Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement Department
To promote and improve standards of family life through information and education. To be aware of local and state issues and to promote civic responsibilities and community improvements.
- Volunteer at our club’s clothing center
- Shop & Share for Prevention and Awareness of Domestic Violence
- Group cooking class / nutrition education
- Support The Nest—Center for Women, Children & Families
- Sample tours, speakers or topics include: Waveland Museum, Bluegrass Community Foundation, mental health awareness, nutrition, and increase awareness of community needs
Members and volunteers placing pinwheels for Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky
Civic Engagement Department Calendar 2025-2026
Contact Chair Carolann Botkins at carolannbotkins@gmail.com for information about Civic Engagement Department meetings.
Tuesday September 9, 2025 at 9:00 am
Program: Dressing Children
Location: Clothing Center; 701 East Main Street; Lexington
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:00 pm – General Meeting
Program: Damon Sexton – FRC Sandersville Elementary
Location: Sedona Taphouse; 3600 Palomar Centre Drive; Lexington
Tuesday October 14, 2025 at 9:00 am
Program: Dressing Children
Location: Clothing Center; 701 East Main Street; Lexington
Tuesday November 11, 2025 at 11:00 am – General Meeting
Program: Nathan Zimmerman, Director of Lifeline Christian Mission
Location: Sedona Taphouse; 3600 Palomar Centre Drive; Lexington
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 11:00 am (Please note Time)
Program: Christmas Luncheon and Gift Exchange ($30.00 limit)
Location: Home of Carolann Botkins; 1449 Copper Run Blvd.; Lexington
~ NO MEETING IN JANUARY ~
Tuesday February 10, 2026 at 2:00 pm (Please note Time)
Program: Decorate Valentine Cookies
Location: Home of Carolann Botkins; 1449 Copper Run Blvd.; Lexington
~ To Be Determined ~
Program: Easter Party for Residents at Homeplace at Midway
Location: Homeplace at Midway; 101 Sexton Way; Midway
Tuesday April 7, 2026 at 11:00 am – General Meeting
Program: Gerry Brooks – YouTube Celebrity & Motivational Speaker
Location: Sedona Taphouse; 3600 Palomar Centre Drive; Lexington
Tuesday April 14, 2026 at 10:00 am
Program: Assembly Line Meal Packing (Lunch at Ramsey’s in Zandale following Program)
Location: Lifeline Christian Mission; 2514 Regency Road; Lexington