GFWC SCC Woman’s Club Shines Bright after 63 Years!
A multi-committee group of members worked to design and install a display window in the SCCCA Atrium in May 2026
ARTS & CULTURE
March 26, 2026 Artist Tanya Killebrew showed us how to decorate plant sticks that you can use in your yard, house plants, gifts, memorials. They are beautiful and crafted by each person assembling them
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH
Business After Hours Joint Event with South Shore Chamber of Commerce Oct 6, 2026
Our club host last night’s Business After Hours! It was a wonderful evening of good food, great conversation, and new connections in the Florida Room.
Thank you to every member who attended and who came out to network.
Happy July 4th from Cypress Creek Assisted Living and the GFWC SCC Woman’s Club
The residents at Cypress Creek Assisting Living in SCC are ready to celebrate July 4 with their handmade firecrackers made from paper towel rolls. The ladies from GFWC SCC Woman’s Club shared their time with residents making fun patriotic crafts to celebrate the 250 anniversary of America. The residents had a blast decorating their own firecrackers.
ENVIRONMENT
March 27, 2024 We conducted a city-wide shoe drive to support the Soles 4 Souls initiative. Almost 450 pairs of shoes (600 pounds!) were collected and shipped. Members of the Environmental Community Service Program Committee were busy for hours collecting, pairing, packing, and shipping the shoes. What a success!
On Monday, February 5, six Environment Committee members gathered, and braved walking in the morning rain to tour the Manatees and the Stingrays at the Teco Apollo Beach Manatee Viewing Center.
Pictured are Anne Fagan, Virginia Kimball, Regina McCain and Jean Beauvais. (Photo shy, were Mary Starrett and Christine Morrison). We got to see up close the cluster of Manatees keeping warm in below 60 degree water nearby Teco power plant. We stopped by the education room and the gift shop, before heading out for lunch at the nearby First Watch restaurant.
It turned out to be a fun day trip.
FUNDRAISING
Our club can only hold 2 fundraisers annually, as stipulated in our bylaws.
FALL 2026
Our fabulous Eirinn Abu concert was held on Friday, October 30. He is an amazing saxophone musician and entertained an audience of about 150. A grand total of $6,000 was raised from ticket sales, sponsor businesses, silent auction and raffles. These will help support local charities!
SPRING 2026
March 22, 2026 Egg-stravaganza was the title for the spring fundraiser. Through all our efforts and creativity we raised $3,300 net profit which will be distributed to local charities that we support!!
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Our club proudly sponsored the Walk to End Alzheimer’s held at the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center on Saturday, October 6. It was a moving occasion, particularly for one of our board members, Carina Faneuf, who organized the GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club team in honor of her beloved father, Edward Deforest Faneuf.
This committee has been busy all year-long bringing cheer and gifts to local assisted living facilities.
In March and April 2026 we visited with seniors at different locations and made bunnies and decorative crafts for Easter.
MEMBERSHIP
Gather and Discover – November 9, 2026
The Local Brew Company was founded by award-winning craft beverage professionals Aaron and Joelle Schmalzle, who bring years of brewing and hospitality experience. Their vision is a welcoming, neighborhood gathering place featuring small-batch craft beer, specialty coffee, fresh food, and community events. Combining modern technology with genuine hospitality, The Local Brew Company offers a place for locals and visitors to connect, relax, and enjoy something special. We learned about their coffee shop, wine and beer brewery. We had social time to share some light sweets and drinks.
