February Volume XXXVII #6
Women of Sugarmill Woods is
NEWSLETTER February 2022-2023
Volume XXXVI Issue 6
February Greetings:
Hi everyone and welcome to the LOVE month! And it’s also Heart Health awareness month! May your heart be healthy both physically and emotionally and may you feel lots of extra love this month.
We have another busy month with the WSW.
February 20th is our monthly luncheon. Wear your red and pink and come prepared to have fun! We have a special surprise for everyone and also a neat sale of jewelry at bargain prices. You won’t want to miss.
February 27th is our annual School-astic Golf Tournament to benefit Citrus county students who apply to receive aid to pursue college after high school graduation. This is always a great successful event. The committees have been working very hard to make this a reality. Please be a Patron or contribute items that are still needed.
In closing, just a couple thoughts about Cupid. It is said that if Cupid shoots his arrow of love and hits you, you will fall helplessly and madly in love with the next person you meet! So be on guard this February, ladies! Steer clear of those fat little cherubs with wings that are flitting around! LOL
My special love and appreciation for all of you,
Becky Jones
President
Carol Lawson
Director of Luncheons
The Women of Sugarmill Woods will be celebrating Valentine’s Day at little late at the February 20th Lunch-eon which is a week early then usual. The Golf Tournament is February 27th. The doors of the Sugarmill Country Club open at 11:00a, President’s welcome at 11:45a and lunch is served at noon.
Meal choices: Fettuccini Alfredo, Club House Croissant w/sweet potato fries or Greek salad with or without 4 grilled shrimp. PLEASE WRITE MEAL CHOICE ON YOUR CHECK. Cheese cake with strawberry glaze for des-sert. Rolls, butter, coffee, tea or a soft drink are included.
To reserve your spot please place your check, in a small plastic bag, in the WSW mailboxes slot #2 before 5:00p February 10. The boxes are located on the side road as you exit Cypress Village on Cypress Blvd W. Where all the orange cable wiring is. $22.00 for members $24.00 for non-members. For questions please contact Carol Lawson
352 503 6958 or CATL2011@yahoo.com
SCHOOL-ASTIC GOLF CLASSIC ON FEBRUARY 27
SCHOOL-ASTIC GOLF TOURNAMENT ON FEBRUARY 27 - Remember the tournament is open to Women, Men and Mixed teams. It will be a scramble format! See the Golf Tournament Flyer in this newsletter! GET YOUR TEAMS TOGETHER AND SIGN UP – ASK YOUR HUSBAND/PARTNER TO GET A TEAM TOGETHER ALSO! REGISTRATIONS ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 18! Flyer and Registration Form are on the WSW website also.
We are still in need of some items that you can donate for golfers to have while they golf:
60 Packs of Crystal Light Sticks
90 Packs of Peanuts
60 Granola Bars
100 Mints or other Hard Candy (not chocolate as it melts)
Water
Contact Cindy Luciani at 508-562-2990 or mamaluce10@msn.com to arrange to drop off your items.
We are also asking members to donate THEME BASKETS or new items for the Raffle held at the Golf Tournament. Let Judy Krencis (815-347-1742) know if you have a basket or item to donate.
Become a Patron – Consider donating to the Scholarship Fund by being a Patron for the Golf Tournament. Members of the Golf Committee have been calling to ask for your donations. We so appreciate all those who have already donated. Put your donation in a plastic baggy and mark it “Patron for the Golf Tournament”, place it in the WSW Golf Tournament/Schoolastica, Box 4 at the WSW mailboxes on the drive by the Cypress village POA Office. We appreciate your support, as do the worthy students of Citrus County! Checks due by February 15.
Platinum Patrons are members giving $125 or more
Gold Patrons are members giving $100
Silver Patrons are members giving $75
Bronze Patrons are members giving up to $50
Patron Members are members giving $25
Friends of WSW are members giving up to $25 THANK YOU!!
NEW THIS YEAR – GOLF SHIRTS AND HATS/VISORS FOR SALE – MUST ORDER BY FEBRUARY 10!
See the Golf Shirt/Hat Flyer in this Newsletter. Even if you are not golfing or helping with the Golf Tournament, you can order a monogramed WSW Golf Shirt. The Golf Committee is ordering Royal Blue for the tournament. Give Monta a call if you are
interested!
Monta Burnett, Golf Tournament Co-Chair, 727-831-8201, montapiacenza@yahoo.com
Mary Kay Verkennes, Golf Tournament Co-Chair, 218-820-4049, mkverken@charter.net
Jeanne Warde
Director of Membership
The Flower for February is Violet
Meaning True love, innocence and abundance
Welcome to our new members who joined in the month of January:
Janis Sanderson, Christine Pisarski, Teresa Clark, Debbie Hoffman
Remember, our dues are $18 from January till April when you become a new member. Invite your neigh-bors, friends and relatives to have fun while helping the community. Registration forms are available at our website, womenofsugarmillwoods.com. Click on the more button and print form. Or contact me at
512 636 4310 or jewarde@outlook.com
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS!!
Aliene Appelbaum 2/19 Pepper Krugman 2/22
Martie Bollman 2/2 Ania LaJoy 2/10
Amenda Coleman 2/19 Andrea Perry 2/2
Gail DelPrete 2/5 Wanda Phillips 2/14
Joanne Horn 2/13 Peggie Schaeffer 2/20
Connie Howell 2/10 Pam Schram 2/19
Ruth Kaclik 2/19
Pat Thompson
Education and Scholarships
New scholarship applications will be collected soon from the guidance counselors of each Citrus County school. In the meantime, here is some information for you.
In 1995, Take Stock in Children, a Florida nonprofit, was founded to instill hope in economically disadvan-taged youth. They provide support through mentoring, a college success coach, and college readiness work-shops and mitigate financial barriers to higher education.
Since 1995, Take Stock has served over 39,000 low-income, at risk children in Florida. The selected children start in grades 6 through 9 and must maintain good attendance, grades and sign a contract agreeing to stay drug free and crime free. The program continues through grade 12 and beyond.
There are 9,686 mentors in 45 local programs, within 814 middle and high schools, in 67 Florida counties, and continue into 40 colleges and universities. 97% of the students complete high school. 90% enroll in college and 72% graduate from college.
What a great group to support!
Cindy Raddi
Director of Community Services
Just a reminder that we accept donations anytime. School supplies and clothing. Bring any donations you
may have to any luncheon. I would also accept them dropped off at my home. You can contact me if you
need any assistance or have questions at 201-323-2695.
We still have cookbooks for sale $15.00. The cookbooks are available at our luncheons or give me a call. They make great hostess gifts, bridal shower gifts or something for that college grad who is heading out on their own.
Thank you to everyone for all your generosity this past year Our purpose is to support our community and our Women of Sugarmill Woods are the best.
Maggie Moore
Director of Fundraising
Our raffle for the $1000.00 Walmart Gift Card is still going on. The $2.00 tickets will be available at the next 3 luncheons. The March 27th luncheon will be the date when the winning ticket will be pulled. Winners do not have to be present.
