
Photo: (L-R) Bill Aycrigg, CARES President, members Gloria Dale and Chair Ciel Birkett
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recently presented a donation check of $300 to the CARES Organization in Pasco County. The Woman’s Club has for many years manned the telephone reassurance office, under the leadership of longtime volunteer Gloria Dale, in making daily calls to area seniors and shut-ins. These ladies spend hours speaking with elderly and infirm clients who may not have any other outside contacts. They also direct them to available services which may be needed, such as Meals on Wheels or other social or medical services, thereby making a big difference in many lives.
Annual Thanksgiving Veterans’ Bake Sale
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members have baked special holiday treats for their Annual Thanksgiving Veterans’ Bake Sale held at the Baldomero Lopez Veterans’ Nursing Home in Land O’Lakes. Chair Donna Losch directed this club project with members Sharon J. Bard and Lonna Vizzari assisting with sales at the facility. All proceeds benefit the residents’ recreation fund which allows the vets treats such as an occasional lunch at McDonald’s or funds to buy needed personal or hygiene items on local shopping trips.

(L-R) Chair Donna Losch, Sharon J. Bard and Donna Vizzari
Over 80 Shoeboxes Donated For “Operation Christmas Child”

Chair Madeline McCulloh’s SUV filled with gift shoeboxes

Chair Madeline McCulloh loading her vehicle with more gift boxes
Food Pantry of Christian Social Services Donation

(L-R) Tina Manning of Christian Social Services staff and member Elaine Warner
Silk Scarves Donated to Patients at Moffitt Cancer Center

Club member Doris Ramaglia & Staff member Jackie Bula-Colon
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

Club members

Club members

(l-r) Emcee Annette Bellingar & Chair Edwina R. Kraemer
