The Monika A. Templeman Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the LWRWC

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The Lakewood Ranch Women’s Club builds community by offering programs for women, supporting civic and charitable causes, and fostering member friendships. Our local charities include SMART with Heart, SOLVE, HOPE, and the Children’s Guardian Fund.



Join us for an engaging Authors&#39; Presentation 📚 hosted by the Lakewood Ranch Women&#39;s Club. Hear two local authors share the story behind their work, their writing process, and the inspirations drawn from community and everyday life. This event supports our mission to empower women through education, connection, and philanthropy. You&rsquo;ll have time for questions and conversation, and a chance to connect with fellow readers and neighbors. ✨ Please note: Zeffy may suggest an optional tip during checkout. This tip goes directly to Zeffy to support their free service for nonprofits and is not required to complete your purchase. You may adjust the amount or select $0&mdash;whichever you prefer.

Authors' Presentation

Step aboard for a relaxed Sea Life Encounter Cruise 🛥️ with Lakewood Ranch Women&rsquo;s Club. Enjoy time on the water as we look for dolphins, seabirds, and other local marine life with an experienced crew. Your registration supports Lakewood Ranch Women&rsquo;s Club&rsquo;s mission to connect and empower women through social, educational, and philanthropic activities. Bring a friend, meet new faces, and share an easygoing afternoon on the water.

Sea Life Encounter Cruise

Join Lakewood Ranch Women&rsquo;s Club for a special outing to see &ldquo;Birthday Candles&rdquo; by Noah Haidle 🎭, a moving play that follows one woman&rsquo;s life through love, loss, and everyday rituals. . 🎟️

Birthday Candles play by Noah Haidle

Come and join us at the Palm Aire Country Club for a delicious buffet brunch followed by Bingo on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. &nbsp;Prizes will be beautiful designer handbags! &nbsp; Five (5) different games of Bingo will begin at Noon. &nbsp;Five bingo cards are included with your admission and additional cards will be available for purchase. &nbsp; There will also be a cash bar that accepts credit cards. &nbsp; This event is open seating, so arrive with your friends and choose your own seat. &nbsp; Please wear your name badge! Hope to see you there!

Bingo, Bags and Brunch 2026

Expert appraisals of your antiques ! &nbsp;

What it’s Worth? Sarasota Trading Antique ROAD SHOW!

Parrots &amp; Palms brings our Lakewood Ranch Women&rsquo;s Club community together for a time to celebrate the vibe, the breeze, and the legendary tropical songs of Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Van Morrison, The Beach Boys, and more! Classic, sun-soaked stories and timeless hits are brought to life by celebrated vocalists and your Sarasota Orchestra. Sing your heart out to &ldquo;Come Monday,&rdquo; &ldquo;Fins,&rdquo; &ldquo;Under the Boardwalk,&rdquo; &ldquo;Kokomo,&rdquo; &quot;It&rsquo;s Five O&rsquo;Clock Somewhere,&rdquo; and so many more. Come along for a symphonic evening of musical magic that raises a glass to the power of the surf and the romance of the islands, topped off with a sensational fireworks display. Join members, friends, and neighbors as we enjoy the Sarasota Orchestra in a relaxed setting, while helping LWRWC continue its social, educational, and philanthropic work.&nbsp;

Parrots & Palms - Sarasota Orchestra

Treasure Chests - Tap 2 Pay

🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at LWRWC&#39;s fundraising event. It&#39;s an event like no other, and we want you to be there! 🎉 Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Paradise Runway Fashion Show 2026

Support Lakewood Ranch women as we raise funds for our four local adopted charities: &nbsp;HOPE Family Services, Smart with Heart, SOLVE, and The Children&#39;s Guardian Fund by becoming a sponsor of the LWR Women&rsquo;s Club 2026 Fashion Show, Paradise Runway. &nbsp;Your sponsorship helps create a welcoming space where women connect, learn, and lift one another up. The Lakewood Ranch Women&#39;s Club donates 80% of net proceeds to support our four amazing 501(c)(3) charities. &nbsp; Please consider becoming a sponsor for this exciting fashion show fundraiser that will feature:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Stylish fashions from Darci in Sarasota, a wonderful Live Auction, an elegant Silent Auction, and the fabulous Treasure Chests. &nbsp;</li></ul>All Business Sponsors receive FREE Advertising through press releases to the media, on the LWRWC Website, on our LWR Women&#39;s Club Facebook Page, in the event program, on posters and highlighting your Company during the event.<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$500 Gold Level Sponsors receive TWO COMPLIMENTARY lunches&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$250 Silver Level Sponsors receive ONE COMPLIMENTARY lunch&nbsp;</li></ul>Thank you in advance for your support and generosity!

LWR Women's Club Sponsors

Welcome to the Lakewood Ranch Women&rsquo;s Club online fundraising auction. &nbsp;We are pleased to offer two exclusive travel experiences.&nbsp; All proceeds will benefit our four local charities: HOPE Family Services, SMART with Heart, SOLVE Maternity Homes and the Children&#39;s Guardian Fund. &nbsp;Your participation supports these organizations and helps make a positive impact in our community. &nbsp; Spread the word, rally your friends and family, and together, let&#39;s make this auction a success! 🚀 Thank you for your support, and happy bidding! The Lakewood Ranch Women&#39;s Club

LWRWC's Auction - Paradise Runway Fashion Show 2026

Hailed by the NY Times as &quot;One of the greatest dance companies of the world&quot; and &quot;one of seven wonders of the artistic universe&quot; by the Washington Post, don&#39;t miss this rare opportunity to experience the Martha Graham Dance Company right here in Sarasota!! There are only 20 seats available for this event. &nbsp;Tickets are available at two Price Tiers: &nbsp;Seats at $53 and Seats at $85, and no more than 2 per person. &nbsp;The close-out date is set for February 18 or when tickets sell out! &nbsp;So get your tickets early. Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Martha Graham Dance Company

TerraNova Equestrian Center &nbsp;Join us for a fun day!