Also at the February Luncheon there will be a jewelry sale. One of our members, Gina Eden, has donated many “new to you earrings”, necklaces and a few handbags. Bring some extra cash so you can get in this value sale. Checks are OK too!!
January Volume XXXVII #5
Women of Sugarmill Woods
NEWSLETTER JAN 2022-2023
Volume XXXVI Issue 5
A Word From The President
Happy New Year everyone! It is with lots of excitement that we look forward to 2023.
Late 2022 was a very successful for the WSW. Since October we have raised nearly $30,000 for our scholar-ships and charities. Please give yourselves a round of applause! I know how hard many of you have worked and it is so appreciated. In the midst we have had great fun and camaraderie.
Looking ahead, we have our January luncheon on the 23rd. Be sure to get your reservations in on time with your meal selection.
Hope your Christmas was lovely and now it’s about time to put the dreaded decorations away! Ugh! Every year I say why did I put out so much!! It’s festive, that’s why and we celebrate the birth of the King! Happy Birthday Jesus. You are the greatest gift of all.
So, get busy keeping those New Year’s resolutions and I will see you soon. 2023 here we come!
Becky Jones, President
Carol Lawson
Director of Luncheons
Our New Year’s Luncheon is Monday January 23, at the Sugarmill Woods Country Club. Doors open 11:00a , President’s welcome 11:45a and lunch is served at noon.
The menu; Beef Stew w/potatoes and carrots
Fried Fish w/French fries and coleslaw
Rice potatoes w/artichokes, peppers, onions
Apple pie a la mode for dessert
Rolls, butter, coffee, tea or soft drink are included
To reserve your spot please place your check, in a small plastic bag, in the WSW mailboxes slot #2 before 5:00p January 13th. Write meal choice on check. The box-es are located on the side road as you exit Cypress Village on Cypress Blvd W. Where all the orange cable wiring is. $22.00 for members $24.00 for non-members. Something you haven’t seen lately the meal prices didn’t go up. For questions please contact Carol Lawson
352 503 6958 or CATL2011@yahoo.com
P.S. February’s luncheon will be 1 week earlier on February 20th. Payment will be do by February 10th, remember to write meal choice on check.
Fettuccini Alfredo, Club House Croissant or Greek Salad with or without Shrimp. You may also pay for February’s meal at the January Luncheon.
SCHOOL-ASTIC GOLF TOURNAMENT ON FEBRUARY 27!
SCHOOL-ASTIC GOLF TOURNAMENT ON FEBRUARY 27, 2023
This tournament is open to women, men and mixed teams. It will be a scramble format. All proceeds go towards Scholarships for deserving students in Citrus County! The cost is $80 which includes breakfast at 7:30 a.m., shotgun start at 9 a.m., prizes and lunch.
We are in need of some items that you can donate for participants’ Goodie Bags while they golf:
- 100 Crystal Light Sticks
- 100 Packs of Cheese and Crackers or Peanut Butter and Crackers
- 100 Packs of Peanuts
- 100 Packs of Trail Mix or Chips
- 150 Mints/ Candies – prefer not chocolate as they can melt
- 150 bottles of water
Please bring to the January Luncheon.
We are also asking members to donate Theme Baskets or new items worth around $50 for the Raffle held at the Golf Tournament.
Members of our Committee will be calling you In January and February to ask that you become a
PATRON FOR THE GOLF TOURNAMENT. Your response last year was wonderful and we hope that you will be as gen-erous this year! The levels of Patron are listed below:
*Patron Member: $25
*Bronze Member: $50
*Silver Member: $75
*Gold Member: $100
*Platinum Member: $125 or more
Remember to Register to Golf and ask your Husband and Friends to join you! REMEMBER IT’S ALL FOR THE KIDS!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Monta Burnett, 727.831.8201, montapiacenza@yahool.com
Mary Kay Verkennes, 218.820.4049, mkverken@charter.net
Pat Thompson
Education and Scholarships
THANK YOU to our Women of Sugarmill Woods for the coats and outerwear they donated. We delivered over 50 items to the school. Luckily, this was prior to the historic cold blast we just had.
After last year’s inspiring applicants, we are anxiously waiting to see the accomplishments and goals of our next group of Citrus County students who have great dreams ahead of them
The Women of Sugarmill Woods has received a nice New Year’s card from Citrus County Take Stock in Chil-dren, whom we support. Additionally, thank you to all of our members who volunteer to keep these stu-dents on a goal related track.
We have some interesting information from CCF regarding their degrees.
49% are Technical Certificates
31% Associate In Arts
12% Associate in Science
8% Bachelor’s Degrees
Of Direct Aid to the students, over $13 Million came from Federal and State Grants and almost $3 Million came from scholarships. The majority of their students were female and just under half were between 18 and 24 years old.
Cindy Raddi
Director of Community Services
A big thank you for the gifts from the angel tree. Thank you to all who helped with this
annual charity event. The generosity from the members of this club is uplifting and grateful
to the Salvation Army. The Major was overjoyed and truly thankful for everything.
Also please remember I am always collecting items for the school at each luncheon. Items that are appreciated: water color paints, construction paper, markers and crayons.
Kindergarten classes need:
Big Legos. Play Doh, small cookie cutters, age appropriate puzzles, water color paint sets and dolls.
Manipulatives:
Small connecting toys, small animals for counting,. Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, Match Box cars and small trucks.
The clinic/ nurses office:
Underwear size 4 and 6 for boys and girls. Elastic waist shorts for boys and girls size 4,6,8.
Jeanne Warde
Director of Membership
Wishing everyone good tidings for a New Year!
I still have WSW directories available. You may pick one up at any luncheon or contact me
512 636 4310 or jewarde@outlook.com
Do you have a new neighbor, tell them about WSW and bring them to a luncheon. Visitors and new members are always welcome.
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS!!
Ruthanne Knafl 1-2
Susan Waddington 1-2
Maggie Moore 1-4
Barbara Pettegrew 1-8
Carolyn Kilduff 1-9
Laura Frederick 1-12
Patti Welsh 1-13
Terry Hunsaid 1-24
Judy Neace 1-25
Ruth Von Stein 1-27
FLOWER OF THE MONTH CARNATION
Admiration, love, hope and rebirth.
Maggie Moore
Director of Fundraising
Once again the Christmas Tree Auction was a big success. Thank you to everyone who placed bids and also the winners. Several of the WSW Board Members, currant and previous, donated the trees and their time to make this event possible.
Tickets are still available for a $1000. Gift Card from Walmart. The last time the $2.00 tickets will be for sale is at March 27, 2023 luncheon. The winning ticket will be drawn that day. Winner need not be present. For questions or tickets please con-tact me at 352 575 8101 or moore.maggie63@gmail.com
December Volume XXXVII #4
Additional Information
Joyous Holiday Greetings!
Wow, how did it get to be December already? Funny how time flies much faster as we’ve gotten older. Or am I the only one who feels that way?
The WSW are hitting the ground running after a very successful fashion show/luncheon fund raiser November 19th. You girls outdid yourselves and we may have raised an all time record amount for our scholarships and charities! We are awaiting the final tabulation.
