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NOVEMBER

NEWSLETTER

We are a 501(c)(3 ) tax exempt organization

Our next TCWV meeting - always 3rd Monday of the month

*Open to all TCWV members (villagers/non-villagers)*


LOCATION FOR NOVEMBER MEETING:



Rohan Recreation Center

850 Kristine Way

The Villages, FL 34785


10:30pm -11:00pm Social Time


11:00pm -1:00pm General Meeting - November 17, 2025



Please go to the TCWV website or paste the link below to register to attend. www.tricountywomenveterans.org


Please bring your own beverage, lunch, or snacks. Coffee and water will be available.

 

Thank you.


REMINDER: RSVP no later than the Friday prior to the meeting by NOON.

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MISSION STATEMENT

We are women Veterans working toward increasing our visibility through education and participation with other groups.

We foster camaraderie through social and community activities and events.

We enrich the lives of women veterans and others in our community through our wellness program, volunteer service and financial support.


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November Reflections: Honoring Service, Family, and Gratitude 🇺🇸🦃


Dear Sister Veterans,

November is Military Family Appreciation Month (also known as National Veterans and Military Families Month) — a time dedicated to honoring the sacrifices, resilience, and contributions of military families. This observance recognizes the unique challenges they face, from deployments to frequent moves, and celebrates their steadfast support for service members. Since 1996, each U.S. President has issued a proclamation recognizing November as a month to honor our nation’s military families.


Why November is Special

• Veterans Day – November 11

A day to honor and thank all who have served in our Armed Forces.

• Thanksgiving – Fourth Thursday in November

A time to gather in gratitude, celebrate family, and reflect on our blessings.

• Election Day – First Tuesday after the first Monday in November

A reminder of the importance of civic engagement and the right to vote.

• End of Daylight Saving Time – Early November

Time to “fall back” and enjoy a little extra rest!

• Black Friday – The day after Thanksgiving

Known for shopping deals—and the official start of the holiday season.


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TCWV Community Engagement Opportunities

Join us in giving back and connecting with our community!

• Veterans Day Parade – Downtown Leesburg

📅 November 8, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM

Main Street (Parade begins at 11:00 AM)

• Veterans Day Ceremony – Veterans Memorial Park of The Villages

📅 November 11, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM/Paige Place, Spanish Springs

💡 Plan to arrive no later than 9:30 AM. Bring a chair and water.

• United Way Thanksgiving Food Drive

📅 November 14, 2025 | Lake Square Mall, Leesburg

⏰ Two-hour volunteer shifts available


👉 Sign up on our website: tricountywomenveterans.org

Show your TCWV pride while making a difference in our community!


_____________________________________________________________A Message of Gratitude

Thank you for your ongoing support of Tri-County Women Veterans.

Your active involvement strengthens our network, deepens our community connections, and enriches the lives of women veterans and the broader community alike.

You’ll find details about upcoming TCWV social and fundraising events in the body of this newsletter—join us and stay connected!


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As we celebrate Veterans Day, we honor your service, courage, and continued commitment to one another.

And as Thanksgiving approaches, may your home be filled with good food, good health, and joyful moments shared with loved ones.


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🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day — and Happy Thanksgiving!

With gratitude and sisterhood,

Betsy

Tri-County Women Veteran (TCWV)

President

DINE TO DONATE


2025 Dine To Donate Dates

Put them on your calendar now!


Nov 4 - Legacy

PLEASE COME TO BELLE GLADE AND SOCIALIZE WITH US!

WE WANT TO GET TO KNOW YOU!


tricountywomenveterans@yahoo.com

Save-the-Dates

zGo to the TCWV website to sign up for these events

www.tricountywomenveterans.org

SANDING OVATIONS

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21, 9:30 AM

Details and to RSVP, visit our website

POTENTIAL TCWV SOCIAL EVENTS: 2025-2026

October - November 2025 Potential Capers


HALLOWEEN RELATED:

-        Lady Lake will transform Snooky Park into Spooky Park’s Haunter Trail. To learn more, text LLHALLOWEEN25 to 38276, visit Ladylakefl.gov or call 352-205-2826.

