Lemon Bay Woman's Club

 

Welcome to Lemon Bay Woman's Club!  We are an active part of the Englewood community.

Our club is once again hosting the Diaper Derby as part of Englewood's annual Labor Day extravaganza, Pioneer Days.  If you've a baby or grandbaby who will be crawling then, please take a look at our Pioneer Days page for more information.  It's so much fun to watch and cheer on the babies!  Then, check out all the activities over the entire weekend and even the days and weeks before.

Our new cookbook, The Flavor of Lemon Bay, is in!  It's got almost 400 recipes from club members, our friends and our family.  We'll publish the occasional teaser recipe here or on our Facebook page, so be sure to return here now & then.  Stop by the clubhouse to see it in real life and to purchase.

Red Apple Salad with Oranges and Feta by Nadine Kubisch

• 3 seedless oranges
• 6 c. arugula or mixed baby greens
• 1 red apple, cored and thinly sliced
• 3 T. freshly-squeezed orange juice
• 2 T. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 T. fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp. coarse salt
• 1/8 tsp. freshly-ground black pepper
• 1/2 c. (2 oz.) crumbled feta or blue cheese

Grate rind from one orange into a small bowl and set aside. Peel oranges and section. Reserve juice, squeezing more for the dressing if needed. Combine arugula, orange sections and apple in a large bowl. Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to reserved orange juice and whisk. Pour over salad and toss gently. Place on serving plates and sprinkle with cheese. Serves 8.

 

The club has a quilt frame for sale.  It's a neat portable one, by the Grace Company.  For information, please go to their website.  The price is $200.  Please call or e-mail the club or call Sue Burgess.

 

Our Regular Events

Bunko - Once a month the Club hosts a Bunko Party.  We gather on the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. for an evening of this popular dice game (which can be learned as you play, it's really that simple) interspersed with lots of laughter, comaraderie and even some snacks.  It's $5 for the evening and you may go home with a dollar or two in your pocket!  E-mail Barbara, bltrumble -at- gmail.com, if you'd like to join in.

Business Meetings - Held on the first Friday of the month, October through April.  October's is the Fall Luncheon, with reservations required.

Game Day - These are held mostly on a monthly basis, 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.  Please check the calendar for dates.  The featured game this time around is unknown by this writer but I'm sure it's something fun!  This is yet another of Nancy's clever ideas to keep you both on your toes and laughing.  There's also time to sit down and play a game of your choice; we have board games available and you are welcome to bring your own, or if you'd rather play a game of cards, bring your friends and we'll provide your table.

Line Dancing - Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.  It's fun.  We have a personable and knowledgeable instructor in Harry!  Come have a lot of laughs and make new friends.  Open to the public—both men and women.  It's only $3.00! Call 941 474-9762 for information or check the calendar for details.

Zumba!  Each Monday and Wednesday evening, Ricki is leading a Zumba aerobics class from 6 to 7 p.m. at the LBWC House.  What is Zumba, you ask?  Well, they probably say it best themselves:

It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party^™ that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health.

So, grab your water bottle, five bucks, comfortable workout clothes (if they're brightly colored, all the better) and your sneakers and join us!  Everyone welcome, member or not.

The Dessert Card Party schedule varies; in summer it's usually the 2nd and 4th Fridays and in season once a month on a given Friday, from noon to 3 p.m.  Exact dates are on the calendar.  Each table plays its choice of card game.  Iced tea, coffee, and wonderful desserts are included.  They are each $3.00 and reservations are required—sign up at the clubhouse or call 474-9762 for reservations or information; please leave a message and the committee chair will call you back.  Bring your good luck and a couple of dollars for the 50-50 drawing!  Open to all women, whether members or not, and for the same low fee!

Don't forget to check out the calendar for more information on our regular card parties, meetings, etc.  For information on past events, check our News Archive.

The club sponsors many local charities including Clothes Closet, Suncoast Humane Society, Project Graduation, Englewood Meals on Wheels, Inc., Englewood Helping Hands, Inc., Women's Resource Center, Dollars for Mammograms, Canine Companions, Toys for Englewood, Fish of Englewood, and a Scholarship to a student or students each year at Lemon Bay High School.  A list of donations of the current year can be found on our Membership page.

We invite you to join this warm, gracious group of women.  Information can be obtained from Membership Chairman - Sam (call the club and leave message) or e-mail stillsam -at- live.com (remember to change out the -at- for the @ symbol, no spaces).

Located on the corner of Cocoanut & Maple Streets
(Just a block north of historic Dearborn Street.)
P.O. Box 215
Englewood, FL 34295-0512
941-474-9762