Sunday, January 22, 2012
Panelists included a boston police officer and a State House aide.
The following was submitted by Kathy Giordano. It has been lightly edited. The Charlestown Women's Club's "Life Choices for Young Women" career fair took place on Sunday, January 15th at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Young women from grade school to college age came out to listen to six successful women from the community speak on their experiences of growing up in Charlestown and the career choices they made, adding their personal insight into how they reached their goals and continue to face the many challenge severy woman goes through. Panelists included: Carolyn Wreen Shannon, Probation Officer at Chelsea District Court, Shannan McLaughlin Fabiana, Boston Police Office, Area A-East Boston, Jude Regina Quinlan, Pauline O'Brien Carrier, …
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Organizers for the 2nd Annual Holiday Fair on Dec. 18 are seeking local artisans and vendors.
The Charlestown Chamber of Commerce and the Charlestown Women's Club are teaming up to host a Second Annual Holiday Fair on Sunday, Dec. 18 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus. Organizers are actively seeking vendors to participate in the fair. Got a business to promote or a craft to sell? Twenty tables are available at $25 each on a first come-first serve basis. "Rental" fees will be donated to the Charlestown Against Drugs Christmas for Kids Program, a 501c3 non-profit Charlestown organization that gives warm coats, hats and gloves to children in need around the neighborhood. To sign up, download the attached pdf application form, attach your check made payable to CHAD Christmas for Kids and return by deadline date Dec. 10 to…
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
On Sunday, Nov. 20, the local author will chat about his new book, the Charlestown Connection.
The monthly meeting of the Charlestown Women's Club will take place on Sunday, Nov. 20 at the Knights of Columbus from 2 to 4 p.m. Local author Tom MacDonald will speak at the meeting about his newly-released novel, "The Charlestown Connection," a riveting, fast-paced mystery full of familiar Charlestown locals. MacDonald will also be available to autograph his books -- a great gift idea for the upcoming holidays The Charlestown Women's Club invites all women, 18 years of age or older, to attend. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Kathy Giordano, president, at 617-242-1332 or at kathygio@verizon.net.
Friday, September 30, 2011
The Charlestown Women's Club organized a trip to Ireland this September, giving several residents their first chance to visit the island.
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Friday, September 30, 2011
Thanks to Kathy Giordano for sharing her photos with us! If you've got your own photos from the trip to share, please click on the "Add photos & videos" link underneath the graphic to the right. If you're having any troubles, just send the photos in an email to charlestown@patch.com.
karen scales
9:00 am on Monday, January 23, 2012
To all the members of the Charlestown Women,s Club, thank-you for your generous donation to Special Townies.Thank-you to Pam Sullivan for representing us,and also to that great panel for representing a variety of great female role models in Charlestown.Sincerely,Debbie Hughes,Karen Scales,Bob Oneil,and all the Special Townies families. more ›