Villages Working Women's Social Group (VWWSG) upcoming events

JUNE Leadership Gathering/Potluck (Thurs. 6/18) (Thursday, June 18, 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

VWWSG Leadership Meeting in May

Thurs., June 18, 2026

Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm

5860 Penney Lane (Village of Fenney)

Hostess: Fran S. (Cell: 708-826-7113)

Planning/Discussion & Potluck

Menu: Breakfast for Dinner, yummy!

Fran will supply the meat dishes.

Please sign up for your food item(s) during registration.

Make your reservation via. https://vwwsg.wildapricot.org/event-6705610

Please bring your drink and carpool when possible.

Bring your creative ideas, for a productive and fun meeting, as always!

For any questions..... text Lauren Cell: 954-649-0017

Coffee Talk - Fenney Rec Center Firepit Area (Sat 6/20) (Saturday, June 20, 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Join us for

Coffee Talk

Saturday, June 20, 2026

9:30-11:00am

Location: Fenney Recreation Center

Outside at the Firepit(rain location on the patio)

Host - Fran Samaras

Come join fellow members for a relaxing morning. Have a friend thinking of joining the club? Bring her along!

This is the perfect time for newer members to have questions answered and potential members to learn more about our activities.

Feel free to bring your own favorite coffee or tea.

Pop-Up Crafting Event -- Make Your Own Patriotic Earrings (Sat 6/20) (Saturday, June 20, 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

A Pop-Up Crafting Event

Saturday, June 20th 12:00 p.m.
Right after Coffee Talk!

Fenney Rec Center -- Craft Room
3200 Fenney Way

Are you ready for #America250? Come drop in and make a pair of patriotic earrings! No experience required! No materials required -- we provide everything! You will be your own designer. Choose from hundreds of beads, load up your head pin, then we will attach them to your choice of ear wires -- fishhook, leverback, post, or clip-on.

Cost: $15 per pair of earrings.
Cash, Venmo, and PayPal accepted on-site.

Limit: 30 participants

Hosted by: Apryl Montero 917-658-9388 and Fran Samaras 708-826-7113

Note: I understand that photos may be taken during the event and used in advertising the group in printed media, slide show presentations, website and Facebook.

Left Right Center (Tues 6/23) (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

You must be a paid member with a reservation to participate in this event.

Left Right Center Game Night

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 6:00pm

Big Cypress Recreation Center - Dogwood Room

3110 Henry Drive The Villages, FL

Cost: $12 in singles for gameplay-please bring to the event

Limit on Reservations: 60

Deadline to Register: Saturday, June 20th

Food: Bring a snack to share

To RSVP: Paid Members – please click the link below to register or register via the website:

https://vwwsg.wildapricot.org/event-6689299

Hosted by: Karen Capone and Fran Samaras

Details:

Left Right Center (LRC) is a simple, fast-paced dice game that relies entirely on luck!   Players take turns rolling specialty dice to determine if they must pass their chips to the left, right, or into a “pot.”

Here is how you play!

·  Dice Roll: On your turn, roll the dice. The number of dice you roll matches the number of chips you have (up to a maximum of three):

3+ chips: Roll 3 dice.

2 chips: Roll 2 dice.

1 chip: Roll 1 die.

0 chips: Skip your turn.

·  Action: After rolling, follow the symbols on the dice:

L (Left): Pass one chip to the player on your left.

R (Right): Pass one chip to the player on your right.

Star ️ (Center): Place one chip into the center pot.

Dot (●): Keep your chip; no action is taken

·  Survival: If you run out of chips, you are not eliminated. You stay in the game because players on either side of you might pass you a chip on their turn, allowing you to roll again when your turn comes around again.

Winner is declared when player is holding the last chip.

This will be a popular event and will fill up quickly. Please check your schedule before reserving a spot. If you are unable to attend, kindly cancel your reservation on the VWWSG app (or website) to allow others on the waitlist an opportunity to attend.

Note: I understand that photos may be taken during the event and used in advertising the group in printed media, slide show presentations, website and Facebook.

June Monthly Meeting - Speaker Kelley Pyles (Thurs. 6/25) (Thursday, June 25, 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:20:00 GMT

Guest Speaker: Kelley C. Pyles CFP

Thursday, June 25th

Eisenhower Recreation Center - The Villages, FL

Doors Open at 6:00 pm ~ Meeting Starts 6:20 pm

Join us for an informative meeting (for members only) with a focus on

pre-retirement financial planning. A hot topic for our age group!

Lettuce and Dressing supplied by our VWWSG.

Salad Bar items provided by our members generous contributions of items !

Bring your own beverage.

Please register for your food item during sign up - via link or website.