November 30th thru December 2nd we are putting our Christmas trees up for bid. They will be on display Wednesday thru Friday from 4-7 at the Club. Winners pick up on Saturday morning December 3rd. The trees are always beautiful and unique. Come and take a look even if you don’t need a tree.
December 5th is our Christmas luncheon. Hope your reservation has been received. This is always a fun fes-tive luncheon. Wear your Christmas sweater or sparkly outfit if you like. Santa may make an appearance so you better watch out till then! We will have our beautiful Christmas wreaths and arrangements for raffle. These are made by a few of our members. We will probably also sing carols and holiday songs if requested. Come prepared to join in the beauty of the season.
Enjoy your time with family and friends in December as we remember the reason for the season.
Here’s to a great 2023 together as we do our best to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate.
Becky Jones, President WSW
It’s time to stop by the Sugarmill Woods CC to place your bid on one of the beautifully deco-rated Christmas Trees. WSW will be starting their annual auction Wednesday November 30, after 4:00p until 6:00p on Friday December 2. The lucky winners will be notified Friday even-ing and will pick up their tree Saturday morning. Even if you don’t need a tree, stop by to view all the hard work that went into the trees. Most of the gorgeously decorated tree are donated by the WSW Board Members. This year one of the new owners, Penny, has also donated an amazing tree.
Also available in the evenings you will be able to purchase a $2.00 ticket for the chance to win a $1000.00 Gift Card from Walmart. The drawing will be at the March 27, 2023 Lunch-eon. It won’t be necessary to be present.
For questions or raffle tickets please contact Maggie Moore 352 575 8101 or moore.maggie63@gmail.com
Monday December 5th is our Christmas Luncheon
Please remember to bring your Angel Tree Gifts. Salvation Army will be there to collect them. Attach your angel to the outside if gift, but don’t wrap it. Please include wrapping paper, ribbon, scotch tape, tissue pa-per or gift bag. For questions or to have your gift picked up, if you’re unable to attend the luncheon, please contact Cindy Raddi 201 323 2695 or jscmom@rockmail.com
Pat Thompson will also be collecting warm outer wear for school children. New or barely used jackets, sweaters or sweatshirts. All sizes including adult. Pat has learned that there is a great need for items to keep the children of Citrus County warm. She will be giving the items to the Cayla’s Coats, Inc who will distribute them to the Citrus County Education Foundation for questions please contact Pat Thompson 401 932 3806 or rihuntress@yahoo.com
Wear your favorite Holiday attire. Enjoy caroling and smile at Santa, if he stops by. There will also be a Chinese auction of wonderful items that the ladies of WSW have put together. In other words HAVE FUN!!!
Walmart raffle tickets will also be on sale. $2.00 for a chance to win a $1000.00 Gift Card.
No matter which Holiday you celebrate may it be a Healthy and Happy one.
The holiday season is upon us. I hope everyone will enjoy the season. I would like to remind everyone, that I have our 2022 directories available to all members. Please give me a call or stop by during our December luncheon and pick up your copy. Jeanne Warde 512 636 4310 or jewarde@outlook.com
December Birthdays!
Victoria Budd 12/18
Barbara Comeau 12/13
Mary Fielstra 12/29
Peggy Jernigan 12/21
Karen Paganini-Roemer 12/27
Gloria Reagan 12/15
Debi Robbins 12/30
Susan Vidican 12/30
Catherine Yox 12/15
The Narcissus is December’s flower of the month
Purity, Faithfulness, Respect
I would like to make some updates to the directory. Some corrections, some new entries.
Margaret Arnold mla0916@hotmail.com 352-503-6251 13 Palm Grass Court Homosassa
Darlene Adams doll1953@yahoo.com 352-212-3311 53 Oakvillage Blvd S Homosassa
Kari Eledge 1msksr@gmail.com
Barbara Fitzpatrick 1fitzpatrick1981@gmail.com
Claudia Jack cljack1@verizon.net 727-457-8232 31 Torenia Verbenas Court Homosassa
Kimberly LaPenna Kim17layne@gmail.com 352-573-1893 17 Lemington Court Homosassa
Dorothy Mock 4 Cyclamin Court E
Autumn Potprocky 865-919-3250
Janis Stacey janisstacey@gmail.com 228-249-9233 24 Holly Court Homossa
Susan Waddington sjwmk4u@aol.com 352-563-7927 6 Deer Court Homosassa
November Volume XXXVII #3
November Word from our President Becky
Hi ladies,
Well, here we are approaching the holidays again so soon. And the WSW have some lovely things planned.
First off is our annual fashion show/luncheon fund raiser on November 19th. Hopefully everyone has obtained a ticket. Please plan for a great day of fun, food, fellowship and fashions. We have already surpassed our goal of $20,000 in ads and donations. I am beyond proud of all of you!! Never underestimate women on a mission! Girls Rule! LOL
Early December we will once again raffle the decorated Christmas trees decorated by our board members. This is normally done in the lobby of the Club. This is always a bright and festive time.
Our Christmas luncheon is December 5th. We will have decorative Christmas items for raffle as in past years. A visit from Santa is a possibility and there may also be an old fashioned Carole sing. Come in your holiday’s finest! (I dislike ugly Christmas sweaters but feel free to wear yours!) LOL
Lest I get too far ahead of myself, I want to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving! I love, appreciate and am so thankful for you. When I think of all of you, I realize that some of you may be with me at the end of my life and that makes you pretty special in my book! The love, support and camaraderie you bring to me is unsurpassed. I’m very thankful.
Yours for all our causes,
Becky
Carol Lawson
Director of Luncheons
Our next Luncheon will be Monday December 5th at the Sugarmill Woods CC.
Doors open at 11:00a, President’s welcome 11:45a with lunch being served at noon. To reserve your spot please make your payment, $22.00 for members $24.00 for non-members, before 5:00p on FRIDAY NOVEMBER 25th which is the Friday after Thanksgiving. Please write meal choice on check and place it in a small plastic bag then drop it in slot #2 in the WSW mailboxes. The boxes are located on the access road, on the right, just before the light on U.S. 19 as you exit Cypress Village.
Meal choices; Ham & Turkey (both on plate), with mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes and green beans.
Or Portobello mushroom burger, no cheese, with lettuce, tomato and French fries.
Red Velvet cake for dessert
Bread butter, coffee, tea or a soft drink are included.
For questions please contact Carol Lawson 352 503 6958 or CATL2011@yahoo.com
Maggie Moore
Director of Fundraising
Every year the sale of Butter Braids has increased in popularity. This year 201 braids were sold bringing a profit of $1175.85 to the Women of Sugarmill Woods. Thank you to all the people who have purchased the braids.
You will be able to pick up your pre ordered loaves on November 12th at the SMW CC between 11:00a and 1:00p. Just pull up to the curb, by the restaurant entrance, someone will bring the Butter Braids to your car.
Please remember the loaves come to you frozen so depending on the weather you don’t want them sitting outside for too long. If the weather is cold please think of the people outside waiting for you to get your braids.
When you put your Butter Braids out to raise place a towel under the pan and one over the plastic wrap. I have found that helps them raise fully. ENJOY!!
