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VOL. 25 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.

Hibiscus Children’s Center on page 3 Deb Kessler, Dan Braden and Joan Damson Arthur and Marylin Levitt Charles McIntyre and Joyce Court
With A Tropical Twist, Pinot & Picasso A Hit

By Jackie Holfelder
Helping People Succeed offered a casually
elegant “With a 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 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
performed tropical favorites – and in a first for Pinot
& Picasso – offered after-dinner dancing.
Jenny Yingling, governing Board of Directors
member, offered a warm welcome and introduced
emcee Rob Lord.

With A Tropical Twist on page 5 Julia Kelly Ralph Davino, Marlene Filer, Nadine and Bob Gensius, Dee and Nick Blount and Wayne Klick
Christmas Came Early To Kids Of Big Brothers

Big Sisters In Palm Beach And Martin Counties

Macy’s Created A Magical Experience For breakfast, where they wrote letters to Santa, put them into Macy’s mailbox, made arts and crafts,
and everyone was a kid again as they played with toys from the Toys “R” Us in-store shop.
Over 100 Local Kids The kids went on a shopping spree to find gifts for their families and were able to wrap them in
the store. As a thank you, Macy’s was presented with a special thank you plaque signed by the kids,
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Palm Beach and Martin families, and mentors. In November, Macy’s launched a multi-year partnership with Big Brothers
Counties, in partnership with Macy’s, held a private holiday Big Sisters of America to serve young people through the power of mentorship, creating a path
experience in early December with over 100 kids across Macy’s for future success and impact that lasts a lifetime. Through its social purpose platform, Mission
locations in Palm Beach and Martin counties. Every One, Macy’s has committed to creating brighter futures through bold representation for all.
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.
A holiday tradition like no other, BBBS kids were invited
to a Macy’s store from Boca Raton, Wellington, Palm Beach
Gardens, Boynton Beach, and Jensen Beach to participate in a
magical morning with their families or Big Brother/Big Sister.
Kids received a Santa hat, a holiday goody bag, and a $50 gift
card to shop before the store opened to the public. Next, they had Little sister, Jasmeena Zinati

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