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VOL. 24 NO. 1 www.seabreezepublications.com JANUARY 2023

Hibiscus Children’s Center Presents

‘Viva Las Vegas Casino Night’ To Benefit Children

By Tracy Savoia
Hibiscus Children’s Center hosted the “Viva Las Vegas Casino Night” on Nov. 18 at Mariner
Sands Country Club in Stuart. This lovely affair featured incredible raffle prizes and a gourmet
dinner followed by guests dancing the night away to the sounds of D.J. Brian Lemen. All
proceeds directly benefit the abused, abandoned and neglected children living at the Hibiscus
Shelter in Jensen Beach and will enhance their lives and help them heal through educational,
medical and professional therapeutic services.
The festivities began with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and then guests got the chance to
roll the dice in our casino where they experienced all the glitz, glamour and excitement of Las
Vegas! The lucky raffle prize winners took home incredible baskets including spa, golf, bar,
wine, and dine around baskets.
Hibiscus Children’s Center is deeply grateful to our generous sponsors: Royal Flush – Barrie
and Joan Damson, Richard and Deborah Kessler, Frank and Patricia Noonan, and Ted and Pat
Tiemeyer; Straight Flush – Braden and Braden, Architects and Planners, A.I.A., P.A., Albert
Event Chair Di Baker with Showgirls Joanne
Hibiscus Children’s Center on page 7 Caras and Maria Colonna Deb Kessler, Dan Braden and Joan Damson
With A Tropical Twist, Christmas Came Early To

Pinot & Picasso A Hit Kids Of Big Brothers

By Jackie Holfelder
Helping People Succeed offered a casually elegant “With a Big Sisters In Palm Beach
Tropical Twist” vibe at this year’s Pinot & Picasso fundraiser,
which was happily embraced by the close to 200 attendees.
Guests were welcomed to Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country And Martin Counties
Club with a delectable signature drink and the lively music of the
Gratitude Steel Drum Band as they mingled with the 2023 Art
for Living Calendar artists. As they entered, Bill “Boz” Bosley Macy’s Created A Magical Experience For
performed tropical favorites – and in a first for Pinot & Picasso
– offered after-dinner dancing. Over 100 Local Kids
Jenny Yingling, governing Board of Directors member,
offered a warm welcome and introduced emcee Rob Lord. Julia Kelly Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, in partnership
with Macy’s, held a private holiday experience in early December with over 100 kids
across Macy’s locations in Palm Beach and Martin counties.
What began 13 years ago in Macy’s at Treasure Coast Square Mall with Big Brothers,
Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties has now become the catalyst for a statewide
event in 22 stores.

Ralph Davino, Marlene Filer, Nadine and Bob Gensius, Dee and Nick Blount and Wayne Klick

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