BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-// - ECPv6.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tlcwomensgivingcircle.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T070458 CREATED:20260323T214514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T232750Z UID:5941-1775462400-1776445200@tlcwomensgivingcircle.org SUMMARY:Comfort Toy Drive for Pediatric Patients at SMH ER\, Lakewood Ranch DESCRIPTION:Drive: Comfort Toy Drive for Pediatric Patients at SMH ER\, Lakewood Ranch Organization Name: Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Drive Start Date: April 6\, 2026 – End Date: April 17\, 2026 Description:  We will be collecting comfort toys for Pediatric Patients (infants to 6 Yrs) visiting the Sarasota Memorial Hospital Emergency Room in Lakewood Ranch. New toys should be small toys that could comfort or entertain a child such as: fluffy stuffed animals\, early childhood books\, wooden shapes toddler puzzles\, teething rings\, early childhood learning toys. Toys need not be expensive and they will be given to the child during their stay to help ease anxiety and then to take home. Our goal is to provide 400 little toys to our ER. The following amazon link or QR Code can be used to get ideas as to what could be provided\, or you could purchase any of these suggested toys (or others) directly on Amazon as well. When purchasing from Amazon\, eliminate the need to deliver toys to drop off sites by shipping purchases directly to: Cinda Krouk\, 16921 Clearlake Ave\, Lakewood Ranch\, Florida 34202 \n Drive Collection Locations: Toys can be dropped off at either of 2 collection sites in Lake Club. Collection bins will be located on the front porch of both the Krouk residence at: 16921 Clearlake Ave (Genoa ) and the Olsen residence at: 16112 Foremast Place (the Vineyards) Please do not drop toys off at the ER. \n Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3E7R8A10GNGEA?ref_=abls_nvfly_yl QR code: Organization Meeting(s) (if scheduled) Pop Up Drive Event(s) (if scheduled) Donation Distribution: Our donations will be delivered directly to the SMH ER on 4/23 at 10AM. All members are invited to help deliver the toys to the ER. Toy Pick up will commence from 16921 Clearlake Drive at 9:30 AM. After we deliver the Comfort Toys\, the Emergency Room Staff will take us on a tour of the facility. Please consider helping transport toys to a very grateful ER. Text Cinda at 727 804 1664 if you are able to help with this final step of our drive. Thank you All! \n Charitable Organization Overview: Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation has been helping ensure our community has high quality\, accessible healthcare as the philanthropic partner to Sarasota Memorial Health System. In 2025 Sarasota Memorial Hospital opened a state of the art Emergency Room for Lakewood Ranch at 7250 University Parkway\, Sarasota Florida. This 21 treatment room ER provides life saving emergency services by Sarasota Memorial’s board Certified Emergency Medicine Physicians\, as well as physician ordered radiology and laboratory services\,\, including x-rays\, CT scans\, blood draws and lab tests. In an effort to better serve our community’s families and children the SMHCF has asked us to help them provide comfort toys to young children as they receive physcian driven emergency care. \n Charitable Organization Website: https://smhf.org Drive Organizer and Contact Information: Cinda KroukPhone: 727 804 1664Email: Cindakrouk@gmail.com URL:https://tlcwomensgivingcircle.org/event/comfort-toy-drive-for-pediatric-patients-at-smh/ CATEGORIES:Drives,Home Page,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tlcwomensgivingcircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/smhf_logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T160000 DTSTAMP:20260514T070458 CREATED:20250722T233513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T155608Z UID:3933-1756368000-1756396800@tlcwomensgivingcircle.org SUMMARY:TLCWGC x The Exchange: Declutter with Purpose DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to launch a meaningful collaboration with The Exchange — a beloved Sarasota consignment boutique that reinvests its proceeds into local arts and human services organizations. Now\, your gently used treasures can help us turn compassion into grant dollars. \n\n\n\nHere’s how it works: \n\n\n\n\nPorch Drop-Offs Every Tuesday & Thursday \n\n\n\nNo scheduling\, no phone calls\, no hassle. Just bag up your donations and leave them under the covered front porch of one of our three collections homes: \n\n\n\nMary M – 7914 Staysail CourtTricia H – 7935 Bowspirit WayVivi P – 8312 Genoa Boulevard \n\n\n\n\n\nDonate Gently Used ItemsOur next scheduled drop-off is: Tuesday\, August 19 from 12:00–2:00 PMMary Myers’ Home (Contact Vivi Pietrunti for address and drop-off details)\n\n\n\nAccepted Donations:\n\nMen’s & Women’s Clothing\n\n\n\nHats\, Handbags\, Shoes\n\n\n\nFine & Fashion Jewelry\n\n\n\nSmall Household Items(Larger items like artwork & furnishings accepted by appointment)\n\n\n\nPlease note: Winter attire and ladies’ gowns will not be accepted until September\, per The Exchange’s seasonal inventory guidelines.