GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB has wrapped its 44^th 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.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members outdid themselves in hosting a lovely and elegant luncheon to honor their outgoing President Elayne Bassinger, for her outstanding leadership over the past 2 years of her term.  The Ballroom at The Groves Golf & Country Club, Land O’Lakes, was beautifully decorated around a “Tiffany” color theme apropos to their very elegant honoree.  Ms. Bassinger was surrounded by her family, club members and special guests and was gifted with lovely remembrances in appreciation of her service. A special video retrospective of club events and projects during her past 2 years of service was viewed and serves as a lovely memento for Ms. Bassinger.

 

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members generously donated enough Thanksgiving ingredients to provide a festive dinner to 15 families of students at Miles Elementary School in Tampa.  By delivering these bags, the club women hope to lift spirits so these families may enjoy a brighter and bountiful Thanksgiving Day.

 

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members enjoyed a fun break from their busy schedule of community service projects and volunteerism for a bit of Halloween tricks ‘n treats at their monthly meeting.