Leadership Meeting
2023-10-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-08 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | TLC Grande Clubhouse, 15804 Clearlake Ave, Lakewood Ranch, Florida, 34207, United States

Annual Fall Membership Meeting
2023-10-16 15:30 - 17:30 | Annual Meeting Location, 16105 Foremast Place, Lakewood Ranch, Florida, 34202, United States
Join us on October 16, 2023 from 3:30 – 5:30 for our Annual Fall Membership Meeting.

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Embracing Our Differences
2023-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Florida
Group Service Opportunity

October 19. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Service request: Embracing Our Differences has requested our volunteers to come and prep books that will be read on their Fall Reading Day!

Volunteers Needed: 20 volunteers

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The Circle Connection Content from Committees Due
2023-12-07 17:00 | Florida

Tidewell Blue Butterfly Family Grief Center (Lakewood Ranch)
2023-12-11 09:30 - 12:30 | Tidewell Blue Butterfly Family Grief Center, 4151 37th Street East, Palmetto, Florida, 34221, United States
Group Service Opportunity

December 11. 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Service request: Tidwell Blue Butterfly Family Grief Center in Lakewood Ranch has requested volunteers to come gift wrap holiday gifts for the children and families they serve. Volunteers will receive a tour of the center and light breakfast items will be available. Over 200 gifts need to be wrapped.

10am – 12pm – 8 Volunteers Needed

12pm – 2pm – 9 Volunteers Needed

2pm – 4pm – 8 Volunteers Needed

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The Circle Connection Publication
2023-12-14 00:00 - 23:59 | Florida
November – December Issue

January Board Meeting
2024-01-10 09:30 - 11:30 | The Lake Club Grande Clubhouse Billiards Room, 15804 Clearlake Ave, Lakewood Ranch, Florida, 34202, United States
January 10, 2024 – Quarterly Board Meeting

Group Service Opportunity
2024-01-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Mothers Helping Mothers, 5933 N. Washington Blvd, Sarasota, Florida, 34243, United States
January 17 – 9am to 12pm

Service request: Mother’s Helping Mothers supports mothers in all seasons (new mothers to grandmothers and their entire families). They are looking for volunteers to help sort, fold and hang clothing items. They will provide a brief tour of the facility for members.

10 Volunteers Needed

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Group Service Opportunity
2024-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Florida
February 8 – 10 am – 12 pm

Service request: Embracing Our Differences has requested our volunteers to come and prep books that will be read during their Spring Reading Day!

15 Volunteers Needed

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Take a Leap with Us
2024-02-29 17:30 - 19:30 | The Lake Club Grande Clubhouse Billiards Room, 15804 Clearlake Ave, Lakewood Ranch, Florida, 34202, United States
February 29 2024 at 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

“Take a Leap With Us” social for members, neighbors and friends of The Lake Club. Shout out to all the women residing in The Lake Club, members and non members join us on February 29 for an inspiring evening of connection and growth. A unique opportunity to introduce new friends to our mission and leap forward together in our philanthropic journey.

March Drive for School Attendance Support
2024-03-01 00:00 - 2024-03-31 23:59 | Florida
As we approach the month of March and rainy season ahead, we are excited to launch our Drive for the local non-profit organization, School Attendance Support (SAS). It’s important to recognize the challenges some of our local low-income children face when it comes to attending school consistently. Unlike some areas where buses are readily available, many of these children have to brave the elements and commute to and from school exposed to whatever weather nature throws their way. This lack of transportation options adds an extra layer of difficulty, making it even more crucial for them to have the necessary rain gear to stay dry and comfortable on their journeys.

Service Request: Rain Gear for Kids Kindergarten – Grade 8 (ages 5 -14 years)

We’re calling on our generous members to contribute the following:

Umbrellas

Ponchos – Sizes Youth Small – Youth X-Large

Rain Boots

By providing these items, we’re not just offering protection from the rain; we’re also helping to remove barriers that could otherwise prevent these children from getting the education they deserve. Your contributions to the Drive for School Attendance Support (SAS) will directly impact the lives of these kids, ensuring they have the tools they need to attend school regardless of the weather conditions.

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Dates of Drive

March 11 – March 25, 2024

Where to Drop Off Your Donations

We’ve set up convenient drop-off points at the homes of our dedicated members, Nancy Lepain and Julie Swan. You can bring your donations to either location at your convenience.

Nancy Lepain:

(312) 617-4583

16342 Daysailor Trail, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

Julie Swan:

(713) 443-2972

8009 Bounty Lane, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

We believe this initiative will make a significant impact in our community, and your participation is key to its success. Together, we can ensure that no child misses school due to a lack of proper rain gear.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to making a difference. Your generosity and involvement are what make our Women’s Giving Circle so special.

