Chester Women's Club hears from director of ComWell

Members of the Chester Women's Club met Nov. 19 at the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church. President Chris Bowles conducted the meeting.

Hostesses were Toni Hosick, chairwoman; Brenda Williamson and Emily Lyons. Bowles welcomed a guest of the club, Suzanne Hall.

Members were reminded to purchase tickets for the club's annual Christmas luncheon on Dec. 9 at the Chester Country Club. Anyone still needing a ticket should contact Treasurer Jane Stallman.

President Bowles introduced the guest speaker, Rachael Fields, director of operations for ComWell, owner of Chester's CILA residential house. CILA, which stands for Community Integrated Living Arrangement, runs an eight-bed facility on Taggart Lane in Chester that provides 24/7 care and services for adults with developmental abilities.

In addition to CILA, ComWell also provides mental health services, substance use counseling and educational services. The agency serves Washington and Randolph counties with locations in Chester, Sparta, Red Bud and Okawville. Their trained professionals work actively with area schools and hospitals.