Hacienda South-West Women’s Club Newsletter
August 2023
website: hswwclub.com
This newsletter is being circulated to both member and non-member ladies living in our neighborhood. Please share this newsletter with any who are new or do not use a computer.
Next Meeting Information
The HSW Women’s Club summer break will end shortly and the club is making preparations to return to our monthly meeting format. We are looking forward to seeing all of you at our next meeting, Tuesday, September 12th at 9:30 am, at La Hacienda Rec Center (Ricardo Montalban Room). It is a Welcome Back Luncheon/Brunch and everyone attending is asked to bring a dish to share with the group.
President's WELCOME
I think this summer has been one of the hottest I can remember in the 35 years we have lived in Florida, but we still found a few ways to get together, even with the heat. Our event at the First Responders Rec Center on July 16th was a great success, with around 30 people attending and enjoying the food and fun game activities. It was such a good time that we may try to do it again in the very near future!
We are entering a very busy period for Ladies Club activities, so please make sure to check the Events on the webpage and save the dates on your calendar to make sure you don’t miss anything!
We have also had quite a few changes in the neighborhood with residents in the last few months, so if you have a new neighbor next door, reach out to them and ask them to come with you to our next meeting. The more the merrier!!
I have also heard some feedback that some of the membership would like to have a few more “ladies only” types of events like shopping trips or luncheons. If you would like to coordinate or have any suggestions for these types of events, please reach out to me or any board member with any ideas you may have.
Leadership Focus
The By-Laws Committee has reviewed the bylaws and will bring some updates before the membership for consideration and a vote later this year. I want to thank Joanne Hegarty, Val Chirichella, and Linda Scamardi for working on this over the summer. We will meet with them soon so they can finalize their presentation to the membership. As anyone that has been a part of this process knows, this is quite an undertaking, and we truly appreciate the time and effort that these ladies have given our club.
COMMITTEES
Social Committee Past Events
First Responders Rec Center Game Night and PotLuck
Thank you to Helen Miles and Maria Guerrera for putting this event together for the Club. It was a wonderful time for all of those that attended. The game room had to be rented, so there was a charge of $5 per person to attend this event. Thankfully, there was a good turnout and this became a small fundraiser for the club where we made $149.19 profit for the club! Every little bit helps!
Welcome Back PotLuck Dinner
Thank you to Becky Montgomery and Maria Guerrera for putting this event together for the Club. We were are at full capacity and all had a wonderful time.
Committee Upcoming Events:
As always, we are looking for Volunteers to help out with these events, and perhaps even Chair one. If you are interested, please reach out to a Board member.
2023
LADIES GOLF
Club members meet every Friday year round for a fun morning of golf and breakfast. This is a noncompetitive group of ladies coming together for fellowship, breakfast, and yes, GOLF! If interested, please contact Barb DiLaura, by phone or text, at 954-263-8080.
SEPTEMBER
HSWWC Meeting and Potluck Luncheon
September 12th at 9:30 am, La Hacienda Rec Center (Ricardo Montalban Room). This is our traditional “Welcome Back” Potluck Breakfast/Brunch that accompanies our first HSWWC meeting after we get back from our summer break. Our membership (Everyone) brings in a variety of breakfast/brunch items to share with the group. It is always great to see the new items that people bring. We look forward to seeing you there.
Miniature Golf and Lunch (Postponed until after the first of the year)
We have this listed in September, but at this time we are postponing this event due to the heat. As the calendar is getting pretty full this quarter, we will hold this event sometime after the first of the year. Thanks for your understanding.
Scavenger Hunt
Evelyn Krawczyk and Kay Mead are organizing a Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt for Saturday, September 30th, from 3:00-6:30 pm. The hunt will start from the Presa cul-de-sac at 3 pm and end at the Tierra del Sol Pavilion at 5 pm. Stay and enjoy an optional Chick-fil-A dinner ($10) from 5-6:30 pm while entries are scored and trophies awarded. We have always had a great time and good turnout for these events and we hope to see you there. ALL residents of SOUTH & WEST are invited
OCTOBER
Luncheon @ The Villages Charter High School
Thursday, October 5, inside the new Charter High School. Event Chairs: Robyn Giles & Barb DiLaura. Click HERE for more info.
Garage/Estate Sale Fundraiser
Saturday October 14, inside the home of Robyn Giles (1502 Lavaca Ln). This will be run by HSWWC members, only last for one day, and be held INSIDE so weather will not be an issue. Start looking for your items that you would like to donate. We will need LOTS of volunteers - sign up HERE. Event Chairs: Kelly Miller & Linda Scamardi. More info to follow…..
