GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members turned out in every shade of purple at their recent meeting to commemorate October as Domestic Violence Month. This volunteer service organization does much each year to support and benefit area Domestic Violence Shelters and their residents under the direction of Chair Joan Collins (sitting front row 4th from left).
Outgoing President Rosie Heim is Honored
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recently honored their outgoing President Rosie Heim with a lovely Tea and Luncheon at the Land O’Lakes home of member, Allie Peterman.
The club members presented a tearful Rosie with a lovely Waterford vase, matching wine goblets and a beautiful floral arrangement in appreciation of her years of service to the club as their leader.
Ms. Heim was feted with a beautiful luncheon and a lavish display of hors d’oeurves and desserts prepared by this group of master cooks.
Past Presidents in Attendance
Homes for Our Troops Volunteering
Members recently helped serve food and drink to the volunteers who worked at the newly completed “Homes for Our Troops” residence of Veteran Marine Cpl. Justin Gaertner in Lutz laying huge truckloads of new sod and other landscaping work.
It was very heartwarming to see the many and varied community groups which came out in force to support our veteran.
“Homes for Our Troops” provides specially adapted new homes for severely injured veterans
Gift Bags for Home Instead Senior Care
Days For Girls Project – 100 Bags to be Donated
Thanks to all who helped!

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Domestic Violence Luncheon and Fundraiser
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recently held its annual benefit luncheon in support of 2 local domestic violence shelters and is please to report that a check was presented to each of the 2 shelters in the sum of $480 in addition to approximately $1200 worth of donated goods for the residents of both shelters.
This even is always very rewarding for these hardworking clubwomen who com away with a real feeling of accomplishment after helping these most needy neighbors.
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