BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//TLC Women's Charitable Foundation - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tlcwcf.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for TLC Women's Charitable Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140421Z CREATED:20260310T202405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T140421Z UID:5659-1778765400-1778774400@tlcwcf.org SUMMARY:Group Service Opportunity- Tidewell Foundation DESCRIPTION:Organization Name: Tidewell Foundation Event: No Sew Fleece Blanket Making for Hospice Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of hospice patients by helping create no-sew fleece blankets that provide warmth\, comfort\, and compassion during a vulnerable time. This hands-on service opportunity with Tidewell Hospice\, part of Empath Health\, allows our members to directly impact patients and families in our Sarasota and Manatee County community. Since 1980\, Tidewell Hospice has provided exceptional care and support to individuals facing chronic and advanced illness\, now serving more than 1\,100 patients across Manatee\, Sarasota\, Port Charlotte\, and DeSoto counties. Whether you are a longtime member or joining your first service project\, this is a wonderful opportunity to: • Connect with fellow Giving Circle members • Give back in a tangible and heartfelt way • Support an organization doing vital work in our community We hope you will consider joining us for this meaningful afternoon of service and connection. We will be assembling no sew fleece blankets and possibly cutting large fabric squares for assembly. \n Event Date: May 14\, 2026  Start Time: 1:30 PM End Time: 4:00 PM Carpool Departure Time: 11:30 AM Number of Attendees: 12 Who Can Attend: Members\, Prospective Members\, Spouses/Significant Others\, Friends Additional Information:  Casual attire\, mostly standing\, some sitting.\nWear name tags.\nBuilding is a secure workplace. Meet in lobby at 1:25 PM for ushered entrance to the 2nd floor conference room. \n Lunch Information:  We will be enjoying a before service lunch at Percoco’s Pizza and Pasta Restaurant in downtown Lakewood Ranch (8131 Lakewood main St.) meeting there at 11:30AM and departing for Tidewell at about 1:10PM. \n Information About Charity: Tidewell Hospice is a member of Empath Health\, a not for profit integrated network of care supporting those living with chronic and advanced illness and the largest nonprofit and hospice provider in the country. Since 1980\, Tidewell has added services as needed to the community. It now serves 1.100 hospice patients in Manatee\, Sarasota\, Port Charlotte and Desoto Counties. \n https://tidewellhospice.org Address:  Tidewell Foundation\, Administration Building\, 6310 Capitol Drive\, Bradenton. Corner of Lakewood Ranch and University. \n Any questions please contact Cinda Krouk at cindakrouk@gmail.com or 7278041664 YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO SIGN-UP FOR AN EVENT Sign-Up to Volunteer URL:https://tlcwcf.org/event/group-service-opportunity-tidewell-foundation/ LOCATION:Tidewell Foundation\, 6310 Capitol Drive\, Bradenton\, Florida\, United States CATEGORIES:Group Service Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tlcwcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tidewell-Foundation-Stacked-Full-Color1x1-e1773260276835.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T123000 DTSTAMP:20260701T183729Z CREATED:20260307T143730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T183729Z UID:5540-1781091000-1781094600@tlcwcf.org SUMMARY:Tour Forty Carrots Family Center DESCRIPTION:Organization Name: Forty Carrots Family Center Event: Outreach Tour\, Forty Carrots Family Center If you are interested in seeing and learning about one of our not for profit charity’s that has received a grant from TLCWGC\, this is for you! We will receive both Information and a tour of the new Forty Carrots’ campus off of Cattleman Rd in Sarasota. From the observation deck\, we will be able to watch the “Welcome to Our World” new parent and infant support group in process. This is very similar to the Forty Carrots parenting education programming that The Lake Club Women’s Circle grant supported with the 40 Carrots Lightshare Mother’s & Infants program.. \n Event Date: June 10\, 2026  Start Time: 11:30 AM End Time: 12:30 PM Carpool Departure Time: 11:00 AM Number of Attendees: 6 Who Can Attend: Members Additional Information:  Attire will be casual\, parking is available. \n Lunch Information:  1 PM Lunch at Flemmings (on our way home )will immediately follow the event\, Located on the N side of the UTC campus. \n Information About Charity: 40 Carrots Family Center was established over 30 years ago with the vision that all parents will provide experiences and environments that are emotionally and physically safe so their children can grow into caring and capable people. Their mission is to nurture healthy child and family development through research based\, relationship centered education and mental health services. They provide parenting education and mental health services for parents\, children\, adolescents and families\, and also have a nationally accredited preschool. 96% of their 5\,603 clients received free services last year and they provided 1907 free community outreach groups at 33 community partner locations. their organization has grown over the past 30 years\, as the need for their services. We will be able to experience their newest service center in action in Sarasota on June 10th. \n https://fortycarrots.com Address:  1350 Cattleman Rd\, Sarasota 34232 \n Any questions please contact Cinda Krouk at cindakrouk@gmail.com or 7278041664 YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO SIGN-UP FOR AN EVENT Sign-Up to Volunteer URL:https://tlcwcf.org/event/tour-forty-carrots-family-center/ CATEGORIES:Group Service Opportunities,Socials with a Purpose ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tlcwcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/site-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T120000 DTSTAMP:20260726T163035Z CREATED:20260726T132725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T163035Z UID:9424-1787223600-1787227200@tlcwcf.org SUMMARY:Tour of All Star Children's Foundation DESCRIPTION:Organization Name: All Star Children’s Foundation Event: Tour of All Star Children’s Foundation A great opportunity to get an up-close tour of the All Star Children’s Foundation 5 acre campus with an informational presentation by Stephen Fancher\, CEO of ASCF. We will learn about the mission\, innovative programs\, and history of the Foundation; and then tour the campus to include: one of the 5 on-campus\, rent-free