GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB member, ELAINE PITTMAN, a/k/a “The Plant Lady” across the community, has generously donated $500 to Christian Social Services (CSS) in Land O’Lakes.  This organization serves the needs of the area unhoused and food insecure through its outreach programs and by providing food and clothing.  Ms. Pittman has donated her plant sale proceeds to CSS for many years.  This lovely and generous 2^nd senior-most club member, at almost 92 years, still works very hard throughout the year by propagating, planting and trucking her plants to sell at various local events to benefit her favorite charity.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB is happy to announce its return (after the Covid years’ gap) to the Historic Old Lutz School for its ANNUAL SPRING FLEA MARKET at 18819 US-41N, Lutz.  The clubwomen will begin preparing for this large event in mid-February and the Flea Market Sale dates will be Friday and Saturday, March 3 and March 4, 2023 from 8 am to 2 pm.

The club welcomes community donations of antiques, household items, small appliances, kitchen wares, clothing, shoes, books, art/décor items, tools, toys and furniture, etc.  All donations must be clean and in working order.  Large appliances and sleeper sofas cannot be accepted.  Please help the hardworking “Green Shirt Ladies” raise funds through your donations for this very popular Flea Market, proceeds of which will ultimately benefit our community through the club scholarship fund, its many projects and contributions to and in support of local charitable groups and non-profits.

 COMMUNITY DONATION DROP OFF DATES/TIMES:

Mon. 2/20/23 & Wed. 2/22/23 – 9 am to 12 pm

Sat. 2/25 – 10 am to 12 pm

Mon. thru Thurs. 2/27 to 3/2 – 9 am to 12 pm

Mon. 2/27 – 5 pm to 8 pm *(evening collection)*

 For more information, contact Linda at:  813-389-2910 OR visit: gfwclutzlandolakeswomansclub.org OR its Facebook page.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members recently enjoyed a visit and informational talk from a Valor Service Dogs staffer together with a beautiful trained Lab service and therapy dog. These well-trained dogs are provided to wounded veterans and first responders to aid in regaining their independence and mobility while reintegrating into the community. These dogs are great partners both physically and psychologically.  The club women presented a generous donation check to support this very worthy organization.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB President Elayne Bassinger, on behalf of the club’s annual Arts & Crafts Show, was pleased to present this year’s juried art winners.  “Best In Show” winners were Timothy and June Hall for their photograph.  Ms. Bassinger presented  the winners with their ribbon together with sizable cash prize.  Congratulations!  

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB celebrated a successful 43^rd Annual Arts & Crafts Show during a gorgeous weather weekend recently.  Our Florida Santa (member husband Les Saland) was very popular with both children and the shoppers.  Many vendors presented a great variety of beautiful and crafty items making for fun Christmas shopping.  Crowds were estimated at well over 30,000 visitors over the weekend.

The clubwomen work very hard to present this well-run show which is its largest annual fundraiser helping to support its community projects and many needy local organizations.

 

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members have had a very busy week delivering Christmas bags filled with gifts for several families at the club’s three supported local schools:  Lutz Elementary, Denham Oaks and Miles Elementary.  Two teams of clubwomen also delivered Christmas gifts to the other two schools to provide extra cheer to selected families who are in need at this time of year.  The club has many, many other holiday projects and deliveries to make at local senior centers, meals on wheels clients and assisted living facilities, to name a few.