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Holiday Happenings

Poinsettia Power Kicking Off Charitable Foundation; Peace Lily Red Wine Sponsor,
Bob & Ralf Massey Foundation; Peace Lily Sponsors
The Holiday Season At New Donna Haines, Penny McCaffrey and Publix Super Market
Venue On December 2 Charities; Amaryllis Valet Sponsor, Ross Earle Bonan Ensor
& Carrigan, P.A.; Amaryllis Décor Sponsor, Nancy Goethel
at Raymond James; and Mistletoe Sponsors Law Offices
Poinsettia Power, the very popular annual holiday bazaar, of John Mangan, P.A., N. Schoonover & Associates, Inc.,
luncheon and fashion show that benefits the Council on Seacoast National Bank, Sandhill Cove Retirement Living
Aging’s Meals on Wheels program in Martin County, is and The Wawa Foundation, Inc.
moving to a new venue this year. For more information about Poinsettia Power, to purchase
“Our event gets sold out quickly every year,” said tickets at $150 each, or to become a sponsor, visit the Council
longtime committee member Linda Ryan, “so we’re moving it on Aging Martin website www.coamartin.org.
to a larger venue – the beautiful beachside Hutchinson Shores About The Council On Aging Martin County
Resort & Spa. The larger venue will allow us to double our The Council on Aging Martin County is the community’s
capacity, so we can accommodate more people who want to hub for senior resources and the county’s Lead Agency on
get a jump start on the holidays and support a great cause.” Aging. Founded in 1974, the organization offers expertise,
Poinsettia Power will be held on Monday, December Council on Aging Martin Poinsettia Power committee programming and support for older adults and their families
2, beginning at 10 a.m. Nathalie Pozo, morning anchor at members are eager to share a new venue and holiday to help seniors maintain lives of quality and purpose. Services
WPBF25, will be the emcee. festivities to raise funds for Meals on Wheels. Back row, include Day Primary Care Center, Memory Enhancement
Local and regional vendors will entice guests with a Marney McKee, Devon Senical, Joanna Mangan; Front Center, Adult Day Club, Meals on Wheels, care management,
variety of merchandise including jewelry, clothing, holiday row, J.C. Stern, Linda Ryan. Not pictured, Donna Haines, caregiver support, and a robust offering of educational,
wreaths, pickleball must-haves, and more at a holiday- Francesca Morgan, Melinda Galley, Jackie Roesch-Sanchez, cultural, fitness and wellness programs.
themed bazaar. A wide variety of prizes will be drawn, Beverly Mauermann The Kane Center located at 900 S.E. Salerno Road in
and silent auction items will be available throughout the Stuart is the Council on Aging Martin County’s headquarters
program to help raise funds for Meals on Wheels. During Many Meals on Wheels clients are financially stressed and is also an event venue available to the public. It serves
the delicious lunch, participants will enjoy a lively fashion and can’t afford daily meal delivery. The Council on Aging as a special needs hurricane shelter when necessary. The
show and hat parade. raises funds throughout the year, including at the Poinsettia Council on Aging Martin County also operates senior
“There is no better time than the holiday season to focus Power luncheon, to make it possible for them to continue to outreach facilities in Hobe Sound, Jensen Beach, East Stuart
on the people in our community who depend on Meals on get this critically important service. and Indiantown. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the
Wheels,” said Council on Aging Martin’s President and “Join us for a great kick start to your holiday festivities,” Council on Aging receives funding from state and federal
CEO Karen Ripper. “For many of our clients, the hot meal Ryan urges, “and know that you’re making the holidays, and agencies and relies on philanthropic support from the
delivered to their home each day means more than nutrition. every day, better for neighbors in need.” community, including other agencies, private foundations
It’s a friendly smile from our volunteers and an extra check Early sponsors in support of Poinsettia Power and Meals and individual donors. For more information, visit www.
on their well-being.” on Wheels include Holly Sponsor, Cummins-Levenstein coamartin.org.
Honoring

