us as the coin cashing machine recipient for the first quarter of 2022. Connex generously donated $839.88 to the KWO, which will be used to fund many of our community-wide programs, including the Helping Hands Food Pantry, Domestic and Sexual Violence & Prevention, and our local scholarship program, to name a few. We are incredibly grateful for Connex’s continued support, in both our organization and our community.

May 11 2022

2022-23 Officers

2022-23 Officers

Congratulations to this years Officers:

  • President – Nancy McCormick
  • Vice President – Sandy Allard
  • Secretary Board Meetings – Joan Gay (not in picture)
  • Secretary General Meetings – Roslyn Reeps
  • Treasurer – Lise Brule
May 7 2022

Southeast District Day

Southeast District Day
The awards we received.  A first for photography, a first for paper art. A first for pottery and a second for original art work