Page 1 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens- March '22

VOL. 17 NO. 3 www.seabreezepublications.com MARCH 2022

Firefighter Chili Cook Off

The Retired Firefighters of Palm Beach County hosted their Firefighter Chili Cook
Off on Saturday, Feb. 5 at Abacoa Amphitheater. Decorated chili booths represented
firefighters from local departments, restaurants, hospitals, and organizations. It was the
responsibility of the celebrity judges to finally determine the “best” chili and “theme”
booths. This event was a huge success and Abacoa proved to be the perfect secure venue
to gather the family for cold drinks, hot chili, and live music.
The Retired Firefighters of Palm Beach County are a combination of firefighters from medical needs and equipment
local fire departments that have combined to maintain the brotherhood by supporting the for their child with Duchenne
health and welfare of local firefighters as well as the community we fought so hard to muscular dystrophy. This
protect. They are a charitable 501(c)(3) organization that aids fire-related agencies while charity was started in 2015
continuing to support our community. This year the Firefighter Chili Cook Off event when Palm Beach County
benefited two organizations: Firefighters on a Mission and Firefighters to the Rescue. (PBC) firefighter, Tim Petz
Firefighters on a Mission has partnered with a variety of organizations that specifically
focus on finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Money raised will be distributed to Firefighter Chili Cook Off
these organizations, while some is reserved to provide firefighters assistance in the purchase of on page 4
Dionne Warwick, Rita Rudner, And Marilyn McCoo

And Billy Davis, Jr. Headline LIFE’s 28th Annual

Lady In Red Gala

Event Raises More Than $1.5 Million With Proceeds Benefiting Then, after a surf and
“Pups4patriots” At American Humane And “Lois’ Food4kids” At turf feast of Maine lobster
Palm Beach County Food Bank and filet mignon, comedian
Lois Pope, founder and chair of LIFE’s Lady in Red Gala, told the sold-out audience Rita Rudner, who has the
at the 28th annual event at The Breakers on Sunday, Jan. 9, that the hallmarks of the longest running solo act
much-anticipated affair are always: fabulous entertainment, important causes to support, in Las Vegas history, had
great food, music and dancing, and no long speeches. the audience roaring with
And, as always, this year’s gala fulfilled each of these hallmarks in magnificent laughter. This was the side-
fashion. The headliner entertainment was spectacular. The seven-time Grammy award- splitting comedian’s third
winning couple, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr., kicked off the night with a rousing “Lady in Red” gala and
set featuring both their biggest hits, from Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In to Wedding Bell it was easy to see why,
Blues and Up, Up and Away, to tunes from their new album, including the title track,
Blackbird. Dionne Warwick on page 2 Dionne Warwick
Hannah’s Home To Expand Capacity After Successful Fundraiser

After raising over $400,000 at its 10th annual fundraising gala, Hannah’s Home of
South Florida is moving to expand capacity to meet the needs of the single, pregnant
young women in the home’s care.
Every year, Hannah’s Home must turn away nearly 200 women due to a lack of
capacity. “I felt that the event this year was filled with celebration and anticipation for
the future of Hannah’s Home,” said Carol Beresford, founder of Hannah’s Home. “We
look forward to expanding our property with four new cottages. This extra housing will
give us the ability to bring hope to so many more young women and their children.”

The annual gala, which featured cocktails, dinner and a live auction at the Pelican
Club in Jupiter, was cochaired by MaryLynn Magar, former Florida state representative,
and Pamela Rauch, Florida Power & Light’s vice president of external affairs and
economic development.
Tania Rogers of WPTV made a special guest appearance as hostess. The event was
coordinated by former mayor of the Village of Tequesta, Abby Brennan.

Hannah’s Home on page 4