GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recently enjoyed a very successful “Bling Bingo Benefit” in support of Hacienda Girls Ranch, a shelter for homeless and abused young girls. Hacienda is the longest supported charity of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Club members and guests enjoyed a fun afternoon of shopping and bingo while exceeding their fundraising goal under the direction of Chair Edwina R. Kraemer
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members have again stepped up with generous personal monetary contributions to “Support the Troops” to cover postage on packages ready to be sent to our troops overseas. A Woman’s Club team has long volunteered each month to pack gift boxes for those in uniform at the Wesley Chapel warehouse. They have been dismayed to note the stacks of boxes ready for shipment but funds to cover the mailing costs were lacking. Member Mary Anne Lykins has donated $500 and Member KarenSue Molis and her husband, Fred Molis, have generously contributed $1,000 toward postage. In addition, the Woman’s Club supports this organization on a regular basis.
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recently visited Hope Lodge, a residence for patients and family members while receiving treatment at Moffitt Cancer Center. The club women regularly prepare and serve a delicious homemade brunch to the guests of this facility. These ladies have become well-known for certain recipes which are now specifically requested and are well-appreciated. Besides the food, the club members visit and enjoy fellowship with the resident guests.
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recently sponsored a Baby Shower and Bunco Luncheon to benefit Alpha House during Domestic Violence Month (October) with members donning purple to bring awareness to this issue. The event, chaired by Joan Collins, was well-attended and raised a good amount of cash donations as well as much-needed baby items for this facility. Alpha House provides housing and transitional services to local homeless pregnant women and mothers with young children as well as the tools they will need to become self-sufficient and responsible parents.
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club President Kay Taylor recently honored a number of members for their years of volunteerism in this community service organization with pins indicating their respective years of service. Ms. Hollahan has been a member and volunteer for the past 10 years and Ms. Bellingar has been with the club for 5 years and already has been chosen as this year’s “LEADS” candidate and will compete in the Florida Federation for her leadership abilities and willingness to serve.
(L-R) Club President Kay Taylor & 5 Yr. Member Annette Bellingar
(L-R) 10 Yr. Member Sheila Hollahan & President Kay Taylor
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club is sponsoring a ‘BLINGED” Bingo Benefit Luncheon.
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014
from 1 to 4 p.m.
at Aquafinz Restaurant
16550 Pointe Village Dr.
@ 54 & The Suncoast, Lutz 33558.
There will be vendors, prizes and a silent auction, all arranged by Chair Edwina R. Kraemer, to benefit Hacienda Girls Ranch. The Hacienda facility is the longest supported projecct of GFWC (Federation) and serves as a home and safe haven to approximately 45 young girls (ages 10-17) who have been removed from their homes due to neglect, abuse or abandonment.
For more information or to make a reservation, please contact us at info@gfwclutzlandolakeswomansclub.org.
