Rotarians are always serving as part of their motto, “Service Above Self”. They may be seen all over town doing good works for the community to support these efforts most recently South Miami and Coral Gables Rotarians held two big event the same weekend and supported each other. More on both of those events, the South Miami Rotary Art Festival and the Coral Gables Rotary Chili Cook-Off held the weekend of February 23 and 24.
Not even taking a month off, Coral Gables Rotarians with support from the Coral Gables Woman’s Club, is holding a Gringo Bingo event at Clutch Burger on Giralda Plaza on March 5, 7-9 p.m. Clutch Burger, which always has fun activities going on and a great menu, is generously proving food and drink. Because of space, the event is limited to the first 40 people to purchase a spot. Tickets are $20 per person and bingo cards will be an additional $5 donation per card. There will be lots of prizes for winners and all the proceeds will benefit Coral Gables Rotary’s monthly bingo games for veterans at the VA Hospital. Many thanks to Ana and Steven Bradley who wanted to do something for the military and agreed to host this fundraiser. Gables Rotarians, including two RCCG Past Presidents, Yolanda Woodbridge and Sally Baumgartner, as well as Aaron Glasser, Bonnie Blaire, Carol Alexander, George Reeves, and the Coral Gables High School’s Interact Club are committed to hosting monthly bingo games at the VA providing food, prizes, etc. For more information on this event, email gloria@cnews.net.
Hispanic Chamber, the SFLHCC’s Hispanic Women’s Society Network held their annual Fashionable Red Luncheon on February 15th, in support of Heart Disease Awareness Month. The event, held on Carnival’s Victory, featured an informative program with an impressive panel of cardiologists: Dr. Miguel Diaz, of Palmetto General Hospital; Dr. Joseph Lamelas, of Uhealth; Dr. Yadira Martinez, of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital; and Dr. Juan Zambrano, of Jackson South. A sea of red dresses and hats or the ladies and red ties for the men was quite a sight for those looking on as the guests boarded the ship. Liliam Lopez with Nery Gonzalez and many others on her board, always provides guests with a color theme that adds to the fun of the day.
Goodwill celebrates 60 years with VIP tours and its President & CEO David Landsberg 9former publisher of The Miami Herald) recently hosted a tour for the media that certainly was an eye opener for many. While many of us think of Goodwill for their stores and drop off locations to donate, few know how truly gigantic it is and how many people they help, educate, and employ. Their corporate headquarters alone employs 1,100 people and manufactures military uniforms, U.S. Flags used for military funerals, launders hospital linens and more. Best of all, they employ people with disabilities with varying abilities they find ways to accommodate. They even have a terrific band that will truly amaze and usually performs for scheduled tours which this writer would recommend for groups or businesses.
Until next time, keep making each day count.
