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On the weekend of April 12 – 15, several hundred members of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs will convene to honor the state’s outgoing officers and board and installed the new administration. While there, many clubs will receive awards and, one would expect, may for the very active clubs in South Florida who make such a positive impact. From showcasing young artists and musicians, cleaning up neighborhoods, collecting for those in need, to holding countless fundraisers to support the various clubs’ many charitable efforts.
The Young Artists’ Gallery (YAG) of the Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove marked its 22nd anniversary on March 23rd, by unveiling the recipients of its 2024 scholarships and awards that totaled $34,700. Some three hundred people braved the rain to attend the awards ceremony. YAG Coordinator Lisa Remeny deserves credit for producing this juried art show and scholarship program that showcased the art of so many talented Miami-Dade County public school students while also providing them with opportunities for financial support and a chance to sell their art.
Cocoplum Woman’s Club is also showcasing talented musicians from the FIU Musical Theatre Department at its 4th Annual Lunch and Broadway event held Wednesday, April 24, at 11 a.m., at the Coco Plum Woman’s Club, 1375 Sunset Drive in Coral Gables. The affair will benefit the club’s Max Gruver Scholarship given annually to a Coral Gables student and, for a second year, to a migrant student from Homestead. For tickets, call Kim Schain at 305-322-4626.
Yet another active club, the GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club will hold its 5th Annual Mother’s Day Tea, chaired by Rita Tennyson, on Saturday, May 11, 1 – 4 p.m., at 1001 East Ponce de Leon Blvd. This promises to be a great way to treat your moms, aunts, daughters and friends to a fun-filled afternoon at a crazy “Mad Hatter” event. If you are into costumes and hats, please come dressed for a magical Alice in Wonderland themed afternoon of fun with music, Prosecco, tea, delicious delights by R Catering and a silent auction. Tickets are $125 or $85 for those under 21 years. For sponsorship opportunities or tickets visit gfwccoralgableswomansclub.org.
Speaking of hats, hats off to Lynn Bauer, Hal Wanless, Jerry Kavulich, Dr. Chaviano, Tom and Kim Davison, Carlos & Mayra Rossi, and Community Newspapers for always supporting Coral Gables Woman’s Club’s monthly “Dingo” Gringo Bingo at Bay 13 Brewery & Kitchen with Steven Bradley and DJ Germain. This charity event, most recently held April 16, is always a great party. Thanks to our generous in-kind donors as well, such as Kings Bowl in Doral who provide great prizes for the lucky winners, Clutch Burger, Threefold Café, Seasons 52 and more. Over the years, this event has raised almost $100,000 or more for CGWC’s charities including the club’s own free children’s dental clinic.
Coral Gables Rotarians, who also do such great work in our community, celebrated Fifth Friday hosted by Ana Fournaris at Keyes Real Estate in March. Club President Frank Sexton was on hand with dozens of others to enjoy a lovely social that this club holds every month that has a 5th Friday. Among the many seen enjoying the event were Coral Gables Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson, Bill Beckham, Bill Quesenberry, Sally Baumgartner Goodman, Larry Goodman, Debbie and John Swain, Phil Boswell, Tom Gallagher, Carol Brock, Hadley Williams, Dipak Joshi, Henryka Manes and Christina Constantini.
Finally, CGWC members include some amazing women. One such woman, Leticia Matheus, whose company Lele Reis just launched a new collection of jewelry, held a celebratory party at Origen on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. Designer Leticia, who 6 weeks prior had delivered a beautiful baby boy, welcomed friends from the local woman’s clubs and fans for the unveiling of the new line on March 29th. Aside from getting a chance to purchase some lovely new jewelry from Leticia and clothes from Origen, ladies especially enjoyed getting a peek at Leticia’s new baby boy and his older sister and dad at the party. Leticia is one of several entrepreneurial women who are members of the Coral Gables Woman’s Club and people of all ages are welcomed to join. Visit gfwccoralgableswomansclub.org.
Until next time, share your time and talents, count your blessings, and make a difference.
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