Photo: Support the Troops Staffer, a club husband and club members packing cartons for troops
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club team members participated in their monthly project of packing cartons of treats and requested items to be shipped to active duty military serving overseas. This well-supported club volunteer effort takes place at the Wesley Chapel warehouse of the “Support The Troops” organization, headed by Club Chair Donna Losch and usually includes a club husband or two.
“TRASHY TO FLASHY FASHION SHOW” & LUNCHEON
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club is hosting its hilarious Annual ‘’TRASHY TO FLASHY” Fashion Show on Thursday, February 25, 2016 beginning at 11 a.m. at Lutz Community Center behind the Lutz Library (101-1st Ave. NW, Lutz 33548) and is open to the public. This zany event will feature some lovely as well as some whacky outfits pulled together from donations to the club’s upcoming March 4th & 5th Flea Market (at the Old Lutz School) and modeled by club members with many laughs thrown in. Added to the fun is the opportunity to buy these fashions literally off the backs of the models. A delicious Soup ‘N Salad luncheon, including beverages and desserts, will be served for a donation of only $6 with all proceeds benefitting Very Special Arts (VSA) which provides special needs school children with art supplies and projects.
Lutz Annual Flea Market | March 4 and March 5 2016
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club is preparing for its large and very popular Annual Flea Market on Fri. & Sat. March 4 & March 5 (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.) at the historic Old Lutz School, 18819 US 41-N, Lutz 33549.
Each year the “Green Shirt Ladies” collect donations from the community and arrange a lively sale both indoors and outside in the old school yard. Treasures abound including: antiques & collectibles, art, clothing, children’s items, housewares, linens, décor & accessories, plants, books, furniture, sports equipment, tools, toys. You name it and the ladies will have it at great bargain prices.
There will also be a food booth and a baked goods station serving delicious items.
Donations will be accepted at the Old School each Mon. & Wed. beginning Feb. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon.
All proceeds are returned to the community in the form of scholarships and donations to numerous service groups, schools and libraries. These hardworking ladies have been serving our community for the past 56 years. For more information call Pat at 813-948-4752.
Planting Trees for Conservation
Photo: Woman’s Club Team, including a grandson, who participated in tree planting project
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recently collaborated with local Lion’s Club and Boy Scout Troop 12 in planting over 2000 trees at the Connor Preserve in Land O’Lakes as part of its conservation projects. The club also provided breakfast served by its members to the teams of workers at this annual event.
GFWC Lutz–Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club Needs Donations for Annual Flea Market
Photos of 2015 Flea Market
GFWC Lutz –Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club is gearing up for its Annual Flea Market on Friday and Saturday, March 4 & March 5, 2016 at the Historic Old Lutz School. The club needs your donations of good usable household items, clothing, linens, décor, sports & children’s items, etc. Please drop off your donations at the Old Lutz School, 18819 US Highway 41, Lutz, FL on any Monday or Wednesday beginning on FEB. 15th from 9 a.m. to noon. The Woman’s Club is a 501 (c) 3 not-for profit organization and can provide a tax deductible receipt. All donations should be clean and in working order. Large appliances and sleeper sofas cannot be accepted.
This is a very popular sale which helps the community both by recycling useable items and as a great source of finding treasures at bargain prices. The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club belongs to one of the world’s largest and oldest volunteer organizations. Funds raised through the Flea Market will be redistributed to various local charities and non-profits as well as college scholarship grants to area students. Community support this year is particularly important due to the cancellation of the club’s largest fundraiser, the Lutz Arts & Crafts show due to a sinkhole opening in Lake Park.
The club can arrange to pick up large furniture pieces. To schedule, please call Phyllis at (813) 949-1937 or Pat at (813) 948-4752 .
Photos of 2015 Flea Market
Honoring the outgoing chairs of the Annual Lutz Arts & Crafts Shows
Photo: (L-R) Shirley Simmons & Phyllis Hoedt, Co Chairs of Lutz Arts & Crafts Show
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recently honored the outgoing chairs of the Annual Lutz Arts & Crafts Shows, for planning and managing this very large and popular event each December for the past 36 years, notwithstanding the sudden cancellation of this year’s show at the 11th hour due to a sinkhole opening. Shirley Simmons and Phyllis Hoedt, both longtime Lutz residents and fixtures at every Woman’s Club activity and community event, are, after 36 years, retiring from steering this massive show which was a year-long project for both over more than 3 decades. These ladies tirelessly dealt with everything from signing on 300+ vendors, overseeing park layout of vendor booths, conferences with the County and Park Rangers as well as dealing with the 30,000 annual attendees who so look forward to this event each December. The Woman’s Club congratulated these ladies and honored their long service by presenting them with inscribed plaques containing a collage photos of the Art Show over the years. Ms. Simmons and Ms. Hoedt will continue to serve as advisors to the new transition committee in planning a newer and even better show for 2017.