GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members donated gift items and filled more than 80 shoeboxes as part of their annual “Operation Christmas Child” charity which is part of Samaritan’s Purse. Chair Madeline McCulloh spearheaded the drive and was delighted that she was able to fill the cargo hold of her SUV to overflowing this year. “Team Hardy” daughter / mother club members Janet & Dorothy Hardy outdid themselves and filled 20 boxes on their own. They won the challenge issued by Club President Kay Taylor who ran a close second in the contest.
Food Pantry of Christian Social Services Donation
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members, under the leadership of Chair Madeline McCulloh, has recently collected and delivered to the Food Pantry of Christian Social Services in Land O’Lakes over 90 pounds of food items. Their food pantry has found its shelves very bare this holiday season and very much appreciated the donation for the area’s most needy
Silk Scarves Donated to Patients at Moffitt Cancer Center
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club member Doris Ramaglia, during a recent volunteer team outing to Hope Lodge, generously donated more than 40 beautiful silk scarves to the “beauty boutique” Resource Center at this residence for patients receiving treatment at Moffitt Cancer Center. The boutique / resource center provides attractive wigs, scarves and other head wraps free of charge to ladies who have suffered hair loss as a result of their chemo treatments. The donation of this collection of colorful scarves by Ms. Ramaglia was meant to lift the spirits of those brave women undergoing very difficult treatments.
Successful Bling Bingo Benefit
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recently enjoyed a very successful “Bling Bingo Benefit” in support of Hacienda Girls Ranch, a shelter for homeless and abused young girls. Hacienda is the longest supported charity of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Club members and guests enjoyed a fun afternoon of shopping and bingo while exceeding their fundraising goal under the direction of Chair Edwina R. Kraemer
GFWC Lutz-Land O Lakes Woman’s Club visits Hope Lodge
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recently visited Hope Lodge, a residence for patients and family members while receiving treatment at Moffitt Cancer Center. The club women regularly prepare and serve a delicious homemade brunch to the guests of this facility. These ladies have become well-known for certain recipes which are now specifically requested and are well-appreciated. Besides the food, the club members visit and enjoy fellowship with the resident guests.
Successful Baby Shower / Bunco Luncheon benefits Alpha House
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recently sponsored a Baby Shower and Bunco Luncheon to benefit Alpha House during Domestic Violence Month (October) with members donning purple to bring awareness to this issue. The event, chaired by Joan Collins, was well-attended and raised a good amount of cash donations as well as much-needed baby items for this facility. Alpha House provides housing and transitional services to local homeless pregnant women and mothers with young children as well as the tools they will need to become self-sufficient and responsible parents.