foster homes\, the clubhouse\, the children’s playground\, the 13\,000sf. Pediatric Mental Health Treatment and Research Center and Life Skills Center. We will see first-hand how All Star Children’s Foundation creates a nurturing environment for children to heal and thrive. \n Event Date: August 20\, 2026Start Time: 11:00 AMEnd Time: 12:00 PM Carpool Departure Time: 10:30 AM Number of Attendees: 15 Who Can Attend: Members\, Prospective Members\, Spouses/Significant Others\, FriendsAdditional Information:  Casual attire\, shoes comfortable for touring the property. We will have our optional carpool at the lower level of the clubhouse parking lot\, and lunch after the program on our way home at Apollonia Grill (UTC\, Bradenton side). \nLunch Information:  Apollonia Grill\, UTC\, Bradenton side\, 8235 Cooper Creek Blvd\, Bradenton Fl 34201. Reservation at 12:30PM. Mediterranean fare. Will confirm 1 week prior via text with all attendees for both carpool and lunch reservations. i \nInformation About Charity: All Star Children’s Foundation is building brighter futures for children in foster care through innovation\, science\, and compassion. The organization provides trauma based mental health services\, caregiver support and seeks to break the intergenerational cycle of abuse neglect. Through its programs\, All Star helps children heal\, strengthens families\, and equips caregivers with the tools and support needed to create safe\, stable\, and nurturing environments.\nA core element of All Star’s mission is to develop and advance models of care that can be replicated to improve foster care systems locally\, statewide and nationally.\nAll star believes that children and families impacted by foster care deserve the best possible support. Their goal is to transform the way foster care is provided creating a place where evidence-based practices\, collaboration\, and cutting-edge research come together to make a real difference. \n https://allstarchildren.org Address:  3300 17th St Sarasota\, Florida\, 34235. About a 20-25 min drive \n Any questions please contact Cinda Krouk at cindakrouk@gmail.com or 7278041664 YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO SIGN-UP FOR AN EVENT Sign-Up to Volunteer URL:https://tlcwcf.org/event/tour-of-all-star-childrens-foundation/ CATEGORIES:Charitable Organization Tours & Education,Group Service Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tlcwcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/images-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T120000 DTSTAMP:20260802T134116Z CREATED:20260802T134112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T134116Z UID:9550-1792490400-1792497600@tlcwcf.org SUMMARY:Embracing Our Differences - BookPrep Workshop DESCRIPTION:Organization Name: Embracing Our Differences\, Inc. Event: Embracing Our Differences – BookPrep Workshop On October 20th\, we will be preparing books for school children (pre-K -3rd grade) at the EOD Offices. These books will be read to students in participating classrooms throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties by EOD volunteers on Nov 17th. In partnership with Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading\, Embracing our Differences conducts “Bucket Fillers Reading days” with pre-selected age appropriate books. These reading days celebrate literacy through a wide variety of books that focus on themes of inclusion\, kindness\, and respect; stimulating conversation about what we share and what makes us unique. This is a wonderful activity where we all have a chance to enjoy giving back and being together. We may even be surprised when one of our members chooses to read aloud the books we are prepping! We need 20 volunteers so please step up if you are available and have an interest. \n Event Date: October 20\, 2026Start Time: 10:00 AMEnd Time: 12:00 PM Carpool Departure Time: 9:15 AM Number of Attendees: 20 Who Can Attend: Members\, Prospective Members\, Spouses/Significant Others\, FriendsAdditional Information:  Casual Attire. Book prep is a seated activity with some volunteers helping sort and pack books in the workroom. One week prior to the service event\, we will coordinate optional\, but encouraged\, carpooling and lunch (immediately after the event) for all volunteers. All carpooler’s will meet in the lower level of the Clubhouse parking lot. \n Parking at EOD is in the front of the building which faces Tamiami Trail (Rt 41S)\, The EOD offices are on the 2nd floor with elevator access. \nFor those TLCWCF members who wish to volunteer further\, consider signing up to be a Bucket Filler Reader through the EOD at the various schools on Nov. 17th. To sign up as a reader\, go to the EOD website: EmbracingOurDifferences.org. Page down to select “volunteer with us” in the “GET INVOLVED” section. Next\, page down to select “be a Volunteer reader” and then select ” Bucket Fillers Reading (11/17) “. That will take you to the EOD registration form. You can request to be assigned to the same school as another Lake Club resident volunteer. Sign up as ASAP as reader volunteer opportunities fill up quickly. \nLunch Information:  Immediately after our service\, still carpooling\, we will head to Seasons 52 in the Mall at UTC. 170 University Town Center Drive\, Sarasota\, Florida. 34243. Reservations will be in the name of TLCWCF. \nInformation About Charity: Embracing Our Differences is a nonprofit organization that uses the power of art and education to inspire kindness\, respect\, and inclusion. They are best known for their annual outdoor art exhibition featuring artwork and quotations from artists\, writers\, and students around the world. Beyond the exhibition\, their free educational programs\, including field trips\, Reading Days\, Unity Days\, Coexistence Clubs\, classroom resources\, and educator workshops\, reach thousands of students and educators\, helping build more empathetic\, inclusive schools and communities. \n https://EmbracingOurDifferences.org Address:  1209 South Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, Florida. 34239. Embracing our Differences is located in the same building as Michaels on East. Main front entrance to the building faces Tamiami Trail. \n Any questions please contact Diane Cohen at dianecohen0@gmail.com or 404-966-8193 YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO SIGN-UP FOR AN EVENT Sign-Up to Volunteer URL:https://tlcwcf.org/event/embracing-our-differences-bookprep-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Group Service Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tlcwcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/eod_vertical_white.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR