Photo: Club Members at Domestic Violence Fundraising Luncheon
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recently enjoyed a successful luncheon and baby shower benefiting 2 area safe haven Domestic Violence Shelters. The clubwomen were all decked out in shades of purple to show their support and were very generous in their donations to this important cause. The ladies were successful in filling 2 large vans full of beautiful baby and toddler clothing, diapers and other needed items.
Craft Treats for Seniors
Photo (L-R) Member Chairs Aniko Solomonson & Ciel Birkett
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members recently handcrafted table favors under the direction of Aniko Solomonson. More than 150 pieces were delivered by Ciel Birkett on behalf of the Woman’s Club to the Lutz Community Center and Pasco County Meals on Wheels program to decorate their senior and shut-in clients’ food trays.
Club Members Attend Fall 2015 State Convention
Club Members surround GFWC Florida President Carole Weaver (center in red sweater).
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members recently attended the annual General Federation of Women’s Clubs State Convention in Orlando. The women attended numerous workshops, learning experiences and seminars. This year’s theme celebrated veterans and honored its own veteran members.
Club Honors Longtime Members
Photo: (L-R) Members Aniko Solomonson, Barbara Jackson, Jeannie Oller & Membership Chair Annette Bellingar
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recently congratulated and honored longtime members for their many years of club service and community volunteerism. Annette Bellingar, Membership Chair presented “year” pins to Aniko Solomonson (30 year member), Barbara Jackson (15 year member) and Jeannie Oller (5 year member) in appreciation for their faithful service.
Woman’s Club Commemorates 9/11
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members came out in force and in shifts to wave flags in commemoration of 9/11. The passing traffic showed their support by vociferous horn-blowing, especially by the big rig 18 wheelers. Showing their patriotism on 9/11 has long been a Woman’s Club tradition since 2001 appearing both in Land O’Lakes and Lutz.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2015
(Left to right) Angie Gardner (“Making Strides” Chair), Club Members Gloria Dale & Ciel Birkett (club team co-chair/treasurer & team chair) & Cindi Crisci (Cancer Society staffer)
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB recently made a donation of $100 to the American Cancer Society to help kick off its 5K non-competitive walk to benefit “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer”. Woman’s Club team chair Ciel Birkett and co-chair/treasurer Gloria Dale recently presented the check to American Cancer Society staffers for this fundraiser event to be held at Shoppes @ Wiregrass on October 24. The Woman’s Club (a/k/a “Green Shirt Ladies”) Team will be out in full force for this important walk.