Gables Woman’s Club holds Mother’s Day Tea

Pictured at Family Resource Center’s Art from the Heart fundraiser at Mana in Wynwood are (l-r) Danay Arritola-Rodriguez, Patty Vila, Jerry Kavulich and Judge Jean Lody.
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Gables Woman’s Club holds tea

Members of GFWC FL District 11 are pictured at a mini gathering
during Spring Convention in Orlando.

Members of the Coral Gables Woman’s Club, with a successful s Mother’ Day Tea completed, are taking a fundraising cruise on MCS World American to depart June 28 for seven nights. During a stop in Roatan, Honduras on July 1, members and their guests will perform a day of service delivering school supplies to a local elementary school in need.

This service project was orchestrated by CGWC’s Fundraising Committee co-chair Rita Tennyson who comes from Roatan and is planning a special beach party for the group following the visit to the school. This cruise not only guarantees a fun time but also will serve to support the club’s free children’s dental clinic.

The cost for this week-long cruise starts at under $1,000 per person. For more info, call 954- 900 5942 or www.HappeningOutTravel/CGWC/. Proceeds from the cruise will benefit Coral Gables Woman’s Club’s “free” Children’s Dental Clinic.

In other club news, the Coco Plum Woman’s Club held its annual Lunch & Broadway to benefit scholarships in conjunction with the Max Gruver Foundation whose mission is to prevent hazing through awareness, education, policy, and law advocacy.

Max’s mom’s, Rae Ann Feldner Gruver was among the many attending and enjoying the program featuring Miami Dade College Kendall Campus Music school’s singers — Janet Rebollar, Jacob Benitez and Alain A Diaz — with director Leo Walz, and Joseph Talleda on piano.

Others contributing to a successful event were club president Annie Goodrich-Sorgie, Norma Cooper, Julie Czaja, Janice Gordillo, Arlene McGee, Margo Natsui, Sue Nichols, Betty Quinn, Renee Riechling, Kim Schain, Jeanne Smith, Colette Trailor Sara Warren and Joyce Windhorst.

The Family Resource Center held its annual “Art from the Heart” gala on Apr. 26 at Mana in Wynwood, attracting more than 300 guests.  Attendees enjoyed food, open bar, entertainment and an opportunity to bid on some great art and to speak to many of the artists who donated their work. Word on the street is that it was a fabulous event.

Among the guests reporting back to this writer were John and Meredeth McKissick, Jerry Kavulich, Bruce Bounds, Patty Vila, Judge Jean Lody and Danay Arritola Rodriguez.

Finally, here some dates to save on your calendar:

May 20 – CGWC Gringo Bingo, 7-9 p.m., at Birdie Bistro on Granda Golf Course in Coral Gables, to benefit CGWC charitable work.

May 22 – 6-9 p.m. Coconut Grove Woman’s Club third annual Goombay Party to benefit food pantry.

May 23 – GFWC FL District 11 Spring Workshop at Coral Gables Woman’s Club, 1001 E. Ponce de Leon Blvd.

June 18 – GMFEA 12th annual Conference, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Milander Center for the Arts & Entertainment, 4800 Palm Ave., Hialeah. To register, visit GMFEA.org.

In closing, remember to count your blessings, share a kind word and a smile, and make a difference.

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A graduate of the University of Florida with a major in Spanish, Burns has an extensive background in advertising, marketing and reciprocal trade, travel , non profit consulting and management. Before joining Miami's Community Newspapers as a columnist and marketing specialist, Gloria was the Executive Director of the Jr. Orange Bowl Committee (6 yrs.) and first Executive Director of the Coral Gables Community Foundation (14 yrs.) and the Pinecrest Community Foundation (1 ½ yrs) . Burns' volunteer activities led her to become a columnist for Community Newspapers writing Gloria’s Gab, that focuses on the non-profit activity, and a host of an online show, Gloria's Gab LIVE. Gloria serves the board of the Rotary Club of Coral Gables as Civic and Charity Chair, and is involved in the club's International Committee. She is an active Life Member of the Jr. Orange Bowl Committee and is Secretary of the Merrick Festival. She serves on the board of directors of the Coral Gables Woman' Club as Publicity Chair and also coordinates the club's monthly fundraiser for various charities with Gringo Bingo at Clutch Burger. In addition, Gloria participates in numerous other charitable events and is a member of the Business Forum Group, Profit Inc., the Greater Miami Festival & Events Association and the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. In other volunteer activity, Gloria helps Miami Christian School with fund-raising and PR; is an Ambassador and volunteers for events for A Safe Haven for Newborns. She is an active member of the Music Ministry at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where she enjoys singing in the choir every weekend.