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.
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GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members, under the direction of Chair Margee Carpenter, have been working hard stuffing and sewing handmade “comfort” pillows for area hospital patients who are recuperating from surgery. Ms. Carpenter has recently delivered more than 180 pillows to Florida Hospital Tampa for distribution to various local hospitals wherever needed.
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GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB enjoyed its fun annual ‘Blinged Bingo” fundraiser and delicious luncheon, the proceeds of which benefitted Hacienda Girls Ranch, a shelter for abused and at risk teen girls. The funds raised will be used toward the construction of a security gate on shelter premises.
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Club Officers, Members and Guests enjoying the ‘Blinged’ Fundraiser Luncheon
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club Fall Flea Market Fundraiser on Fri. & Sat. Sept. 29 & 30, 2017 from 8 am to 1 pm at Land O’Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’Lakes Blvd. Land O’Lakes 34639. Great Bargains plus Plant Lady’s booth and homemade bake sale.
For more info call Kay @ 813-833-3962
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB members, under the direction of Education Chair Pat Wagner, have collected school supplies over the course of the summer to be donated to local schools in need. Ms. Wagner delivered several SUV-filled loads of boxes of needed items to Shady Hills Elementary School. The Woman’s Club does a great deal to support local schools over the course of the year with donations as well as member volunteer hours.
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