 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Ready Workers
The "Community House" |
 |
"The Ready Workers" ... a history.
On
July 18th, 1884, Albert Heald invited all the women of the parish
to meet at the Lake House. At that time they voted to organize a
women's society and named it "The Ready Workers." The
aim of the organization was to repair and keep in repair the church
building, lending aid when and where it was needed, and to carry
on extensive charitable work.
In the first two years, they raised over $2000.00 all of which was used for necessary repairs in the church. For many years they met in various homes or in a meeting room at Shaw Block; however, after the new church was built in 1903, the group had its own meeting room, parlor, dining room, and kitchen.
In the fall of 1907, the Ready Workers became incorporated, which was critical if they were to own property. The newly created corporation held its first meeting on November 12, 1907, in the rooms at the Union Church. Octavia Sanders was elected President. On November 19th, it was voted to purchase the property and home which, to this day, serve at the church's parsonage.
Early in 1931, the group purchased the Community House. Since the Ready Workers have owned the Community House, it has been the scene of a large variety of affairs -- numerous civic and business organizations have held luncheons, dinners, and meetings; countless brides have fond memories of their wedding receptions; and many Golden Age citizens have celebrated both their 25th and 50th wedding anniversaries there. It has also been the site of many plays, concerts, dances, Boy Scout ventures, sewing classes, and many other forms of recreation. At one time, school sessions were held in the building after a fire occurred in the local school.
To be continued ...
Inquires
may be mailed to:
Ready Workers
Union Church
P.O. Box 368
Greenville, ME 04441
207-695-2496
