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It seems everywhere one turns, there are General Federation of Women’s Club District 11 clubs in
South Florida making a positive impact with programs and initiatives. From showcasing young artists
and musicians and cleaning up neighborhood to collecting for those in need and holding countless
fundraisers to support the various clubs’ many charitable efforts.
The Young Artists’ Gallery (YAG) of the Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove marked its 22nd
anniversary on March 23th, by unveiling the recipients of its 2024 scholarships and awards that totaled
$34,700. Some three hundred people braved the rain to attend the awards ceremony. YAG Coordinator
Lisa Remeny deserves credit for producing this juried art show and scholarship program that
showcased the art of so many talented Miami-Dade County public school students while also providing
them with opportunities for financial support and a chance to sell their art.
Cocoplum Woman’s Club is also showcasing talented musicians from the FIU Musical Theatre
Department at its 4th Annual Lunch and Broadway event held Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 11 a.m.,
the Coco Plum Woman’s Club, 1375 Sunset Drive in Coral Gables. The affair will benefit the club’s
Max Gruver Scholarship given annually to a Coral Gables student and, for a second year, to a migrant
student from Homestead. For tickets, call Kim Schain at 305-322-4626.
Yet another active club, the GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club will hold its 5 th Annual Mother’s Day
Tea, chaired by Rita Tennyson, on Saturday, May 11, 2024, 1 – 4 p.m., at 1001 East Ponce de Leon
Blvd. This promises to be a great way to treat your moms, aunts, daughters, and friends to a fun-filled
afternoon at a crazy “Mad Hatter” event. If you are into costumes and hats, please come dressed for a
magical Alice in Wonderland themed afternoon of fun with music, Prosecco, tea, delicious delights by
R Catering and a silent auction. Tickets are $125 or $85 for those under 21 years. For sponsorship
opportunities or tickets, visit gfwccoralgableswomansclub.org.
Speaking of hats, hats off to Lynn Bauer, Hal Wanless, Jerry Kavulich, Dr. Chaviano, Tom and
Kim Davison, Carlos & Mayra Rossi, and Community Newspapers for always supporting Coral
Gables Woman’s Club’s monthly “Dingo” Gringo Bingo at Bay 13 Brewery & Kitchen with the always
entertaining Steven Bradley and the music of DJ Germain. This charity event, most recently held
April 16, is always a great party. Thanks to our generous in-kind donors as well such as Kings Bowl in
Doral who provide great prizes for the lucky winners, Clutch Burger, Threefold Café, Seasons 52, and
more. Over the years, this event has raised almost $100,000.00 or more for CGWC’s charities
including the club’s own free childrens’ dental clinic.
Coral Gables Rotarians, who also do such great work in our community, celebrated Fifth Friday hosted
by Ana Fournaris at Keyes Real Estate in March. Club President Frank Sexton was on hand with
dozens of others to enjoy a lovely social that this club holds every month that has a 5 th Friday. Among
the many seen enjoying the event were Coral Gables Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson, Bill Beckham,
Bill Quesenberry, Sally Baumgartner Goodman, Larry Goodman, Debbie and John Swain, Phil
Boswell, Tom Gallagher, Carol Brock, Hadley Williams, Dipak Joshi, Henryka Manes, and
Christina Constantini, to mention a few.
Finally, CGWC members include some amazing women. One such woman, Leticia Matheus, whose
company Lele Reis just launched a new collection of jewelry, held a celebratory party at Origen on
Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. Designer Leticia, who 6 weeks prior had delivered a beautiful baby boy,
welcomed friends from the local woman’s clubs and fans for the unveiling of the new line on March
29 th . Aside from getting a chance to purchase some lovely new jewelry from Leticia and clothes from
Origen, ladies especially enjoyed getting a peek at Leticia’s new baby boy and his older sister and dad
at the party. Leticia is one of several entrepreneurial women who are members of the Coral Gables
Woman’s Club and people of all ages are welcomed to join. Visit gfwccoralgableswomansclub.org. Until next time, share your time and talents, count your blessings, and make a difference.