2026 TerraNova Equestrian Center

Join Us for the Women&#39;s Health SymposiumStep into a day devoted to insight and empowerment at the Women&#39;s Health Symposium. Hosted by the Lakewood Ranch Women&#39;s Club, this event welcomes all who value women&#39;s health and community support. This Symposium will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm. &nbsp;We invite you to join us for a fabulous healthy lunch of either Pecan Chicken Salad or Quiche with Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Field Greens.&nbsp; The symposium is open to members and guests and will feature Dr. Susan Wilkinson, Internist, Dr. Emily Arsenault, Dermatologist, and Lisa Liddel from SMH HealthFit as our guest speakers. &nbsp;It will also be emceed by the fabulous Sarah Durham, Associate Director of Improv at Florida Studio Theatre. &nbsp;We hope you can join us for this educational event that will empower us to age with grace, beauty and a little humor.

Women's Health Symposium

<p fr-original-style="outline: none !important; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(64, 63, 66); font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -0.32px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" id="isPasted" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(64, 63, 66); font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -0.32px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; outline: none !important; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> <p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;">We would love for you to join us at the 2025 Holiday Gala to celebrate the holidays and help us raise funds for our adopted charities. &nbsp;Enjoy the music provided by the Blue Pelican Band as they play our favorite tunes from the 60s, 70s &amp; 80s! &nbsp;Bring your family and friends to enjoy a delicious 3-course gourmet dinner, raffles, silent auction, the Holiday Giving Tree, and fabulous music. &nbsp;The celebration will be on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Ballroom.&nbsp; Please bring cash, checks and credit cards for the raffle, silent auction and the Holiday Giving Tree. &nbsp;<p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;"> <p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;">Tickets will be sold for 200 attendees and may be purchased individually or a Table of 10 people. &nbsp;Gold and Silver Sponsorships are also available. &nbsp;&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;"> <p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;">All net proceeds from this event will benefit our adopted local charities: HOPE, Solve, and the Children&#39;s Guardian Fund. &nbsp;This is also an opportunity for you to donate to The Monika A. Templeman Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the LWRWC, by submitting a check payable to LWRWC and including &quot;scholarship&quot; in the memo field.<p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;"> <p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;">Please note that the dinner fee is not refundable. &nbsp; Pay particular attention to the Entree choices selected as these cannot be changed. &nbsp;In addition, please note that the LWRWC does not accept PayPal as a payment method.

2025 Holiday Gala

Welcome to LWRWC&#39;s Membership 2026! Whether you are renewing your membership or are new to the club, we are delighted to have you as a member. Thank You! We hope you enjoy all the benefits of membership &ndash; the popular and delicious first Monday-of-the month luncheons, the friendship and fun provided from our many special interest groups, interesting speakers and off-the ranch activities, and the many and various opportunities to help support the four charities we&rsquo;ve adopted. &nbsp;Here&rsquo;s to an outstanding 2026!&nbsp;

Welcome to LWRWC's Membership 2026!Whether you are renewing your membership or are new to the club, we are delighted to have you as a member. Thank You!We hope you enjoy all the benefits of membership – the popular and delicious first Monday-of-the month luncheons, the friendship and fun provided from our many special interest groups, interesting speakers and off-the ranch activities, and the many and various opportunities to help support the four charities we’ve adopted. Here’s to an outstanding 2026!

LWRWC's Membership 2026

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The Lakewood Ranch Women's Club is proud of its many philanthropy efforts to support local charities: HOPE Family Services, SMART with Heart, SOLVE Maternity Homes, and the Children's Guardian Fund. In addition to raising and donating money, the dedicated members of the LWRWC collect children's books for the Book Nook at HOPE, sponsor and support a Little Free Library in the James L. Patton Park and knit and crochet blankets and sew quilts for the adopted charity organizations. If you would like to make a donation for a specific use, please identify that use when checking out. Thank you for supporting the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club.

LWRWC Donation

Step into an unforgettable evening of glamour, excitement, and giving at our&nbsp;Monte Carlo Casino Night! 🎲 Hosted by the Lakewood Ranch Women&#39;s Club, this spectacular event benefits our adopted local charities, with 80% of all proceeds directly supporting their important work.Your ticket includes professional casino-style gaming, &quot;funny money,&quot; exciting live and silent auctions, fabulous raffle baskets, delicious food stations with passed lite bites, and a cash bar. Best of all, no gambling experience is needed&mdash;just bring your sense of fun and get ready for an evening filled with laughter, friendly competition, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in our community. Please note: Zeffy may suggest an optional tip during checkout. This tip goes directly to Zeffy to support their free service for nonprofits and is not required to complete your purchase. You may adjust the amount or select $0&mdash;whichever you prefer.

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