Page 4 - Martin Downs Bulletin - April '23

Page 4, Martin Downs

LocaL Happenings

Hibiscus Children’s Center

Celebrates Children At

The 30th Annual Jo Covelli
Luncheon

Over 170 guests enjoyed a fabulous afternoon at the
Hibiscus Children’s Center 30th Annual Jo Covelli
Luncheon. This lovely affair is held annually at the

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the clothes they are wearing. This helps defray the costs Lois Seaman and Marilyn Hessler pictured with Liza Minelli Cochairs Terri Cole and Alicia Weber with Hibiscus CEO
of about 50 bags SafeSpace will give to victims who come and John Travolta Matt Markley
to the shelter for safety.
Albizu shared that besides a hotline and emergency prestigious Sailfish Point Country Club. Guests were The afternoon provided a delicious gourmet luncheon
shelters, SafeSpace also provides a wide range of other greeted by mimosas as they perused the silent auction and creative hat contest with many of our ladies adorning
services to victims seeking help inside and outside the items including original artwork by local artists and raffle fabulous themed hats! The special musical performance
shelter such as, safety planning, mental health counseling baskets. Vendors displayed beautiful clothing, jewelry and by Daryl Magill was enjoyed by all and some were up
for victims and their children, legal assistance, financial more. A highlight of the event was artwork created by on their feet dancing. Lisa E. performed sign language
literacy training, child protective services, youth violence Hibiscus children. Art affords a creative and therapeutic for the beautiful songs.
prevention education, and more – all free of charge. outlet for expression and children love the opportunity to Special thanks to cochairs Alicia Weber and Terri Cole
“Federal and state grants cover only about half of the use their imaginations! The younger children expressed and the entire committee for their hard work in planning
agency’s expenses,” says Albizu, “so SafeSpace is very themselves through use of color and some children this memorable event. The luncheon directly supports
grateful to Piper’s Landing for raising over $26,000 to created flags to represent their heritage and beautiful Hibiscus’ mission and helps to provide safe haven, mental
help us sustain the programs and services that will help rainbows. health counseling, education and literacy services, and
victims become survivors and transition to a life free from Our theme was the Pearl, the symbol of wisdom more for children in our care.
violence.” gained through experience and the 30th Anniversary For more information about Hibiscus and our special
The charity event would not have been successful gemstone. This special anniversary luncheon honored our events, please contact Lori Swift, director of outreach
without the donations of items for the auctions and raffles Grand Benefactor, Jo Covelli and the Albert M. Covelli events, at lswift@hcc4kids.org, (772) 634-1312 or visit us
from PLWGA members and Piper’s Landing staff, as well Foundation, who continue to be beacons of light and love at HibiscusChildrensCenter.org.
as from others in the Martin County community: Diane for children in our community. Photos by MaryAnn Ketcham
Anthony’s Permanent Make Up, Frank Bianco/Miracle
Jewelry Exchange, Marjorie Collins Massage Therapist,
Cat Kaltenhauser Personal Trainer, Dr. Charles Oliveri/
Spinal Health & Wellness Center, Michelle Radich/Alyce
& Co., Sailfish Point Golf Club, Lourdes Cortina/Tapas
by Lourdes, The Gafford and The Lyric Theatre.
Piper’s Landing could not have held this fundraiser
without the help of its many volunteers. They are: Susan
Ash, Zenta Barger, Nancy Bowden, Michele Bragg,
Lois Brooks, Sue Chase, Sandra Conley, Micki Dion,
Pattie Dunn, Sonita Farr, Barbara Flynn, Ann Grace,
Linda Harlan, Maryann Kiely, Shirley Kohl, Gretchen
Kundahl, Deborah Lovequist, Shirley MacDonald, Judy
Papayanakos, Nancy Patterson, Leslie Robinson, Mary
Sabbatelli, Mary Simpson, Ellen South and Helene Young.
Karen Vincenzini, Deb Kessler and Ellen Lugosch Dolores Lashkevich, Marion Vitale and Joan Damson

Piper’s hole sponsorship signs
Joyce Court and Marge Hohman Pat Noonan and Marylin Levitt

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