Page 5 - Palm City Spotlight - January '20

Palm City Spotlight, Page 5

Holiday Happenings Club news

Second Annual Martin Downs their finest hats and gloves for the unique atmosphere of
high tea, complete with cucumber sandwiches, scones and
Women’s Golf Association lemon curd. Christ Child Society
Holiday Tea Christmas Luncheon

The 30th Annual Christ Child Society Christmas
The Second Annual Luncheon was held at Mariner Sands Country Club,
Martin Downs Women’s Dec. 2. Over 200 ladies were in attendance and enjoyed
Golf Association Holiday the Christmas singing of Andrea Tesoro. Raffle baskets,
Tea was held on Sunday, silent auction items and numerous vendors helped raise
Dec. 8, 2019 at the funds so we can continue to support the needy children
Chippers Restaurant at of Martin County. The delicious luncheon capped off
Martin Downs Golf Club. our Christmas fundraiser. Anyone who is interested in
Our annual tea is an joining the Christ Child Society, please contact Judy
opportunity to step out of Cashman at (561) 545-1997.
the hustle and bustle of
the holiday season for an
hour of quiet elegance to
visit with good friends. The 2019 Tea was coordinated by Dixie Yeager (second from left in front row) and Patty
Members and guests don DeSantis (third from left in front row).

Kids Corner from page 4 Schools enter the room individually, dancing and cheering
to music selected by its own nominee who brings up the rear
Candidates are selected by their peers at the individual school of the group accompanied by his or her own escort. Each
levels. Community members also have the opportunity to vote person in the entourage is attired in outfits that complement
and share how their favorite teacher has made a difference to their the theme.
students and in our community. Once nominated, each teacher The Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC) is
must submit a comprehensive written portfolio and participate a 501(c)(3) community investment organization comprised
in an intensive interview process. of business leaders, community volunteers and school
Guests enjoyed a buffet of heavy hors d’oeuvres and salads. officials with the common goal of enriching and enhancing
Each school has its own table, decorated in such themes as Game the quality of education for students and educators in Martin
of Thrones and Puttin’ on the Ritz. A spirited D.J. adds to the County’s public schools. For more information, visit www.
upbeat atmosphere. EducationFoundationMC.org.

Barbara Langella, Mary Dugan, Andrea Tesoro and
Kathy McQuade

Nominee Dani Collin and staff and supporters from Bessey Creek Elementary School dressed in her Game of Thrones theme
at EFMC’s Teacher of the Year event
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