Join us for an great evening :

https://vwwsg.wildapricot.org/event-6707084

About our speaker - Kelley C. Pyles, CFP®, has spent over 30 years helping people prepare for retirement in a way that feels thoughtful, personal, and manageable. As a fiduciary financial adviser based in The Villages, she focuses on retirement income planning, tax strategies, and extended care planning designed around each client’s unique needs and priorities. Kelley is known for her friendly, down-to-earth approach and genuinely enjoys building relationships within the community and helping women feel more confident and empowered about their financial future.

If your availability changes and you’re no longer able to attend, please take a moment to update your reservation in Wild Apricot (laptop or tablet required) 5 days prior to the event. Thank you for being considerate of our meeting space and event planning timeframe and waitlist availability.

**I understand that photos may be taken during the event and used in advertising the group in printed media, slide show presentations, website and FB.

Wreath Making Class (Sat 6/27) (Saturday, June 27, 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Wreath Making Class

June 27, 2026 1:00pm

Homestead Rec Center

Cost: $60.00 Pre-paid, non -refundable

Limit on Reservations: 15

Deadline to Register: June 5, 2026

Food: None-BYOB

To RSVP: Paid Members – please register via this link or go to the website to register:

https://vwwsg.wildapricot.org/event-6699925

Hosted by: Stacy Morris 609-501-6560

Details: Wreath making class. Learn how to make a fabulous 24 inch wreath. 3 different designs can be chosen at the time of your payment. Please let me know if you would like:

Americana Theme (colors will be red, white and blue)

Flip Flop Theme (Bright pink, yellow, white and bright blue)

Welcome Theme (White, Burlap and black)

Please note, ribbon styles and signs may vary depending on what is available. Your wreath will also include a sign for the middle.

All supplies will be provided, just bring yourself and a drink.

Please also note, this is a non-refundable event.

You can Zelle Stacy at 609-501-6560, mail a check or contact Stacy to make arrangements for payment.

Ladies Who Lunch -- Bollywood Style! (Sat 6/27) (Saturday, June 27, 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

You must be a paid member to participate in this event.

What: Ladies Who Lunch - ALL Members Welcome!

When: Saturday, June 27th, 2026
Join us for a delicious Indian cuisine lunch!

Where: Amrit Palace, Ocala

3415 SW College Road (Route 200 right off of Route 75))
Ocala, FL 34474

Founded in 1996 in the heart of Ocala, Florida, Amrit Palace began as a humble dream — to bring the vibrant flavors, warmth, and traditions of Indian culture to American tables. Our menu is a testament to the heritage we honor and the creativity we embrace. Every recipe carries the essence of tradition, refined through years of passion and expertise. Whether it’s a classic favorite passed down for generations or a new creation inspired by seasonal ingredients, we ensure every plate leaves our kitchen with one goal — that each guest departs not only satisfied, but truly inspired to return.

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Cost: Cost of your lunch and gratuity

Limit on Reservations: 8

Deadline to Register: Friday, June 26th

Food: Purchase lunch/drink at the event

To RSVP: Paid Members – please follow the prompts in the email sent to you by the Website. Or click on the link below and follow the prompts: https://vwwsg.wildapricot.org/event-6731990

Hosted by: Lorraine Ciarletta, 917.567.0645

As a courtesy to the host, IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND we respectfully ask that you give 48 hours notice so that spaces can be filled with waitlist attendees. If you are on WAITLIST and find you now CAN'T ATTEND, please remove yourself so we have an accurate count of who we can pull from to fill the event.

Note: I understand that photos may be taken during the event and used in advertising the group in printed media, slide show presentations, website and Facebook.

Game Night & Light Snacks (Sun 7/5) (Sunday, July 05, 2026)

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Join us for a Ladies Small Group

Game Night & Snacks

Sunday, 7/5/2026 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Burnsed Recreation Center

4019 Deskin Lane, The Villages

Join us for an evening of games AND fun at this open game night. We will have Samba, Chinese Mah Jongg, Rummikub, Mexican Train Dominos, Five Crowns, or feel free to bring a game of your choice to play with others!

Bring a light snack to share if you'd like AND your drink

Paid members register by clicking on this link or go to the https://vwwsg.wildapricot.org/event-6683033

Registration limit: 24 (waitlist will be available when full)

Hosted by: Renea Ranguette

Please check your calendar and confirm availability to attend before registering. Once registered, if you find you can't make it please cancel your reservation as soon as possible to allow waitlist people to come. Thank you for understanding!

