I knew as a little girl that when I grew up I would join the Junior League.  All of my favorite women were Leaguers and I just knew I too would one day be part of the club.

But you certainly don't need to be in my shoes to love your League experience.

The Junior League is a service and social organization.  I know many folks think it is something to do with women and voting (it's not) or Junior Achievement (again...not us) or exactly like The Help (great book/movie but so not what the League is in any city today).

The League is comprised of a myriad of women- professional, stay at home moms, young 20's, mature 50's, every race, creed, and economic background.  We come together to work in our community in a variety of ways- Leagues offer a little something for everyone.  And the League is a phenomenal way to learn new skills.  To get training in areas perhaps not available to you otherwise.

More than that, the League is where I have met some of my dearest local friends.  Honestly, without the League, I don't know how I would meet new friends.  I have such a great list of amazing girlfriends from very diverse backgrounds because of the Junior League.

My personal story is that I joined in Washington DC 10 years ago and transferred up here to Albany.  And I love my little League (though admittedly, it took me a while to warm up to the differences).  Our members are from all over the Capital Region- Albany, Troy, Delmar, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Saratoga, and more. 

I don't normally do posts about such personal, local specifics.  But I have noticed that I seem to have a lot more local readers lately.  And I'd love to encourage y'all to join our awesomesauce Junior League.  Please feel free to email me if you have any questions.  And if you're not local, please check here to find a league local to your area. 

I just can't say enough about the beauty you will find in a Junior League experience!