General membership meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month at the Laurel Manor regional recreation center at 4pm.
No membership meetings are held in June, July, August and December.
PLEASE NOTE: The March 25th general club meeting at Laurel Manor has been cancelled due to Corona Virus concerns.
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Save these dates - full information will follow this list
Wednesday, April 29th @ 4pm @ Laurel Manor recreation center is our next Dynamic Dog Club meeting.
This meeting will be both informative and give our members time to interact with the presenters.
1st half of meeting
Cornerstone Hospice
Compassionate Care Hospice
2nd half of meeting
Dr. Brendan Mangan, DVM,MS,DACVO
Wednesday, May 27th, 4pm - Dynamic Dog Club meeting at the Laurel Manor recreation center
Spring Ice Cream Social
This will be our last club meeting before the summer break. Take this opportunity to mingle with other members and guests while enjoying some cooling ice cream sundaes.
We will meet again in September to welcome back our seasonal members and prepare for the many Autumn activities.
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Monthly walks on 1st & 3rd Mondays
"MUFFINS AND MUTTS"
This social walk is for Dynamic Dog Club members and their dogs, at Lake Sumter Landing.
The group meets in the Barnes & Noble parking lot at 8:30 am. Bring your dog and make new friends by joining this relaxed walk with a stop for coffee and muffins along the way.
For more information, contact Tammy at 352-775-4893 or rickandtammy27@hotmail.com
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Therapy Team workshops
(for handlers and their dogs)
The Dynamic Dog Club offers free therapy team workshops for Dynamic Dog Club members. These workshops are an informative and interactive introduction
to our Therapy Dog Teams Program.
The workshop is geared toward new teams interested in becoming involved in this special type of pet assisted volunteer work. Pre-registration is required
2020 Therapy Teams workshops schedule:
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Check back often as meetings, programs & special events will be posted as they are confirmed.
If you are interested in serving on the program planning committee, we are looking for YOU! Contact Cheryl Williams @ 678-923-8744 for more information.
General membership meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month at the Laurel Manor regional recreation center at 4pm.
No membership meetings are held in June, July, August and December.
PLEASE NOTE: The March 25th general club meeting at Laurel Manor has been cancelled due to Corona Virus concerns.
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Save these dates - full information will follow this list
- Wednesday, April 29 @ 4pm - Dynamic Dog Club meeting @ Laurel Manor recreation center. Important presentation by Dr.Brendan Mangan, animal eye specialist
- Wednesday, May 27th @ 4pm - Dynamic Dog Club meeting at Laurel Manor recreation center
- Sunday, May 10th, 1pm - 4pm - Therapy Dog Teams workshop at Lake Miona recreation center
- 1st & 3rd Mondays each month @ 8:30am - Monthly social dog walks at Lake Sumter Landing
Wednesday, April 29th @ 4pm @ Laurel Manor recreation center is our next Dynamic Dog Club meeting.
This meeting will be both informative and give our members time to interact with the presenters.
1st half of meeting
Cornerstone Hospice
Compassionate Care Hospice
- Representatives will be available to discuss the various volunteer opportunities available for our members
2nd half of meeting
Dr. Brendan Mangan, DVM,MS,DACVO
- Animal Eye Specialist
- Speaking on Canine Eye Issues
- Common eye issues
- Common eye infections
- Eye injuries
- Causes of eye issues
- Aging eye issues for dogs
- Uncommon eye issues for dogs
- PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO HIS SCHEDULE, DR. MANGAN WILL BE SPEAKING AT 5:00 P.M. IF THIS IS YOUR INTEREST, PLEASE BE PREPARED TO STAY UNTIL 6:00 P.M.
- Dr. Brendan Mangan received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the Colorado State University. He completed his internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Cornell University Hospital for small animals. His residency position was in Comparative Ophthalmology and received a Master of Science in Clinical Sciences in 2007. He started an equine ophthalmology practice in San Diego, CA. He accepted a position at the University of Florida School of Veterinary Medicine as an instructor in 2011. In 2014, he returned to private practice and continues to work on dogs, cats and horses from the Institute of Veterinary Specialist in Gainesville, FL. He travels to The Villages and works with many of the local veterinary practices that need his expertise on eye care. Many residents have recommended Dr. Mangan as a guest speaker. His expertise and caring nature is his calling card.
Wednesday, May 27th, 4pm - Dynamic Dog Club meeting at the Laurel Manor recreation center
Spring Ice Cream Social
This will be our last club meeting before the summer break. Take this opportunity to mingle with other members and guests while enjoying some cooling ice cream sundaes.
We will meet again in September to welcome back our seasonal members and prepare for the many Autumn activities.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Monthly walks on 1st & 3rd Mondays
"MUFFINS AND MUTTS"
This social walk is for Dynamic Dog Club members and their dogs, at Lake Sumter Landing.
The group meets in the Barnes & Noble parking lot at 8:30 am. Bring your dog and make new friends by joining this relaxed walk with a stop for coffee and muffins along the way.
For more information, contact Tammy at 352-775-4893 or rickandtammy27@hotmail.com
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Therapy Team workshops
(for handlers and their dogs)
The Dynamic Dog Club offers free therapy team workshops for Dynamic Dog Club members. These workshops are an informative and interactive introduction
to our Therapy Dog Teams Program.
The workshop is geared toward new teams interested in becoming involved in this special type of pet assisted volunteer work. Pre-registration is required
2020 Therapy Teams workshops schedule:
- Sunday, May 10th
- Sunday, August 16th
- Sunday, October 18th
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Check back often as meetings, programs & special events will be posted as they are confirmed.
If you are interested in serving on the program planning committee, we are looking for YOU! Contact Cheryl Williams @ 678-923-8744 for more information.