Any questions please call Judy Krencis 815 347 1742
The FALL INTO FASHION SHOW is coming quickly. If you were lucky enough to purchase a ticket here is some information about the happenings at at the show:
Everyone must have a ticket to enter. If a friend is coming with the tickets you will have to wait for them before being seated.
Bring lots of CASH raffle tickets may only be purchased with CASH!!!
Some of the wonderful items that will be available to take a change on are;
A new grill with BBQ tools, meat rubs and a Gift Card to Publix for the meats.
A Gift Card to Jim Green Jeweler
A new coffee pot with different coffee accessories
A voucher for a hotel stay in one of the Islands
The Booze Wagon full of liquor, glasses and bar accessories
A Money Tree
Share the wealth
Raffle tickets for a chance for a $1000 Gift Card to Walmart $2.00 each.
Remember any raffle tickets you purchase must be done in CASH Women of Sugarmill Woods can not accept a check or credit card.
You may use a credit card to purchase your new outfit at the Accessories & More shopping area. Best of all you will be taking your fashions home that day. The show models will be wearing outfits supplied by Accessories & More.
Citrus Hill CC will also accept a credit card for any alcoholic beverages you may enjoy.
PLEASE IF YOU HAVE A TICKET AND DISCOVER YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE SHOW CALL RITA ROBISON 317 796 3658. DO NOT LET YOUR TICKET GO TO WASTE. THERE IS A WAITING LIST OF LADIES WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THE SHOW.
Maggie Moore
Director of Fundraising
Once again the Women of Sugarmill Woods will be hosting their
Annual Christmas Tree Auction. Starting at 4:00 P.M on
Wednesday November 30th until 6:00 P.M. Friday December 2nd
the beautifully decorated trees will be on display at the SMWCC.
The trees are donated and decorated by members of WSW. This year
one of the new owners of the Club, Penny Parks, will be donating
a tree. If you placed the highest bid you will be notified Friday
evening and will pick up your tree Saturday morning. Support your club stop by and place a bid. Check out all the changes at SMWCC.
WSW also has a fundraiser for a $1000.00 Gift Card from Walmart. The tickets , $2.00 each, will
be available at each luncheon until March 27th. They will also be available at the Fashion Show and the
Christmas Tree Auction. You do not have to be present to win. For tickets or any questions please contact
Maggie Moore 352 575 8101 or Moore.maggie63@gmail.com
Pat Thompson
Education and Scholarships
Our team is gearing up to help our Citrus County students achieve their dreams. We have supplied scholar
ship applications to the guidance counselors of our Citrus county public high schools with the hope of receiving many applicants this year. Our scholarships are a one time, non-renewable payment to the recipient’s college to be used for educational purposes which include “tuition, fees required for enrollment or attendance at the educational institution, or for fees, books, supplies and equipment required for courses at the educational institution within the state of Florida.
If a student is home schooled or schooled privately, they may pick up an application from their district
school.
Cindy Raddi
Director of Community Services
Salvation Army Angel Tree
The Angel Tree at October’s luncheon was a huge success. There are no more an-gels. Thank you to everyone who chose to participate in this important event for our communities children.
A special thank you to Judy Neace for her fabulous work coordinating the names and needs on all those hand cut angels. In addition a big thank you to Joan Edwards and Connie Howell for their assistance as well.
The volunteering and gracious generosity by our members is how we are able to assist our community. We couldn’t do this without you.
At the December 5th Luncheon The Salvation Army will be at the SMWCC to pick up the gifts you have purchased. Please do not wrap gift. Attach the angel to the outside of gift. Include everything needed to wrap it. Paper, ribbon, tissue paper, scotch tape or gift bag.
Jeanne Warde
Director of Membership
Only a few more weeks and we will enjoy the fashion show! Everyone is busy preparing for the annual event.
November Birthdays!
Kristie Bonino 11/6
Lynn Dively 11/15
Cindy Haynes 11/27
Linda Iman 11/5
Claudia Jack 11/25
Dorothy Mock 11/11
Monica Nickum 11/1
Peggy Nusbickel 11/15
The Chrysanthemum Is November’s Flower
Symbol of wisdom and nobility
OCTOBER VOLUME XXXVII #2
October News From The President
Hi everyone!
Well, it’s officially Fall now so we have no excuse but to haul out our fall decorations. Get on it ladies!
Our Club year is getting off to a fabulous start. After enjoying two well attended summer lunches, we are excited to be entering the new Club season.
October brings our Butter Braid sale in time for Thanksgiving. Get those orders to Judy Krencis asap. You don’t want to miss out on this yummy bread. It also makes wonderful gifts.
Our October luncheon is October 24th and will feature a costume party. We will have judges from the Sugarmill Club staff. I’m sure prizes are involved so get those creative juices going! I’m sure there will be other fun stuff too. Our menu will be delish, thanks to Carol. I heard there’s German Chocolate cake involved!!
We still have some businesses that contributed to our fashion show fund raiser last year that need to be contacted. Please look over the list that has been sent out and make an attempt to contact just one! It takes a Village, girls!
I look forward to seeing you around our “Village”.
Fondly, Becky
Carol Lawson
Director of Luncheons
October 24th is the date for our Halloween Luncheon. Wear a costume and possibly win a prize. Join us for another day of fun. The doors of the Sugarmill Woods Country Club open at 11:00a. Presidents wel-come at 11:45a with lunch being served at noon.
Menu choices:
Pork Schnitzel w/Spätzle, broccoli and applesauce.
Brat on a bun, with Kraut, French Fries, and applesauce
Vegan pasta w/ Artichoke hearts, olives, broccoli, garlic,
Oil and chickpeas.
German Chocolate Cake for dessert.
Rolls, butter, coffee, tea or soft drink are included.
To reserve your place please drop your check, in a small plastic bag, in the WSW mailbox slot #2 before 5:00p on Oct 14th. $22.00 members $24.00 non-members. The boxes are located on the side road just b/4 the light on U.S. 19. WSW boxes are on the right.
Please write meal choice on check.
For questions please contact Carol Lawson 352 503 6958 or CATL2011@yahoo.
THE FALL INTO FASHION SHOW is already becoming a great fundraiser!!
The tickets sold out in just a few weeks.
The ladies who have been hitting the pavement asking for donation and ads have done a wonderful job. Dix-ie McElroy has sent some amazing numbers. With more then a month to go:
This is unbelievable!!
So far we have raised $9,580 by selling ads in our Fashion Show booklet!!
Additionally, the value of donated gifts & gift certificates is $8,032.
Thank you to the hard working, dedicated women who have made this possible!
And more money to come the Patrons donations and the raffles at the show WOW!! All the Wonderful Items that will
be raffled, along with Share the Wealth and a Booze Wagon. The fashions will be by Accessories and More. You will be
able to purchase the clothing and accessories that day and bring them home with you. The owner will be giving WSW
a percentage of what is sold. She does accept credit cards. The Country Club will also accept credit cards for any cock
tails you may purchase. Please remember any raffles you want to buy tickets for HAS TO BE IN CASH!!! So bring lots
of dollars and buy lots of raffle tickets. And support your club and a great cause.
