May 2024
Hacienda South-West Women’s Club Newsletter
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
Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 14th at 9:30 am, at La Hacienda Rec Center (Ricardo Montalban Room). Make sure to reach out to any new Ladies in our neighborhood and bring them along with you! We are happy to announce that our author, Wendy Weaver of Hacienda South, will discuss her book Salt of the Earth. See more under meeting events.
President's WELCOME
As expressed in the April Newsletter and announced at the last meeting, the Board will hold a vote in the Fall to determine whether or not there is enough interest and manpower resources (i.e. willing volunteers to serve on the Board, serve on Committees, and help to design and organize activities for the Club). Before that, we will survey the members (in good standing) through e-mail and mail to determine interest in continuing the Club. The survey will be confidential and shared only with the Board. A summary will be provided to the membership.
We hope there is enough interest in continuing the Club.
COMMITTEES
Past Events:
April:
4/13/24 Silver Springs Glass Bottom Boat, Silver Springs State Park
We had a group of 22 attend the event. The weather was beautiful and everyone enjoyed the event.
4/27/24 Afternoon Tea, Cheers at Stonecrest,
We had a group of 22 women attend. We wore hats and fascinators made after the March meeting.
Upcoming Events:
May:
5/15/24 Sunset Wine & Cheese – 6:30 PM at Sumter Landing Viewing Area – Cancelled again due to excessive heat.
June: TBD Ski Beach on Lake Harris and luncheon
July: 7/21/24 First Responders Games & Potluck
August: 8/25/24 Annual Potluck Dinner, Chula Vista Rec Center
September: TBD Tour & luncheon of Cassadaga Camp
October: 10/16/24 Shopping trip
TBD Charter School Luncheon
November: 11/10/24 Annual BBQ Dinner
December: 12/1/24 Annual Tree Lighting – Hacienda West
12/10/24 Annual Ladies Holiday Luncheon
LADIES GOLF:
Club members meet every Friday year-round for a fun morning of golf and breakfast. It’s a non-competitive group with both experienced and beginners. If interested contact Barb DiLaura, at 954-263-8080, bdilaura@bellshouth.net . The group needs people to step up and volunteer to provide concierge services. We currently have only Board members who have signed up for concierge service for the remainder of the year. For the months that are open and have no concierge, golf is canceled. The following is the schedule of members providing concierge services:
- May – Sandy Schupp
- June – Open
- July – Barb DiLaura
- August – Open
- September – Open
- October – Kay Mead
- November – Kay Mead
- December – Open
Membership:
The $10 dues for our 2024 season are due now. The deadline was March 31st to remain on the roster. Please reach out to any new neighbors and offer to bring them to our next meeting. It is a very good way to welcome them into the neighborhood and increase our membership for fun and companionship! Please contact our Membership Chair, Barb Hatch (352-978-1470, baj43@comcast.net) with any questions.
Charity:
Robyn Giles is the Charity Chair. Robyn has chosen the Villages Honor Flight and Cornerstone Hospice as the two charities for which we can vote for our second-quarter donation. For future donations, if you know of a local charity that we should consider, please contact Robyn Giles (678-576-0078, robyn_sunshine@yahoo.com).
Directory & Website:
Please notify 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. The web page is a great reference 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 your friends.
Sunshine:
If anyone is unwell or if any new neighbors have moved in, please let us know.
WEST: Cathy Smith (352-750-3524, wks1013@aol.com)
SOUTH: Helen Miles (440-666-1473, miles.helen7@gmail.com.) Also, let Maria Guerrera (703-623-1379, mguerrera93@gmail.com) know if any new neighbors have moved in.
Name Tags:
Please wear your name tags to our meetings and activities. To order a magnetic name tag, please contact Barb DiLaura at (954-263-8080, bdilaura@bellshouth.net) ($7.49 in advance). Paper name tags are always available at meetings.
Upcoming meeting events:
May: Wendy P. Weaver, Author, Business Consultant & Executive Coach, Gateway Coaching & Consulting, LLC, wpweaver1@gmail.com , 610-533-7293
Wendy will discuss her book Salt of the Earth: A Memoir about a community/family of a home care organization... its staff, aides, and clients. Nineteen short and true stories all written by Wendy Weaver, the Exec Director involved in all. It is emotional, eye-opening, and sometimes funny, you will feel the real love and humanity of this team.
The book will be available for purchase.
June: Pinch pottery demonstration
Sept: PotLuck luncheon
Oct: Halloween-themed event
Nov: Cupcake decorating – fun holiday-themed decorating - Nina Scerbo, Hacienda South
Other
One of our members is a Jigsaw puzzle aficionado and would like to do a Jigsaw puzzle exchange at our meeting. If you have any puzzles that you would like to swap for another, please bring them and we will have a table set up whereby you swap your puzzles.
Respectfully,
Maria Guerrera
HSWWC President
