On Tuesday, August 25, GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club members Linda Mitchell, Pam Blumenthal, Sandi Pollpeter, Dee Knerr, Nancy Branham, Melba Pineiro, Karla Wilson, and Linda Buzzee gathered in Dade City to celebrate the dedication of a beautiful new Habitat home. Through this club-wide effort, each core committee shared thoughtful gifts to welcome a deserving single mother and her two daughters as they begin a new chapter in their lives. It was a privilege to be part of such a meaningful occasion, celebrating the joy of a new home and the promise of brighter days ahead for this family.

The GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club quickly jumped into action when a devastating apartment fire left 85 families homeless. Walmart gift cards were immediately delivered to the Principal of Veterans Elementary School to provide direct assistance to students and families who lost everything. Our hearts go out to all those affected as our community comes together to support one another. God bless our first responders for their courage, compassion, and dedication!

 

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club held a Christmas in July “Don’t be a Grinch” event on July 31st to raise funds for Redeeming Love Foster Closet, which helps children in Foster Care.  The organization provides cribs and crib mattresses, toddler clothes, formula and other items.  Club women dressed in Grinch inspired clothing, played various games and enjoyed Grinch inspired dessert.

 

 

 

 

 

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club celebrated the 4th of July by sponsoring the Lutz 4th of July Parade and activities.  Club members built their own float, lined up the vehicles and floats participating in the parade, and held a cake auction after the parade.

 

Members of the Domestic Violence Committee prepared and set up a display on Teen Dating Violence Awareness at the Land O’ Lakes Library.  Over 150 awareness bracelets and 45 brochures were taken from the display, indicating strong community interest and underscoring the vital importance of teens’ access to information on the topic.

On June 1, twelve members of the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club visited the new Florida Waters Exhibit at ZooTampa.  Grace Walter’s son, Shane, is a Zookeeper there.  He led the group through the zoo, telling the group the names of each animal and their backstories.  Some of the animals are rescues, orphans or at the zoo for breeding purposes.  Shane also narrated the Safari Ride.  The outing included a Manatee Rescue tour, where members were able to view manatees being nursed back to health.