Dixie would also like you to know there are still a few places that have not been contacted . She has enclosed the list from last year 2021. Becky feels the same people who approached these shops should do it again this year . There are a few places that don’t have names next to them , so anyone can stop by to say hi and ask them for an ad or donation of some sort. Everyone’s help is needed and appreciated. If they declined last year you can always try again.
Unassigned as of 10/01/22
Solicitor in 2021
Result 2021
Acme Boat & RV Storage
Melanie Mascaro
declined
Advanced Auto Parts
Mascaro/DeVoe
gift
All About Nature
Mascaro/DeVoe
gc
All Critters
Mascaro/DeVoe
gc
Arts & Ends
declined
Atlas Insurance Service LLC
Mascaro/DeVoe
full pg
Babcock
declined
Citrus Paint & Supplies
Welsh/Klim
1/3 pg
Connolly's Sod & Lawn
DeVoe
1/2 pg
Creation Station, Inverness
declined
Cruise Planners
Partin
1/3 pg
Crystal Automotive
Mascaro/DeVoe
gc
Edward Jones (Craig O'Dell 7951811)
declined
Financial Sense People
declined
Homosassa Frame & Art
Mascaro/DeVoe
gift
Homosassa Game & Fish
declined
Homosassa Open MRI 6284800
declined
Homosassa Tanning
Klim
1/3 pg
Ideal Health
Welsh
gc
Jean's Secret Garden
McElroy
1/3 pg
Kane's Restaurant
declined
Ledger Dentistry
Mascaro/DeVoe
1/3 pg
Lollygaggers
declined
Mez Mer Eyes 1801 NW US Highway 19
declined
Maronda Homes
Mascaro/DeVoe
1/2 pg
Mr. Wang's
Mascaro/DeVoe
gc
Nail Art
Mascaro/DeVoe
gc
Norwex
Mascaro
1/3 pg
Nouvelle Cuisine
Allen
gc
Ollie's Bargain Store
declined
Peck's Old Port Cove
Allen
gc
Queen of Cakes
Nyhus
gc
Rebecca Kastrinos-personal train-er
Welsh/Klim
gc
Rewired Computer, Mike Theo-dore
declined
Royal Coachman 10153 Cortez Blvd - rear
declined
Royal Dalton
Allen
1/2 pg
Sawasdee Massage
declined
Shelley's Seafood
Frederick
1/3 pg
Skin Care by Trish
Mascaro/DeVoe
full pg
Tea House
declined
Twisted Ice Cream
declined
2 Men & A Truck 13719 Linden Dr, Springhill
declined
Cindy Raddi
Director of Community Services
Is it Christmas already? No, but it is Angel Tree time.
Our annual children in need Angel Tree will be on display at our October luncheon. Ready for any-one who would like to donate to this cause. The Salvation Army has provided us with a wish list of items from each child, in Citrus County, they are supporting. Please take at least one Angel, WSW has always come thru with a truck load of gifts for these kids.
If you are unable to attend the luncheon but would like to contribute you may contact: Cindy Raddi at jcmom@rocketmail.com or Judy Neace at jneace@tampabay.rr.com. Do not wrap gifts howev-er please include wrapping paper, gift bags, bows, ribbon and tape. Please do not forget to attach the angel to the gifts.
The Salvation Army staff will be collecting the gifts at the December 5th luncheon. If you aren't at-tending the luncheon you can contact me or any board member to make arrangements to collect your donations.
A big shout out to all our members who donated school supplies for Homosassa Elementary school at our September luncheon. THANK YOU!!
Pat Thompson
Education and Scholarships
The Scholarship Committee is ready to begin work for the WSW scholarships which
will be awarded in Spring, 2023. The applications will be distributed to the Citrus
County School Counselors within the next few weeks and then we will wait for the
applications to come in. While our first actual meeting will likely not be until Janu-
ary, we will begin planning now.
Jeanne Warde
Director of Membership
Welcome to our newest member
Kimberly LaPenna
October Birthdays!
Jonne Boggus 10/13
Gail Cooper 10/6
Barbara Fitzpatrick 10/4
Sandra Himmel 10/23
Roseanna Klim 10/6
Melanie Mascaro 10/6
Judy Nalley 10/12
Diane Nyhus 10/23
Pat Schuessler 10/17
Bonnie Teska 10/10
Jeanne Warde 10/14
The Marigold is October flower
Warmth, Creativity, Stubbornness and Determination
This is the final week to place your Butter Braid Orders!!!!
The pastries are made with the finest of ingredients. Butter Braid pastries are soft, flaky, hand-braided pastries filled with fruit, cinnamon, or cheese fillings, made with 100% real butter. An icing/marinara packet is included with each pastry.
Flavors are; Apple, Bavarian Cream , Blueberry & Cream Cheese, Cinnamon, Strawberry & Cream Cheese, Raspberry, 4 Cheeses & Herbs. New this year a Cream Cheese Braid, sorry no Caramel Roll. Like everything else the price for these wonderful pastries have gone up to $15.50.
To place your orders please contact Judy Krencis 815 347 1742 or jgk@krencis.org
Delivery date is November 12th. Payment is due when order is placed. Please place check, in small plastic bag, and place it slot #5 in the WSW mailboxes before Oct 7th. They come frozen so order a few to have on hand for the Holidays. Butter Braids need to raise on the counter over night. I have found by putting a towel under the baking sheet and another towel over the pastry they raise to full size.
Maggie Moore
Director of Fundraising
Woman of Sugarmill Woods Charities for Citrus County
A different fundraiser for the Women of Sugarmill Woods, a raffle for a $1000.00 Walmart Gift Card . We are
asking members to sell 20 tickets, they are $2.00 each. Ask family members and everyone in your sphere of
influence to help with our charities !!!!! Just an idea place the tickets in birthday cards and stockings ( For
Christmas) . Please return ticket stub filled out to me Maggie Moore 352 575 8101 or moore.maggie63@gmail.com
drawing will be held in March .The member that sells the most will receive a 100.00. The Winner need not
be present to win.
This fundraiser has been tried and has been very successful for disabled vets ! We can do this !! Please con
tact Maggie Moore for tickets @ 352-575-8101 I have Packets of 20 prepared for you. Make out Checks to WSW.
Women of Sugarmill Woods Raffle
Win a $1000. 00 Gift Card from Walmart
Tickets are $2.00 each. Drawing will be at the March 27, 2023 Luncheon.
Winner need not be present to win
SEPTEMBER VOLUMN XXXVII #1
Additional Information
Women of Sugarmill Woods
NEWSLETTER Sept 2022-2023
Volume XXXVI Issue 1
September greeting from the President:
Greetings everyone!
Here we are facing Fall once again so soon! Our temps and humidity don’t reflect Fall yet, but we can pretend as we haul out our pumpkins! Hope everyone has had a nice relaxing summer and is ready to get into 2022-2023 with the WSW. We have lots of great things planned.
First up is our kick-off luncheon on Monday, September 26th. Details will follow but it’s going to be great fun. So be sure to get your reservations in before the deadline, Sept 16th. Johna will be getting your signature for the Fashion Show directory and orders will also be taken for Butter Braids delivered in plenty of time for Thanksgiving.
