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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 sashaying through
the dining room in outstanding outfits and a
touching presentation by Mary’s Home resident
Nneka Towine sharing the role the residence Alean Timm, executive director of Mary’s Home;
has played in helping her prepare for the best Jan Lindsay, founder of Mary’s Home; and
possible life for herself and her baby girl. Ashleigh Waters, WPTV NewsChannel 5 anchor Sandy Wetmore, Laura Shepherd, Renee Gould, Marney McKee, Lynn Hayden and
and luncheon emcee Christine 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.
Elisabeth Glynn, Steve Pinnacoli, Karen and Bob Croce, and
United Way Foundation on page 4 Carol Houwaart-Diez Ted Brown, Linda and Dennis Longstreet, and Carol Webb
Tennis/Pickleball Fundraiser

To Benefit Mark Garwood SHARE Foundation

By Jackie Holfelder includes a long-sleeve athletic T-shirt for each player,
On Saturday, April 30, The Mark Garwood SHARE a “South of the Border” buffet luncheon and barbecue
Foundation will host its Second Annual Racquets for and awards.
Recovery Tennis and Pickleball charity tournament. The Levels for both sports are 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0.
event takes place at North River Shores Tennis Club in Women’s events take place in the morning and men’s
Stuart to benefit the foundation’s Phoenix Educational events start midday. Specific court times will be
Scholarship Fund. provided in advance.
The one-day competition offers women’s and men’s No partner? No problem – the tennis director at
doubles tennis and pickleball. Entry is $75 per player and North River Shores will pair up individual players.
Individual luncheon
tickets for guests and
spectators can be
purchased for $10
each. Sponsorship
opportunities are also
available.
Kelly McCarthy, Kristi Becker, Sunnathai Immerman, Deb Londoli,
Tennis/Pickleball Carla Miller and Donna Burton, 2021 women’s pickleball winners
Fundraiser on page 6 Photo by Mark Garwood SHARE Foundation