GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB has supported Lighthouse for the Blind for many years and has made a substantial contribution toward the building fund of its ew facility in New Port Richey. Club members attended the recent dedication ceremony and festive grand opening of the new building serving the needs of the blind and vision-impaired of our community.
Club Making Strides vs. Breast Cancer
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB team of members led by Chair Linda Mitchell participated in the recent 2019 “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk” at Shops at Wiregrass. The club team had 20 walkers, all decked out in pink finery and costumes, including one husband and several grandchildren supporting them. The club raised a substantial amount of donations to be added to this cause.
Club Fundraiser for Domestic Abuse Shelter a Success
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB hosted a very successful fundraiser luncheon/game day to benefit Sunrise of Pasco County Domestic Violence Shelter. The venue was awash in members wearing purple clothing, manicures AND hair, as well as table decorations, all to support the designated color of Domestic & Sexual Violence. The clubwomen were pleased to donate $900, plus enough handbags and totes filled with various “wish list” items needed by the residents to fill an entire SUV plus a car.
Woman’s Club Supports Habitat For Humanity
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB has supported Habitat for Humanity for decades. A team of members attended the recent dedication of two new homes in Dade City and came bearing gifts for the proud new homeowners. The club women presented each of the two families with very useful housewarming gifts such as fire extinguishers, plants, books, seasonal decorations and more.
Woman’s Club Provides Comfort Pillows for Area Hospital
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members undertook a large sewing project to handcraft “comfort pillows” to be provided for women post-surgery at several area hospitals. The ladies gathered to complete the final step of stuffing the pillows, packed and delivered them to Advent Health/Fletcher, Advent Health/Wesley Chapel and to Moffitt Cancer Center.
Woman’s Club Gives Large Donation To Lopez
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members visited Baldomero Lopez Veterans’ Nursing Home in Land O’Lakes on Veterans’ Day and presented the administrator with a club donation of $2,000 for the benefit of the veteran residents. The funds are to be used for fun outings, shopping trips for personal items or a treat meal for these veterans. The Woman’s Club has long supported this facility through donations and volunteering for monthly fun bingo nights.