**I understand that photos may be taken during the event and used in advertising the group in printed media, slide show presentations and the FB group

Game Night-Telestrations (7/8) (Wednesday, July 08, 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Join in for a hilarious few games of

"Telestrations"

Wednesday, July 8th 6:30pm

at the home of Sarah Collins(Village of De La Vista West)

address will be provided to registrants a few days prior

BYOB and light snacks welcome

Space available for 10 registrants

To register click the link or register on the website

https://vwwsg.wildapricot.org/event-6713945

Telestrations is the visual version of the classic game of "Telephone". Players simultaneously sketch, pass, and guess secret word prompts. The goal is not accuracy, but seeing how a simple word (like "cow") devolves into a hilarious, chaotic, or completely unrelated phrase (like "alien abduction")

Chit-Chat Dinner at Little Joey's Italian Restaurant(Thur 7/9) (Thursday, July 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

July Chit-Chat

Join us for dinner at Little Joey's Italian Restaurant

Thursday, July 9th ~ 6pm

Join fellow members for a relaxing evening of dinner

and conversation!

Hosted by: Stacy Reynolds

Cost: The price of your meal, drinks and gratuity

Limit: 10 members, registration deadline 7/8

Please register via this link or on the website:

https://vwwsg.wildapricot.org/event-6683046

Little Joey's Italian Restaurant:

16840 US-441 #401, Summerfield, FL 34491

Please be courteous to our host who has made a reservation with the restaurant- verify you are able to attend the event prior to registering.

You must be a member with a reservation to attend

I understand that photos may be taken during the event and used in advertising the group in printed media, slide show presentations and the FB group

Ladies Who Lunch -- Friday Lunch Break (Fri 7/10) (Friday, July 10, 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT

You must be a paid member to participate in this event.

What: Ladies Who Lunch - ALL Members Welcome!

When: Friday, July 10th, 2026
Sneak out with us for a quick lunch!

Where: Panera Bread -- Lake Sumter Landing
1010 Lake Sumter Landing
The Villages, FL 32162

Time: 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm

Cost: Cost of your lunch

Limit on Reservations: 24

Deadline to Register: Thursday, April 9th

Food: Purchase lunch/drink at the event

To RSVP: Paid Members – please follow the prompts in the email sent to you by the Website. Or click on the link below and follow the prompts: https://vwwsg.wildapricot.org/event-6690179

Hosted by: Apryl Montero, 917.658.9388

Details: Can you sneak away for lunch? This is a chance for our members to meet mid-day and enjoy lunch together! This group always has some good laughs, and it's a great way to meet some new friends!

Note: I understand that photos may be taken during the event and used in advertising the group in printed media, slide show presentations, website and Facebook.

Summer Porch Leaner Craft (Sat 7/11) (Saturday, July 11, 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Summer Porch Leaner Craft

Saturday, July 11th 11:00am

Fenney Rec Center Craft Room(on the left side when you enter)

3200 Fenney Way, The Villages, FL 32163

Cost: $45 non-refundable fee

PRE-PAYMENT required! Send class fee via Zelle: 609-501-6560 to Stacy Reynolds.

If you do not have Zelle call Stacy at (609) 501-6560 to arrange payment in person or by mail.

https://vwwsg.wildapricot.org/event-6729628

Limit on Reservations: 12

Deadline to Register and pre-pay: 7/1/26

Food: BYOB and we’ll have pizza a desert!

Hosted by: Stacy Reynolds (609) 501-6560 and Fran Samaras 708.826.7113

Details: In this fun class you will be making a fun 45 inch Summer Porch Leaner! This solid wood piece will look gorgeous at your door this Summer and for years to come! We will be painting the wood pieces and affixing them to the board with wood glue

Materials to Bring: All materials are provided.

Note: I understand that photos may be taken during the event and used in advertising the group in printed media, slide show presentations, website and Facebook.

CrafterNoon-July (7/12) (Sunday, July 12, 2026)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT

July CrafterNoon

Join us on July 12th @ 1:30 - 3:30 pm

Ezell Recreation Center

Palmer Legends Room

At CrafterNoon each month we offer you the opportunity to participate in a class to make the exciting project shown OR you can bring your own crafty project

from home to work on (no charge).

Open Craft:

Bring your favorite craft and spread out on a 6-foot table uninterrupted and craft to your hearts content! Chat with friends, share ideas and be productive!

Class:

This month we will be creating gorgeous resin pendants using a variety of mica powders and resin!

NO experience required! NO materials required- we provide everything!

In this class we will be creating 5 beautiful and unique pendants using mica powders mixed with resin and UV set to make your design permanent and ready to wear! Be prepared to receive loads of compliments! A variety of pendant shapes

and sizes available.

Each Participant will receive both chain and satin cording necklaces with clasp in addition to the pendants

Cost: $20-Pre-paid to Fran. Once you have paid you can register. Payment links below. Class payments are non-refundable as

supplies are purchased.

Limit: 18 participants

To ensure we have enough materials please ONLY register if you want to participate in the Class!

If you plan to bring your own craft- just join us!

