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Wearing Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Club Members at Fundraiser Luncheon
Club Members at Fundraiser Luncheon

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
Sunrise Shelter staffers/speakers with Chair Mary Anne Lykins

Photos submitted by Patricia Serio

Getting An Early Start on Christmas

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
Chairperson Madeline McCulloh storing gift boxes until shipment
(l-r) Members Aniko Solomonson & Sandi Marrow packing gift boxes
(l-r) Members Aniko Solomonson & Sandi Marrow packing gift boxes
Packed gift boxes
Packed gift boxes

Photos submitted by Patricia Serio

Making Comfort Pillows for Hospital Patients

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.

Club women crafting pillows directed by Chair Margee Carpenter (standing center).

Photos submitted by Patricia Serio

Blinged Bingo Fundraiser for Hacienda Girls Ranch – 2017

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.

Photos submitted by Patricia Serio
Club Officers, Members and Guests enjoying the ‘Blinged’ Fundraiser Luncheon

2017 Fall Flea Market Fundraiser

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

School Supply Donation

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.

(l-r) Shady Hills staff with Chair Pat Wagner (green shirt)
(l-r) Shady Hills staff with Chair Pat Wagner (green shirt)
SUV filled with school supplies

Photos submitted by Patricia Serio