GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB’S newly formed “Sisters Act” Choir performed happy Holiday songs and dressed in festive outfits to cheer the residents of Shady Palms Assisted Living Facility in Tampa. The choral group was directed by Darryln Caudill and was accompanied on piano by Shirley Simmons. Members also provided refreshments, goodie bags and treats to the appreciative residents.

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recently conferred the honor of its “Club Woman of the Year” Award to longtime Lutz resident, Lonna Vizzari. Outgoing President Karin D’Amico presented Ms. Vizzari with a commemorative plaque and her name will be added to the club’s “Plaque of Fame” at Lutz Community Center. Lonna has tirelessly served the club in numerous capacities and as Chair of the Conservation Committee for a number of years. She has never said “no” to assisting or chairing any club event or project.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members delivered a check for $2,000 to the ShelterBox USA, in Sarasota. These funds will purchase 2 “Green Boxes” of supplies and tents to be delivered to families devastated by conflict or disaster, both here and abroad. Each box contains necessities sufficient to shelter a family immediately following an natural disaster or emergency and provide implements to sustain themselves in the short term.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members serve the food-insecure and the working poor at Trinity Café each month. The club has long supported this organization and in addition to many volunteer hours, has donated special holiday tablecloths to brighten the tables for the guests.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members decorated its club star-themed Christmas tree as part of the beautiful Annual Holiday Celebration and display at the historic Old Lutz School in Lutz. The Woman’s Club has collaborated with and supported the Old Lutz School in community projects for decades.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB recently honored outgoing President Karin D’Amico and celebrated her term of office with a lovely flamingo-themed high tea. The club members enjoyed outdoing one another with their flamingo outfits, hats and accoutrements while happily “flamingling”. Ms. D’Amico was presented with a lovely diamond dachshund pendant by the club commemorating her great love of the breed and her work with dachshund rescue. Congratulations and Well Done, Karin!