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Volunteer/service and business organizations can bring joy in unexpected ways. From meeting new friends to working on charitable projects together, people tie lifelong bonds. Rotary, Kiwanis, and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs are a testament as individuals serve the community and build leadership skills.
Speaking of which, collaborations are becoming more and more common. Recently, GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club (CGWC) and the Rotary Club of Coral Gables (RCCG) joined forces to raise funds for their respective charities with their first monthly Game Night hosted by Bay 13 in Coral Gables. Clutch Burger owner, Steven Bradley, who emceed this first event has agreed to continue volunteering his time and talent much like he does for CGWC’s monthly Gringo Bingo. Thanks to SouthState Bank and Eli Jimenez, this pilot Game Night on Aug. 23, raised more than $1,300 for charity. It was such a success, plans are to hold these on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Speaking of Gringo Bingo, the next one is set for Sept. 6, 7-9 p.m., at Clutch Burger, with proceeds being shared with the National Areata Alopecia Foundation (NAAF). Dierdre Nero was a guest on Gloria’s Gab LIVE on Aug.17 to discuss NAAF and the upcoming Gringo Bingo for which her Nero Immigration Law Firm is one of the sponsors along with attorney Jerome Kavulich.
Since this fun bingo party started in 2019, CGWC has worked with immigration attorney Nero every fall to support her efforts in raising awareness and funds for NAAF. Steven Bradley is the monthly emcee while celebrity DJ Germain provides music to make the party complete.
Next month’s party at Clutch Burger will be Tuesday, Oct. 11, with proceeds being shared with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Tickets are $30 per person and include 12 games and a big coverall with great prizes and lots of fun. To RSVP send email to gloria@cnews.net.
In other club news, Coral Gables Woman’s Club busy summer, aside from their monthly Gringo Bingo, they held a board retreat on Aug. 13 at the Intercontinental Doral, followed by a belly dancing class on Aug. 17 as a mini fundraiser.
Just before school began, CGWC club representatives including CGWC President Ruth Martinez delivered checks in the amount of $620 from Gringo Bingo proceeds to both the Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy and Tucker Elementary for their respective principal’s discretionary funds.
Philanthropists Lynn Bauer and Dr. Hal Wanless once again hosted a breakfast for the teachers at which time they turned in their wish lists and principal Deborah Carter was presented with the CGWC check as well as a donation from retired Coral Gables High teacher Joan Reitsma.
On the cultural front, Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre brings us another great show, the world premiere of Now and Then by Sean Grennan whom you may recall wrote Making God Laugh, The Tin Woman, and Married Alive. Now and Then is an inspiring story of love and life as a young aspiring pianist who is working as a bartender.
On closing up one night, he gets an unusual request. A late desperate customer offers him and his girlfriend $2,000 to sit and have a drink with him and what follows is both funny and touching.
This production, directed by the talented David Arisco, is running through Sept. 11 with performances: Wednesday-Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. To reserve tickets, visit www.actorsplayhouse.org.
GableStage also has a new production that sounds intriguing, Fade by Tanya Saracho. This is a witty dramatic comedy that tells a tale of friendship, opportunity, assumptions, ambition, culture, and betrayal. The play is directed by Teo Castellanos and runs through Sept. 18. For tickets call at 305-445-1119.
In other news, save the date for the 10th Annual Safe Haven for Newborns Gala on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Hilton Downtown Miami. This is the first gala since the pandemic and Lauren Pastrana of CBS4 News again will serve as the mistress of ceremony. This year’s event also will honor Thomas Abraham with the Monarch Award, recognizing the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation making a difference in the lives of so many. For more information, visit
www.asafehavenfornewborns.org.
Finally, Profit Inc., the oldest business networking group in South Florida, is a dynamic group of business leaders who meet the first Thursday of each month for lunch at 94th Aero Squadron and then on the third Thursday of the month for a Power Lunch at Season’s 52 in Coral Gables.
The group elected a new president to follow LaWanda Loftus, of 1st Citizens Bank, as well as their board of directors at their Sept. 1 meeting. Those interested in building their business should check out this organization by visiting www. profitinc.org.
Until next time, keep making each day count and share an act of kindness every day.
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