Casino Royale:
A License to Give

Shaken. Stirred. Charitable.
October 22, 2026 - 6:00 to 9:00 P.M.
The Lake Club Grande Clubhouse
Lakewood Ranch, FL
Cocktail Casual Attire
The Countdown is On

We are thrilled to welcome you to Casino Royale: A License to Give, an unforgettable evening of fabulous food, casino gaming, exciting auctions, entertainment, and—most importantly—giving back to our community.

Your evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with complimentary valet parking and a festive champagne welcome before stepping into our Casino Royale experience. Come ready to enjoy a night filled with great food, cocktails, music, friendly competition, and a few surprises along the way.

Attire: Come as you are! Whether you choose to dress up for the occasion or keep it casual, we want you to feel comfortable and enjoy the evening. We simply ask that guests refrain from shorts, flip-flops, and overly casual athletic or beachwear.

Let the Games Begin

Every guest will receive $500 in casino chips to get the evening started. Try your luck at Blackjack, Texas Hold ’Em, Three-Card Poker, Roulette, Craps, and Slot Machines. Additional casino chips will be available for purchase throughout the evening for those who want to keep the action going.

At the end of the night, your casino winnings will give you the opportunity to take home some fabulous prizes!

A Taste of Casino Royale

Your evening begins with a celebratory champagne welcome! Upon arrival, enjoy a glass of champagne before exploring an extraordinary selection of international cuisine served throughout the evening at seven themed food stations.

The High-Roller Raw Bar

Fresh oysters and shrimp cocktail

Royal Flush Carving Station

King salmon and flank steak

Pasta Jackpot

Tortellini, linguini, and rigatoni with three delicious sauces

Lucky Dragon Stir-Fry Table

Chicken, shrimp, vegetables, and fried rice served in Chinese takeout boxes

Havana High Stakes

Cuban-inspired sliders, egg rolls, and tostadas

Winner’s Circle Sides

Seasonal fall vegetables, au gratin potatoes, and rice

Sweet Stakes Dessert Lounge

An assortment of petite desserts and dessert shooters

Enjoy the freedom to explore the stations, sample a little of everything, and return for your favorites throughout the evening!

Beer, wine, and cocktails made with house liquors are included throughout the evening, with specialty cocktails also available for purchase. 

Silent Auction - Get Ready to Bid!

And the fun doesn’t stop there! Our Silent Auction is packed with an incredible collection of experiences, indulgences, and must-have packages—with a little something for everyone.

Get ready to bid on shopping and lifestyle experiences, personal fitness and training packages, fine wines and premium spirits, skincare and beauty treatments, Botox, photography and design experiences, dining and entertaining packages, a specially curated gentleman’s basket, and plenty of other surprises.

Whether you’re looking to treat yourself, find the perfect gift, plan a memorable experience, or simply indulge in something fabulous, you’ll want to browse every item. Silent Auction bidding will take place during the event, so come ready to bid—and maybe even enjoy a little friendly competition!

An Evening with a Purpose - Call to the Heart

An Opportunity to Double Your Impact!

Get ready for one of the most meaningful moments of our Casino Royale evening—our Call to the Heart, where generosity takes center stage!

We are thrilled to announce that an incredibly generous donor has pledged to match every dollar raised during our Call to the Heart, up to $10,000! That means your gift has the power to make twice the difference in our community.

Every contribution to The Lake Club Women’s Charitable Foundation helps provide grants to local nonprofit organizations making a meaningful impact on individuals and families in need.

When the moment comes, we invite you to raise your lanyard, give from the heart, and help us unlock the full $10,000 match!

Together, we can turn $10,000 into $20,000 in support of our community.

And who knows? There may just be another surprise in store as the evening unfolds!

One night. One community. Twice the impact.

Our Partner

Jessi Neitzel, Publisher

Our Sponsors, Underwriters & Donors

Margie Meyer
Michael & Karen Valentino
The Gallogly Family
Lauren Hirsch
Rose Dental
Rose Dental
Wendy & John Fox
Ruth & Michael Harshman
Jerry & Lesley Rubino
Nicholas Scozzari Fidelity Investments
Anchor Fitness
Janet Aspatore
Jim & Karen Bailey
Eric & Genevieve Burger

Heidi Cox PLLC

Sheila Lau

Arleen Levine

Judith Shaw

Smiley Pool Services
Michael & Traci Smullen
Fat Ash Cigar Club
Diane Green
Donna Ward
Diane Cohen
Joyce Lee-Rogalin
Patti Notarianni
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