News - GFWC Lutz-Land O'Lakes Woman's Club

“SEW CARING” Project for patients at Florida Hospital-Wesley Chapel

February 25, 2014

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members, together with other volunteers, have collaborated on a “SEW CARING” Project for patients at Florida Hospital-Wesley Chapel. Thus far, the ladies have completed 25 beautiful heart-shaped pillows and 25 seatbelt strap cushions for breast cancer patients, all put together to show support and love for the ladies undergoing treatment.

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY: TRACY CLOUSER: FRONT ROW (left to right) : FINA DOUGLAS, BETTY WENNING, ETHEL LICHTERMAN, KAREN MOLIS, BACK ROW (left to right): DIANE SUTERA, JOANNE MILLER, JUDY TEMPLETON, MARCY EDMONDSON, CIEL BIRKETT, ALENE MITCHELL, ANY BAGLEY — PHOTO SUBMITTED BY: TRACY CLOUSER:
FRONT ROW (left to right) :
FINA DOUGLAS, BETTY WENNING, ETHEL LICHTERMAN, KAREN MOLIS,
BACK ROW (left to right):
DIANE SUTERA, JOANNE MILLER, JUDY TEMPLETON, MARCY EDMONDSON, CIEL BIRKETT, ALENE MITCHELL, ANY BAGLEY

The Sewing Ladies are in urgent need of such items as 2 portable sewing machines, soft flannel and cotton fabric, threads, notions (ribbons, rickrack, trims), scissors, etc.

For more information please call Florida Hospital-Wesley Chapel at 813-929-5497.

Lions Club 2nd Annual Tree Planting Project at Conner Preserve

February 24, 2014

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members, under the leadership of its Conservation Dept., recently collaborated with volunteers from the Lions Club, Lutz Boy Scout & Cub Scout Troop 12 and representatives of SWIFTMUD to assist in the Lions Club 2nd Annual Tree Planting Project at Conner Preserve.

This group effort resulted in more than 2000 seedling trees being planted at this 2980 acre natural preserve in Land O’Lakes acquired by SWIFTMUD for the preservation of natural water systems.

Photos submitted by Allie Peterman Group Photo of Members of Lions Club, GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club, Boy Scout & Cub Scout Troop 12 & SWIFTMUD reps. — Photos submitted by Allie Peterman
Group Photo of Members of Lions Club, GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club, Boy Scout & Cub Scout Troop 12 & SWIFTMUD reps.

General Federation District 8 Arts Show 2014

February 24, 2014

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members were big winners at the recent General Federation District 8 Arts Show bringing home numerous blue ribbons as well as 2nd and 3rd place honors for their entries in various mediums ranging from photography to quilting to decoupage to oil painting.

Photo submitted by Patricia Serio (L-R) Members Rosie Heim, Doris Ramaglia, Lois Cohen, Karin D’Amico, Boni Barton & Karen Sue Molis — Photo submitted by Patricia Serio
(L-R) Members Rosie Heim, Doris Ramaglia, Lois Cohen, Karin D’Amico, Boni Barton & Karen Sue Molis

Cathy Mathes & Kay Taylor - District 8 Arts Meeting Membership Shoe Project Certificate — Cathy Mathes & Kay Taylor – District 8 Arts Meeting Membership Shoe Project Certificate

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club proudly announces Elaine Pittman, Volunteer of the Year

February 24, 2014

Photos submitted by Patricia Serio. Club Volunteer of the Year, Elaine Pittman — Photos submitted by Patricia Serio.
Club Volunteer of the Year, Elaine Pittman

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club proudly announces its choice of longtime member and Lutz resident, Elaine Pittman, as Volunteer of the Year, for her outstanding service to her club, her community and to her church.

Ms. Pittman has long served the Woman’s Club in numerous positions and offices through the years and has earned her reputation as the “Plant Lady”, by growing and selling potted plants at community events and donating all proceeds to several of her favorite local charities.

The Woman’s Club salutes and congratulates Elaine Pittman for her service and commitment to the betterment of her club and her community.

Photos submitted by Patricia Serio. (L-R) Club Volunteer of the Year, Elaine Pittman being congratulated by Pat Serio — Photos submitted by Patricia Serio.
(L-R) Club Volunteer of the Year, Elaine Pittman being congratulated by Pat Serio

“Talk of the Town” Fashion Show

February 17, 2014

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club will meet at the Lutz Community Center on Thurs., Feb. 27 at 9:30 a.m. for fellowship followed by a meeting and “Talk of the Town” Fashion Show.

The members will model haute (and lower) couture culled from their Flea Market Le Chic Boutique.

This zany and fun event displays the great sense of humor of these clubwomen have while preparing for their big Annual Flea Market Event.

Mark your calendars for the best Flea in the area on Fri. & Sat. March 7th & 8th at the Old Lutz School from 8 am to 2 pm.

The ladies will collect donations from the community each Mon. & Wed. at the Old School from 9 till noon until the sale. They depend upon community donations to make this extravaganza the big success that it always is.

Each year, the proceeds are returned to our community in the form of scholarships and donations to the local community organizations.

Gulfside Regional Hospice Fundraiser Tea

February 12, 2014

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club had a large presence at the recent Gulfside Regional Hospice fundraiser Tea. Hospice is one of the many local organizations this active service organization supports in a number of ways. The “Green Shirt” ladies donned fashionable outfits and beautiful hats and enjoyed the authentic British High Tea. Member Jeannie Oller won 2nd Place Award for her lovely hat creation.