Page 4 - Martin Downs Bulletin - January '20

Page 4, Martin Downs

Holiday Happenings

Christmas Cookies Star At

4Cs Luncheon

By Jackie Holfelder
One of the sweetest traditions of the holiday season
on the Treasure Coast took place on Monday, Dec. 9,
when the biannual Cookie Competition and Luncheon
to benefit Caring Children Clothing Children (4Cs) was
held at Mariner Sands County Club in Stuart.
Some 160 colorfully attired guests, imbued with the
spirit of the season, enjoyed a delicious lunch but saved
plenty of room to sample the mouthwatering cookies that
had been prepared by some of the area’s most skilled
pastry chefs.
They represented country clubs, businesses and
organizations, including Mariner Sands, Sailfish Point,
Monarch, Willoughby, Miles Grant, Piper’s Landing, Patty Stewart, Cookie Contest judge
LAHIA (Love and Hope in Action), Jan’s Place, and Betty Mulligan at the 4Cs Cookie Meryl Baumann, Karen McManus, Ellen Moody, Pat Brimlow, Judy Tenzyk and
Importico’s Bakery and Panera Bread. Competition and Luncheon Gayle Brimley at the 4Cs Cookie Competition and Luncheon
Five lucky judges got to sample all the offerings and
pick the winner of the Judge’s Choice, which went to Katherine Bauman and Premier Realty Group Owner/ to raising her kids and still does, as she shops there now
Importico’s Bakery. Local philanthropists Patty Stewart Broker Jessica Bohner wore twinkling lights around with her grandchildren. Redeemer Lutheran Bell Ringers
and Gail Pedersen Pfister, Martin County School Board their necks and enjoyed every minute of their toothsome added to the spirit of the season with their beautiful music.
Superintendent Laurie Gaylord, Luminaries Editor responsibility. Proceeds benefit Caring Children Clothing Children
All luncheon attendees were able to vote for the most in its mission to provide top quality, gently-used clothes
attractive presentation, selected from samples on display and a helping hand to literacy to underprivileged children
before they sat down to lunch. Pattie Dunn and Pam Van, in Martin County.
representing Piper’s Landing Yacht and Country Club, To learn more, visit www.4cmartin.org.
were winners of The People’s Choice Award.
Chair Cecilia Lewis was ably assisted by a committee Pooch Plunge Brings Out The
comprised of 4Cs board members – who also made the
unique and attractive wreath centerpieces that graced Best In Dogs
each table and were bid upon by luncheon guests.
Foster mom and real mom Debbie McNabb spoke of Hundreds of dogs and their family members headed
how 4Cs helped her cope in the past with the costs related to the sixth annual Santa Paws Holiday Pooch Plunge at
Sailfish Splash Waterpark. Presented by Apex Pavers &
Pools, the event raised more than $6,000 to benefit the
shelter animals at the Humane Society of the Treasure
Coast.
The Pooch Plunge is held annually just before the
waterpark closes for the winter and gives dogs the chance
to swim, splash and romp around in the large swimming
pool.
“The dogs basically have the run of the park and they
Cathleen Owen, Sue Ann Saleezy, Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus love it,” said Humane Society of the Treasure Coast
and Barb Bucci at the 4Cs Cookie Competition and Luncheon (HSTC) Director of Community Outreach Courtney
Zanetti. “Family members have just as much fun watching
them swim, fetch balls and play. It’s a great event that
supports our cause.”
Guests also brought presents for the four-legged
Betty Mulligan, Jill Preston, Cecilia Lewis – event chair and friends of House of Hope and the dogs were given
Katherine Bauman, Cookie Contest judge at the 4Cs Cookie
Competition and Luncheon Holiday Happenings on page 5

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Photos by Jackie Holfelder