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Coral Gables Woman’s Club had a very active July with multiple fundraising events supporting organizations whose impact has been enormous. After returning from a fundraising cruise where they had a day of service at an elementary school in Roatan, Honduras, orchestrated by Rita Tennyson. Rita, owner of Birdie Bistro and R Catering, returned from that cruise for July 4th festivities at Birdie Bistro, where she also hosted two more events, CGWC’s Gringo Bingo on July 22, and then a birthday party fundraising dinner on July 25, both affairs supporting South Florida nonprofits. Despite a torrential rainstorm, Gringo Bingo was a sellout with proceeds being shared with ACE Academy. Gringo, Steven Bradley, was there to call bingo and entertain with his daughter, Barbie. Days later the charity dinner celebrating Rita’s birthday also packed the house with a festive evening with proceeds being directed to Voices for Children and The Women Voice Network. On hand to DJ for both events was an amazing physical therapist by day and a jack on all trades outside of work, Alexandra Guillen. Alex is CGWC’s Arts and Culture Chair who has also coordinated a charity concert and has many plans coming up in the future.
The Rotary Club of Coral Gables installed its new board of directors and officers on July 16 with a lovely dinner at Seasons 52 on Miracle Mile. Following a cocktail hour with flatbreads, and dinner, former District 6990 Governor, Drew Monaghan, officiated over the installation of officers and board. Taking over the gavel from 2024-25 President Jim Skinner is Greg Petrino. who bring lots of new ideas for growth and service. Making the night even more special, Rotarian Lloyd Miller surprised Andrea, his wife of 35 years, with a Paul Harris Fellow. Among the many enjoying the evening were Past President Yolanda Woodbridge, who was instrumental in coordinating the event; former judge, Maria Korvick; past RCCG President Carlos Bolado with his wife Terry; Past President Felix Pardo with his wife Lynn; Past President Greg Martini with Lina Pinzon; Past President Ana Gallagher; Past President Nicolas Eterovic; Past President Kelly Garces; Past President Sally Baumgartner Goodman and husband Larry; Christine Constantine; Sue Padalino; Bill and Chie Quesenberry; Anthony Poppe; and George Reeves and wife.
Speaking of Rotary, Rotarians recently enjoyed a program featuring Brian Galea, one of three co-founders of a non-profit organization, Heal 2 Heel Therapy Dogs (H2H). Brian, a resident expert trainer of H2H, and a Tester/Observer for Alliance of Therapy Dogs, brought his own therapy dog and two others with their owner, Mirna Leal and Nhora Murillas. Brian, with his diverse background in science, research, and business and as a Certified Professional Trainer and Canine Behaviorist, was able to field many questions while the three dogs paid visits to the crowd. His audience that day were as entertained with his talk as they were with Mr. Gustaf, Pearl and Dash. For info on how you can support or participate with your dog, go to www.heel2healtherapydogs.com.
In other service club news, Be Strong International, headquartered in Palmetto Bay, held a back-to-school event distributing bookbags and resources directly to families during a large-scale event on Saturday, August 2. Volunteers met on July 17 to prepare 750 backpacks, filling them with school supplies, program materials and essentials for families.
This Be Strong effort leaves students feeling “seen, supported and ready to thrive” on their return to school this month.
Miami Postal Service Credit Union’s Byron Derricks and Rafael Barboza were recent guests on Gloria’ Gab LIVE discussing their services. Among the many benefits of belonging to a credit union is that credit unions all collaborate to serve their clients. If you need to cash or make a deposit in one credit union, you can go to whatever one is most convenient instead of where you have your account. MPSCU has branches in Doral, Pinecrest and Miami Gardens and, little known fact, you do not have to be a postal employee to take advantage of their services.
In other news, Fogo de Chao in Dadeland was a busy place for networking on July 24 with a luncheon for the Greater Kendall Business Association with Carlos Ribero followed by a mixer in the evening for Chamber South with Rick Alberti. Both events brought huge crowds. It seems everyone loves Fogo de Chao and what’s not to love.
Finally, here are dates to save on your calendar:
August 19 – CGWC Gringo Bingo, 6:30 p.m. check-in, 7 p.m. Bingo $30 rsvp gloria@cnews.net Birdie Bistro in Coral Gables on Granda Golf Course.
September 6 – Coral Gables Bar Association Installation Gala, 7 p.m., Loew’s Coral Gables Hotel.
September 13 – LEAP’s Second Chance Gala, 6 p.m., The Hotel Colonnade, $280 pp, info@leapforladies.ccsen
September 25 – 28 – General Federation of Woman’s Club FL, Fall Board, Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando, FL.
October 2 – Beeliver Havana Nights, The Biltmore Hotel, 6:30 – 9 p.m., $150 pp RSVP @bee.liver 305-310-3585.
October 4 – Actors’ Playhouse.
October 4 – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. –FRC’s 28th Annual Strike Against Child Abuse Bowling Tournament at Bird Bowl, 19275 SW 40 St, to benefit Family Resource Center www.frcflorida.org.
October 4 – Out of Foster Foundation /Citrus Family Care Network’s “Hope Under the
Stars Gala” at Trump National Resort, 7 p.m., for info www.outoffoster.org.
October 24 – The Home Team 10th Anniversary Masquerade 5 – 9 p.m., $500 pp.
October 25 – Alfalit International Groove Ball (1960’s attire), Trump National Resort, Cocktails start 6:30 p.m., contact – info@alfalit.org.
October 31 – Voices for Children Annual Luncheon at Loews Coral Gables.
November 7 – AFP National Philanthropy Day Luncheon – Jungle Island.
November 13 – Miami Lighthouse’s “See the Light” luncheon at The Biltmore Hotel. For info contact csisser@miamilighthouse.org.
November 14 – GFWC FL District 11 Meeting – Miami Springs Woman’s Club.
In closing, remember to count your blessings, share a kind word and a smile, and make a difference!
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