AUGUST

NEWSLETTER

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

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

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

Rohan Recreation Center

850 Kristine Way

The Villages, FL 32163

10:30 AM -11:00AM Social Time

11:00 AM-1:00PM General Meeting - August 18, 2025



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

We are taking a break from ordering lunches at our monthly meetings for the summer. Please bring your own lunch and beverage. Coffee and water will still 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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President's Monthly Update

News You Can Use

Greetings Team TCWV!

Here are some recent success stories, fun facts, observances, and celebrations. We continue to impress and demonstrate excellence. Our contributions are noticed and valued.

Success Stories:

Sumter County School Supply Drive.  Special thanks to Carol Kalinowski for leading this charitable endeavor.  Because of ALL of you, we enriched the lives of both the teachers and students in our Sumter County community. Thank you all for your generous donations.

• In-kind donations = $2000
• Cash donations = $70 

Article in The Villages Daily Sun: July 28 = Priceless

August Fun Fact:

August was named after a major figure of the ancient Roman World, Augustus Caesar (63 B.C.–A.D. 14). He was the first Roman emperor (though he never claimed the title) and the grandnephew of the previous ruler, Julius Caesar (who named July after himself).

August Observances for Veterans:

• Coast Guard Birthday: August 4 
• Purple Heart Day: August 7 
• Agent Orange Awareness Day: August 10
• National Airborne Day: August 16
• Marine Forces Reserve Birthday: August 29 

August Celebrations of Women:

• National Girlfriends Day: August 1

Celebrates the special bond and friendships between women.

• Women’s Equality Day: August 26

Marks the anniversary of the 1920 ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment and, with it, women’s right to vote in the United States.

TCWV Events Happening In and Around The Villages:

• Trivia: Every Wednesday starting at 3pm
• Golf: Every Wednesday. Time varies
• Dine to Donate: Lopez Legacy: August 5. 11am – 8pm
• An Evening of CAMARADERIE & FUN:  AL 347 – August 21 starting at 4pm

Reading the entire newsletter is essential for staying informed and engaged with up to date information on TCWV events, opportunities and activities. Check out the social and fundraising activities and the Code HORSE reboot class dates. To register, go to our website: tricountywomenveterans.org.

Our organization’s success is the result of your hard work, commitment and contributions to the team!  Thank you teammates!

For more August Fun Facts, click https://www.almanac.com/content/month-august-holidays-fun-facts

Until next time!

Betsy

DINE TO DONATE

POTENTIAL CAPERS

*For more information about above events please Google the event. 

Thanks, 

Joan

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

POTENTIAL TCWV SOCIAL EVENTS: 2025-2026

August-September 2025 Potential Capers

OUT OF TOWN

Lake Placid Caladium Festival, July 25-27

Fisherman’s Village Tiki Festival, Punta Gorda, August 2, 2025

Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival, August 2-3

Sing Out Loud Music Festival, St. Augustine, Weekends in September 

Seafood Festival, Pensacola, Sept 26-28, 2025

LOCAL

Lake County Office of Parks & Trails explore P.E.A.R. Park in Leesburg on a light nature hike from 5-6 PM on Sunday, August 3rd.  For more info and to register call Justin Pouliot at 352-516-7011.

Discover Leesburg, every second Friday from 5 – 9 PM, August 8th. Features live music, evening market, food vendors and more. Location is downtown Leesburg. 

Cornhole Tournament, Wildwood. Presented by the Park & Recreation Department. Saturday, August 9th beginning 11 AM at the Wildwood Community Center. Cost is $10 per player. Prizes for all participants and lunch is included. For more info call 352-461-0134.

Cooter Festival in Inverness in October. 

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. 

For additional information on the out of town events and for Cooter Festival Google the event. 

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

September 27 - Retired Police Officers Reunion

November 10 - The Buttonwood Heights Social Club

November 11 - VMP

November 11 - Military Ball

November 15 - Flightless Honor Flight

December 7 - VMP Pearl Harbor Day

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. 

TCWV MERCHANDISE

*Sandie Hayes is our new Merchandise Coordinator

Merchandise will no long be available at memberhip meetings. ONLINE store is OPEN

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

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