Photo Session for GFWC FL Firefighter’s Calendar Contest

A group of club members met at Hillsborough County Fire Station 28 in Sun City Center to take photos for our submission to the GFWC Florida FIrefighter’s Calendar Contest. The firefighters graciously helped us take candid shots and posed with the fire truck when their staff photographer took formal photos. They performed a drill with the ladder truck and hooked up hose to the hydrant.

Summer gatherings held by Membership Committee

July 16 – Two excellent speakers shared information with attendees of our informal gathering. We invited nonmembers to this event so they could hear the information and learn more about our club. Bob Smith from Security spoke about golf carts in Sun City Center – what’s legal and illegal. He graciously jumped in at last minute to replace Master Deputy Sheriff Merry who was supposed to speak about fraud, scams, and security but had an emergency call. Kelsey Pathegyl, PA-C from Hightower Dermatology told us about different skin cancers and how to prevent them – avoid UV radiation by applying sunscreen, wearing hats and proper clothing.

Birthday Lunches – Held monthly and below are a few examples of enjoyable gatherings in 2025 – 2026

April 2026 Delicious pizza, calzones, and salad were served at Mellow Mushroom in RIverview for the birthday lunch.

September 2025; The Women’s Club celebrated the birthdays of Virginia Kimball and Joy Frisch at Finn’s Dockside in Apollo Beach.

Field Trips

On January 14, 2026, fourteen club members toured Tampa Bay Fox Channel 13 TV Station. We were treated to a private behind the scenes tour led by newscaster Jennifer Epstein who is celebrating 20 years with the station. After the tour of the newsroom, green room, weather station and production studio, we gathered for a picture outside the station. Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City served a delicious lunch to the group.