Sippican Woman’s Club welcomes new members to a century of friendship, learning and community impact. For more than 120 years, the Sippican Woman’s Club has been a steady presence in Marion, bringing women together for friendship, education and service. Founded in 1904, when two local women’s groups united, the nonprofit has long balanced social connection with meaningful community support. Today, its members meet at Handy’s Tavern on Front Street, the historic building the Club has called home since 1923, for monthly gatherings that begin with a light lunch and continue with programs ranging from local history and cultural outings to wellness topics and guest speakers.
Membership offers far more than monthly meetings. Women of different ages and stages of life take part in book club discussions, game nights, Sippican Suppers, Mahjongg sessions (both daytime and evening), theater and museum outings, and seasonal events, such as paint-and-sip evenings. The Club’s signature Holiday by the Sea House Tour, held each December for roughly four decades, opens decorated homes across town and serves as its primary fundraiser. Proceeds help fund scholarships for Marion students — awards that have been given since 1947 — along with support for local nonprofits, the library, recreation programs, and other community needs.
Guests are welcome to try a meeting or activity before deciding to join. Whether the appeal is building friendships, lifelong learning, preserving local history at the Tavern, or contributing to scholarships that open doors for young people in town, the Club describes itself as a place where there is truly something for everyone.
Women who live in Marion or have a connection to the town are invited to learn more by visiting sippicanwomansclub.org, emailing mzlibrary@gmail.com, or simply stopping by Handy’s Tavern. In a coastal village known for its community spirit, the Sippican Woman’s Club continues a long tradition of women shaping both their own lives and the place they call home — one lunch, one outing and one scholarship at a time.