1936–2026

Our History

Ninety years of philanthropy, service, and friendship in the Barrington area.

A timeline

Nine decades of service

The milestones that shaped the club — with plenty of room to add the moments that matter most to BJWC.

1936
Barrington Junior Women's Club is founded.
1997
Safety Town's permanent site opens, offering hands-on safety education for local children.
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2017
Safety Town celebrates 20 years and is named an official “Train Town USA” by Union Pacific.
2024
Giving Day serves 466 families and more than 1,100 children.
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2026
BJWC marks its 90th anniversary.
Add as many entries as you like — decade markers, past fundraisers, milestone donations, historic photos. Each entry can carry text and an optional image.

Since 1936

Past Presidents

The women whose leadership carried the club across nine decades. Each serves as an advisor for two years after stepping down, and many stay active in the Barrington community for life.

2025Ashley Thompson
2024Rachel Menge-Flanagan
2023Jacqui Pieroni
2022Jenny Miller
2021Medbh Huschitt
2020Gina Koertner
2019Heidi Shannon
2018Liisa Gent
2017Annmarie Dymon
2016Mary Dale

Recent presidents show at a glance; the full list back to 1936 lives one click away so the heritage is there without dominating the page.