About Us
We are a club of local women, dedicated to promoting social, cultural and philanthropic interests of our members and supporting established groups that aid children in need.
When and where do we meet?
The club's year begins the second Monday of September; subsequent months,
October through May, meetings are on the first Monday, starting at 11:30 a.m.
We meet at The Club at Keowee Key, 1 Country Club Rd., Salem, SC 29676
What do we do?
We offer a welcoming venue for meeting other women and serving the community through lunch meetings, fundraising events, and projects to aid children in need. We host an annual fundraising event and there are other opportunities for enrichment and to help meet our goals.
Monthly meetings include lunch, interesting and informative speakers, and a brief business meeting.
Legacy Ladies Program
The Cosmopolitan Woman's Club launched the Legacy Ladies Program in 2025 to recognize members who have dedicated 10 or more years of service to the club.
These remarkable women serve in leadership roles, devote countless hours to fundraising efforts and faithfully participate in committee and board meetings. Through their dedication, generosity and commitment they make a lasting impact on both the club and its members, exemplifying the spirit of community, leadership and friendship that defines the Cosmopolitan Woman's Club.
Their hard work and unwavering support also helps Collins Family Ministries provide a safe, nurturing and happy environment for many children. We are deeply grateful for the years of service, compassion and leadership this special group of women has given to our organization. Their legacy continues to inspire future generations of club members. We hope to add many more names to this group in coming years.
Legacy Ladies
Anne Rackley 37 Years
Dee Helvik 18 Years
Brenda Thomson 18 Years
Shari Roberts 17 Years
Donna Mayeur 16 Years
Joy Lutz 16 Years
Joan Matthews 14 Years
Ruthie Woodard 14 Years
Nancy Conway 13 Years
Carol Landis 13 Years
Terri Becker 12 Years
Susan Best 12 Years
Barb Baca 11 Years
Kathy Eichler 10 Years
Judy Ellis 10 Years
Veree Whelchel 10 Years
Enriching women's lives
Embracing children
& youth in need
Our Story
Initiated by Lucille Groves, six women met to discuss the formation of a new club for women from Upstate South Carolina - Salem, Clemson, Seneca, Walhalla, Westminster, Chickasaw, Central - with no geographical boundaries, as long as they were willing to drive to Seneca.
The purpose and only requirement were that the club be community-service oriented and help children. This seemed to be the area of greatest need which was not fulfilled by other groups. Plans were to have speakers of interest, perhaps a musical portion and tea.
The Club's Purpose and Objectives never changed: The objectives of this club shall be to promote the social-cultural interests of its members and to aid existing groups that help children.
As the Upstate experienced rapid growth of new residents who had been active in their previous communities, it was hoped that this club would blend new timers with established residents and draw everyone together to work as one.
The new group offered opportunities for new friendships and community service.
Approximately 60 women attended the first club meeting and 49 became charter members. Bylaws and guidelines were set for the new group, the Cosmopolitan Club.
Lucille Baumgartner Groves, Founder, Cosmopolitan Woman's Club
July 1916 - April 2010
"Love is something that you can leave behind when you die. It's that powerful!"(John Lame Deer)