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FEBRUARY

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- February 17, 2025



Please go to the TCWV website or copy & 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.


WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT

 TRI-COUNTY WOMEN VETERANS

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President's Monthly Update

News You Can Use


February is the month of love and renewal.  Its name comes from an old Roman cleaning festival called Februalia, where people would wash themselves to start fresh. This is the month that reminds us that it's time to get rid of old man winter and get ready to be filled with the warmth and affection of spring. 

 

February is also a month dedicated to encouraging discussions on important cultural events and disease prevention. Causes such as Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer, Heart Disease and Black History come to mind when talking about the shortest month of the year. Let us take time to increase our awareness about cancer prevention and heart health self-care and prevention, and to celebrate the achievements and contributions that African Americans have made to our country and culture.

 

Some historical and TCWV February highlights are:

 

·       Signing of the 13th Amendment, by Abraham Lincoln outlawing slavery in

1865 - February 1st 

·       Groundhog Day – February 2nd

Peterbrooke Chocolatier Social Event - February 3rd

·       World Cancer Day - February 4th

·       Dine to Donate – Lopez Legacy - February 4th 

·       National Wear Red Day, February 7th

·       Todd Bogue Magic and Comedy Show– Savannah Center February 7th

·       Valentine’s Day – February 14th

·       TCWV General Membership Meeting – February 17th

·       President’s Day – February 17th

Sheroes in the Water Event - Swim with the Manatees - for the first 4

members that sign up - February 19

 

Let February be a reminder to practice self-love and to spread love to others. 



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

ID Card Office Online Make your appointment here
Valerie Carpenter has offered to help anyone who may need help with an ID card.
As you may know all retired, reserve, active duty personnel and their dependents must get the new digital ID card by the end of 2026. There is an online process that works very well. I did it myself and helped Marianne Estes with hers. It takes about 15 to 30 minutes and a computer or iPad. We got our new ID cards in about 3 weeks. I am offering to help anyone who wants to get their new ID card online versus driving to Orlando or Jacksonville. If you are interested- please send me a text at 240-434-8112 or send me a message - ruthsanzia@gmail.com
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Restaurant "DINE TO DONATE" Fundraisers

[Three Suleiman Family Restaurants]

2025 Dine To Donate Dates

Put them on your calendar now!


Feb 4 - Legacy

Mar 4 - Prima

Apr 1 - Havana

May 6 - Legacy

Jun 3 - Prima

Jul 1 - Havana

Aug 5 - Legacy

Sep 2 - Prima

Oct 7 - Havana

Nov 4 - Legacy

Dec 2 - Prima

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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

Seeking volunteers for the Education ExpoCLICK to sign up.

SEEKING DONATIONS for Raffle Baskets


If you have items to be used for our TCWV basket raffle please bring them to our next monthly meeting. Baskets, gift cards, new unwanted items are all welcome. Thanks from the TCWV fundraising committee. 


Contact Terri Friend for questions at territcwv@gmail.com


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 register for these events

www.tricountywomenveterans.org

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Come join us for some fun & laughter!


Todd Bogue

Comedy/Magic show


February 7, 2025


6PM


Check out the website for more details

Buy Tickets here

SWIM WITH THE MANATEES

Limit to 4 women veterans.

Cost Free. Bring a change of clothes, a towel and wear a swim suite. Gratuity is appreciated.

More detail information will be given when you call Julie.

To signup call Jullie McConnahey at 727-744-5173.

Register on our Website
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Whodunit? Murder Mystery


March 21, 2025.

5:30 PM


POC Beth Rowley Browley59@aol.com

Buy your TICKETS here!

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

UPCOMING HONOR GUARD EVENTS

February 7 - Savannah Center

February 18 - Gainesville Women's Group

February 27 - Womens Group

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

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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).

Vendor & Farmers

Market Event

Volunteer times are listed on the sign up sheet. Click the button below to sign up. Thank you.


Click here to VOLUNTEER

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

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TCWV Yearbook

Is your photo and/or bio missing? 

Would you like to buy a hard copy of the TCWV yearbook? It has been a pleasure to organize the TCWV Yearbook and read everyone’s fascinating career stories. We will be making updates as needed. If your photo and/or bio are missing and/or needs to be updated, please email Terri Friend at TerriTCWV@gmail.com. If you need to have a current photo taken, we will continue to take photos at our monthly meetings. Bios should be limited to 130 words please.

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.

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