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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.
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 Deb Kessler, Dan Braden and Joan Damson
took home incredible baskets including spa, golf, bar, Event Chair Di Baker with Showgirls Joanne Caras and
wine, and dine around baskets. Maria Colonna Hibiscus Children’s Center Presents on page 4
With A Tropical Twist, Pinot & Picasso A Hit

By Jackie Holfelder Sponsors included
Helping People Succeed offered a casually elegant Marlene Filer with
“With a Tropical Twist” vibe at this year’s Pinot & Picasso Celebrities Fore
fundraiser, which was happily embraced by the close to Kids, Jim and Jayne
200 attendees. Mondello, Barbara
Guests were welcomed to Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Taylor, David and
Club with a delectable signature drink and the lively music Karen Townsend
of the Gratitude Steel Drum Band as they mingled with the with the Blueyes
2023 Art for Living Calendar artists. As they entered, Bill Foundation, Bob
“Boz” Bosley performed tropical favorites – and in a first for Crandall, Jack and
Pinot & Picasso – offered after-dinner dancing. Ginny Luther with Suzy Hutcheson, Bill Lichtenberger
Jenny Yingling, governing Board of Directors member, the Bart Blue Star and Suzi Beers
offered a warm welcome and introduced emcee Rob Lord. Foundation, Randy
As in years past, local philanthropist Bill Lichtenberger and Linda Prange and Bob and Carol Weissman.
was the host for the evening and was honored with a Ralph Davino, Marlene Filer, Nadine and Bob Gensius, Dee
standing ovation. and Nick Blount and Wayne Klick With A Tropical Twist on page 4
Christmas Came Early To Kids Of Big Brothers

Big Sisters In Palm Beach And Martin Counties

Macy’s Created A Magical 100 kids across Macy’s
locations in Palm Beach
Experience For Over 100 and Martin counties.

What began 13 years
Local Kids ago in Macy’s at Treasure
Coast Square Mall with Big
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Palm Beach and
Martin Counties, in partnership with Macy’s, held a Christmas Came Early
private holiday experience in early December with over on page 3