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VOL. 24 NO. 5 www.seabreezepublications.com MAY 2022

11th Annual Purse Party Fundraiser

Jensen Beach – 2022 Purse and Credit Card holder and
Gift Card Raffle tree valued
Party SOLD OUT! at over $2,000 were pulled
and announced.
On March 28, For the first time ever,
200 magnificent and the silent auction aired live
generous ladies gathered online, allowing offsite
to enjoy a day full of participation! Of course
great conversation and there were some special
competitive bidding for surprises reserved for the
some amazing designer event attendees. The event’s
handbags, shoes and emcee, superstar WPTV
accessories. This girly Channel 5 news anchor
gathering was hosted Ashleigh Walters, welcomed
by Harbour Ridge Yacht Ashleigh Walters and Laura guests as they enjoyed a
and Country Club in Barbone delicious lunch, signature
Palm City and presented cocktail, raffle drawings and Christina Franco, Lorna Day, Tara Biek-Robison, Brigid McLaughlin, Amy Thornton, Marsha
by Kathleen B. Walgreen. Event attendees participated in live auction, led by local Cetta, Andi McAvoy, Kira Libratore, Marcie Ferraro. Committee members not photographed:
some fun onsite games and were blessed to hear the angelic auctioneer celebrity Reed Susan O’Rourke, Kelley Decowski
voice of the young Jordan Jones! The room silenced when Hartman. “We are blown
the winners of the New Louis Vuitton Graceful Handbag away at the generosity of the attendees and are thrilled to 11th Annual Purse Party on page 3
Salvation Army Celebrates Its Volunteers

The Salvation Army of Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee the Salvation Army. In addition to being treated to a delightful The crowd cheered as Blackmon recognized volunteers for
Counties recently showed appreciation for its volunteers at a lunch, each guest received a small gift and a ticket for a chance their total hours of service working for the Salvation Army in
celebratory luncheon held at Martin Downs Golf Club in Palm to win a basket of goodies. 2021. Top honors were given to Steve Casola, Kaylee Cumming
City. The program included recognition of top volunteers and “One of the most important choices you can make is how you and June Stires for their work in the Salvation Army food
guest speakers Major Sarah Nelson and Lieutenant Mariah share your time,” said Gary Blackmon, Volunteer Coordinator
Deshazo, who gave testimony of their experiences serving in for the Salvation Army. “Every day I see our volunteers giving
so freely to help others in need.”

Bruce Nathan of Nathan Mike Dewey of Palm City poses with Col. Dennis Strissel,
Family Farms in Palm City Corps Officer for The Salvation Army of Martin, St. Lucie
was recognized for his regular Lori Baird of Port St. Lucie Martin County Tax Collector Ruth Piestruszewski and and Okeechobee Counties.
donations of fresh eggs for the won top honors as the 2021 Supervisor of Elections and Salvation Army Advisory Board
Salvation Army’s food pantry. Volunteer of the Year. Chair Vicki Davis Salvation Army on page 4
Humane Society Generates Funds

For Shelter Animals With A Touch Of Country

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

Paul Feinsinger and Shaun
Kelly with 14-year-old foster
dog Chloe
Committee Cochair Katie
Tracy Baldwin with Lance Astras Humane Society on page 3