Teachers, prospective members invited to Gables Woman’s Club Open House

As the GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club celebrates the 75th Anniversary of its May Van Sickle Children’s Dental Clinic, the club is inviting all public and independent school teachers for an open house to tour the clinic and the clubhouse located at 1009 E. Ponce de Leon Blvd. in Coral Gables on Sept. 17, from 3:30 to 6 p.m.

The clinic currently provides more than $225,000 in free dental care annually to the working poor who fall between the cracks in the healthcare system.

For any women interested in learning more about the club and possibly joining, there will be a wine and cheese party from 7 to 9 p.m. During that time, guests will meet the board, committee chairs and other club members, to become acquainted with the many programs and projects the club supports in addition to the clinic.

Coral Gables Woman’s Club is a place where members can development leadership skills, serve the community, make a positive impact and meet lifelong friends. You do not have to be a Coral Gables resident to belong. All are welcomed.

To RSVP, contact Kate Swain after 4 p.m. at 305-527-6272 or Mayra Dominguez at 786-282-7886 or send email to Debi at <deborahvanstone1@ outlook.com> or Kate at <kmswain@aol.com>.


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A graduate of the University of Florida with a major in Spanish, Burns has an extensive background in advertising, marketing and reciprocal trade, travel , non profit consulting and management. Before joining Miami's Community Newspapers as a columnist and marketing specialist, Gloria was the Executive Director of the Jr. Orange Bowl Committee (6 yrs.) and first Executive Director of the Coral Gables Community Foundation (14 yrs.) and the Pinecrest Community Foundation (1 ½ yrs) . Burns' volunteer activities led her to become a columnist for Community Newspapers writing Gloria’s Gab, that focuses on the non-profit activity, and a host of an online show, Gloria's Gab LIVE. Gloria serves the board of the Rotary Club of Coral Gables as Civic and Charity Chair, and is involved in the club's International Committee. She is an active Life Member of the Jr. Orange Bowl Committee and is Secretary of the Merrick Festival. She serves on the board of directors of the Coral Gables Woman' Club as Publicity Chair and also coordinates the club's monthly fundraiser for various charities with Gringo Bingo at Clutch Burger. In addition, Gloria participates in numerous other charitable events and is a member of the Business Forum Group, Profit Inc., the Greater Miami Festival & Events Association and the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. In other volunteer activity, Gloria helps Miami Christian School with fund-raising and PR; is an Ambassador and volunteers for events for A Safe Haven for Newborns. She is an active member of the Music Ministry at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where she enjoys singing in the choir every weekend.