WHO WE ARE

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The Gig Harbor Welcome Club is a non-profit social group which provides a number of established and growing activities to keep members challenged and active in the Puget Sound area. Members may rely on an atmosphere of friendliness and goodwill and will receive helpful information regarding the local community.

The Club is organized exclusively for social, educational and charitable purposes. It is non-partisan, non-sectarian and sponsors no legislative activities. We're simply here to have fun and enjoy each others' company.

Here's the good news: You do not have to be new to the Puget Sound Area to join our Club. Yes, we are very open to those who are new to our city, but we also are open to those who are well-established in the area and are looking for new ideas and activities or are interested in expanding their circles of friends.

We look forward to your joining our Club and enjoying all that is offered. Welcome aboard!

HISTORY 

The Gig Harbor Welcome Club started in 1979 as an offshoot of the Welcome Wagon, International (WWI). The WWI rules limited the time members could belong, but Jo Whetsell, a new transplant to Gig Harbor who wanted to meet new people and get involved, realized that once people got involved and made friendships, they wanted to continue being members as long as they desired. Under Jo's leadership, the Club evolved, and members began forming a variety of activity groups such as Bridge, gardening, books, cocktailers and a men's group. Today, the Club sponsors over twenty activity groups and continues to remain open to everyone in the community, not just newcomers.

In 1987, the Welcome Club, along with other organizations in Gig Harbor , placed articles of interest in a Time Capsule in the Harbor. The capsule will be opened in twenty-five years.