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Women’s month should be every month if their positive impact is any indication. In just the last several weeks fundraising supporting numerous charitable programs has been nonstop.
In fact, several South Florida women’s clubs recently returned from the annual state convention of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs held at the Rosen Plaza in Orlando and then began to tackle countless other projects. During the convention, which featured an address by the General Federation of Woman’s Club’s International President Deb Strahanoski, clubs from all over the state brought in hand crocheted afghans as well as curtains and teddy bears. Several vans with those donated items were then packed and delivered to Camp Boggy Creek, where life-changing experiences are provided at no cost to children who live in Florida and are dealing with serious illnesses.
To fund the Coral Gables Woman’s Club’s (CGWC) free children dental clinic, that club will host its annual Mother’s Day Tea the day before Mother’s Day on May 13, 1 – 4 p.m., with a Bridgerton theme that will make for a fun, lavish event at $125 per person. Join the affair dressed for the theme or not at the CGWC historic clubhouse at 1001 – 1009 East Ponce de Leon Blvd., in Coral Gables. Tickets may be purchased through Eventbrite. To reserve, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/590175680347.
CGWC’s clubhouse has become a popular event for concerts and other great events including the Kappa Alpha Kappa Sorority’s brunch on April 16 at the Coral Gables Woman’s Club, which raised approximately $10,000 for scholarships. Kudos to event chair Rochelle Adger and her co-chair with Kristina Jackson for a great event featuring the internationally acclaimed Red House Duo playing the best jazz, R & B and neo soul.
Yet another concert held days later was presented by the CGWC to benefit Camp Boggy Creek on April 20. Chaired by Carol Horkowitz, the evening featured the Frost School of Music’s Charos Quartet, whom the guests enjoyed immensely.
Coming up next, this busy GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club (CGWC) is also collaborating with its sister club, the Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove, to present an interactive Self-Defense Seminar for Women at its clubhouse (1001 East Ponce de Leon Blvd.) on May 17, at 6:30 p.m. The event will include education on human trafficking and club member Sensei Carol White will be teaching this self-defense class for women in person and on ZOOM. The Seminar costs $40. The human trafficking guest speaker, Shanika Ampah, is a human trafficking survivor who now helps significant numbers of survivors. It should be an impactful program. ALL PROCEEDS raised from our event will be donated to benefit Guiding Light Outreach, Inc, a nonprofit organization that serves the human trafficking survivor community by addressing social issues and traumatic events. Carol White owns White Tiger & Dragon Martial Arts and has taught self-defense for decades to thousands in South Florida.
Calling all golfers! Save the date, Friday, May 19, for the 6th Annual Tee Off for a Cause Golf Tournament. Sign up for an exciting day at Trump National Doral Resorts Red Tiger Golf Course. Enjoy a day on the links with open bar and food trucks on the course followed by a BBQ awards reception, silent auction and great prizes. To register or learn more about this amazing organization, visit asafehavenfornewborns.org.
For those not familiar with ASHFN, the non-profit founded 22 years ago by Nick Silverio who works 24/7 at no salary to help mothers and expectant mothers in crisis. Recently, they welcomed the 371st baby that was lawfully left in the arms of caring firefighters.
Finally, Gables Rotarians join forces with the Coral Gables Woman’s Club every 4th Tuesday for a game night mixer, 7 – 9 p.m., at Bay 13 across from the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables to play Trivia and have fun with proceeds benefitting each club’s charities. All are invited. It’s only $20 and Bay 13 includes a comp beer or house wine. To RSVP, email gloria@cnews.net. Walk-ups are also welcomed.
Until next time, share your talents, count your blessings and not your challenges and make a difference.
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