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VOL. 23 NO. 5 www.seabreezepublications.com MAY 2022

11th Annual Purse Party Fundraiser

Jensen Beach – 2022 Purse Party SOLD OUT!

On March 28, 200 magnificent and
generous ladies gathered to enjoy a day full
of great conversation and competitive bidding
for some amazing designer handbags, shoes
and accessories. This girly gathering was
hosted by Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country
Club in Palm City and presented by Kathleen
B. Walgreen. Event attendees participated in
some fun onsite games and were blessed to
hear the angelic voice of the young Jordan
Jones! The room silenced when the winners
of the New Louis Vuitton Graceful Handbag Ashleigh Walters and Laura Barbone
and Credit Card holder and Gift Card Raffle
tree valued at over $2,000 were pulled and announced. Christina Franco, Lorna Day, Tara Biek-Robison, Brigid McLaughlin, Amy Thornton, Marsha
Cetta, Andi McAvoy, Kira Libratore, Marcie Ferraro. Committee members not photographed:
11th Annual Purse Party on page 4 Susan O’Rourke, Kelley Decowski
Salvation Army Celebrates Its Volunteers

The Salvation Army of Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties recently showed
appreciation for its volunteers at a celebratory luncheon held at Martin Downs Golf
Club in Palm City. The program included recognition of top volunteers and guest
speakers Major Sarah Nelson and Lieutenant Mariah Deshazo, who gave testimony
of their experiences serving in the Salvation Army. In addition to being treated to a
delightful lunch, each guest received a small gift and a ticket for a chance to win a
basket of goodies.
“One of the most important choices you can make is how you share your time,” said
Gary Blackmon, Volunteer Coordinator for the Salvation Army. “Every day I see our
volunteers giving so freely to help others in need.”
The crowd cheered as Blackmon recognized volunteers for their total hours of
service working for the Salvation Army in 2021. Top honors were given to Steve Casola,
Kaylee Cumming and June Stires for their work in the Salvation Army food pantries,
to Kenneth Marks for his work in the soup kitchen, to Janice Belwood, Rosa Cruz and
Roy Brooks for their work in the Family Stores, to Doreen Wilson for her help with
the Angel Tree program, and to Kathy Span, Charles Stracuzzi, Carl Gaiser and Donna
Col. Dennis Strissel gathers with fellow Salvation Army officers Major Sarah Nelson and
Salvation Army on page 3 Lt. Mariah Deshazo and Martin Downs Golf Club owner Stanley Campbell.
Humane Society Generates Funds

For Shelter Animals With A Touch Of Country

Cowboy hats and boots were the attire for the evening at the Humane Society of the
Treasure Coast’s (HSTC) annual Paws & Claws gala. The event’s theme was “Country Cats
and Dogs.” Held at the brand-new Colab Kitchen, the countrified gala raised $270,000,
which benefits the Palm City shelter’s animals.
WPTV/WFLX anchor Jay Cashmere emceed the event and Elliot Paul served as the
live auctioneer. Katie Astras and Kit Haas cochaired the affair. The evening’s activities
included fancy beverages, gourmet food, the southern sounds of the Tom Jackson Band
and line dancing led by DeeDee Maynard of the Wild Roses Dance Team.

Paul Feinsinger and Shaun Tracy Baldwin with Lance
Committee Cochair Katie Kelly with 14-year-old foster
Astras dog Chloe Humane Society on page 4