Page 8 - Boca Ezposure - February '22

Page 8, Boca Exposure
The Second Annual Purse Drive Was Held

In Support Of The Upcoming Old Bags Luncheon

To Be Held At The Colony Hotel In February

Center for Family Services held their Second Annual Colony Hotel and Worth Avenue. If you missed the purse Events Kristen Bardin at (561) 616-1257 or email at
Purse Drive, generously hosted by Daniella Ortiz, in drive, it is not too late to participate. Contact the center kbardin@ctrfam.org.
Via Amore on Dec. 7. Ragtops assisted with a 1959 today to donate a new or gently used designer handbag for About Center For Family Services (CFS) Of Palm
Ford Galaxie Convertible to collect the over 50 designer the auction. Proceeds from the luncheon go to strengthen Beach County, Inc.
handbags including Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Bottega families in our community through mental health and CFS is a nonprofit social service agency whose
Veneta, Nancy Gonzalez, Cecy Martinez, Tory Burch and psychoeducational services. mission is to strengthen individuals and families through
others, donated during the drive. Guests enjoyed delicious Tickets and sponsorships are available now for the behavioral health services and education. Since 1961,
hors d’oeuvres and live music in the courtyard on the much-anticipated Old Bags Luncheon. Top sponsors they have been serving children, adults, and families in
designer Florida winter day. Following the reception, include Auction Sponsor Nest Seekers International, Palm Beach County through an array of services and
Luncheon Committee members moved to Saks Fifth Shoulder Bag Sponsors Tammy and Charlie Pompea and collaborations with other human services agencies. Their
Avenue for a beautiful kickoff luncheon and fashion chat The Colony Hotel, and Cross Body Sponsors Allison goal is to help clients surmount psychological distress
with stylist and editor, Katherine Lande and Sydney Evan Nicklaus and Barbara Nicklaus, Cecy Martinez Handbags, and harmful behaviors, educate them about safeguards
jewelry designer, Rosanne Karmes. Esplanade Palm Beach, Frances Fisher, Lola Dré, Renee and coping strategies, and empower them to become
The drive supports the designer handbag silent auction B. Scott, Sally Kimball, Classic Collections and Karen emotionally healthy individuals, ultimately protecting
held during the center’s signature fundraising event, the Murray, Fivestory Palm Beach and Saks Fifth Avenue. the mental health of future generations. Learn more at
Old Bags Luncheon, planned for Friday, Feb. 11 at The For more information contact Director of Special www.ctrfam.org.
Boca Raton Public Library To Host Mayors’ Chess

Challenge At Spanish River Branch, Feb. 26;

All Ages Welcome

Chess players of all ages, beginner and expert, are invited The Mayors’ Chess Challenge started in south Florida Scott Singer host the second Mayors’ Chess Challenge,”
to play chess with other community members at the Spanish in 2014 to draw attention to the benefits of chess, one of notes Lisa Testa, Public Services Librarian. “This wonderful
River Library branch on Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the oldest and most intriguing of games, and is now hosted community event brings together elected officials,
for the annual Mayors’ Chess Challenge. City of Boca Raton by 20 cities throughout the year. Players of all ages and community leaders and people of all ages. Everyone has so
Mayor Scott Singer will be a special guest. abilities learn critical-thinking skills, improve concentration much fun watching and playing chess together, whether they
“I’m excited to join the Boca Raton Library and other and discipline, develop problem-solving skills, and build are beginners or skilled chess players.”
mayors in bringing this event back to Boca Raton to highlight self-esteem and good sportsmanship. Plus, chess is fun! This is an opportunity for the whole family to enjoy an
the wonderful game of chess to our community and our Participants can pick up a special “passport” to log all the exciting morning of chess and community engagement.
children. Interest in chess has only risen over the last few local events they attend. Instructors will be on hand to help Enrollment is not required. The Spanish River Library is
years, and we are looking forward to getting together and those new to the game. located at 1501 N.W. Spanish River Blvd., in Boca. For more
seeing some great, young chess players,” says Mayor Singer. “The Boca Raton Public Library is thrilled to have Mayor information, call (561) 393-7852.