News - GFWC Lutz-Land O'Lakes Woman's Club

Kay Taylor – Florida District 8 Director-elect of the Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs

November 2, 2017

Kay Taylor - Florida District 8 Director-elect of the Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB proudly congratulates its Past-President Kay Taylor, on her recent election as Florida District 8 Director-elect of the Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs. Ms. Taylor has held many offices and chairmanships within her club as well as leadership positions in the District. Her home club wishes her well in her new position commencing in May and looks forward to supporting her projects.

Photo submitted by Patricia Serio
Photo: Kay Taylor, newly elected District Director-elect

LUTZ ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW MOVES TO ODESSA – DECEMBER 2-3, 2017

October 25, 2017

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club, has moved its hugely popular Annual Lutz Arts & Crafts Show, after decades at Lake Park, to the Campus of Keystone Prep High School, 18105 Gunn Hwy. (north of Van Dyke), Odessa 33556. The club women are busily preparing for its 38th Annual Juried Arts & Crafts Holiday Show, their major fundraiser, which promises to be bigger and better than ever with over 300 vendors, a large Food Court and very ample parking. This very popular show is always a big hit with families enjoying a fun outing in a festive holiday atmosphere, with great food and very unique holiday shopping. Find that special gift or pick up some beautiful handcrafted jewelry, original artwork, photography, woodcrafts and metal work, plants and yard art.

Mark your calendar for this year’s show on
Sat. & Sun., December 2nd and December 3rd, 2017.
Sat. 10 to 5 pm
Sun. 10 to 4 pm.
Admission is FREE but there will be a $5 per car parking fee collected by and benefitting the school. Plan to carpool and save.

For more information, call Show Directors: Kay at 813-833-3962 OR Lois at 813-528-1179.

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New Prospective Members Welcomed

October 25, 2017

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recently hosted a Membership Brunch and Orientation Meeting for prospective new members. The ladies were welcomed by the club officers and project chairs and were introduced all aspects of this very active club’s mission of community service

Photos submitted by Patricia Serio

UPCOMING FUNDRAISER BINGO & LUNCHEON – CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE (CCI)

October 12, 2017

Fundraiser Bow Wow Bingo & Luncheon
on November 2, 2017 to benefit Canine Companions for Independence (CCI).

WHEN: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2017 at 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: LUTZ COMMUNITY CENTER, next to Lutz Library

DONATION: $20 to include Delicious Catered Luncheon AND 10 GAMES of BOW WOW BINGO !!!!

GREAT FOOD, PRIZES AND LOTS OF FUN !!!!

THE PUBLIC IS MOST WELCOME !!!! PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SPOT.

Download Flyer: HERE

Wearing Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 10, 2017

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB recently transformed the Lutz Community Center into a sea of purple in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Members wore purple, played bunco and prepared a delicious luncheon to benefit residents at Sunrise Domestic Violence Shelter in Pasco County. The club women, under the direction of Chairperson Mary Anne Lykins, presented the Shelter with a generous donation check as well as a pickup truck filled with needed linens, diapers and hygiene items to assist the residents.

Sunrise Shelter staffers/speakers with Chair Mary Anne Lykins

Photos submitted by Patricia Serio

Getting An Early Start on Christmas

October 9, 2017

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB recently got an early head-start on its annual “Packing Party” for Operation Christmas Child through the Samaritan’s Purse charity. The members collected and donated toys, hygiene items and school supplies sufficient to fill 149 Christmas gift boxes to be shipped to children in this country as well across the globe. The club also donated the substantial amount of postage required to ship these packages.

Chairperson Madeline McCulloh storing gift boxes until shipment

(l-r) Members Aniko Solomonson & Sandi Marrow packing gift boxes

Photos submitted by Patricia Serio