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Fall Into Fashion
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
11am-1:30pm
We are excited to invite you to join us for
Fall into Fashion 2025 at the Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC! Attending this highly anticipated luncheon will not only showcase the latest fashion trends but also contribute significantly to the lives of homeless individuals and foster children at Metropolitan Ministries and Joshua House.
Member Orientations
Whether you're a brand-new member or someone looking for a refresher, our Membership Orientation is your opportunity to explore all that LAMPLighters has to offer! We'll walk through the ins and outs of our organization—who we are, what we do, and how you can get involved.
Learn about our programs, volunteer opportunities, leadership roles, and more in a relaxed, welcoming setting. To keep things fun and social, we’re asking each attendee to bring either an appetizer/dessert or a beverage to share. Mentors are encouraged to attend with their mentees.
Come connect, learn, and get inspired to jump in! Questions? Contact VP/Membership Tina Dumar
Choose from one of two dates to attend - they will have the exact same agenda.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 6pm in Beach Park
or
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6pm in Hyde Park
November General Membership Meeting
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025
11:30am - 1:00 pm
Brio Italian Grille
We are excited to welcome author and foster teen advocate Effie Santos as our speaker, followed by a book-signing for her book, “The Power of the Pause: Finding Courage in Change.” Learn more about Effie and her story here.
November Socials
Two LAMPLighter Member Socials This November – Don’t Miss Out!
We’re making November twice as fun with two great LAMPLighter socials –
and we’d love for you to join us!
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025
5:00pm
Girls Night Out in Dunedin
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025
4pm - 8pm
Jenny Rutz's
South Tampa home
Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Volunteer Days:
Wear your red aprons!
Please try to sign up 2 weeks prior to each tent dates!
Thanksgiving:
2609 N. Rome Ave., Tampa
Friday, November 21, 2025
11:00am-2:30pm
Christmas - Tampa:
2609 N. Rome Ave., Tampa
Thursday, December 18, 2025
11:00am-2:30pm
Christmas - St. Pete:
7851 54th Ave N, St. Petersburg
Fri, December 19, 2025
11:30 AM - 3 PM
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Met Min Fall Festival with the Tampa Bay Bucs
November 1, 2025
2:30-5:00pm
Chairs: Erin McWhorter Jones & Robyn Sajeski
Met Min Valentine's Day Party
February 2026
2:30-5:00pm
Chairs: Debbie Greer & Deb Zimkus
Met Min Easter Party
April 2026
2:30-5:00pm
Chair: Laura Maddalon & Silvia Wehling
Met Min Summer Splash Teen Party
May 2026
4:45-6:30pm
Chairs: Carolyn Eastman & Sherri Ngo
Joshua House Summer Splash Party
May 2026
11:00am-1:00pm
Chair: Sherri Ngo
