GFWC Lutz–Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club presented a check for $2,000 from our Tombola fundraiser proceeds to Operation Patriots, supporting entertainment and cookouts for veterans at the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans’ Home. The check presentation took place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Home in Land O’ Lakes, Florida. This generous donation reflects the club’s strong commitment to community service and honoring those who have proudly served our country.
Club Makes Donation to Baldomero Lopez State Veterans’ Home (l-r) Nancy Branham, Beth Nevel-Rader, Sandi Pollpeter, Dee Knerr, Baldomero Representative, Deb Cardona, Shirley Willhite, Jean Olsen, Club President Linda Mitchell
Twenty-eight “Green Shirt Ladies” delivered 921 pounds of food to the local St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and an additional 974 pounds to Christian Social Services to replenish their pantries. Both pantries had requested peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti and pasta sauce.
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club participated in a Day of Service at Angels Senior Living, organizing a bingo activity to bring joy and companionship to residents. Club members donated snacks, puzzle books and hygiene products, which were used as prizes and shared with residents.
Club Members Hosted Bingo for Angels Senior Living (l-r) Linda Buzzee, Nancy Branham, Patty Camunas, Jean Olsen, President Linda Mitchell, Jan King, Pam Blumenthal, Barbara Booth and Melba Pineiro
The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club held a Bunco and luncheon fundraiser to help support Sunrise of Pasco County. a shelter for women and children victims of domestic and sexual violence. In addition to a monetary donation, club members filled up the Sunrise representative’s vehicle with supplies for the women and children at the shelter. Tamika Thomas Simpson from the GFWC Plant City Woman’s Club was our guest speaker.
Tamika Thomas Simpson from Plant City Woman’s Club speaks at the Domestic Violence Fundraiser.Presentation by Gail Howard (committee chair) of Donation to Sunrise of Pasco County representatives.(front) Penny Bowen, (l-r) Sue Chase and Sylvia Owens at the Domestic Violence Luncheon.
The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s club participated in the Tampa Bay area Strides against Breast Cancer Walk held at Raymond James Stadium. Members held several fundraisers prior to the event, manned the Welcome tent, and several completed the 3 mile walk.
Club at Strides Against Breast Cancer at Raymond James Stadium. (l-r) Patty Camunas, Linda Mitchell, Jan King, Melba Pineiro, Nancy Branham.
