Skowhegan Woman’s Club recognizes town’s police, fire departments

Skowhegan Woman’s Club recently donated treats to the Skowhegan Fire Department. From left are SFD Deputy Chief Ryan Johnston, firefighter Spencer Wyman, SWC Secretary Sharon Adams, firefighter True Lynn Prebel and Capt. Eric Witham. SWC member and photographer Mary Cayford is absent from the photo. Submitted photo

This fall, members of the GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) Skowhegan Woman’s Club showed their support and appreciation to both the Skowhegan’s fire and police departments for serving and protecting the community.

Representing the Skowhegan Woman’s Club, Secretary Sharon Adams donates stuffed animals to Skowhegan Fire Department Capt. Rick Caldwell Submitted photo

In September, SWC President Bonnie Chamberlain of Skowhegan and SWC Secretary Sharon Adams of Norridgewock donated several bags of stuffed animals, organized by children’s ages, to offer comfort to children in times of crisis, whether as a result of a house fire or as a result of being separated from their families. These items aim to help the most vulnerable children cope during a difficult time in their lives, according to a news release from SWC board member Mary Cayford.

Skowhegan Woman’s Club members donate stuffed animals to the Skowhegan Police Department. From left are SWC President Bonnie Chamberlain, Skowhegan Police Officer Richard Pierce, SWC Secretary Sharon Adams and Det. Sgt. Kelly Hooper. Submitted photo

In October, SWC Secretary Sharon Adams and Cayford met a group of firefighters at the station to donate trays of treats, homemade by members of the club. This donation was an expression of appreciation to them for fighting fires and protecting homes from damages or total destruction, and family members from injury or death.

Area women, not limited to Skowhegan residents, interested in learning more about the club or attending a meeting can call Bonnie Chamberlain at 207-474-3146 or Cayford at 207-474-9820.