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VOL. 22 NO. 1 www.seabreezepublications.com JANUARY 2020

Pinot And Picasso Helping People Succeed

Unveils The 2020 Art For Living Calendar

Helping People Succeed’s Pinot and Picasso, An Succeed’s office will be
Evening of Fine Wine and Art, unveiled the 2020 Art for named in Bill’s honor. CEO
Living Calendar at Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club Suzy Hutcheson stated,
on Nov. 23. “Bill’s philanthropic spirit
Calendar artists displayed their calendar art pieces, in has made a direct impact
addition to several other paintings for purchase during on those we serve. The
this popular event. On hand to meet guests and display children, families and adults
their art were Stacy Ranieri, Ginny Jones, Marian Vitale, will continue to thrive
Diane Raymond, Maria McCadden, Laura DeBerard, Dan because of his support …
Mackin, Sue Ann Mosley, Susan Roberts, Julia Kelly, today and tomorrow.”
Pam Patterson and Leah Krumme’. Major sponsors included:
After cocktails and the silent auction guests were seated Bill Lichtenberger – the
in a formal setting for a delectable plated dinner served host, Bill and Audrey
with wine pairings. Sponsors were recognized as well as
the host of the event, Bill Lichtenberger. It was announced Pinot And Picasso
that the reception area at the new Helping People on page 2
Treasure Coast Food Bank’s Fall Harvest Dinner

A Celebration Of Nutritious Local Food

A savory dinner of seasonal favorites on the pristine and Sharon Saraniti, the
lakefront at Schacht Groves was the idyllic setting for Macrae Family, Port St.
Treasure Coast Food Bank’s Fall Harvest Dinner. The Lucie Orchid Society, and
celebration of nutritious local food benefited children, seniors Jeffrey S. Braun.
and families struggling with hunger on the Treasure Coast. “I want to thank everyone
The sold-out event took place Nov. 9. Guests enjoyed for coming out tonight for
the beautiful sunset and the sounds of the Blue Cypress our second Fall Harvest
Bluegrass Band as they sipped welcome beverages of Dinner,” she said. “If it
Wild Thyme Punch, Tito’s Vodka, champagne, and wine wasn’t for your support,
selections while bidding on a selection of auction items. we couldn’t do the work
Dinner, created by Wild Thyme Catering, featured we do to provide meals for
Mediterranean salad with a balsamic vinaigrette, butternut nearly 90,000 people on the
squash, quinoa, and wild rice, asparagus with lemon mustard Treasure Coast who struggle
cream, chicken piccata, and pork loin. The final course with hunger.”
was a passion fruit opera cake created by Healthy Harvest
Catering. Treasure Coast Food Bank’s
Treasure Coast Food Bank President and CEO Judith Fall Harvest Dinner on
Cruz welcomed guests and thanked event sponsors, Sal page 6 Jodi Bubla, Suzy Bubla, Max Liebman, Mark Liebman and Nancy Geib
SafeSpace Celebrates 40 Years Of Saving And Changing Lives

More than 150 SafeSpace supporters gathered in more than 40,000 victims
their best purple cocktail attire for a festive event to and children.
celebrate the organization’s 40th birthday. This milestone SafeSpace empowers
celebration held on Oct. 19 at Treasure Coast Lexus in victims to become survivors
Fort Pierce raised over $110,000 to support SafeSpace’s through an extensive
mission to save and change the lives of victims and provision of programs
children of domestic violence. Guests from all three and services, including
Treasure Coast counties enjoyed a magical evening safe emergency shelter,
of entertainment, fundraising and fun, including the transitional housing, a
opportunity to show their support by purchasing items 24/7 crisis hotline, legal
from the pop-up SafeSpace Thrift Shoppe. assistance, prevention,
For more than four decades, SafeSpace has served as financial literacy training,
the only certified domestic violence center on the Treasure
Coast. Since its inception in 1979, the organization has SafeSpace Celebrates on
provided nearly half a million safe nights of shelter to page 3

(Front row, from left) Capt. Adam Goodner, Charmaine Hickey, Emmelis Keaney, Linda
Hengerer, Terri Hamrick, Dan Pimpo, Nancy Wong, Maj. Eric Flowers. (Back row, from left)
Carol Myers, Joyce Page, Richard Boga, and Natalie Desmangles