Grandmothers Club

Grandmothers Club High Tea

WHO WE ARE

The Grandmothers Club of LaCasa is an organization of all women who strive to make life better for those less fortunate, especially the children of North Port and surrounding areas. Fundraisers are held throughout the year and disbursements are made in December unless an immediate need is brought to our attention.  In 2013 over $12,000 was raised and given to 22 organizations.

WHEN WE MEET

Meetings are held the 2^nd Tuesday of each month at noon at the Recreation Hall. Business is conducted and a lunch, snack or dessert is served. 50/50 tickets are sold at each meeting with half divided for several winners.  A program is often arranged to entertain or inform.

Hostesses for each month June through September arrange for a Luncheon at a location outside the park.

ONGOING AT MEETINGS

Items for Back Pack Angels are collected (an organization to help homeless students maintain a healthy lifestyle).

Money for Meals on Wheels is collected and sent monthly.

WHAT WE DO-Fundraising

Dinner Dances, Happy Hours, Casino Bus Trips,  Bake Sales,

Ice Cream Social, Fashion Show with Luncheon, Halloween Dance

The Men of our community are urged to help with the fundraising events and warmly thanked for their participation and help.

SPECIAL EVENTS

February meeting is a High Tea with Installation of New Members and recognition of Lifetime Members.

December Christmas Meeting is held at a special location, such as The Manor at Plantation Golf and Country Club, and the Executive Board for the following year is installed.