Page 6 - Palm City Spotlight - April '23

Page 6, Palm City Spotlight

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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
prestigious Sailfish Point Country Club. Guests were
greeted by mimosas as they perused the silent auction
items including original artwork by local artists and raffle Cochairs Terri Cole and Alicia Weber with Hibiscus CEO
baskets. Vendors displayed beautiful clothing, jewelry and Matt Markley
more. A highlight of the event was artwork created by Lois Seaman and Marilyn Hessler pictured with Liza Minelli
Hibiscus children. Art affords a creative and therapeutic and John Travolta
outlet for expression and children love the opportunity to
use their imaginations! The younger children expressed Our theme was the Pearl, the symbol of wisdom
themselves through use of color and some children gained through experience and the 30th Anniversary
created flags to represent their heritage and beautiful gemstone. This special anniversary luncheon honored our
rainbows. Grand Benefactor, Jo Covelli and the Albert M. Covelli
Foundation, who continue to be beacons of light and love
for children in our community.
The afternoon provided a delicious gourmet luncheon
and creative hat contest with many of our ladies adorning
fabulous themed hats! The special musical performance
by Daryl Magill was enjoyed by all and some were up
on their feet dancing. Lisa E. performed sign language
for the beautiful songs. Karen Vincenzini, Deb Kessler and Ellen Lugosch
Special thanks to cochairs Alicia Weber and Terri Cole
and the entire committee for their hard work in planning For more information about Hibiscus and our special
this memorable event. The luncheon directly supports events, please contact Lori Swift, director of outreach
Hibiscus’ mission and helps to provide safe haven, mental events, at lswift@hcc4kids.org, (772) 634-1312 or visit us
health counseling, education and literacy services, and at HibiscusChildrensCenter.org.
more for children in our care. Photos by MaryAnn Ketcham
Dolores Lashkevich, Marion Vitale and Joan Damson
Did You Make It To The We hope to see you at next year’s 2024 Jensen

Jensen Beach Garden Expo? Beach Garden Expo! Save the date: Feb. 24, 2024.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for frequent
updates: www.jensenbeachgardenclub.com.
It’s Now An Annual Tradition – You Never
Want To Miss This One!
By Lisa Oster,
The Jensen Beach Garden Club
On Feb. 25, the place to
be was Indian Riverside
Park for the Second Annual
Jensen Beach Garden Expo.
It was a fun and educational
Joyce Court and Marge Hohman plant and garden fair hosted by the Jensen Beach
Garden Club (JBGC). Visitors stepped into an
explosion of color and wonder. Strolling through
heavenly-smelling orchids, colorful crotons, exotic
gingers, fragrant herbs, and butterfly-attracting
plants, folks discovered delicious honey, whimsical
garden accessories, and practical garden implements.
Demonstrations occurred throughout the day on
vegetable gardening, how to pot orchids, native plants,
and fruit trees, and protecting the landscape from pests.
This year the Garden Expo proceeds have
supported House of Hope, children’s camperships at
the Environmental Studies Center, and at the Florida
Oceanographic Society. Thank you to the thousands
who attended and our many volunteers, including the
Pat Noonan and Marylin Levitt Boy Scouts, Project Lift, Jensen Beach High School
students, Martin County Junior Master Gardeners, and
Why Pay More To Sell? club members and their families. Thank you to our
major sponsors: Nesha Farm, Stuart Lawn & Garden,
Lucido & Associates, and Lindstrom Air Conditioning.
Founded in 1950, the Jensen Beach Garden Club
attracts members from the community who share a
passionate love of gardening.
Even with 23 years of JBGC’s objective is to enhance
experience, my fees our natural environment by
are still low encouraging interest in gardening
by maintaining public garden
spaces and local beautification
SELL YOUR HOME projects. We aim to expand the
Using the latest and most advanced knowledge of adults and children
regarding the flora of Florida,
marketing technologies water quality, preservation and
conservation, invasive species,
Call Jim at and the protection of birds,

772-341-2941 butterflies, bees, and native
plant life. The club is a nonprofit
organization operated entirely by
Jim Weix, Broker Associate volunteers, and 100 percent of its
net proceeds are donated to local
309 SE Osceola St., Suite 204, Stuart charities supporting our mission.