MARCH

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

7438 E State Road 44

The Villages, FL 34785

10:30 AM -11:00AM Social Time

11:00 AM-1:00PM General Meeting- March 17, 2025



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

RSVP no later than Friday before the event.

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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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 TRI-COUNTY WOMEN VETERANS

President's Monthly Update

News You Can Use

March is named for the Roman god of war, Mars, however it is most known as Women’s History Month, the celebration of International Women's Day, St. Patrick's Day, and Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.  It is also often associated with the beginning of Daylight Savings Time and the "March Madness" basketball tournament.  In many cultures, the March vernal equinox marks the start of spring, a time of transition and new beginnings. 

Important Festivals, TCWV Events and Observations in March 2025

• 1 March:   First Night of Ramadan
• 4 March:   Dine to Donate at Prima
• 4 March:   Mardi Gras
• 5 March:   Ash Wednesday
• 8 March:   International Women’s Day and TCWV Education Expo
• 9 March:   Daylight Savings Time
• 10 March: Legion 347 Auxiliary Lunch
• 14 March: Holi
• 17 March: St Patrick's Day Parade
• 20 March: Vernal Equinox
• 21 March: Murder Mystery 

·       29 March: Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans

·       30 March: Gudi Padwa, Ugadi

• 31 March: Eid-ul-Fitr

May March inspire you to close old chapters and write an exciting new book. Happy Spring!

Betsy

TCWV

President

PROUD WARRIOR WOMEN CHANT

We are warrior women (crowd repeats)

Strong and free (crowd repeats)

We are warrior women (crowd repeats)

Come stand with me (crowd repeats)

We are warrior women (crowd repeats)

PROUD and free (crowd repeats)

We are warrior women (crowd repeats)

Come stand with me (crowd repeats)

Next Generation Uniformed Services ID Card

DEERS Hotline 800-538-9552

Here is a nearby location in Orlando that some members have used and were pleased with the service received. Two forms of ID are required; i.e. Old ID card and Driver's License will suffice.

50.51 Miles

Naval Support Activity Orlando, FL

12217 SCIENCE DR.

ORLANDO, FL 32826

(407) 380-4313

Restaurant "DINE TO DONATE" Fundraisers

[Three Suleiman Family Restaurants]

Fundraising Frenzy

TCWV has both large and small fundraisers to raise support for projects in the direct interest of our members and other women veterans. Fundraising events are open to all members, family, friends and neighbors. 

Weekly:  Cash Raffle at Belle Glade Trivia, 3:00pm-4:30pm. Not only do we sell raffle tickets, it is also a social hour for the volunteers and other members who join us. To volunteer , go to the website or click the link below.

Trivia Night POC: Carol Kalinowski. carolkalin@aol.com 850-226-3947

Expo is sold out!

POTENTIAL CAPERS MARCH - APRIL 2025

MARCH

Grant Seafood Festival, March 1-2

Ocala Spring Craft Fair, March 1-2

Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival & Auto Show, March 1st

Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, March 21-23

Sunnyland Boat Festival, Tavares, March 21-23

St. Augustine Lions Spring Festival, March 29-30

Sing-Along-A-Show Night, The Villages, Saturday, March 29^th

Grassroots Motorsports $2000 challenge, Gainesville, March 29-20

Hogtown Craft Beer Festival at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, Micanopy, March 29

Uberfest at Hollerbach’s German Restaurant, Sanford, March 23

APRIL

Bard and Broadside Poetry Festival April 4 – 13, Gainesville

Delray Affair of the Arts, Delray Beach, April 4-6

Dunedin Highland Games and Festival, April 5

Roam on you own Carson Springs Wildlife open house, April 5 (only 2 open house events per year)

Newberry Main Street Spring Festival, April 5

Old Florida Celebration of the Arts, Cedar Key, April 5

Sebring Soda Festival, April 5-6

Pier 60 Sugan Sand Festival, Clearwater, April 11 – 27

Gamble Rogers Folk Festival, St. Augustine, April 11-13

BIG Culture and Arts Festival, Gainesville April 11-12

Santa Fe Spring Arts Festival, Gainesville, April 12-13

MARDI GRAS EVENTS

Dunedin Mardi Gras, March 4^th, 3-9 PM

Lake Sumter Landing Mardi Gras Festival, March 4

U-Pick-em berry farms near by: Back Roads Berries, Southern Hill Farms and Amber Brooke Farms

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

Plaques by Jill Bulmash. 9 1/ 4" X 4 1/2" - stand included. Each plaque is custom & individually made. Great Christmas Gift! New Price $15 each or $25 with TCWV Challenge Coin. Please contact Terri at TerriTCWV@gmail.com

March 7 - Sisters of Synergy

March 8 - Women's Education Conference

March 11 - Waterman Village Honor Women Vets

March 29 - Welcome Home Vietnam Vets at VMP

May 9 - Gold Tournament, Honor Flight

May 26 - VMP Memorial Day

July 27 - VMP Korean Armistice Day

November 11 - VMP

November 11 - Military Ball

December 7 - Pearl Harbor Day at VMP

TCWV MERCHANDISE

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

If there is something you would like to have added to merchandise please see Arlene Clarke at the general meetings.

We are a 501(c) 3 Tax exempt organization