MEETINGS:
The Hacienda S/W Women’s Club meets from 9:30-11:30
on the 2nd Tuesday of every month,
except July and August.
Please join us!
Next Club Meeting: Tuesday, September 8th, 9:30 AM,
at La Hacienda Recreation Center, 1200 Avenida Central.
As we welcome our members back from summer hiatus (we never meet in July and August), we will enjoy a lovely welcome back brunch provided by the club, and lively conversation will abound. Also, as we must do from time to time, we will have a business meeting when, in addition to the usual, we will announce this year’s Nomination Committee for our upcoming club elections.
June Meeting: In case you missed it we celebrated our great nation’s 250th Birthday along with our member birthdays with games, prizes and cake. It was a good old fashioned birthday celebration where we played Pin the tail on the Eagle blindfolded, pulled mystery strings for prizes and enjoyed a game of USA Trivia.
Our location changes now and then, however 2026 schedule is
Tuesday, October 13th, 9:30 AM, Cottage Inn Restaurant, 340 US-441, breakfast on your own. Our Nomination Committee will announce the officer candidate nominees for our 2027 Board. Speaker: Carol Yapaolo, Cornerstone Hospice, Sign-up at September meeting or call or text Barb Hatch at 352-978-1470. We just need to have a head count.
Tuesday, November 10th, 9:30 AM, La Hacienda Rec Ctr, Election for 2027 Club Board of Directors. Activities to be announced.
Tuesday, December 8th, 11:30 AM, Holiday Luncheon at Bella Vita in Spanish Springs, $30pp. The Club will be kicking in another $11 for each member’s luncheon, and there are five offerings. Bella Vita has offered to provide your menu choice gluten free if requested. As we did last year, we will be collecting Toys for Tots donations if you wish to bring an unwrapped toy.
To All Ladies in Hacienda South and Hacienda West. Are you a member? If not, attend our next meeting and join for only $10 a year! Or contact our Membership Chair, Maria Guerrera, at 703-623-1379, mguerrera93@gmail.com to join. If you are new to our club, joining now through the end of 2026 will include your membership through 2027!
Upcoming Events
The July 14th High Tea was canceled due to lack of participation.
Schedule Change: The November Fall Fest Neighborhood gathering has been cancelled. We have moved our October 18th Welcome Back Pizza Party at El Santiago Rec Center to November 15th at Laurel Manor. See below.
Sunday, November 15th, Welcome Back Pizza Party, Laurel Manor Rec Center, 4 – 7:50, Member Plus One, $12 Per Person. Why cook? Join us at a simple gathering for salad, pizza and dessert! Details listed below.
Announcements
Cornerstone Hospice has opened a resale store at 13903 N US Hwy 441, Lady Lake (formerly The Villages Golf Cart store). It is located between Lowe’s and Walmart, next to Aldi. Signs are in the windows. Donations would be greatly appreciated, and will be accepted in the building around the back on Mondays between 9:00AM and 1:00PM. Call Kristen at 810-923-0466 if assistance is needed. Pick up of large items can be scheduled by calling 352-742-6861.
Trustworthy Pet Sitter Needed for a lonely cat. ☹ Do you know someone you trust and is willing to stay in the owner’s home two to three weeks at a time? If you do, please let one of our Board members know.
Membership: Maria Guerrera, Membership Chair, mguerrera93@gmail.com
Charity: Linda Scamardi, Charity Chair, lindascamardi@gmail.com
Directory & Website Changes: Maria Guerrera, mguerrera93@gmail.com
Name Tags: Valerie Chirichella, vcchir@yahoo.com
Neighborhood Corner: Juliette Testa, VHA Representative, julie917@comcast.net
Neighborhood Pamphlet: Barb DiLaura, bdilaura6@gmail.com to receive a pamphlet.
Prayer Chain: Joanne Phinney, joanneandhank@gmail.com
Refreshments: Betty Lewis, betty@bettylewissales.com,
Colette Whelan, colette_w@hotmail.com,
Helen Miles, miles.helen7@gmail.com
Sunshine: Helen Miles, miles.helen7@gmail.com
Welcoming: Do you have a new neighbor? Please notify:
SOUTH: Josephine Lust, JosephineLust122@gmail.com
WEST: Laurie Potter, lauriedoesgolf2022@gmail.com
Hacienda South West Women’s Club
Barb DiLaura, 954-263-8080
Barb Hatch, 352-978-1470
Becky Montgomery, 614-599-8306
Lori Camp, 678-559-7821
IT’S A PIZZA PARTY!!
This Is a Ladies Club Member Plus 1 Event
Sunday, November 15, 2026
4:30PM – 7:30PM
4:30 – 5:30 SOCIAL HOUR
BYOB
Laurel Manor Rec Center
Madison Monroe Room
1985 Laurel Manor Drive
PIZZA, SALAD, DESSERT, ICED TEA
Join us for a relaxed dinner and socializing with our neighbors
Cost: $12.00 per person Payable to: HSWWC
SIGN-UP and PAYMENT DEADLINE: November 10th
To reserve and/or pay: Contact Becky Montgomery, Text or Call 614-599-8306, or email bxmonty@gmail.com
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8,2026 @ 11:30 A.M.
BELLA VITA ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE
1101 MAIN STREET, LADY LAKE
Join your fellow club members as we celebrate this holiday season at the beautifully decorated Spanish Springs. Also, if you wish, bring 1 unwrapped child's toy, for Toys for Tots donation.
Luncheon selections are:
Italiano
Sausage and Pepper Hoagie
Chicken Piccata
Bolognese Rustica
Salmon Florentine
Each entrée includes a side salad, iced tea, or soda, tax & tip.
Dessert will be provided by the Club.
Cost: $30.00
Make checks payable to: HSWWC
Deadline for signup and payment: December 1, 2026
To Reserve your seat and or make payment:
Barb Hatch 352-978-1470 1102 San Antonio Ln (West)