Page 6 - Palm City Spotlight - April '24

Page 6, Palm City Spotlight

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Council On Aging Of Martin donated a portion of sales to Hibiscus. Entertainer Daryl Magill

County Celebrates 50th led the audience in singing the national anthem and then
performed several popular tunes for everyone’s enjoyment. Some
Anniversary With New Look guests were even out of their seats dancing!
Hibiscus is grateful to our volunteers, sponsors and
And New Slogan supporters – your support is the magic wand that helps children
follow their dreams over the rainbow. Special thank you to
The Council on Aging of Martin County knows that the our Grand Benefactor, Jo Covelli and the Albert M. Covelli
secret to successful aging is to keep growing and changing. The Foundation, who continue to be a beacon of light and love for
organization is taking its own advice. As it celebrates its 50th children in our community.
anniversary of serving seniors and their families, the Council on Heartfelt appreciation to our generous sponsors: Over the
Aging has unveiled its new brand identity. Rainbow – Deb Kessler; Wizard of Oz – Sally Batz and Pat
“We have an incredible legacy in Martin County,” said Board Member Jim Simoneau (standing), Dave Schoonover, Tiemeyer; Dorothy – Julie Ann Kress and Jeanne O’Neil; Ruby
Council on Aging President and CEO Karen Ripper. “From County Commissioner Ed Ciampi and City of Stuart Mayor Slippers – Nancy Cassell, Ruth Hardin, Dianne Krahnert and
a small nonprofit founded in 1974 by concerned community Becky Bruner helped the Council on Aging of Martin County to Lilly Freese (Beach, Boots Bakery); Tin Man – Patricia Wilks;
members, we’ve become a comprehensive hub of resources celebrate its 50th year of service to seniors and their families. Scarecrow – Gail Curtis and Sheila Rimer; Lion – Shirley Baer;
for seniors. We’re celebrating 50 years of service with a Patty Downing Interiors, Inc. and Patricia Elmasian; Toto – Judy
visual makeover that better reflects what we’ve become The Kane Center located at 900 S.E. Salerno Road in Stuart Kaplan and Helen Keller.
over the decades. is the Council on Aging of Martin County’s headquarters and is The luncheon proceeds directly benefit children living at the
The Council on Aging’s modern new logo swirls with also an event venue available to the public. It serves as a special Tilton Family Children’s Shelter where they receive life-changing
bright, cheerful colors and includes the tag line – Your Hub needs hurricane shelter when necessary. The Council on Aging services including educational, medical and literacy services, and
for Senior Resources. of Martin County also operates senior outreach facilities in Hobe professional counseling to help them heal from abuse. Caring
“Because we offer so many programs and services to seniors, Sound, Jensen Beach, East Stuart and Indiantown. A 501(c)(3) supporters are helping to change the lives of traumatized children
it has been a challenge to explain them all in a way that was easy nonprofit organization, the Council on Aging receives funding and replace abuse and fear with love, support and guidance.
for the community to understand,” Ripper said. “Now, with from state and federal agencies and relies on philanthropic For more information about Hibiscus and our special
our new branding, we have a compelling and engaging way to support from the community, including other agencies, private events, please contact Lori Swift at lswift@hcc4kids.org or
communicate all that we do.” foundations and individual donors. For more information, visit (772) 634-1312 or visit us at HibiscusChildrensCenter.org.
Each of the organization’s key program and service areas www.coamartin.org. Photos by MaryAnn Ketcham
take an identifying color from the logo: green for health, gold
for nutrition, red for social activities, and blue for programs that Hibiscus Children’s Center
offer help in areas like adult day care and case management.
Four short phrases, keyed to the service area colors, sum up our Celebrated Children At
program offerings and are easy to remember while offering great
advice for successful aging: Stay Healthy, Be Active, Eat Well, The 31st Annual Jo Covelli
And Get Help.” Luncheon ‘Follow The Yellow
Past confusion about the Kane Center being the place where
services and activities take place, and the Council on Aging being Brick Road’
the nonprofit organization that runs the Kane Center and other
facilities in Martin County, has also been addressed through the Over 175 guests were off to see the wizard at the 31st Annual
rebranding process. Jo Covelli Luncheon to benefit Hibiscus Children’s Center on
A new logo has also been created for the Kane Center on March 4. As guests arrived at the beautiful Sailfish Point Country
Salerno Road in Stuart, headquarters to the Council on Aging. Club, they embarked on a journey down the iconic Yellow Brick
Throughout 2024, the Council on Aging of Martin County will Road where they were greeted by Dorothy, the Wizard, Glinda, Cochairs Diana Baker and Sally Batz with Glinda (aka
recognize those who created and sustained the organization over Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion and the Wicked Witch. It was Dana Anderwald)
50 years along with a busy and dynamic calendar of activities for a delightful afternoon that took
seniors and community members. A major event, the much-loved guests on a nostalgic journey of
Sage Awards honoring Martin County residents who continue the beloved classic, The Wizard
to give back to their community well after retirement age, was of Oz, while supporting the
held on March 27 at Piper’s Landing Yacht & Country Club. children in Hibiscus’ care.
“The Council on Aging Board of Directors is proud of the Cochairs Diana Baker and
last half-century of accomplishments our predecessors achieved, Sally Batz, along with the help
delighted with our new branding efforts and excited about our of their incredible committee
forward-looking vision of how to serve our community in the of volunteers, planned a
future,” added Board Chair Nicki Schoonover. “Our look is new remarkable event filled with joy
but our unwavering commitment to serve as a hub for senior and wonder! Festivities included
resources remains the same.” the traditional hat contest and
About The Council On Aging Of Martin County attendees purchasing drawing
The Council on Aging of Martin County is the community’s tickets for the chance to be a
hub for senior resources and the county’s lead agency on lucky winner and bidding on
aging. Founded in 1974, the organization offers expertise, terrific silent auction items.
programming and support for older adults and their families Artwork was donated by local
to help seniors maintain lives of quality and purpose. Services artists and special artwork was
include Day Primary Care Center, Memory Enhancement created by Hibiscus children
Center, Adult Day Club, Meals on Wheels, care management, expressing their imaginations!
caregiver support, and a robust offering of educational, cultural, Vendors displayed their items in Wizard of Oz characters left to right are Daryl Magill, Dana Anderwald, Marcy Burford, Laura
fitness and wellness programs. the Marketplace and generously Turner, with CEO Matt and Karen Markley, Lilly Freese, Sarah Luther and Derek Carroll.

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