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow It Helps:The Exchange will sell items on our behalf of TLC Women’s Giving Circle\, returning 50% of all proceeds directly to our Grant Fund – supporting nonprofit organizations in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.\n\n\n\nTrackable Impact:Our Finance Committee has access to a live sales portal and will share updates so members can follow the collective impact of our donations\,\n\n\n\n\nWant to help or schedule a large-item donation? \n\n\n\nContact: vivi.pietrunti@gmail.com  (727) 200-0228 \n\n\n\nLet’s declutter with purpose and give back in a lasting way – one donation at a time. URL:https://tlcwomensgivingcircle.org/event/tlcwgc-x-the-exchange-declutter-with-purpose/ CATEGORIES:Drives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tlcwomensgivingcircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/images-6.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T140000 DTSTAMP:20260514T070458 CREATED:20250722T203645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T232524Z UID:3916-1753790400-1753797600@tlcwomensgivingcircle.org SUMMARY:TLCWGC x The Exchange: Declutter with Purpose DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to launch a meaningful collaboration with The Exchange — a beloved Sarasota consignment boutique that reinvests its proceeds into local arts and human services organizations. Now\, your gently used treasures can help us turn compassion into grant dollars. \n\n\n\nHere’s how it works: \n\n\n\n\nDonate Gently Used ItemsOur next scheduled drop-off is: Tuesday\, July 29 from 12:00–2:00 PMMary Myers’ Home (Contact Vivi Pietrunti for address and drop-off details)\n\n\n\nAccepted Donations:\n\nMen’s & Women’s Clothing\n\n\n\nHats\, Handbags\, Shoes\n\n\n\nFine & Fashion Jewelry\n\n\n\nSmall Household Items(Larger items like artwork & furnishings accepted by appointment)\n\n\n\nPlease note: Winter attire and ladies’ gowns will not be accepted until September\, per The Exchange’s seasonal inventory guidelines.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow It Helps:The Exchange will sell items on our behalf of TLC Women’s Giving Circle\, returning 50% of all proceeds directly to our Grant Fund – supporting nonprofit organizations in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.\n\n\n\nTrackable Impact:Our Finance Committee has access to a live sales portal and will share updates so members can follow the collective impact of our donations\,\n\n\n\n\nWant to help or schedule a large-item donation? \n\n\n\nContact: vivi.pietrunti@gmail.com  \n\n\n\n(727) 200-0228 \n\n\n\nLet’s declutter with purpose and give back in a lasting way – one donation at a time. URL:https://tlcwomensgivingcircle.org/event/partnership-with-the-exchange/ CATEGORIES:Drives,Home Page ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tlcwomensgivingcircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/images-6.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T183000 DTSTAMP:20260514T070458 CREATED:20250617T184027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T184143Z UID:3871-1750955400-1750962600@tlcwomensgivingcircle.org SUMMARY:Pop-Up Donation Event @ The Lake Club Grande Clubhouse DESCRIPTION:Bring a pair of sneakers of donation for the Sneakin Back to School Sneaker Drive benefiting the TWIG foster children and receive a special treat! \n\n\n\nThank you to the TLC HOA and Food & Beverage Team \n\n\n\n\nBring new sneakers/socks (All Children sizes – Youth Sizes up to 13)\n\n\n\nMake a monetary donation – we’ll do the shopping for you!