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Fall is upon us and there actually are fans in the stadiums for sporting events not the least of which is my favorite, football, and lots of charity events that had been postponed in 2020.
One event that survived the pandemic closures with some creative planning was Coral Gables Woman’s Club’s Gringo Bingo hosted by Clutch Burger with music donated by DJ Germain and sponsored by EZ Title Services and 1st Empire Elite Financial.
As of the Sept. 7th, the monthly bingo party has raised almost $14,000 with funds distributed to multiple charities. Most recently, Coral Gables Woman’s Club shared the proceeds between the club charitable giving and Coral Gables Rotary’s relief efforts in Haiti through Ecoworks and Shelter Box USA.
Next Gringo Bingo for charity is scheduled for Oct. 5, 7-9 p.m. RSVP by email to gloria@cnews.net.
Yet another CGWC event coming soon is the club’s Halloween party, an annual event at the Coral Gables Woman’s Club to benefit the club’s free children’s dental clinic. The cost is $75 per person which includes food and unlimited wine, Prosecco or beer. For non drinkers, admission is $60.
Rita Tennyson’s R Catering will provide a delicious menu with barbecue pulled pork, barbecue chicken and blackened fish sliders, Mac & Cheese, and a spring mixed salad.
There will be dancing and lots of prizes, so come in your best costume for a fun-filled evening for a great cause. To RSVP, please contact Kayla Blake at kaylablake143@gmail.com.
On the cultural front, Actors’ Playhouse returned in Aug. with a live show, ¡FUÁCATA! or A Latina’s Guide to Surviving the Universe. Starring in this one women show was three-time Carbonell Award-winning Elena Maria Garcia who had the crowd laughing throughout her 90-minute non-stop performance.
That show ran through Sept. 12 and Actors’ executive director Barbara Stein and artistic director David Arisco now are preparing for the 2021-22 season. The first show will be critically acclaimed Middletown, running Nov. 17-Dec. 12. To reserve/buy tickets or learn about other programs offered, visit www.actorsplayhouse.org.
Finally, the Rotary Club of Coral Gables continues to meet the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables. Visiting Rotarians always are welcomed but are asked to RSVP to make your menu selection with Sally via email at sallybsez@yahoo.com. Lunch is $27.
This club always has great speakers and most recently welcomed Aura Reinhardt, the executive director of the Coral Gables Business Improvement District. Aura shared information on upcoming events and how her office promotes the downtown taxing district. Aura even donated two gift certificates that helped raise funds for the club’s foundation.
Check out Gloria’s Gab LIVE show, when Aura was the guest on Sept. 20. Gloria’s Gab LIVE airs every Monday morning at 10 a.m. All shows are recorded and available on Facebook and YouTube and on our Cnews.net website. Sponsorships are available. Those interested should contact gloria@cnews.net.
Until next time, keep making each day count; share an act of kindness every day, and stay safe.
