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JANUARY

NEWSLETTER

We are a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization

Our next TCWV meeting

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


Ezell Recreation Center

769 Marilee Place

The Villages, FL 34785


12:30 PM -1:00PM Social Time


1:00 PM-3:00PM General Meeting


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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SIGN UP for January General Meeting

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


Well, 2024 is now in the history books.  Looking back on our 2024 wins, TCWV has accomplished so much in 365 days: increased membership, continuation of equine therapy, addition of art and water therapy, a strong history committee emphasis, increased community outreach and civic involvement, participation in clothing, toy and food drives with local community partners and schools, way too many golf outings to count, fundraising activities that were off the charts, media blitzes and well, what a send off to an awesome year with the Christmas/Holiday/Hanukkah/Kwanza Party. 

I'm beyond proud of everything we have managed to accomplish this year! Here's to 2025!   A new year, a new chapter and tons of new memories to be made together!

Wishing you and your family health, happiness, and prosperity in the new year. Happy New Year team!


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!


Jan 7 - Havana

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

Jan 10 New Resident Lifestyle Expo volunteer sign up
Act of Kindness Showcase of Clubs 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


Click to sign up for the latest Trivia volunteer opportunities-still a few slots open 

Click link above or go to the TCWV website to sign up.

Thank you for volunteering!

IF SIGN UPS ARE FULL, 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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SAVE THE DATE


Todd Bogue

Comedy/Magic show


February 7th


6PM


More details to follow

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Whodunit? Murder Mystery





March 21, 2025.

More details coming soon.


POC Beth Rowley Browley59@aol.com

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



March 7 & 8 - Women's Education Conference

March 29 - Welcome Home Vietnam Vets at VMP

May 26 - VMP Memorial Day

July 27 - VMP Korean Armistice Day

November 11 - VMP

November 11 - Military Ball

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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.

NEW DATES COMING SOON...

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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