The Skowhegan Woman’s Club met March 19 via Zoom to hear speaker Sue Lahti. She is retired from teaching at Carrabec High School in North Anson and Maine Geographic Alliance, according to a news release from the club.

Lahti delivered a talk on Ukraine that included the current Russian invasion, the country’s geographical boundaries, its tumultuous history resulting in ever-changing political borders, along with suggestions for helping those fleeing the violence. Two of those reputable nonprofits are World Central Kitchen wck.org, and International Rescue Committee at rescue.org.

The Skowhegan Woman’s Club is a nonprofit, community service organization that meets the second Wednesday of each month with a speaker.

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the club has introduced an additional Wellness Zoom Meetings to support one another.

Club projects include awarding a scholarship to a graduating senior and giving money and donations to Newborns in Need, Skowhegan Free Public Library, Somerset Humane Society Animal Shelter, Skowhegan Food Cupboard, Family Violence Project, and area clothes closets and homeless shelters.

The club welcomes new members Sharon Adams and Freda Toneatti.

Area women, not only residents of Skowhegan, who are interested in learning more and attending a meeting (either via Zoom or in person, when it is safe to do so), can call Billie Sherman at 207-474-5052 or Mary Cayford at 207-474-9820.