We also need you to bring in school supplies for Homosassa Elementary as we have done in the past.
Our major fund raiser fashion show/ luncheon is Saturday November 19th, has already sold out. We have made some changes this year that we hope you will enjoy. Spoiler alert: If you see some fashions you can’t live without in the show, you will have the opportunity to pur-chase it on site after the show! I think you will love the selections. Our committees are work-ing diligently to make our show a huge success.
More details to come at the September luncheon. I hope to see you there!
Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Yours for a great year together,
Becky Jones
Johna DeVoe
Vice President
I am super excited about our upcoming year. Luncheons are all planned out,
preparations for our fall Fashion Show are well under way, and the Butter Braids
sale will start soon. We have even started thinking about our Christmas Wreath sale
and our famous Christmas Tree Silent Auction. I've been keeping members well
informed of club activities through our Facebook and Nextdoor pages. If you
haven't checked them out yet, please do so and be sure to "LIKE" us on FB and/or
"JOIN" us on ND. WSW information is also available at
www.womenofsugarmillwoods.com.
Looking forward to seeing you all at our upcoming luncheons.
Together We Can Make a Difference!!
September 26 Luncheon
Let's celebrate the 50's with a GREASE themed luncheon; a celebration to Olivia Newton-John. (Sept 26 would have been her 74th birthday)
Grease is the word for September! Sock hop and bobby socks!
Remember......
Pink Ladies in their satin jackets or poodle skirts. Their motto - Act Cool, Look Cool, Be Cool! Think Pink!
T-Birds - the teenage boy gang with their leather jackets and cool looks (John Travolta)
Wear your 50's attire and let's sing and dance along with John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John. Brush up on your Grease trivia....come have some fun to kick off the season!
Carol Lawson
Director of Luncheons
The WSW will be hosting their 1st Luncheon of the 2022-23 club year on Monday Sept 26th. It will be held at the Sugarmill Woods CC, 1 Douglas St. Doors open at 11:00a, Presidents welcome 11:45a and luncheon is served at 12:00p.
Menu choices;
Fried Chicken or Meatloaf w/mashed potatoes, gravy and coleslaw
Impossible burger (vegan) w/sweet potatoes fries
Ice cream sundae for dessert
Rolls, butter, coffee, tea or soft drinks are included.
To reserve your place please drop your check, in a small plastic bag, in the WSW mailbox slot #2 before 5:00p on Sept 16th. $22.00 members $24.00 non-members. The boxes are located on the side road just b/4 the light on U.S. 19. WSW boxes are on the right.
For questions please contact Carol Lawson 352 503 6958 or CATL2011@yahoo.com
Melanie Mascaro
Good Will Ambassador
I am enjoying and appreciate being selected as your Goodwill Ambassador. We have so many fun things coming especially the Butter Braid sales and our Fashion Show on November 19th. We will have fellowship, raffles, fun and magnificent food. Each month I will be posting a positive saying that will make your day.
Jeanne Warde
Director of Membership
The Aster is September’s Flower
Live, Wisdom, Loyalty
Welcome to all the ladies who have joined WSW since May!
Cindy Haynes, Ethel Clarke, Kari Eledge, Andrea Perry, Terry Hunsaid, Donna Curtain, Monica Nickum, Gloria Reagan, Karen Paganini-Roem, Leslie Leathers, Amanda Coleman, Diane Weller, Claudia Jack and Darlene Adams.
Our club has had a growing spurt which is great however we will always welcome newcomers. In-vite your neighbors, friends and relatives to have fun while helping the community.
September Birthdays!!
Marj Balogh 9-5 Cindy Luciani 9-20
Lana Barton 9-10 Dixie McElroy 9-2
Marilyn Borchers 9-2 Joyce Rasmussen 9-29
Monta Burnett 9-13 Cora Ziegler 9-4
Donna Curtin 9-11 Pat O’Brien 9-14
Rebecca Dugan 9-8 Claire Lanoie 9-6
Elaine Floch 9-11 Lois Mackey 9-1
Brenda Hugo 9-17 Judy Krencis 9-9
Maegan Love
Treasurer
Here is the financial statement for July. The end of the monthly banking statement is the last day of the month or Aug 31st . Too late to get the August figures into the September newsletter.
Continued next page.
Women of Sugarmill Woods
Treasurer’s Report
August 31, 2022
Maegan A. Love, Treasurer
Administration – Truist 07/01/2022 – 07/31/2002
Beginning Balance $25,868.18
INCOME:
Income – Luncheon ---- July, 2022 $188.00
Income – Membership dues Dep #981 $875.00
EXPENSES::
Sugarmill Storage July, 2022 Fee -$79.08
July Luncheon expense: -$1253.73
Ending Balance: $27,460.65
Service – Truist 07/01/2022 – 07/31/2002
Beginning Balance $1,559.68
Income:
Fashion Show:
Ticket Sales: (Cash) $200.00 Ads (Sponsors- Cash) $250.00
EXPENSES:
:
Ending Balance: $2,009.69
Education – Truist 07/01/2022 – 07/31/2002
Beginning Balance $21,417.60
Defer Sponsor Donation: ($ 1,000.00)
EXPENSES:
Scholarship checks cleared (8) -$12000.00
Ending Balance: $9,417.60
Truist Investment Services Inc. 7/1/2022-7/31/2022
The Sullivan/Rowland Group
Cash $23,623,95
Equities
Fixed Income: $165,933.54
TOTAL: $189,557.49
Cindy Raddi
Director of Community Services
It’s that time of year
Our communities children are back to school
As always Homosassa elementary is grateful and appreciative for all the donations received from the
Women of Sugar Mill Woods
Art supplies need:
Water color paint, Construction paper, Markers and Crayons, electric pencil sharpener
Kindergarten classes need:
Big Legos, Play Doh, small cookie cutters, age appropriate puzzles, water color paint sets and dolls
Manipulatives: small connecting toys, small animals for counting, Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, Match box cars and small trucks , 2 electric pencil sharpeners
The clinic\ nurses office:
Underwear size 4 and 6 for boys and girls. Size 4, 6 and 8 elastic waist shorts for boys and girls
Maggie Moore
Director of Fundraising
The sale of the wonderful Butter Braid Pastries has begun. The pastries are made with the finest of ingredients. Butter Braid pastries are soft, flaky, hand-braided pastries filled with fruit, cinnamon, or cheese fillings, made with 100% real butter. An icing/marinara packet is included with each pastry.
Flavors are; Apple, Bavarian Cream , Blueberry & Cream Cheese, Cinnamon, Strawberry & Cream Cheese, Raspberry, 4 Cheeses & Herbs. New this year a Cream Cheese Braid, sorry no Caramel Roll. Like everything else the price for these wonderful pastries have gone up to $15.50.
To place your orders please contact Judy Krencis 815 347 1742 or jgk@krencis.org
Delivery date is November 12th. Payment is due when order is placed. Please place check, in small plastic bag, and place it slot #5 in the WSW mailboxes. They come frozen so order a few to have on hand for the Holidays. Butter Braids need to raise on the counter over night. I have found by putting a towel under the baking sheet and another towel over the pastry they raise to full size.
