Wheaton Junior Woman's Club

Was such fun seeing so many of our community members at the Cream of Wheaton! We love getting a crew of our club members and friends together to work the beer tent and we are so grateful for the generous tips which help support our club and our mission!! Until next year, Cream of Wheaton!

🎉 Father’s Day Raffle Alert 🎉

Looking for the perfect gift for the dad, grandpa, husband, or father figure in your life? Our 2026 Father’s Day Raffle is here — and this prize package is GOOD. 👏

One lucky winner will receive:
✂️ A premium self-care package from Scissors & Scotch (over $300 value!), including high-quality shave balm, body wash, lotion, loofah and eye gels, a Scissors & Scotch hoodie, glass and bottle opener and 3 coupons for 50% off a hair service

😂 4 tickets to The Comedy Vault in Batavia

Total prize value: approximately $500!

🎟️ Tickets are $20 each
📅 Online sales run June 1–14
🏆 Winner pulled June 15
📍 Local pickup/delivery only

Buy as many entries as you like here: 👉 https://link.clover.com/urlshortener/Hw3PPg

Every ticket supports the work of the Wheaton Junior Woman's Club in our community. Thank you for helping us give back while celebrating the dads in our lives! 💙

Scissors & Scotch

💧🏃‍♀️ Volunteers Needed for the Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals! 🦒🐾

The Wheaton Juniors are hosting a water station during the Cosley Zoo Run on Saturday, June 6, and we need YOUR help! We are looking for a few more volunteers -- kids are welcome to join too — it’s a fun and easy way to give back together! 💙

📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
📍 Wheaton Juniors Water Station

Volunteer duties include:
💧 Setting up the station
💧 Keeping water cups stocked for runners
💧 Helping with cleanup afterward

Runners will grab water directly from the tables, and volunteers help keep everything running smoothly and safely.

👉 Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/IL/Wheaton/CosleyZooRunfortheAnimals (select Wheaton Juniors Water Station)
🔑 Password: Junior

We’d love to see our members, families, and friends come out to support this great community event! 🐾

We’re excited to recognize Integrity Exteriors as a Silver Sponsor of the Wheaton Junior Woman’s Club this year! 💙

As a trusted local company specializing in roofing, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior restoration, Integrity Exteriors is committed to quality workmanship, outstanding service, and caring for the communities they serve. Their support helps make it possible for WJWC to continue giving back through local programs, scholarships, and community initiatives.

👉 Learn more: integrityexteriorsllc.com

We are so grateful for their partnership and generosity this year. Thank you to the entire Integrity Exteriors team for supporting our mission and helping strengthen our community! ✨

Learn more: www.integrityexteriorsllc.com

We couldn't be prouder of club's own Erin Janulis, who received a Wheaton 2026 Good Citizens Award! Each year, the Community Relations Commission recognizes residents who go above and beyond in giving back to our community through their volunteer efforts and good deeds.

Erin was recognized for being an engaged and dependable volunteer through the Wheaton Junior Women’s Club’s involvement with Bridge Communities, Inc., Sleep Out Saturday, a teacher supply drive, Buddy Baseball program and as the Lowell Elementary PTA vice president.

You are amazing, Erin and thank you for all you do! 👏

✨ Member Spotlight: Meet Laura! ✨

The members of our club are the heart of what we do! In our latest Member Spotlight, get to know Laura (who gets to write the Really Big Checks).

How long have you been a member? 6 years

Why did you join? Honestly? I was invited to a meeting where they were doing a craft project and since I'm a sucker for a good craft project I went! After meeting the other members and learning about the mission beyond fun crafts, I signed up - and am happy that I did.

What do you love most about the club? Sharing a common purpose with other women who I probably would never have met otherwise. We're all different personalities, ages, job types - yet similar in our desire to give back while having fun, and we work together really well.

What is your favorite memory of the club so far? Serving ice cream bars and popcorn last summer at Buddy Baseball. I love that program, and sharing tasty treats was such a fun bonus!

Which service project has meant the most to you and why? Buddy Baseball. It's big and complicated and involved - and has such a huge impact on the community. It's daunting for brand new members to figure out at first but the club does a great job running it and the participants love it so much that it is a really great experience. To our newer members - just dive in!

What is the most rewarding part about volunteering? As the Treasurer, I enjoy writing really big checks (literally - we have a Really Big Check) to our scholarship and philanthropy recipients. We work hard to raise money throughout the year, and being able to share it with students and non-profits who can use it is heartwarming.

What friendships have you built through the club? I've become friends with women that I wouldn't have known otherwise. I find that I have something different in common with every member, and once we figure out what that is, it's always a good conversation!

What's your go-to guilty pleasure? Losing myself in a jigsaw puzzle when I should be doing a million other things...

We’re so grateful for you, Laura— and for the passion and financial prowess you bring to everything you do. 💙

⚾ The hats are here… which means Buddy Baseball season is getting closer! 💙

We’re counting down the days until another unforgettable summer at Buddy Baseball, and there’s still time to register as a player or volunteer buddy!

For more than 30 years, the Wheaton Junior Woman’s Club Buddy Baseball program has created a fun, supportive, and inclusive experience for children and young adults with special needs — made possible by the incredible buddies who cheer them on every step of the way. From first swings to home run celebrations, every night is filled with friendship, confidence, and smiles. 🧢⚾

📍 Briar Patch Park
📅 July 7, 14, 21, 28 & August 4
⏰ Warmups begin at 6pm | Games end around 8pm

⚾ Players: Ages 5+
💙 Buddies: Volunteer buddies ages 13+

Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning for another season, we can’t wait to see these hats out on the field soon!

Register today: wheatonjrs.org/buddy-baseball

If cost is a barrier, financial assistance is available: https://shorturl.at/jM4dM

We’re proud to celebrate the incredible impact of our members and club at the annual GFWC Illinois 5th/6th District Dinner! ✨

A special congratulations to Erin and Loren for receiving Sparkplug Awards — honoring members who demonstrate exceptional enthusiasm, energy, and dedication through their volunteer service. 💙

Our Wheaton Junior Woman's Club was also honored with numerous awards at the district and state level, including recognition for:
🏆 Membership
🏆 Communication & Public Relations
🏆 Advocates for Children
🏆 Civic Engagement & Outreach
🏆 Domestic & Sexual Violence Awareness & Prevention
🏆 Environment
🏆 Health & Wellness
🏆 Education & Libraries
🏆 Leadership
🏆 Fundraising & Community Projects

We were especially honored to receive recognition for projects including Trivia Night and Sleep Out Saturday, along with multiple “Top Honors,” “Top Ten,” and Category Winner awards among clubs across Illinois.

These awards reflect the passion, service, and dedication of our members who work year-round to support our community and local organizations. We’re so proud of what this club continues to accomplish together!

Interested in making an impact, building friendships, and serving the community alongside an amazing group of women? We’d love to connect with you. Follow us and visit us at www.wheatonjrs.org to learn more about membership, events, and volunteer opportunities!

GFWC Illinois 5th/6th District

We’re proud to recognize McWilliams Vein Center as a Silver Sponsor of the Wheaton Junior Woman’s Club this year! 💙

Located right here in Wheaton, McWilliams Vein Center is dedicated to providing compassionate, state-of-the-art vein care while supporting the health and well-being of our local community. Their commitment to excellence, patient care, and community involvement makes them an incredible partner for our club and the families we serve.

Thank you to Dr. McWilliams and the entire team for your generous support of WJWC and our mission to give back throughout the community. We are so grateful for your partnership! ✨

Learn more about them at https://mcwilliamsvein.com/