Page 8 - Hobe Sound Reflections - January '24

Page 8, Hobe Sound

FuNdraisiNg eveNts

Roses and Rosé Ladies’ Luncheon was the talk of the town
Roses And Rosé Ladies’ Luncheon Fida Georges, CTWH Board President Kelly Laurine, and everyone is eagerly awaiting announcement of the 2024
Luncheon committee members included Event Chair
– A Brilliant Inaugural Event CTWH Executive Director Sarah Marie Henry, Bonnie luncheon date. No one wants to miss her place at the table!
Gorman, Kamila Wolser, Gia Skoch, Paul Gainenay, Michelle For information about Catch the Wave of Hope, visit
By Jackie Holfelder Campolong, and Nicole Vosters. www.catchthewaveofhope.org or email Sarah Marie Henry
Catch the Wave of Hope (CTWH) Roses and Rosé Hudson’s on the River led a long list of sponsors – including at sarahmarie.henry@catchthewaveofhope.org.
Ladies’ Luncheon outdid everyone’s wildest expectations, local businesses – who donated raffle items including a luxury
selling out well before the Nov. 7 event took place handbag and high-end beauty and med spa items. Photos by Mary Ann Ketcham
and raising more than
$37,000.
Hudson’s on the St. Joseph Catholic School of jewelry from Diamonds by Terry.
River was awash with Tickets are on sale now for $250 per person. The event
women sipping rosé, Annual Caritas Christi Gala starts at 6 p.m. and will end at 11 p.m. and will be sure to
lunching on some of sell out. Black tie is suggested, but optional. Tickets must be
the restaurant’s most A premier fundraising gala will take place on Feb. 3, prepurchased, seating is limited. To purchase your tickets,
g l or i ou s e di b l e s, at The Hutchinson Shores Resort and Spa that will benefit visit the giving tab at www.sjcschargers.com.
posing for fun photos St. Joseph Catholic School and Parish. The funds raised at Sponsorships between $1,000 and $10,000 are still
and lapping up the 22nd Annual Caritas Christi “Under the Sea” Gala will available. Underwriting opportunities that will help with the
information about the directly impact the education and outreach ministries of the costs of the event are also available.
mission of CTWH: to school and church. Hutchinson Shores is located at 3793 N.E. Ocean
prevent sex trafficking Galean Stewart of WPTV and Fundraisers, such as this year’s Caritas Christi Gala, are Blvd., Jensen Beach. To learn more about the 22nd Annual
and exploitation of Sarah Marie Henry held annually to raise funds to support the outreach ministries, Caritas Christi Under the Sea Gala, contact Angela Trybul
children through the mission of the school, provide resources for teachers and at angelaT@sjcflorida.org.
awareness, education, restoration, and legislation. students, and keep up to date with school
technology. This event relies on the generosity
of our community to help reach fundraising
goals and help the church and school continue
to serve our vibrant community.
Guests will be entertained as they enter
the cocktail reception with a performance by
the talented St. Joseph Catholic School Jazz
Band while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, followed
by a delectable dinner and dessert prepared by
the chefs of Hutchinson Shores. After dinner,
music will fill the air so guests can dance the
night away. To cap off the evening, guests can
partake in the ever-popular casino to try their
hand at a variety of casino-style games.
A silent auction as well as a live auction
will attract many donors with high ticket Caritas Christi Committee 2023
items such as a two-night trip to the Bahamas
Bonnie Gorman, Delia Templin, Fida Georges on a private charter that includes accommodations and a piece Fundraising Events on page 9

Janett Attridge, Michelle Campolong, Margot Salmeron

Lisa Particelli

Oksana Fannon, Shannon Carbo, Lorianna Colozzo