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GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’ LAKES WOMANN’S CLUB CELEBRATES 65 YEARS OF SERVICE

On March 4, the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club marked a milestone—65 years of service, friendship, and community impact—with a celebratory luncheon at The Great Catch restaurant in Lutz.

For over six decades, our club has been dedicated to making a difference, supporting local organizations, hosting fundraisers, and volunteering to uplift our community. But beyond the service, we have also built a strong network of friendships that have stood the test of time.

As we step into the future, we remain committed to our core values of giving back, supporting one another, and strengthening our community.

Club Officers cut the club's 65th Birthday Cake.
(l-r) Pam Blumenthal, 2nd VP, Linda Mitchell, 1st VP and Peggy Andrews, President, cut the birthday cake.

 

Club's Birthday Cake
Happy 65th Birthday

 

Sea of "Green Shirt Ladies" at the Great Catch celebrating our 65th Birthday.
Sea of “Green Shirt Ladies” at the Great Catch celebrating our 65th Birthday.

 

More members celebrating the club's birthday
(l-r) Annette Bellingar, Elayne Bassinger, Shirley Willhite and Madeline McCulloh

 

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DONATION

At the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club  Domestic Violence Committee’s  annual  fundraising luncheon, members turned out to play Bunco, eat lunch,  and hear a presentation from the Sunrise of Pasco County Sexual and Domestic Violence Shelter staff representatives reporting on their programs and how we can continue to support them.  Club members filled a car with donations for the clients at the shelter and the Thrift store that is run by volunteers to support the shelter.
Club Delivers Donated Items to Sunrise of Pasco County Domestic Violence Shelter
Club Members Deliver Items (l-r) Melba Pineiro, Nancy Allen, Yessi Moya shelter employee, Karen Sue Molis, Gail Howard, Cara Donaghy, Director of the shelter, Linda Buzzee, Nancy Taylor and Mary Ann Lykins

GFWC LITTLE WOMEN OF LUTZ ATTEND JASM

The Little Women of Lutz had a wonderful time at JASM (Juniorette Annual State Meeting)! We are proud to announce we received the JUNIORETTE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (the highest honor), our president, Ava Frederick, received the GAIL HILL JUNIORETTE LEADERSHIP AWARD and Nancy Branham was honored being selected as the BOBBIE SMITH OUTSTANDING JUNIORETTE ADVISOR!

The GFWC Little Women of Lutz Awarded Top Prizes at JASM
Advisors Dee Knerr (on left) and Nancy Branham and Linda Mitchell (on right)) flank the GFWC Little Women of Lutz

GFWC LUTZ LAND O’ LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB CRAFT DAY TO BENEFIT LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

The Lutz Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club Arts and Culture Community Service Program  meets once a month at the Lutz Community center to work on projects benefiting several organizations, hospitals and the homeless.

Highlighted here are Sue Welfley crocheting an Octopus to encourage tactile stimulation for babies in the NICU at Advent Health hospital and Aniko Solomonson displaying a mat crocheted out of plastic grocery bags we provide for the homeless in the area

Member with Crocheted Sleeping Mat for Homeless
(l-r) Aniko Solomonson
Member Crocheting Octopus for Premies
(l-r) Sue Welfley and Georgette Stratis

CLUB PARTICIPATED IN CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES AT THE OLD LUTZ SCHOOL

GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMEN’S CLUB volunteered at the annual  Old Lutz School Christmas festivities.  Members decorated a club-sponsored Christmas tree, decorated a room with Phyllis Hoedt’s extensive nutcracker collection, and served hot chocolate and cookies to visitors from the community and surrounding areas that attended .

Members Setting Up the Nutcracker Display
(l-r) Fred and Karen Sue Molis, Sylvia Owens, Pat Evans, Lois Cohen and Terry Dharwadkar
Decorating the Club Christmas Tree
(l-r) Gina Caper, Jean Olson, Aniko Solomonson, Linda Buzzee, Benny Tibbetts, Nancy Danner
Members Handing Out Cookies and Cocoa
(l-r) Linda Buzzee, Jean Olsen and Karla Wilson