Memphis brought down the house at Actors’ Playhouse with its Opening Night on March 15. Gables Rotarians got to see a preview of the show at their March 7th meeting with performances by the leads whose voices moved many to tears. No wonder then that March 20 a group of district Rotarians saw the show as a group. This Tony Award winning show is definitely “The” show you will not want to miss this season. Artistic Director David Arisco and Producing Director Barbara Stein are to be lauded for bringing this show to South Florida. Memphis runs through April 7. For tickets or information on the upcoming April 13th Reach for the Stars Auction that helps fund the amazing shows at Actors, visit actorsplayhouse.org.
After a successful first charity Gringo Bingo for Gables Rotary’s veterans program, Clutch Burger (on Giralda Plaza) has decided to hold monthly Gringo Bingo games the first Tuesday of the month. April 2, Coral Gables Children’s Dental Clinic will be the beneficiary and tickets sold out almost immediately. More on that event in the next issue. Many thanks to Ana and Steven Bradley and all the local merchants such as Local, Kao Sushi, Bulla, Kings Bowl, RICE, Dragonfly, Miss Saigon Bistro, The BAR, Pisco y Nazca, Smoothie King, The GoldenTriangle, Divino Ceviche, Related ISG International Realty, Community Newspapers, DJ Germaine and many other donors for making the first event such a success.
On April 13, 9 -2 pm., the Coral Gables Woman’s Club will also host a Women’s Health Fair coordinated by Home Life Chair Mayra Dominguez. The event will feature speakers addressing everything from financial management, retirement issues, health and fitness to assisted living options. Lite refreshments will be served and admission is free and open to the public with a reservation. There is limited seating; so, those wishing to participate must RSVP with Mayra at mayra.dominguezcgwc@gmail.com.
For those looking to serve the community, Coral Gables Woman’s Club is always looking women who would like to give back through volunteer service. Members come from all over South Florida.. no need to live in the Gables to join just a willingness to serve others. For more information on the club, visit gfwccoralgableswomansclub.org.
A Safe Haven for Newborns 6th Annual Walk to Eliminate Infant Abandonment on March 9th, was a picture perfect day at Amelia Earhart Park. As always Norris Perez, who chaired the walk, was assisted that day by hard working volunteers especially her husband, Joe Perez, and board member Henry Delgado, of Smith & Swollen. Henry and and other volunteer cooks worked hard most of the morning grilling some amazing burgers and hot dogs for sale to raise additional funds for the ASHFN. Of course, Business Forum Group in Doral’s Pete De La Torre came back again to emcee and Miami Heat’s Steve Stowe, Executive Director of the Miami Heat Charitable Foundation, led the Walk as Grand Marshal. Thus far, this amazing organization founded by Nick Silver, has saved 297 babies and helped 5,000 pregnant women. For more info visit https://asafehavenfornewborns.com/annual-safe-haven-for-newborns-walk.
Saturday, May 4, 2019, promises to be a busy just a week before Mothers’ Day weekend. With that in mind, the Coral Gables Woman’s Club is offering a wonderful afternoon event for daughters and granddaughters to share with their moms and grandmothers with a tradition high tea. Mark you calendars and email arely@arelypr.com the club president for more information or to reserve space.
That same night, May 4, at 6:30 p.m., plan on attending The Marc Jaiden Project 5th Annual Gala to be held at Eden Roc Miami Beach. The foundation benefits communities with limited resources to acquire better vision through screening, donated glasses, etc. By the way, several service organizations are helping collect use eyeglasses for the Marc Jaiden Foundation and asked anyone who would like to donate to email me gloria@cnews.net or visit for more information on the Gala.
Finally, after a fun Sunday Picnic at Tropical Park on March 10, member of Profit Inc. , one of Miami-Dade County’s oldest business networking groups, gathered again that Thursday for an open house sponsored by Kemp Mobley at Westaff. Members enjoyed touring the lovely offices and partaking in a lavish buffet. Among those attending were Robert Bean, Daneza Socarras, Dr. Gayle Carson, Enrique Yunis, Bill Garzia, Lawanda Loftus and Javier Fernandez. Other notables attending were The Unconservatory’s dual pianists Kirk Whipple and Marilyn Morales. These two busy talented composers, musicians and entertainers have a lot on their plates including Marilyn’s musical, “Always Remember”, that is sure to be a hit.
Profit Inc. meets twice a month at 94th Aero Squadron for lunch. Those wanting more information on membership, visit profitinc.org.
Until next time, keep making each day count.
