Welcome to Lake/Sumter County, FL!

Welcome to the AAUW Lake/Sumter County Florida Branch web site.

If you are already a member, you will find this site contains much of the information contained in your yearbook.

If you are considering membership, you will have an opportunity to learn about AAUW in general and about our chapter’s programs, interest groups, and officers.

If you would like to attend one of our programs or learn more about joining, please contact one of the officers listed on the Officers page.

If you would like to attend one of our meetings or learn more about our branch/or joining our branch please contact us at lsaauw32162@yahoo.com.

Taste and Bid Fundraiser: Huge Success!

The Taste and Bid fundraiser, held February 4, 2012, a first time effort for LAKE SUMTER AAUW, exceeded all expectations. Over 250 members and friends attended the event held at the Lake Miona Recreation Center in The Villages. Nine local restaurants provided the “taste” and the membership donated 100 items for the “bid.” Bid items were beautifully arranged and included jewelry, vacation condos, artwork, quilts, wine baskets, instruction in mah jong and scrapbooking as well as travel consulting. The restaurants, Athens NY, Bamboo Fusion, Bravo Pizza, Havana Restaurant, Jeffrey Paul’s Chop House, La Hacienda Catering, Polly’s Pantry Tearoom, Speckled Butterbean, and Tierra Del Sol Catering, served generous portions of their specialties to willing tasters. A highlight of the evening was the opportunity to view the beautiful oval amethyst ring from Gold in Art jewelers.

Socializing was also a great part of the evening. During the viewing time, everyone had time to wander among the bid items, eat and chat with friends new and old. The feelings of warmth and friendship, were clearly evident as everyone enjoyed themselves while contributing to a worthwhile cause. In all, the evening raised a substantial amount of money which will be used to support scholarships and other academic achievements.