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VOL. 24 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 Ashleigh Walters and Laura
to hear the angelic voice of the young Jordan Jones! Barbone
The room silenced when the winners of the New Louis
Vuitton Graceful Handbag and Credit Card holder and live auction, led by local
Gift Card Raffle tree valued at over $2,000 were pulled auctioneer celebrity Reed
and announced. Hartman. “We are blown
For the first time ever, the silent auction aired live online, away at the generosity of
allowing offsite participation! Of course there were some the attendees and are thrilled
special surprises reserved for the event attendees. The to announce that this year’s
event’s emcee, superstar WPTV Channel 5 news anchor Christina Franco, Lorna Day, Tara Biek-Robison, Brigid McLaughlin, Amy Thornton, Marsha
Ashleigh Walters, welcomed guests as they enjoyed a 11th Annual Purse Party Cetta, Andi McAvoy, Kira Libratore, Marcie Ferraro. Committee members not photographed:
delicious lunch, signature cocktail, raffle drawings and Fundraiser on page 3 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.
Col. Dennis Strissel gathers with fellow Salvation Army
Salvation Army Celebrates Its Volunteers officers Major Sarah Nelson and Lt. Mariah Deshazo and The Salvation Army recently held its Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at
on page 3 Martin Downs Golf Club owner Stanley Campbell. Martin Downs Golf Club.
For The Love Of The Loxahatchee

The Loxahatchee Guild Has 1981. Among many other projects over the years, the guild is
largely responsible for saving the original Florida East Coast
First Event Since 2020 Railway Depot that now sits at Sawfish Bay Park.
2022 Fundraiser
The Loxahatchee Guild has just conducted their first Over 125 Loxahatchee Guild members and guests attended
fundraising event since February 2020, which was just three the “For the Love of the Loxahatchee” fundraising event
weeks before the world was hit with the COVID pandemic. at Topside at the Beacon on the Jupiter Inlet. In addition to
The Loxahatchee Guild has been the premier historic individual donations, many local restaurants and shops donated
preservation group in northern Palm Beach County since items for auction baskets. Gallery Grill, Moir’s Food Shack,
Envy of Palm Beach, Gretchen
Scott, and Jonathan’s Landing
Golf Club were just a few of
the local sponsors.
“This is such a beautiful What’s Next For The Loxahatchee Guild?
location,” said Jane The Loxahatchee Guild provides ongoing support of the
Castellano, Loxahatchee Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum as well as the Flagler
Guild member. “It is really train depot and Aicher House at Sawfish Bay Park. The
great to finally be able to get
together as a group again.” For The Love Of The Loxahatchee on page 4