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Palm Beach Symphony’s Virtual Gala Hit All The Right Notes

Palm Beach Symphony Members Also Enjoyed An elegant setting created in the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis
Exclusive In-Person Watch Party Of Virtual Event Center for the Performing Arts. The culinary wizards at
Before Attending The Gala Concert The Breakers, the site of the symphony’s 2022 gala, created
A generous challenge grant of $100,000 by a mystery a mouth-watering menu that included a delightful heirloom
donor and the tantalizing reveal of next season’s tomato salad overture followed by an expertly prepared
spectacular lineup of acclaimed guest artists made Palm
Beach Symphony’s 19th Annual Gala a tremendous
success, raising more than $355,000.
“We are very grateful for the exceedingly generous
matching grant by our anonymous donor and also for those
who attended the gala and were so giving with their auction
bids that support our work in the community,” said Palm
Beach Symphony CEO David McClymont. “The theme of
this year’s gala was ‘Sustaining the Note,’ and we sincerely
thank everyone who enabled Palm Beach Symphony to Steven and Katherine Pinard Kenneth and Karen Rogers
meet all the unprecedented challenges of the past year to
continue our community impact and present a world-class peppercorn seared filet of beef and a flavorful finale of
2020/21 season.” desserts including, of course, a symphony torte.
While the gala was presented virtually, 60 guests Those attending the gala include: C. Gordon Beck
attended a socially-distanced watch party in the cozy and Mary Bryant McCourt, III and Bettina Bennett, Arthur Benjamin and Mara
Gudrun Sawerthal Will and Mary Demory Schainuck-Benjamin, Thomas and Carol Bruce, Nannette
Cassidy, Dr. Peter Cruise, Todd and Julie Dahlstrom, Will
and Mary Demory, Anthony DiResta, Margaret Donnelley,
Terrence and Amy Dwyer, Idit and Moti Ferder, Edith
Hall Friedheim, Paul and Sandra Goldner, Nancy Goodes,
Arlette Gordon, Michael Gottsegen, Peter M. Gottsegen,
Douglas and Jo Gressette, Caroline Harless, Daniel Hassett,
John Herrick, Dr. Peter Heydon, David Kamm, Elaine Kay,
Gary and Linda Lachman, Patricia Lambrecht, Stephanie
Lefes, Marilyn Macron, Terrance Mason, Mary Bryant
McCourt, Lorianne Murray, Katherine Pinard, Steven
Pinard, Kenneth and Karen Rogers, Gudrun Sawerthal, Dr.
William and Nancy Schneider, Jody Schwarz, Frank and
Nina Traglio, Jerome and Carol Trautschold, Jim Verrant,
Mary Lou Wagner, Sieglinde Wikstrom, Stuart Winston.
Car ol and J e r ome
Paul and Sandra Goldner, John Herrick Trautschold Douglas and Jo Gressette Symphony News on page 18
Pet Matters

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends Featured Adoptables
Adoption, Clinic & Ranch, June 2021
Luna
“For the Love of Animals” Lovely Luna is a 3 year old
features real stories happening tabby cat in need of a loving
at Furry Friends in Jupiter. We home. She is a gentle cat who
are The Humane Society of is shy at first but will warm
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the up to you with just a little bit
only no-kill shelter open to the of love and patience. She is
public in northern Palm Beach mostly white with big beautiful
County. We’ve been rescuing, yellow eyes full of love and the
rehabilitating, and re-homing floofiest gray tail you’ve ever
the homeless animals in our seen! Luna is the loving, soft, fluffy companion missing from your
community for more than 30 home. Please submit an application to come in and meet Luna,
years. Our not for profit 501c3 she is located at our Ranch in Palm City.
organization consists of our
Jupiter based Adoption Center, Charlie
Veterinary Clinic (open to the
public), Thrift Boutique, and Charlie is a 5 year old
Palm City Ranch. Shepherd/Belgian Malinois
mix who is seeking an adult
I am honored and proud to be the President of an organization only home for his retirement
years. No children please.
that touches the lives of people and animals every single day.
As an essential business, we never closed our doors during the His ideal home would be with
challenges we all faced during the pandemic. Our staff remained someone who has prior breed
on the front lines with our clinic doors open to serve our clients experience and understands
in need of care for their sick animals. Our shelter never wavered how smart Charlie is. Charlie
from providing a safe harbor for the abandoned and abused. has hip dysplasia. He can
We simply can not accomplish our life saving mission without enjoy walks and anything
your support. Every dollar enables us to make miracles happen that is not high impact or too
for the many animals in desperate need. Please consider monthly rigorous, like swimming (good thing we live in Florida)! Charlie
giving - a donation of just $.83/day which would feed a dog or cat is an amazing dog and will make a great companion.
in our care for an entire month! We need your continued support
now more than ever. Here are a few figures to demonstrate just
how far your donation can go:
● Your donation of $20 can provide flea/tick & heartworm
prevention for a shelter dog or cat for one month.
● Your donation of $40 can provide food for 10 shelter dogs for
about a week.
● Your donation of $60 can provide medical exams for a shelter
dog and cat.
● Your donation of $100 can provide rescue for animals in an
emergency.
May 29, 2021 will mark our 40th anniversary as the Humane
Society of Greater Jupiter/Tequesta, Inc. We share this milestone
with you as we have accomplished this together.
Please reach out to me directly if you would like to tour our
facility or if you have any questions. My door is always open and
I can be reached at (561) 935-1678.
Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all for the
LOVE of animals!

Patricia Deshong, President Paid Advertisement