Girls Dinner Night Out-Mezza Luna (Fri 7/17) (Friday, July 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Girls Dinner Night Out at Mezza Luna

Friday, July 17th 6pm

Mezza Luna

2443 Colony Blvd, The Villages

Reservation Limit: 20

Cost of your meal, beverages and gratuity

Hosted by: Fran Samaras 708-826-7113 and

Karen Capone 609-549-1174

Deadline to register: July 10th

Please register via the link or on the website:

https://vwwsg.wildapricot.org/event-6666790

Details:

Established in 2013, Mezza Luna is characterized by serving authentic Neapolitan recipes fused with Florida cuisine. Offering dishes like Eggplant Rollatini, Fettuccine Barone and options for various dietary needs in an upscale yet cozy atmosphere. It's praised for it's quality food and good service.

This is a registered members only event

This will be a popular event and will fill up quickly. Please reserve your spot. If you are unable to attend kindly cancel your reservation on the WWSG app (or website) to allow others on the waitlist an opportunity to attend. Photos may be taken and used on the FB page and printed material.

Red Corvette-A Prince Tribute Band at The Savannah Center (Sat 7/18) (Saturday, July 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Red Corvette — A Prince Tribute Band, plus optional group dinner beforehand at Glenview Country Club.

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Savannah Center, The Villages. Optional pre-show dinner at Glenview Country Club.

Dinner at 5:00 PM for those participating. Show starts at 7:00 PM.

Cost: Tickets are approximately $45, depending on seat selection and fees. Each person will also pay for their own dinner, drinks, tax, and tip.

Deadline to Register: May 15, 2026

Food: Optional group dinner at Glenview Country Club at 5:00 PM before the show. Please indicate whether you are in for dinner or just the show.

To RSVP- Paid Members – please click this link to register or register via the website:

https://vwwsg.wildapricot.org/event-6674982

Questions: Contact Lynne at Lynne@LoneArmadillo.com

Hosted by: Lynne McNamee

Details: Join us for a fun evening out to see Red Corvette, a Prince tribute band, at the Savannah Center. RSVP “yes” is a FIRM commitment — once tickets are purchased, the money will be owed. I will try to get last rows so we can dance without bothering other guests. Wear purple, of course. When you register please select option of dinner and the show or just the show.

Additional Details/ Event link: https://www.thevillagesentertainment.com/ticketed-performances/red-corvette-a-prince-tribute-band/

I understand that photos may be taken during the event and used in advertising the group in printed media, slide show presentations, and the FB group

VWWSG-Picnic-Save The Date (Sun10/18) (Sunday, October 18, 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Save The Date

Sunday, October 18th

3-6pm

Clarendon Picnic Pavilion (Village of Richmond)

Details to follow!

"Waitress" - Broadway Touring Show (Feb 2027) (Saturday, February 27, 2027)

Sat, 27 Feb 2027 18:30:00 GMT

Waitress

Broadway Touring Show

plus optional group lunch beforehand at Coastal Del Mar.

Saturday, February 27, 2027

The Sharon Performing Arts Center, The Villages. Optional pre-show lunch at Coastal Del Mar.

Optional lunch beforehand for those participating. Show starts at 1:30 PM.

Cost: We are planning to buy group tickets in the Balcony at approximately $90 per person. For those wishing to sit in the mid-orchestra area, estimated pricing is approximately $130 per person, but those tickets should be purchased directly through The Villages Entertainment. These are estimates only, as final individual ticket pricing has not yet been released.

Lunch, drinks, tax, and tip are separate and each person will pay their own.

Limit on Reservations: 20

Deadline to Register: June 28, 2026

Lunch: Optional group lunch at Coastal Del Mar before the Saturday matinee. Please indicate whether you are in for lunch as well as the show, or just the show.

To RSVP: Paid Members – please follow the prompts in the email sent to by the Website. Or, click on the link below and follow the prompts:

https://vwwsg.wildapricot.org/event-6726863

Questions: Contact Lynne at lynne@lonearmadillo.com

Hosted by: Lynne McNamee

Details: Theater Intentional Friendship Group event, open to all VWWSG members. Join us for the Broadway touring production of Waitress at The Sharon. Right now, the Saturday matinee is the option showing, so we will plan an optional lunch beforehand at Coastal Del Mar. We are buying group tickets in the Balcony. If you prefer to sit in the mid-orchestra area, please purchase your tickets directly through The Villages Entertainment — but let Lynne know at lynne@lonearmadillo.com so she can keep everyone in touch, and also let her know if you want to join for the meal beforehand.

Firm commitments are needed by June 28th because tickets go on sale July 1.

FYI: the theater group will also be going to Come From Away at the SigPro Theater in Lake Sumter around that same week/weekend, if interested.

Interested in the Theater Intentional Friendship Group? Sign up here: https://www.lonearmadillo.com/vwwsg-intentionalfriendships

Event link: https://thesharon.com/event/waitress-2/