Judy Krencis
Director of Communications
Many of you may not know and some of us have forgotten that Amazon gives WSW .5% every purchase made as long as you sign up with them on Smile Amazon. Not a lot but every penny helps us reach our goals.
How to use AmazonSmile on a web browser:
Visit smile.amazon.com
1. Sign in with the same account you use for Amazon.com
2. Select your charity
Start shopping! Remember to checkout at smile.amazon.com to generate donations for your chosen charity. Tip: Add a bookmark to make it easier to shop at smile.amazon.com.
How to use AmazonSmile using the Amazon app on your mobile phone:
1. Open the Amazon Shopping app
2. Navigate to the main menu (≡)
3. Tap on Settings and then select “AmazonSmile”
4. Select your charity and then follow the on-screen instructions to turn ON AmazonSmile in the mo-bile app
Once AmazonSmile has been activated in your app, future eligible app purchases will generate a dona-tion for the charity you have selected. Note: The tablet app is not yet supported. Please visit smile.amazon.com/onthego to learn more.
May 2022 Volumn XXXVI #9
Next edition Sept 2022
Words from our President
Wow, I can't believe its May!!!
This month at our luncheon, we will honor our community service organizations.
We will also have the installation of new officers for the coming year.
With that I want to say a fond farewell as president of the club. I
have been president for 3 years and feel its time to make a change. It
has been a wonderful 3 years, even with Covid, but I had the best
board anyone could ask for. They are great! They made my job easier
with all their knowledge and help.
I also feel that the support I have gotten from the membership made
it very easy too. I have enjoyed every minute of it!!!!
But wait! You will see me around, doing all sorts of things I'm sure. I
am very proud to be a member of this club and let us always remember,
we are very respected in the community.
So I'm not saying farewell, I'm saying I'll see you soon!!!
Blossom
Carol Lawson
Director of Programs
Please join the Women of Sugarmill Woods for their last official Luncheon of the
Club’s calendar year. Everyone is welcome, on May 23, to enjoy a served Buffet
Lunch. The doors of the Sugarmill Woods County Club, 1 Douglas St, open at 11:00a.
President’s welcome 11:45a with lunch starting at noon. May is also the month we
have the Community Service Awards. Please attend and hear how our donations
help these organizations.
You will also get to meet the new board members for the 2022-23 year. They will also be installed on the 23rd.
To reserve your spot place your check, members $22.00 non-members $24.00, in a small plastic bag, and drop it in Slot #2 at the WSW mailboxes. The boxes are located on the access road just before the light on U.S. 19 as you exit Cypress Village. Your check must be there by 5:00p on May 13th. Late payments can no longer be honored.
For questions please contact Carol Lawson-Program Director
352-503-6958 or
Pat Thompson
Director Education and Scholarships
The scholarship committee worked very hard to review such great applications this year. After
much discussion, we were able to award $4,000. to the Take Stock in Children program, $2,500. to
the Accelerated Reader program and $1,500. to a scholarship at the Withlacoochee Technical Col
lage. We were also notified that our Collage of Central Florida endowment this year would be in
creased to $1,400. In addition to that, we were able to award eleven more scholarships!
We were able to enjoy meeting the students and hearing about them at our April 25 luncheon.
They were so impressive and how nice it was to see that there was such appreciation from
them. We wish them all well!
Aubrie Cloe, Ashley Belza, Jillienne Lapid, Naomi Lisenby, Jillian Wyman, Syndey Munkelwitz, Amber Loscial; Connor Kuziemko
Madeleine Bartello, Pat Thompson, Dr. Sam Himmel, Dr. Scott Hebert, Jacob Herndon, Gabe Baller
A special THANK YOU to everyone who donated to Precious Paws Rescue on Monday. Your donations are greatly appreciated and always needed.
Kindest Regards,
Pat O’Brien
As many of you already know, I have decided after three years as the Fundraising Director to resign my posi-tion. I’m excited just to be a part of this wonderful club .There is also a big part of me that is sad to say goodbye to the fund raising position. Helping to raise money for Community Services was my main goal, but I can’t tell you how much fun along the way. Everyone, I worked with these past three years made my posi-tion easy and so enjoyable. This might be the end of my time as Director, but definitely not as a volunteer to this great organization.
I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart who worked with me these past years to make the fundraising events so successful.
I look forward to turning over the keys and working with the new director. I can’t wait to see the new ideas she has in store.
Have a wonderful summer, see you at the September meeting.
Kindest regards,
Roxanne Soden
Director of Fundraising
Community Services Director
Dixie McElroy
Precious Paws Rescue
Thank you to everyone who generously made a contribution to Precious Paws, lead by Pat O’Brien. The
donations just about filled the back of her car. Nice job ladies!
Community Services Awards
The Community Service awards will be presented at the May luncheon. It’s always great to see the people
who work hard year round to make Citrus County a better place to live.
Dixie
Jeanne Warde
Director of Membership
Wow! Another month has flown by! The fun of the summer season is fast approaching. I have started to collect the $35.00 annual dues and will be available at the May luncheon. All dues should be paid by July 31, 2022 if you want your name to appear in the WSW Directory. I would also like to say thank you to all the ladies who have already paid their dues.
Welcome to our new members Karen Count and Sandra Himmel !!
Don’t forget to bring a friend to the luncheon.
Jeanne
May Birthdays
Sandy Partin 5-1
Karen McCollum 5-9
Cindy Cochran 5-15
Joan West 5-22
Suzanne Schaefer 5-23
Roxanne Soden 5-27
Loretta Kennedy 5-30
Blossom DeYoung 5-31
May flower is Lilly of the Valley
I want to say Happy Mother’s Day and wish everyone a wonderful summer.
Many of the Board members will be different next year but I am not going anywhere. You will have the privilege of reading my emails mistakes and all.
If you hear of anyone being ill or having a death in the family please contact me so a card may be sent.
Hope to see you at the May 23rd luncheon.
Thank you,
Judy Krencis
Communications Director
815 347 1742
April 2022VolumnXXXVI#8
Women of Sugarmill Woods
NEWSLETTER April 2021-2022
Volume XXXV Issue 8
Words from our President
Happy Spring!!!
Wow time has been going faster and faster! I hope everyone got to enjoy the garage sale!
It was a beautiful day and we had a nice crowd! A great job was done by all who participated. A special thanks to Roxanne Soden for all the organization!!
Our scholarship awards will be awarded at the April luncheon. Its always fun to meet the kids and see what a great job our kids are doing.
It was sad to miss the Luck of the Irish luncheon, but maybe we can reschedule it during the summer months. It always a great time.
For the moment, enjoy the great weather and stay healthy!!!
Blossom
The Women of Sugarmill Woods will be hosting a very special luncheon on April 25th, 2022. April is the month when Scholarships are handed out to deserving Citrus County High School Seniors. Join us to meet these amazing students and hear about their future goals. The doors of the Sugarmill County Club, 1 Douglas St, open at 11:00a. the President’s welcome is at 11:45a with lunch being served at 12:00 noon.
