GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members recently volunteered to serve a delicious hot meal to the more than 380 daily diners in need and to sit with these guests to provide conversation and fellowship. Trinity Café in Tampa defines itself as a daily demonstration of humanity in action. The club women have served as “servers” at Trinity for many years and intend to increase their involvement since there is the need.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB recently enjoyed fellowship during a “Stuffing Party”, while finishing their assembly-line project of cutting, sewing and finishing 160 comfort pillows for women recuperating after breast cancer surgery. These finished pillows were then delivered by project chair, Margee Carpenter, to the Women’s Center at Florida Ho

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GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB has chosen to endorse and support Judi Fisher’s candidacy in the annual Land O’Lakes Honorary Mayoral Race. Club President Karin D’Amico presented Judi Fisher, of Architectural Signage, with a donation check to help kick off her campaign. The club supports Judi’s candidacy, wishes her success and hopes she will follow in the footsteps of their past-President and current Honorary Mayor Rosie Heim in wearing the splendid Mayoral sash for the next year.

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB is proud to announce the selection of its 1st Vice President Annette Bellingar as the “Ombudsman of the Year – 2017” by the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council. Ms. Bellingar has been chosen for this honor by her Ombudsman peers for her dedication over the past 5 years to the needs of long-term care residents without a voice in raising awareness of their needs and concerns at their facilities. Annette is known for “going the extra distance” on behalf of those entrusted to her management care, for mentoring and inspiring new Ombudsman volunteers and challenging the ALF and nursing facilities to do better for their residents. Ms. Bellingar was presented with a keepsake clock commemorating her service by Ron Dickey, Vice Chair of West Central Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. Well Done and Congratulations, Annette!!