\n\n\n\nShop our Amazon Wishlist: Click Here\n\n\n\n\nStop By and Join Us at Clubhouse Front EntranceThursday\, June 26 – 4:30 – 6:30 PM URL:https://tlcwomensgivingcircle.org/event/pop-up-donation-event-the-lake-club-grande-clubhouse/ CATEGORIES:Drives,Home Page,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tlcwomensgivingcircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T070458 CREATED:20250602T220206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T220729Z UID:3856-1750665600-1752512400@tlcwomensgivingcircle.org SUMMARY:Sneakin' Back to School Sneaker Drive DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to kick off our annual Sneakin’ Back to School Sneaker Drive to support The Twig\, an incredible nonprofit that serves children in foster care right here in our community. This year’s collection will run from June 23 to July 14\, and our goal is to collect 400 pairs of brand-new sneakers to help kids step into the new school year with confidence\, comfort\, and style. \n\n\n\nHere’s how you can get involved:  Three Ways to Donate: \n\n\n\n\nScan to Shop: Use the QR code on the flyer below to access our Amazon Wishlist• \n\n\n\nAmazon Wishlist Link: Click Below• \n\n\n\nDrop-Off Location: Joy Stone16310 Foremast PlaceLakewood Ranch\, FL 34202Email: stonerobert604@gmail.com | Phone: 941-962-2412\n\n\n\n\n\nClick Here for Amazon Link\n\n\n\nLearn More About The Twig\n\n\n\nClick Here to Email Joy Stone URL:https://tlcwomensgivingcircle.org/event/sneakin-back-to-school-sneaker-drive/ CATEGORIES:Drives,Home Page,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tlcwomensgivingcircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/image.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T070458 CREATED:20250602T214842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T215147Z UID:3851-1749398400-1749402000@tlcwomensgivingcircle.org SUMMARY:Sneaker Drive Kick-Off DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Brainstorming Session for the 4th Annual The Twig Sneaker Drive! \n\n\n\nSunday\, June 8 – 4pm-5pm \n\n\n\nHome of Joy Stone16310 Foremast Place \n\n\n\nRSVP to Joy Stone \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to Joy\n\n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Twig – The way to inspire and give to foster children\, and connect with your neighbors. \n\n\n\nThank you for your support! URL:https://tlcwomensgivingcircle.org/event/sneaker-drive-kick-off/ CATEGORIES:Drives,Home Page,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tlcwomensgivingcircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T070458 CREATED:20250225T002304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T142735Z UID:3449-1743408000-1744563600@tlcwomensgivingcircle.org SUMMARY:Tidewell Hospice Drive DESCRIPTION:Hospice care is not just about medical support—it’s about providing comfort\, dignity\, and a sense of peace during life’s most vulnerable moments. We have the chance to help ensure that every Empath Tidewell Hospice patient receives at least one lovingly crafted comfort item. These items\, created by dedicated volunteers\, offer warmth\, sensory relief\, and a touch of kindness when it’s needed most. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Needed: \n\n\n\n• Fleece No-Sew Throw Kits \n\n\n\n• Linen/Cotton Placemats \n\n\n\n• Poly-Fil Premium Polyester Fiber Fill Stuffing \n\n\n\n• Chunky Yarn & Knitting/Crochet Yarn (various colors) \n\n\n\n• Cotton Fabric Bundles & Solid Cotton Fabric (various patterns) \n\n\n\n• Washable Watercolor Paint Sets for Kids \n\n\n\n• Watercolor Paper \n\n\n\n• Scrapbooking Books & Supplies \n\n\n\n• Throw Pillow Inserts (18×18) \n\n\n\n• Measuring Spoons \n\n\n\n• Mesh Loofahs (various colors) \n\n\n\n• Satin Neckties \n\n\n\n• Journals \n\n\n\nThese materials are transformed into comfort blankets\, pillows\, fidget mats\, and squidgets—items that bring soothing relief\, especially for patients with Parkinson’s or dementia\, helping keep their hands safely engaged while offering a sense of calm and security. \n\n\n\nHow You Can Help: \n\n\n\nWe’ve made it simple to contribute. Click below to access the Amazon Wish List where you can purchase items directly for the drive. Your donations will go straight to supporting the creation of these meaningful comfort items (items purchased through the Amazon Wish List will be sent to Empath Tidewell Hospice directly). \n\n\n\nLet’s come together once again as a community of women who care deeply about making a difference. Your generosity\, as always\, will touch hearts and bring peace to those who need it most. \n\n\n\n\nClick Here for Amazon Wish List URL:https://tlcwomensgivingcircle.org/event/tidewell-hospice-drive/ CATEGORIES:Drives,Home Page,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tlcwomensgivingcircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Empath-Tidewell-Blue-Butterfly-Stacked-RGB-1.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR