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Fun, Friendship & Community Service

LWRWC
8374 Market #429
Lakewood Ranch
Florida 34202
941-773-0057

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May General Meeting 5/8/2025

Speaker:Deputy Tom Kaczmarek
Manatee County Sheriff's Office
Thursday, May 8, 2025
6:30 pm Meet and Greet
7:00 pm Program begins
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall
8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd
Deputy Kaczmarek has 20 years experience serving 7 years as a Detective. Deputy Kaczmarek investigated numerous cases that involved fraud, elderly exploitation, contractor fraud, property crimes, and criminal statewide trends.

April Meeting 4/10/2025

Lakewood Ranch Public Library
Meet/Greet 6:30-Program 7 pm
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall
Speakers:Sue Ann Miller, President, Board of Directors and Tiffany Mautino, Branch Supervisor, shared information and insights on the newest branch of the Manatee County Library System.

Key Points Discussed
Construction began in 2021, and the library officially opened in January 2024, attracting over 2,500 visitors on its very first day. The library has welcomed a total of 180,000 guests, and around 121,000 residents now hold library cards.

The library has hosted 994 events, which include classes, art exhibits, and showcases for local artists. It has also played a key role in supporting literacy programs throughout Manatee County.

A Book Mobile is set to launch in 2026, aimed at serving the eastern part of the county.

Lakewood Ranch Women’s Club has donated $500 since the library fundraising first began. The LWRWC name appears at the library entrance among other supporters.

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Spirit Award 3/29/2023


LWRWC was presented with the Community Spirit Award on March 29, 2023. The award was one of five given by the Manatee Community Foundation.

Meeting Highlights 2024

  • Annual Meeting 1/11/2024
  • CERT 4/11/2024
  • Honey Bees 5/9/2024
  • Pot Luck Dinner 9/12/2024
  • Saving Lives (CPR) 2/8/2024
  • Secret Service 3/7/2024

Meeting Highlights 2023

  • Annual Meeting 1/12/2023
  • Antiques Roadshow 3/11/2023
  • Clive Daniel Home 10/12/2023
  • Impact200 SRQ 11/2/2023
  • Nate's Rescue 4/13/2023
  • Pot Luck Dinner 9/14/2023
  • SMR Overview 2/9/2023
  • Sun Safety Dr Sax 5/11/2023

Events 2024

  • Author's Lunch 9/27/2024
  • English High Tea 4/9/2024
  • Fashion Show 3/13/2024
  • Galentine Luncheon 2/6/2024
  • Holiday Market 10/30/2024
  • New Member Brunch 4/9/2024
  • Painting with a Twist 1/10/2024
  • WC Lives Sixties 12/4/2024

Events 2023

  • Art Sale 3/11/2023
  • Bingo Bags & Brunch 4/23/23
  • Community Spirit Award 3/29/2023
  • Fashion Show 3/1/2023
  • Flash Dance 5/20/2023
  • Holiday Magic 12/6/2023
  • Little Free Library 10/28/2023
  • Mazzone Oil 9/21/2023
  • Nates's Honor Rescue 4/4/2023
  • New Member Brunch 4/6/2023
  • Pop Stroke 1/10/2023
  • Sip & Shop 7/20/2023
  • Welcome New Members 10/25/2023

Meeting Highlights 2025

  • Annual Meeting 1/9/2025
  • DementiAbility 2/13/2025
  • Feng Shui 3/13/2025
  • LWR Library 4/10/2025

Events 2025

  • Bingo, Bags,Brunch 2/2/2025
  • Opera House Tour 2/24/2025
  • SMART Tour 1/16/2025
  • Solve Tour 3/5/2025
  • Wine Tasting Tour 3/26/2025

LWRWC Charities

  • Children's Guardian Fund
  • Hope Family Services
  • SMART Riding Therapy
  • Solve Maternity Homes
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Mahjong

TIME: 1 – 4PM
DATES: 5/1, 6/5, 8/7, 9/4, 10/2, 11/6, 12/4
LOCATION: LWR Town Hall

All levels, including beginners, are welcome to join.
CONTACT: Linda McMillan, lindakmcmillan@gmail.com

An old Chinese pastime.

Canasta

TIME: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Dates: May 8,22 June 12,26 July 24 Aug 14,28 Sept 11,25
Oct 9,23 Nov 13 Dec11
LOCATION: LWR Town Hall
Canasta is open to beginners as well as experienced players.
American Canasta Rules will be played. Maximum number of players: 20.

