GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB has recently honored member Pam Blumenthal with THREE of its most esteemed titles, which is an historic feat in the club’s 63 years of community service.  Ms. Blumenthal has distinguished herself with fellow members choosing her as their “Clubwoman of the Year”, “L.E.A.D.S. Candidate AND “Volunteer of the Year”.  Ms. Blumenthal has won the Trifecta, the Hat Trick and the Grand Slam of its club awards by her exemplary leadership style, amazing enthusiasm and hands-on club work in many areas of involvement, including acting as a mentor/advisor of the GFWC Little Women of Lutz.   The Woman’s Club extends its heartiest congratulations to Pam, our ‘Ms. Everything’ member.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members donated an SUV filled with handbags and backpacks which were stuffed full of needed hygiene and practical items for unhoused women.  The donations will be delivered to Pasco County Women’s Shelter in New Port Richey for distribution to the residents of these must-have necessities.  The club joined their GFWC sisters statewide in this special day of community service.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members proudly presented a check to an officer/representative (in red shirt) of the “Operation Patriots” organization, which group supports many fun activities, special outings and treats for the veteran residents of Baldomero Lopez Nursing Home in Land O’Lakes.  The Woman’s Club has supported the residents of Lopez Nursing Home for many years through socialization, Bingo games and generous donations.  This year the club has raised $1500 for the veterans through its popular Tombola game at their Arts & Crafts show, which was a record breaker.  A great deal of credit for this success goes to member, April Saland, who chaired the event and spent many hours collecting bottles as prizes besides physically working the booth at the Craft Show.  Ms. Saland is pictured holding the left corner of the presentation check and club President Elayne Bassinger is holding the right corner.

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.