Let’s make this drive a great success!

A Celebration of Women, Philanthropy & Community
2024-03-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Clive Daniel Home Showroom, 3055 Fruitville Commons Blvd, Sarasota, Florida, 34240, United States
SAVE THE DATE – March 28, 2024

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RSVP by March 21

April Board Meeting
2024-04-10 09:30 - 11:30 | The Lake Club Grande Clubhouse Billiards Room, 15804 Clearlake Ave, Lakewood Ranch, Florida, 34202, United States
April 10, 2024 – Quarterly Board Meeting

Group Service Opportunity
2024-04-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee, 1600 10th Street West, Palmetto, Florida, 34221, United States
Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County offers children and teens proven afterscool and summer programs focused on academic success, healthy lifestyles and good character and citizenship.

Service request: Participate in a national “Remake Learning Day” at the Palmetto location, the event is free and activities are designed to be hands-on, relevant, and engaging experiences for youth of all ages and their families!

The activities we will be working on are

Cup tower – STEM challenge – seeing which family or child can build the tallest tower, measure it and record the height.

Paper chain – STEM challenge – each family gets a pair of scissors, one piece of construction paper, and a piece of tape measuring 12 inches. They are challenged to create the longest chain they can, using ONLY the materials given.

Self-inflating balloon experiment – Each family will be given a water bottle, with a small amount of vinegar in it, and a balloon, with a small amount of baking soda in it. They will stretch the balloon over the neck of the bottle which causes a chemical reaction and causes the balloon to inflate!

Volunteers Needed: 9

If you are interested in volunteering for this TLCWGC group outreach event, please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

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Group Service Opportunity
2024-05-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Florida
May 6, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (One Shift Only)

Foundation for Dreams Dream Oak Camp strives to create a place where children can recognize one another as individuals, not by their disabilities. Their overall vision is that all individuals with special needs have every opportunity to learn and grow, leading to more productive behaviors, meaningful relationships, and a more comprehensive profound skill set. Foundation for Dreams is the only organization in Southwest Florida that provides year-round weekend and summer residential camp sessions for all children with varying ability levels and chronic and/or terminal medical conditions.

Service request: Help set-up cabins in preparation for the campers arrivals

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Summer Cereal Drive
2024-06-01 08:00 - 2024-06-30 17:00 | TLC Grande Clubhouse, 15804 Clearlake Ave, Lakewood Ranch, Florida, 34207, United States
Join us in supporting our children by donating cereal. Barrels from the Food Bank of Manatee are conveniently located at the TLC Grande Clubhouse for the entire month of June. Drop off a box or more and be a hero this summer! Together, let’s ensure no child goes hungry.

Sneakin’ Back to School
2024-06-24 08:00 - 2024-07-15 17:00 | Florida
Sneaker Drive supporting The TWIG, a non-profit organization that offers foster children a fancy shopping spree with clothes, sneakers, and must-haves – all on the house!

The Amazon link between June 24 and July 15 to snag a snazzy pair of sneakers (or two) from The TWIG which list. Or swing by with your kicks at these drop-off spots:

Julie Swan – 8009 Bounty Lane

Joy Stone – 16310 Foremast Place

Group Service Opportunity
2024-10-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Above Michael’s on East Restaurant, 1209 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, United States
CANCELLED. October 15th 10am -12pm. Embracing Our Differences has requested our volunteers to come and label books that will be read during one of thier upcoming “Reading Days”!

Volunteers Needed: 10-12 volunteers

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Group Service Opportunity - Easterseal Southwest Florida
2024-10-31 09:30 - 11:30 | Easterseals Southwest Florida, 350 Braden Ave, Sarasota, Florida, 34243, United States
October 31 – 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Easterseals Southwest Florida also known as Happiness House – has been part of the Sarasota-Manatee community since 1946. They offer high quality of care and services to children, youth and adults with special needs, so that they can enjoy access, opportunities and increased life choices. Service request: Halloween Spooktacular Parade

Help classroom teachers to get the little ones into costumes, then walk around the building collecting candy from the various departments and return back to their classrooms for lunch.

Volunteers Needed: 20

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Group Service Opportunity - Stillpoint Mission
2024-11-22 08:00 - 10:30 | Stillpoint Mission, 1608 14th Street W, Bradenton, Florida, 34207, United States
November 22 – 8:00 am – 10:30 am

Stillpoint Mission is dedicated to providing, food, diapers, clothing and utility bill assistance to those in need.

Service request: Stillpoint Mission has requested that we fill bags with groceries in prepartation for distribution to those in need.