-        Fruitland Park Halloween Party.  October 24th at eh Gardenia Center, 205 W. Berckman St. For more information visit fruitlandpark.org or call 352-360-6734. 

-        Oxford: five weeks of Fall Festival at Brown’s Adventure Farm. For more information visit brownadventurefarm.com

-        Leesburg: Trick or Treat on Main Street, October 25, from 4 to 7 PM. To learn more email specialevents@leesburgflorida.gov

-        Several events in Bushnell. Just google October event in Bushnell, Florida 

-        Truck or treat event in Belleview. October 25th from 4 to 7 PM.  For more information email rvass@belleviewfl.orgor visit belleviewfl.org

-        Dr. Grimley’s Haunted Trail in Umatilla. Cost varies but average in $50. Go to drgrimleyshauntedtrail.com


LOCAL


  • 5th Annual Soup Off presented by the Salvation Army. Tuesday, November 18th at 4:30 PM Savannah Center. Cost is $35.  (Nine restaurants will be serving soup.) This usually sells out so get your tickets now. For tickets Google “Soup Off The Villages Salvation Army Leesburg.” PS:  You also get a piece of free pottery and a quilted item to take home. Of course, there will be a basket raffle, Lottery Scratch-off, 50/50, and a live auction. 
  • Studio 54 and More, Friday, November 7th, 6PM-Midnight. The Waterfront Inn, in TV Playing the best of disco, freestyle and classics. Cost $28 and up.
  • Micanopy Fall Festival, November 1-2nd
  • Inverness Festival of Arts, November 5-6th
  • Gainesville Festival Art Show, November 15-16, 10 AM – 5 PM.


Note: There are many festivals in Florida. Please Google “festivals in Florida” and the month you are interested in and many will show up 


Thanks, 

Joan


*For more information about any of these events please Google the name of the event

TAKE A CHANCE

UPCOMING HONOR GUARD EVENTS


November 6 - Operation SHOEBOX

November 7 - Sumter County Brick Ceremony

November 8 - Leesburg Christmas Parade

November 9 - Final Military Ball Practice

November 9 - Graceway Church Veteran Day

November 11 - VMP

November 11 - Military Ball

November 12 - The Buttonwood Heights Social Club

November 15 - Flightless Honor Flight

November 19 - TCWVHG Practice

December 7 - VMP Pearl Harbor Day

December 17 - TCWVHG Practice

To obtain an application for the IMO/IHO bricks placed at the Veterans Memorial Park of The Villages, Google “Veterans Memorial Park The Villages Brick”. Cost of the brick is $55. 

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TCWV Golf Group

ONLY open to Villages residents.

If you are looking to connect with other women vets and have some fun in the sun, look no more...TCWV Golf group plays at various Executive/Pitch & Putt Golf courses in The Villages.

You will now sign up for TCWV Golf using the link on our website!

If interested in joining this group contact:

Sandie Hayes (sandie.hayes@gmail.com),

Joan Wentz (jdomigan@aol.com) or

Kathy Starnes (kathy.starnes297@gmail.com).

Farmers Market and/or

New Resident Expo


Here are a few opportunites to volunteer to share our mission and make new friends. Thank you.

HELPING HANDS


Cards continue to go out to our members who are not feeling well. If you know of someone who is under the weather, let me know and go visit them!

Reach out and let us know if you need any support. You can contact Kathy Montgomery

montgomkathy@gmail.com or

Cindy Sunealitis

cindysunealitis@gmail.com

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TCWV MERCHANDISE


Merchandise Ordering will no longer be available at membership meetings. Shirts and jackets are available to try on for proper sizing at the Monthly Meetings

ONLINE store is OPEN

You can order your TCWV member shirts using the "SHOP" button on our website

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