Page 12 - The Islander- March '20

Page 12, The Islander

FunDraising EvEnts

Center For Family Services’ 21st Annual Old Bags

Luncheon Was A ‘Tote’al Hit!
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Center for Family Services of Palm Beach
County Inc. celebrated their 21st Annual Old
Bags Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at
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The Breakers, Palm Beach. Hermés, Chanel,
Salvatore Ferragamo, Gucci, and Prada were just
a few of the designer handbags that 500 attendees
browsed during the silent auction. There was a
stunning selection of over 275 new and gently-
used handbags that created a bidding frenzy.
“We had some of the most gorgeous handbags Laura Moore Tanne, Jacqui Michel and Camille Murphy Kubicek, Penny Murphy and
this year and were thrilled by the excitement and Shawn Jan Marissa Murphy Adriaanse Suzi Goldsmith, Lois Pope and Maude Cook
success from the auction,” said Auction Chair
Michelle Gluckow. “Old Bags Luncheon is the center’s Gail Worth chaired this “We are so grateful for the outpouring of support. Our
chief fundraiser and we were extremely grateful for the signature event alongside guests are a testimony to what a community of friends can
generous and overwhelming support from our community,” junior Cochairs Marissa accomplish. I am thankful so many joined us for the fun and
said luncheon Chair Gail Worth. A delicious luncheon Murphy Adriaanse and the glamour, as ultimately this event raises money to help
followed including remarks by key‘tote’ speaker, Michael Camille Murphy Kubicek. children, adults, and families recover from life’s traumas,”
Tonello and celebrity speaker, Ali Wentworth. Guests were Arlette Gordon and Lois said Karen Swanson, Center for Family Services Board Chair.
captivated by Michael’s life story in pursuit of the most Pope were honorary chairs About CFS
coveted handbag, the Hermés Birkin, and laughed at the and Michelle Gluckow was Since 1961, Center for Family Services has provided
comical stories Ali shared about her WASPy family and the auction chair. Daniella hope and support to local children and adults, individuals
Greek in-laws. Ortiz designed the one-of- and families in the community through affordable, outcome-
a-kind IT Bag and raffles driven behavioral health and educational services. Its
included Saks Fifth Avenue’s Stacey Leuliette and Sarah programs empower clients and give them a voice and the
Katy Briscoe Mexican opal Cooke confidence they need to heal, grow and lead meaningful
and diamond earrings and lives as productive members of the community.
Heritage Auction’s never carried 35cm Hermés Birkin! A For additional information, or to contribute to the
huge thank you to Platinum Sponsors Tammy and Charlie center, please contact Kristen Bardin at (561) 616-1257 or
Pompea and Silver Sponsors Norka and Robert Aron, kbardin@ctrfam.org. For information on Center for Family
Frances Fisher, Lois Pope, Tanne Charitable Trust and Services, please visit ctrfam.org.
Frances Valentine, who provided the gorgeous beach totes
for all who attended! Fundraising Events on page 13

Seawinds Condominium
Frances Fisher and Karen Daniella Ortiz with her one-
Swanson of-a-kind IT Bag
Premier Building with Resort Quality Amenities

Lynda Levitsky and Michelle Elizabeth Corbat and Tammy
Gluckow Pompea

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