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VOL. 22 NO.12 www.seabreezepublications.com DECEMBER 2021
Glitter And Glam Gala Mary’s Home To
A Roaring Success! Present 11th Annual
The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast Fashion Show And
hosted its second Glitter and Glam Gala, a jungle
safari themed event, at the exclusive Harbour Luncheon
Ridge Yacht and Country Club Saturday night and
it was a roaring success. Guests were greeted by a
live tiger, zebra and giraffe, not real live animals By Jackie Holfelder
but performers Pete, Samantha and Colleen were It’s time for the “Ladies Who Lunch” to rejoice!
outfitted and painted from head to toe to entertain Mary’s Home is delighted to share the news that its
and take photos with guests upon arrival. As the 11th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon will take place
guests continued their entrance they were able to at Willoughby Golf Club on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 from
walk through a jungle themed lush rain forest full 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
of plants and trees delivered by Leighton Farms. One of a kind boutique vendors will offer fabulous
This year the event had some unexpected surprise shopping opportunities and the popular silent auction and
guests! Ashleigh Walters with WPTV Channel 5 ticket raffle items for which the Mary’s Home Luncheon
News, master of ceremonies, introduced special is noted will be available.
guest Stephen Lapore, aka Mr. Hollywood, who Local fashion icon Lynda Hartley-Urban has
captured the audience with his personal journey after coordinated an outstanding fashion show with the
being diagnosed with autism at the age of 2. Doctors latest offerings from downtown Stuart and Harbour
predicted Stephen would never speak but today he Bay Plaza shops such as Must Boutique, Tootsie’s,
is an inspiring businessman and entrepreneur. All Snappy Turtle, Evelyn & Arthur, Cooper’s Treasure
guests went home with unique handmade animal- Chest, J. McLaughlin, Kemp’s, So Unique Boutique
shaped soaps, made by Stephen, a true soap star! and Golf Gear.
Front: Colleen Joyce, Samantha Stewart, Pete Morello; Back: Bobby As always, the highlight of the fashion show and
Glitter And Glam Gala on page 4 Laurine, Kelly Laurine, Carol Reid Cuozzo, Don Cuozzo luncheon is special host, Kelley Dunn, from WPTV
News Channel 5 in what is sure to be a bittersweet event
Whiskers For Whiskey for everyone. This will be Kelley’s last year hosting the
luncheon before her retirement from her longtime news
Raises Money For Shelter Animals anchor job.
Alean Timm, interim executive director of Mary’s
Home, is glad the nonprofit will be hosting the popular
event once again. “We’re thrilled to be able to hold the
Dozens of Humane Society of the Treasure Coast supporters “Following last year’s inaugural success, it soon luncheon and excited to see everyone again,” she says.
gathered for the second annual Whiskers for Whiskey tasting at became evident that this unique fundraiser would become Tickets are $125 per person and can be purchased
The Chef’s Table in Stuart. They came together for an evening the shelter’s newest signature event, and its return was met online at www.maryshome.org.
of savory plates and distinctive spirits, all for a worthy cause. with great anticipation this fall,” said Courtney Zanetti, The goal of Mary’s Home is to provide pregnant,
The event raised more than $4,700 for the shelter pets, and one the humane society’s community outreach director. homeless women with support and guidance so they
special guest won dinner for two at The Chef’s Table with a Michter’s Distillery was the featured spirit during the can become self-sufficient and make good choices for
bottle of Michter’s whiskey. intimate gathering. Guests were treated to a historical themselves and their children. They are working to break
oration of America’s first the cycle of poverty for mothers and their babies and
whiskey company while Save Lives, Two at a Time.
they enjoyed several
flavorful pairings. The
mouth-watering menu
was just as impressive
with beautifully prepared
porchetta as the main entrée
accompanied by a dark
chocolate mousse creatively
crafted in the shape of a
cigar for dessert.
The humane society
Vanessa and Tad Jenkins Rich Kennedy, Tim McCreary and Alexandra Ardila thanks its sponsors, Stuart
Magazine and Treasure Coast
Legal, as well as the event’s
hosts and partners, The
Chef’s Table and Libations
Mobile Catering Co. Kelley Dunn of WPTV News Channel 5, Jan Lindsay,
For more information visit founder of Mary’s Home and Gina Thompson, board chair
the website, www.hstc1.org. of Mary’s Home at a previous fashion show and luncheon
Whiskers For Whiskey Photo provided by Mary’s Home
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