CONTACT: Helene Levin, helene1121@gmail.com

Let’s Play Cards

Bunco

WHEN: Tuesday from 1 – 3PM
2025 DATES: April 8, 2025
LOCATION: LWR Town Hall
CONTACT:Linda Stone at 413-531-1827 or
lindastone12319@gmail.com

Sassy Singles


May:
Date: Tuesday May 20, 2025
Dinner
Time: 5:30pm
Season 52🍷🥗🌮🥙🍣🍲
Location:
170 University Town Center Dr
Sarasota, FL 34243
Hosted by: Rose Marie Hartley

Limit: 20 attendees

Girls just want to have fun.

V.I.P.

Very Impressive Performances – Open to members who are interested in the Arts.

DATE: Sarasota Pops orchestra Friday, May 2 nd
8 PM at Ed Smith Stadium. Country music’s most iconic songs. Tickets are $40.

CONTACT: Helene Levin helene1121@gmail.com

Book Club

Discuss different genres of books chosen by the group.

DATES: 1/16, 2/20, 3/20, 4/17, 5/15. 6/19, 7/17, 8/21, 9/18, 10/16, 11/20, 12/18 – no books chosen

TIME: 7:00pm
LOCATION: LWR Tennis Center

CONTACT: Mary Beth Steffens, msteffens@tampabay.rr.com

A good book is a good friend.

Groups: If you would like to book an entire table for 10, please send all checks together.
Please list the names of your guests, email addresses and telephone numbers.
Please indicate meal choice for all attendees.

Individuals: Please send your name, email address and telephone number. Please indicate your meal choice.

Meal Choices: Short Rib, Salmon or Ravioli (Vegan)

$75 per person

Checks payable to Lakewood Ranch Women’s Club.

Mail to:
MaryLee Danahy, 7701 US Open Loop LWR, FL 34202

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION MAIL IN REGISTRATION

Groups: If you would like to book an entire table for 10, please send all checks together.
Please list the names of your guests, email addresses and telephone numbers.
Please indicate meal choice for all attendees.

Individuals: Please send your name, email address and telephone number. Please indicate your meal choice.

Meal Choices: Short Rib, Salmon or Ravioli (Vegan)

$75 per person

Make checks
payable to Lakewood Ranch Women’s Club.
Mail to:
MaryLee Danahy, 7701 US Open Loop LWR, FL 34202

HOLIDAY MARKET MAIL IN REGISTRATION
Groups: If you would like to book an entire table for 10,
please send all checks together. Please list the
names of your group members, email address and telephone number.
Please indicate meal choice for all attendees.

Individuals: Please send your name, email address and telephone number. Please indicate your meal choice.

Meal Choices: Short Rib, Salmon or Ravioli (Vegan)

Make checks
payable to Lakewood Ranch Women’s Club.
Mail to:
MaryLee Danahy, 7701 US Open Loop LWR, FL 34202

HOLIDAY MARKET MAIL IN REGISTRATION

Groups: If you would like to book an entire table for 9,
please send all checks together. Please list the
names of your group members, email address, telephone number
and indicate Member or Guest.

Individuals: Please send your name,
email address, telephone number and indicate Member or Guest.
This event will have open seating this year. Make checks
payable to Lakewood Ranch Women’s Club.

Mail to:
Barbara Stevenson, 2505 Paradise Plum Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240

Blankets 4 Babies

DATES: Fourth Tuesday of the Month
TIME: 12:30 – 2:30pm
LOCATION: LWR Town Hall

Members create handmade blankets (quilted, knitted, crocheted) to be donated to WC charities. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY — WE CAN TEACH YOU!

CONTACT: Daria Olson at DOlson@lwrwc.org.

Knit 1 Perl 2

Cooking Club

Cook, Eat, Drink and Chill
with the LWRWC Cooking Club

For information, please EMAIL
Joyce Kelly jmkshop@charter.net
or Mary Kropczynski mtrkrop@gmail.com

Nature Walkers

DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Nature walks will be held the 1st Saturday of the month.
TIME: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
LOCATION: HERITAGE HARBOUR CENTRAL PARK –
940 River Heritage Blvd Route 64 Area behind Costco’s.
Meet at the parking lot by the light house.
CONTACT: Beth Quick – bquick17@hotmail.com >> 618-214-0701