Sunset with Wine and Cheese
Weds, Oct 18, 6:00 pm (Sunset at 6:54 pm). Fruit, Cheese & Crackers provided by the Club. BYOB, appetizer or dessert to share and a chair (if needed). GOLF CARTS ONLY. The park is the grassy area on the right, just before crossing the Sumter Landing bridge. No RSVP needed. Event Chairs: HSWWC Board.
Neighborhood Chili Cook off and Bake Sale
Sunday, October 22nd, 5:00 pm. This is a Fundraiser for the club. Our hope is to have at least 8 competitive teams making the chili and working for your vote. Cost to participate in the tasting/voting is $5 per person. We will also have hot dogs with all the fixings, chips, and cold beverages for sale along with a bake sale. Click HERE to enter. Chairs: Kelly Miller and Linda Scamardi. More info to follow….. ALL residents of SOUTH & WEST are invited
Nature Boat Tours at Fruitland Park
At this time we are postponing this event. Again, as the calendar is getting pretty full this quarter, we will look to doing this event sometime after the first of the year. Thanks for your understanding.
NOVEMBER
HSWWC Annual BBQ
Sunday, November 5th. Laurel Manor Rec Center (Madison & Monroe rooms). Open to ALL residents of South & West. The festivities will start at 2:00 pm with games, followed by dinner at 5:00 pm. This is a HSWWC tradition. The final price for a full BBQ dinner is still in the works but it will include all of the fixins and the food will be catered by Oakwood BBQ. This year we may have some ticketed games and/or Bingo with white elephant prizes for winners. Event Chair: Maria Guerrera. More info to follow…..
DECEMBER
Lighting Ceremony
Event will be held on Sunday, December 3rd this year at sunset. Pam Blount is the CHAIR this year and is excited about changing it up a bit. We hope to hold it in the Nueva cul-de-sac again.
I personally am looking forward to seeing what she has planned. Make sure to mark your calendars to Save the Date!
Holiday Dinner / Dance
We have secured the La Hacienda Ricardo Montalban room again for our gathering on Sunday December 10th. We will have sign ups and more info as the date gets closer, but make sure to reserve the spot on your calendars to join us and have a good time! Event chair: Sandy Schupp.
Ladies Luncheon
Wednesday, December 13th. Maria Guerrera is working this event for us and will have more info to share in the very near future. Mark your calendars!
2024
In early 2024 we want to organize a large-scale Bingo Night that will be open to ANY/ALL Villages Residents (open outside of the club and neighborhood). This is a very large undertaking, and we have a couple of ladies that are already doing the needed research for organizing this event. Please let us know if you have any suggestions or ideas or if you would like to help out. More info to follow…..
Membership
Please reach out to any new neighbors and offer to bring them to our next meeting. It is a very good way to “break the ice” and welcome them into the neighborhood. Any members (new or old) who wish to enjoy the fellowship of our club, please DO come to our next meeting and join us.
Fundraising
Kelly Miller and Linda Scarmardi have spent a lot of time and energy researching different ideas. Please let them know about any successes that you have experienced in the past that may work for us.
It has also been suggested that some members might just want to make a single donation to the club. (Thank you to the 2 unidentified members that did that last meeting!) If you are interested in doing that, please contact our Treasurer, Kay Mead, or any board member.
Directory & Website
Please notify Evelyn Krawczyk (414-640-2548, evkraw@gmail.com) or Maria Guerrera (703-623-1379, mguerrera93@gmail.com) about any directory changes (email address, phone number, etc). We can also update your photo any time you wish - just let us know. I personally have a challenge with names, and reference this web page frequently to put a face with a name.
Prayer Chain
Terry Lastowka is available (352-255-1155, tlastowka1069@gmail.com) when you find that prayers are needed for you, your family, or friends.
Sunshine
WEST: Please let Cathy Smith (352-750-3524, wks1013@aol.com) know if anyone is
feeling under the weather or if any new neighbors have moved in.
SOUTH: Please, let Helen Miles (440-666-1473, miles.helen7@gmail.com) know if
anyone is feeling under the weather. Also, please let Maria Guerrera (703-623-1379, mguerrera93@gmail.com) know of any new neighbors who have moved in.
Name Tags
With so many new members, we are asking everyone to wear name tags to our meetings and activities. Please contact Maria Guerrera (703-623-1379) to order a magnetic name tag ($7.49). Paper name tags are always available at meetings
At your service!!
Sandy Schupp
HSWWC President