Meal choice; Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken
Chicken Tenders with Fries or
A Large Vegetarian Salad
Hot Fudge Sundae for dessert. Rolls, butter, coffee, tea and soft drinks are included
To reserve your spot, please put your check, in a small plastic bag, and place in WSW mailbox #2, be-fore April 15th. Write meal choice on check. The boxes are located on the side road, just before the light on route 19, as you exit Cypress Village on Cypress Blvd W.
For questions, please contact Carol Lawson at 352 503 6958 or CATL2011@yahoo.com
Carol Lawson Director of Programs
Precious Paws
The March luncheon was cancelled so our plans to collect
donations for Precious Paws couldn’t take place. Please plan
on bringing your donations to the April
luncheon.
Dixie McElroy
Community Services Director
March Fundraising:
Garage Sale; The Sugarmill, Southern Woods, and Oak Village Garage and Craft Sale on March 19, 2022, was a great success.
The profit from the sale was $1,232.68. Thank you all who made this sale such a success. I want to
especially thank all the ladies and their husbands for donating their time and getting up early on a Saturday to greet our guests at 6:45 am! That’s quite early for all us old folks. Johna and Bob DeVoe, Carol Lawson, Becky Jones, Judy Krencis, Elaine and Mike Flock, Debbie and Mark
Robbins, Dixie McElroy, Melanie Mascaro, Blossom DeYoung, Maribeth Myers, Monta Burnett and my husband Kirk who helped me every step of the way.
Thank you all who purchased a parking space and sold their treasures. Without you, there would have not been a sale.
Kind regards,
Roxanne Soden
Fundraising Director
Pat Thompson
Director Education and Scholarships
The scholarship committee met on March 25 and were blessed to have $26,410. to
award for education and scholarships. After discussions, all agreed to award $4,000 to
Take Stock In Children, $2,500. to the Accelerated Reader Program, $1,500. to the
Withlacoochee Technical College and 11 scholarships. All applicants were very worthy
and it was a difficult decision. However, we had to narrow it down to eleven and we
can’t wait to meet them. Our College of Central Florida endowment was increased to
$1,400. this year so that increased our number to twelve scholarships. We awarded 4 to
students from Citrus High, 2 to students from Crystal River High and 6 to students from
Lecanto High. The board electronically approved our recommendations so we were able
to send out the awards via email and began receiving responses from the students
within hours.
School Superintendent, Dr. Sam Himmel and a guest will be joining us for lunch in April
along with the scholarship recipients and their parent(s). We are so excited to meet
these very deserving students!
Jeanne Warde
Director of Membership
Ladies, our new year will soon be upon us. Before we are involved in our summer rituals, I would like to
start collecting the annual dues of $35.00 I will be available at the April and May luncheons. Look forward to seeing you all! Jeanne
Bring a friend as a guest to a Luncheon. Lets have fun!
Welcome New Member! Denise Miles
April Birthdays!!
Leslie Begelman 4-5
Marlene Frey 4-16
Judy Hill 4-1
Vicky Leitzinger 4-6
Cindy Levine 4-16
Linda Rose 4-17
Marlene Schaller 4-15
Daisys are April Flower.
For questions please contact Jeanne Warde 512 636 4310 or jewarde@outlook.com
SUCCESSFUL 25TH SCHOOL-ASTIC GOLF TOURNAMENT!
The 25th Annual School-astic Golf Tournament was a great success – thanks to your generosity and
donations from all our sponsors, patrons and the 22 teams of golfers, we raised $12,068!! One hundred
percent of the monies raised will be used for scholarships for qualified and deserving
students in Citrus County! Be sure to come to the April WSW Luncheon to meet these deserving students!
Your Golf Committee did a fabulous job of working together for this success! Thanks to the following com-mittee members:
Martie Bollman, Maribeth Myer, Gail DelPrete, Peggy Nusbickel, Blossom DeYoung, Rita Robison, Laura
Frederick, Sandy Rundell , Judy Hill , Ursula Schramek, Connie Howell, Bonnie Teska, Judy Krencis, Pat
Thompson, Cindy Luciani, Jeanne Warde , Melanie Mascaro, Patti Welsh and Karen McCollum Thanks also
to all our Lucky Draw donors who contributed items to the drawing. Thanks also to all of you who contribut
ed as Patrons! See the list below of our wonderful members who donated towards the scholarships being given in April!
Mary Kay Verkennes, Chair, 25th School-astic Golf Classic
WOMEN OF SUGARMILL WOODS PATRONS
Platinum Members $125+
Sandy & Jeff Rundell
Mary Kay & Bob Verkennes
Silver Membesr $75 - $100
Connie Howell
Wanda Phillips
Bronze Members $50 - $75
Sharon Angelillo
Lana Barton
Agnes Brickmeier
Blossom DeYoung
Gina Eden
Mary Fielstra
Laura Frederick
Becky Jones
Vicki Leitzinger
Melanie Mascaro
Karen McCollum
Maribeth Myer
Pat O’Brien
Dottie Radcliffe
Ina Ryder
Marla Stewart
Mary Tarorick
Vivian Turner
Jeanne Warde
Patti Welsh
Patron Members - $25
Gwen Atteberry
Judy Bailey
Marj Balogh
Marilyn Becker
Vina Cattera
Gail Cooper
Barbara Comeau
JoAnn Hughes
Margaret Jernigan
Claire Lanoie
Maegan Love
Dixie McElroy
Judy Nalley
Diane Nyhus
Sandy Partin
Barbara Pettegrew
Suzanne Schaefer
Margaret Schaeffer
Ursula Schramek
Mary Smallwood
Roxanne Soden
Collinette Spears
Joan West
Friends of WSW
Joanne Horn
Carolyn Kilduff
Roseann Klim
Charlene Komenda
THANK YOU TO THE EXCEPTIONAL COMMITTEE FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK TO MAKE THIS DAY A SUCCESS!
-Mary Kay Verkennes, Chair
Martie Bollman Maribeth Myer
Gail DelPrete Peggy Nusbickel
Blossom DeYoung Rita Robison
Laura Frederick Sandy Rundell
Judy Hill Ursula Schramek
Connie Howell Bonnie Teska
Judy Krencis Pat Thompson
Cindy Luciani Jeanne Warde
Melanie Mascaro Patti Welsh
Karen McCollum
March 2022 VolumnXXXVI#7
A Word from our President
Well March has arrived!!! We are on the upswing for much nicer weather! Our Florida Weather!!
Its wonderful to see the azaleas blooming and things greening up!
Its also nice to have the days last a little longer with sunlight! I really don't like it when its dark by 5 pm.
Very excited to attend the garage/craft sale this year. You never know what gems you might find. Also, if you have anything you might want to donate to the Women of Sugarmill Woods table, please get it to one of our board members. The date is March 19th! Its always a fun day!!
Talking about a fun day, join us at the March luncheon! We will be having our Luck Of The Irish gift exchange. Purchase a gift for no more than $20.00, wrap it, and the fun begins!
Hope to see you soon,
Blossom