Let’s take a hike

Thank You Sponsors

The Magic of LWRWC Charity Fundraiser
Thank You Generous Sponsors

Platinum Business Sponsor
Laurie Fox – Coldwell Banker Realty
Gold Business Sponsors
Adamchak & Associates Wealth Management &
Merrill Lynch
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, LWR Communities
Solve Maternity Homes
Farah & Philip Edds & Lush Injectables
Dr. Vicky Greco-Lazer Therapy Sarasota/
Greco Dermatology
Vanessa Fine Jewelry
Savage Thunder Music
Cyndy Scott – Advocacy &
Clinical Education, LLC.
Out & About Sarasota
Gold Individual Sponsors
Dr. Carol Kleinman & Steve Reidel
Rosemary Stack
Ann Sledz
Kathleen Cleveland
Monika Templeman
Silver Business Sponsor
Dr. Finkelstein – Skin Wellness Center
Silver Individual Sponsors
Patti Wrobel
Eileen Buzzard
Linda & Jack Stone

Yoga

Yoga is suspended for the remainder of the year.
CONTACT: Pam Szabo, pamelaszabo@gmail.com for more information.

Harmony between mind and body

Movie Goers

MEETS: Third Friday of the Month
TIME: 11:30 AM
LOCATION: LWR Cinema
Enjoy the cinema with other movie lovers in a casual, friendly atmosphere. We meet for lunch at a local LWR downtown restaurant, followed by a movie of choice at the LWR Cinema.

CONTACT: Sharon O’Toole at 952-454-1200 or 952-454-1200
Don’t forget the popcorn

Beading

Time: 10 AM every Monday
Location: Knot Awl Beads, 8111 Lakewood Main Street
Contact: Renee (store owner) (941) 907-8335 or email knotawlbeads@gmail.com

More than just beads.

Lady Bikers

Lady Bikers are on break for the summer.
For more information contact Helene Levin helene1121@gmail.com

Bike with a buddy.

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Testing

Looking at all the options
Mazzone Olive Oil

Monday, November 15, 2021
6:30-8:30 pm or thereabouts
6300 So. Tamiami Trail #3, Sarasota
(north of Stickney Point, right on Tamiami Trail)

Enjoy a flavor-filled evening tasting Award Winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Wine from the Mazzone groves and vineyards of Puglia, Italy! Exclusive to the Lakewood Ranch Women’s Club, come step into Italy for an evening and learn about this family owned treasure right here in Sarasota. You will be treated to 4 Italian wine samples, homemade Italian appetizers, an olive oil tasting experience, and a dessert.

This event will have a maximum capacity of 25 people. The cost is $27.
(Gratuity is additional and deeply appreciated.) Payment to be made at the event.

The full Italian wine and Italian craft beer selection will be available for purchase by the bottle or glass if you would like to enjoy more than the tasting. The store will be open to the LWRWC only during the event.

Reserve by calling Mazzone Olive Oil Monday through Friday between 10 am and 5 pm at 941-927-6573. Registration closes at 5 pm on November 11. Minimum 10 people. Maximum 25. Contact: Amy at 941-927-6573 or amy@mazzoneoliveoil.com for questions

After you have reserved a spot with Mazzone’s, email or text Regina Napoli so she has a count of how many are attending- napoli.regina@gmail.com 917-553-7487

DROP OFF LOCATIONS

DROP OFF LOCATIONS

Carol Belmont, 7640 Haddington Cove, LWR (CCE)

Cheryl Breining, 13861 Siena Loop, LWR (CCW)

Eileen Buzzard, 7322 Greystone, LWR (CCW)

Mary Lee Danahy, 7701 US Open Loop (CCW)(Gleneagles)

Trish Newman, 13052 Sorrento Way, LWR (Esplanade)

WHAT IS NEEDED

WHAT IS NEEDED

Towels and Robes
Teddy Bears
Toiletries such as kid’s toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, soaps
Pillows and pillowcases
Bean Bag chairs, TV Snuggles,
Board games or Floor Games such as checkers
Kid Friendly Snacks such as cereal, Chex Mix, Pop-Tarts, Applesauce, Canned Fruits, Granola Bars, Spaghetti-O’s, Pirates Booty, Goldfish crackers, packaged crackers.

PLEASE BE AWARE OF EXPIRATION DATES!!!

Grocery gift cards and monetary donations are also welcome. Please make checks payable to Children’s Guardian Fund, Inc. This is a tax deductible donation as they are a 501(c)3.

CHECKS

Send to Trish Newman
13052 Sorrento Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211

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