GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members Gail Howard and Roseann Lange delivered 34 gift bags of Christmas presents for each mother and child resident of Sunrise of Pasco County Domestic and Sexual Violence Shelter. The ladies also left candy and cookies for all the residents as well as additional gifts for newly arrived families during the holidays. Domestic violence cases sometimes spike with stress and anxiety within families during these holidays.
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB welcomed new members into the club with a beautiful installation ceremony conducted by member & District Director Annette Bellingar and outgoing President Elayne Bassinger presented them with gifts. Sue Chase, Gina Caper, Jean Olsen and Carole Moore (not available for photo) were installed in a candlelight ceremony.
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members have voted for named longtime member, KAY TAYLOR, as its CLUBWOMAN OF THE YEAR. Ms. Taylor has contributed in many areas of the club with dedication and generosity, has served as club past president in addition to holding nearly every Board position in the club.
President Elayne Bassinger presented Ms. Taylor with a commemorative plaque for this honor.
Heartiest congratulations to Kay Taylor on receiving this well-deserved recognition!
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members met for a very festive holiday luncheon celebration and their last business meeting of 2023, at which time newly installed President Peggy Andrews received the gavel from outgoing President Elayne Bassinger and the new Board of Directors were sworn into office as well.
The Woman’s Club has served the community and beyond since 1960 and has again passed the torch to the incoming officers who will continue the outstanding and dedicated work of this volunteer organization.
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members personally delivered large Christmas bundles of lovely gifts to bring cheer to needy families at their 3 supported local schools.
In hopes of making Christmas brighter for these families, the gifts were taken to staff members at Denham Oaks Elementary, Miles Elementary and Lutz K-8 Schools for distribution.
Green Shirt Club members delivering gifts to 3 elementary school staffers.
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB has wrapped its 44th Annual Arts & Crafts Show on a very upbeat note. As always, large crowds came out for Christmas shopping and fun despite some threatening clouds.
The Carrollwood Cultural Center Orchestra played beautiful holiday favorites to an appreciative audience while others enjoyed a vast array of foods offered. Kiddies and doggies enjoyed all the excitement and a good time was had by all. Of course, best of all, the entire community will benefit from the proceeds of this very popular event, via club donations and support throughout the coming year.
Special congratulations to local artist Terry Smith who was awarded “Best of Show” by the jury and presented with a special rosette ribbon and a check by club President Elayne Bassinger.
