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VOL. 24 NO. 4 www.seabreezepublications.com APRIL 2022

Mary’s Home Presents 11th Annual Fashion Show And Luncheon

By Jackie Holfelder
Returning after a year hiatus,
Mary’s Home’s Annual Fashion
Show and Luncheon had the
ambiance of a family wedding as
friends and acquaintances joyfully
saw each other for the first time in
months – or even years.
The sold-out event took place at
Willoughby Golf Club on March 15
and featured a silent auction filled
with unique and eclectic items, a
fashion show, coordinated by Lynda
Hartley-Urban, that had models Alean Timm, executive director of Mary’s Home; Jan
sashaying through the dining room Lindsay, founder of Mary’s Home; and Ashleigh Waters, Sandy Wetmore, Laura Shepherd, Renee Gould, Marney McKee, Lynn Hayden and Christine
WPTV NewsChannel 5 anchor and luncheon emcee Mulrooney in vintage Dusenberg (a ride in it was part of the silent auction)
Mary’s Home on page 3 Photo provided by Mary’s Home Photo by Liz McKinley
United Way Foundation Honors

Bob And Karen Croce For Humanitarian Efforts

The United Way of Martin County Foundation recently presented Bob and Karen Croce
with the 2022 Frances Langford Humanitarian Award during a reception held at Sailfish Point.
The couple was honored for their ongoing philanthropic endeavors directly benefiting United
Way and a multitude of nonprofit organizations throughout the community.
“We made a conscious decision to give back to the community through United Way because
they provide a broad spectrum of services to address many issues – from helping victims of
domestic violence to youth substance abuse to caring for the elderly. It is the most efficient
and strategic way to help local people reach their full potential,” Bob Croce said.
The Croces have a long history of supporting the United Way. Before relocating to Florida,
Bob was involved with a United Way in New Jersey for 15 years, serving as campaign chair
and chairman of the board. Bob and Karen have supported United Way of Martin County as
Tocqueville donors since 1989. Bob also served as chair of United Way of Martin County’s
Tocqueville Society for 10 years. Over the years, Bob and Karen have supported other nonprofit
organizations, including the Children’s Home Society, Hibiscus Children’s Center, Project Lift,

United Way Foundation on page 4 Elisabeth Glynn, Steve Pinnacoli, Karen and Bob Croce, and Carol Houwaart-Diez
Tennis/Pickleball Fundraiser

To Benefit Mark Garwood SHARE Foundation

By Jackie Holfelder
On Saturday, April 30, The Mark Garwood SHARE Foundation will host its Second Annual
Racquets for Recovery Tennis and Pickleball charity tournament. The event takes place at
North River Shores Tennis Club in Stuart to benefit the foundation’s Phoenix Educational
Scholarship Fund.

Tennis/Pickleball Fundraiser on page 7

Kelly McCarthy, Kristi Becker, Sunnathai Immerman, Deb Londoli, Carla Miller and Donna
Burton, 2021 women’s pickleball winners
Photo by Mark Garwood SHARE Foundation