The Bronxville Women's Club, Inc.

The BWC was founded in 1925 when Women’s Clubs were being formed in every town and village in Westchester and around the country. At that time, a woman was able to join a club virtually within walking distance of her home.  As the years have gone by, most of those clubs have either closed or no longer have their clubhouses, and those remaining have extended their mileage requirements.

Women’s Clubs originated after the women fought and won the suffrage movement.  The women then went on to local issues, which clubs today still do.  Historically, they have been very supportive of education, the arts, and philanthropic endeavors. At the BWC, the building is used by the entire community for their many activities.

The Bronxville Women's Club is actively working on expanding its membership.  Now is the perfect time for you to consider membership in our organization.  As many people have said, "The Bronxville Women's Club is the best kept secret in town!"  We have never meant it to be, so come on over and check us out.  At the club, you have opportunities for community and philanthropic endeavors, educational and cultural programs, and social and relaxing events.  Something and everything for everyone!  Membership is only $225 a year (or only $18.75 a month!), and there are no monthly financial quotas for members.  We look forward to hearing from you.

Who can join?
Woman and men (yes, we don’t discriminate) who have a mutual concern for the welfare, interests, and development of the BWC.

What does one do in a Women’s Club?
As a member of the BWC, you are free to explore your own interests, at your own pace.  Meet new friends with like or different interests than yours at meetings, teas, and luncheons.  Learn new or hone old skills:  Our Sections have programs in literature, writing, art, music performance, music appreciation, home decoration, health, and more.  Learn and play games such as bridge and mah-jongg.  Enjoy working on our philanthropic endeavors as we help organizations around Westchester both financially and hands-on.  Become active in our Special Events Section, which produces fund raising events such as dances, brunches, and other activities.  Learn how you can help us organize our archives and maintain our building and gardens.

We arrange bus trips to New York City and other venues for activities such as museums, theatre, the opera and the ballet, all with great seats.

Where do these functions take place?
The BWC’s home is a beautiful, 1928 building built for the Club.  An architectural gem, it is on the Westchester and New York lists of Historical Buildings and on The National List of Historic Sites.  The rooms are varied in size to accommodate everything from small meetings to large luncheons and dinners, dances, and concerts in the all-purpose great room.  This room, with its art deco and art nouveau charm, boasts near-perfect acoustics for concerts and plays and is considered one of the best recital halls in Westchester by world-class performers.  There is also an adjoining, private patio for outside events, and we have plenty of off-street parking on our premises.  Your membership helps to maintain the building.

Can I have my private parties at the Club?
Yes.  As a member, you receive a substantial discount on the rental of the building over what is charged to the general public.  Weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, birthday parties, anniversaries, bridal and baby showers, confirmations, business meetings— all large and small—are some of the types of events held in the Clubhouse.  You can entertain up to sixteen for a luncheon or bridge in the Tea Room for a nominal fee.

What are the fees involved to belong to the BWC?
The one-time processing fee is $25.  The annual dues are currently only $225 per year.  Beyond that, there are no mandatory fees at the club.  You pay for only the programs and services that you use or attend.  You can be as active as you like.  Of course, the more active you are, the more you get to enjoy the club, its members, and its activities.  So, we encourage you to come often!

Can I bring friends to the club?
Yes!  You can relax and enjoy yourself when you entertain your friends and relatives at our affairs.  Many times, it is more elegant and less costly to entertain at the club than at a restaurant.  And, surely, less work than doing it at home!  

We look forward to welcoming you into the BWC.

Contact us today!
We welcome your questions and queries. Please see our Contact Us page for complete contact information