Volunteers Needed: 8 (the facility is very small)

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Board Meeting
2024-12-04 00:00 - 23:59 | Florida
December 4 Board Meeting. Location and Time To Be Determined.

Group Service Opportunity - Tidewell Grief Care Blue Butterfly
2024-12-09 00:00 - 2024-12-10 23:59 | Tidewell Blue Butterfly Family Grief Center, 6800 Professional Pkwy. W., Lakewood Ranch, Florida, 34240, United States
Group Service Opportunity

December 9 – 10, 2024

Service request: Tidwell Blue Butterfly Family Grief Center in Lakewood Ranch has requested volunteers to come gift wrap holiday gifts for the children and families they serve.

Volunteers Needed: 24 (8 spots available for each shift)

The Blue Butterfly Family Grief Center supports children and families in Lakewood Ranch who are dealing with the loss of a family member. They are asking for 24 volunteers to wrap christmas gifts for the over 200 children in their program. The group service opportunity will take place on December 9-10, 2024 in Lakewood Ranch at the following 3 time slots:

Time Slots Available in 3 Shifts:

December 9 – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

December 9 – 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

December 10 – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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Board Meeting
2025-02-05 09:30 - 11:30 | The Lake Club Grande Clubhouse Billiards Room, 15804 Clearlake Ave, Lakewood Ranch, Florida, 34202, United States
Quarterly Board Meeting on Feb 5 – 9:30-11:30

Mote Laboratory & Aquarium Tour with Lunch to Follow
2025-02-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Mote Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, Florida, United States
February 10 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

We are excited to announce a special opportunity to tour Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium as a thank you for your incredible support during our towel drive for hurricane relief! Mote has graciously offered us a behind-the-scenes tour on February 7th and February 10th. This exclusive tour will beapproximately 2 hours long and will showcase their vital post-hurricane recovery efforts and the amazing work they do for marine conservation with their laboratories and aquariums.

After the tour, we’ll head over to Columbia Restaurant (in St. Armand’s Circle) for a casual lunch to continue the conversation and celebrate our collective impact.

Space is limited to just 8 spots per day, so be sure to sign up early for a chance to join us on this unforgettable adventure!

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Group Service Opportunity - Embracing Our Difference
2025-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Embracing Our Differences, 1209 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida, 34239, United States
February 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Service request: Embracing Our Differences has requested our volunteers to come and prep books that will be gifted as part of the 11th Annual Embracing Our Differences Reading Day!

***For those who would like, once we finish we can go to lunch together at Seasons 52 (UTC Mall).***

Volunteers Needed: 15 volunteers

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

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A Celebration of Women, Philanthropy & Community
2025-02-27 16:00 - 18:00 | The Lake Club, 15804 Clearlake Ave, Lakewood Ranch, Florida, 34202, United States
February 27 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

We cordially invite you to join us in honoring our 2024 Grant Recipients. This celebration will showcase the collective power of community, the empowerment of women, and the spirit of philanthropy, inspiring a lasting positive impact and a brighter future for all.

We are honoring the significant impact of our members’ dedication to our community. Feel free to bring your spouse neighbors, and friends to share in this special occasion.

Mark your calendars for an evening of gratitude, community connection and vibrant energy. We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

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Group Service Opportunity - Mothers Helping Mothers
2025-03-12 08:45 - 12:30 | Mothers Helping Mothers, 5933 N. Washington Blvd, Sarasota, Florida, 34243, United States
March 12 @ 8:45 am – 12:30 pm

Mothers Helping Mothers is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization that provides basic necessities such as clothing for your entire family and baby items (including bassinets, car seats, strollers, formula, breast pumps, and more), free of charge to families in Sarasota, Manatee, and surrounding counties.

www.mhmsarasota.com

Group Service OpportunityMothers Helping Mothers March 12, 2025Time: 8:45 AM -12:30 PMLocation: 5933 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34243

Service request: Mother’s Helping Mothers supports mothers in all seasons (new mothers to grandmothers and their entire families). They are looking for volunteers to help sort, fold and hang clothing items. They will provide a brief tour of the facility for members.

Volunteers Needed: 10

If you are interested in volunteering for this TLCWGC group outreach event, please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Also, due to limited parking, they have asked for us to try and car pool as much as possible. Thank you!

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Manatee Community Foundation Breakfast Club
2025-03-20 09:30 - 11:00 | Boys and Girls Club of Manatee, 5236 30th Street West, Bradenton, Florida, United States
MCF has our next Breakfast Club event coming up this Thursday at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee. It would be a great opportunity for the members of The Lake Club to get a unique look behind the scenes. RSVPs can be emailed to Fallon Markwell at fmarkwell@manateecf.org
