Since its founding 100 years ago this week at Charleston's St. George Orthodox Cathedral , the Shums 'il Bir women's club has raised and donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to charitable causes across the state, nation and world.

To celebrate the club's first century of fulfilling its mission of being "a living example of Christian love, mercy and alms-giving" and honor the lives of club members who have died, the club is hosting a series of events featuring food, music and reflection this weekend in downtown Charleston.

"It's going to be a big celebration," said club historian and retired State Epidemiologist Loretta Haddy. "We're expecting hundreds of people — members, former members and their families, coming in from across the state and as far away as Florida and Canada."

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