Celebrating Leadership –

Chamber Recognizes Business
Impact At Annual Chamber

Installation And Awards

The Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce
welcomed 250 guests to their annual Installation and Awards
Gala on September 14 presented by Ashley Capital. The
backdrop of this exciting event was the beautiful Hutchinson
Shores Resort & Spa. Chamber President/CEO Joe
Catrambone and Dr. Lisa Grassam-Smith, chair of the Board
of Directors, emceed the evening consisting of recognitions,
dinner, dancing, and casino gaming. The honorable Senator
Gayle Harrell conducted the installation and oath of office
for the 2024/25 Board of Directors.
Executive Board
Chair, Dan Hulen, Fifth/Third Bank Merchant Services/
Worldpay Marshall Critchfield, Florida Power & Light Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s President and CEO Joe
Past Chair, Dr. Lisa Grassam-Smith, Grassam Spine & Wellness Carol Houwaart-Diez, United Way of Martin County Catrambone closed the program by granting the President’s
Chair-Elect, Eric Kiehn, C&W Technologies Wayne Filowitz, WRPB Studios Award to Carol Houwaart-Diez of United Way of Martin County
Vice Chair, Candace Lopes, Skin Serenity Spa Zack Gazza, Hobe Sound Farms and Eric Kiehn of C&W Technologies. Finally, Catrambone
Vice Chair, Chuck Geary, Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC Jeff Gustafson, Coquina Cove at Martin Downs presented a chamber tradition – the “Toots Armellini” Business
Treasurer, Gordon Proctor, Carr, Riggs & Ingram CPA Jeremy Harris, Growth Squad of the Year Award – to Owen Insurance Group. Agency owner
Directors Ryan Huff, Huff Enterprises LLC Gary Owen accepted the award to roaring applause. Owen is a
Dan Brady, Water Pointe Realty Group/SP Commissioner Stacey Heatherington, Martin County BOCC Martin County LEADERship class 31 graduate and an active
Lt. General Frank Libutti chamber sponsor, a role model to new business owners and
Southern Exposure Technologies Jill Marasa, Ashley Capital guide for residents and business owners looking to navigate the
Computer Install/Setup/Repair Michael Maine, Superintendent Martin County Schools complexities of the insurance industry. He is a staunch advocate
for insurance education and started a nonprofit to help citizens
Brandon McAlister, Cleveland Clinic Martin Health
(561) 315-0144 Dr. Brian Moriarty, Loving Chiropractic of Stuart learn more about the insurance industry.
getsetgo.annie@gmail.com Stephen Quintyne, Coral Shores Behavioral Health The Stuart/Martin County Chamber Board of Directors and
* DSL, Broadband,Wireless Install Michael Schemel, Indian River State College staff would like to congratulate these award recipients.
* Networking, Troubleshooting Steven Shultz, Edward Jones Investments Additionally, the annual Installation and Awards Gala is
* Instruction Chris Smith, PhotoGraphics made possible by generous event sponsors. The chamber thanks
* Hardware/Software Installation David Snyder, Evergreen Private Care the following sponsors for their commitment to celebrating
* Virus/Spyware/Adware Fix George Stokus, Martin County Government leadership in Martin County.
* Cleanup/Maintenance/Backup
* Business Consult/Startup/Move Newly Elected To 2024/25 Board Of Directors Presenting Sponsor Ashley Capital; Silver Sponsors Hobe
* Website Design/Maintenance Gary Guttveg, DreamWorks Companies Sound Farms, Florida Power & Light, DreamWorks Companies,
Call S.E.T. to install your “new computer, printer Trisha Hawthorne, TD Bank Carr, Riggs, Ingram CPAs and Advisors, Owen Insurance
and wireless network”! Tami Karol, Tami Karol Insurance Agency Group, and Martin Funeral Home; Bronze Sponsors Fifth Third
GET S.E.T. GO! Susan King, Martin Funeral Home Bank Merchant Services/WorldPay, 4Ever Young Anti-Aging
REASONABLE HOURLY, WEEKLY, MONTHLY RATES While the delicious steak and lobster dinner was enjoyed by Solutions, WM (Waste Management), TD Bank/Stuart, C&W
FOR SMALL BUSINESSES FOR AS LOW AS $50.00 AN HOUR, guests, Dr. Lisa Grassam-Smith presented the following awards. Technologies, Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC, Serenity
WITH A MINIMUM OF 6 HOURS A MONTH, Outgoing Board Member to Amber Woods of Treasure Coast Stuart, Level 4 Telcom, Evergreen Private Care of Florida, 2J
OR 2 HOURS A WEEK, OR ON AN AS-NEEDED
BASIS RATE OF $75.00 P/HOUR. Toyota, Volunteer of the Year to Kelly Dean of Rexel, Employer Data, Rexel, Just Gold Jewelers, and Comcast Business; and
START YOUR NEW YEAR WITH SECURE BACKUPS, of the Year to Chris Smith of PhotoGraphics, Chairman’s Award Copper Sponsors LaConte Engineering, Aycock Funeral Home/
QUALITY MAINTENANCE, ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND to Martin County Commissioner Doug Smith, Public Sector Young & Prill, Recovery Insurance Adjusters, PhotoGraphics,
PERSONABLE ON-SITE SUPPORT! Business Advocate Award to former City Commissioner Troy Representative Toby Overdorf, Florida House District 85,
(561) 315-0144
CALL S.E.T. TODAY FOR YOUR COMPUTER NEEDS! McDonald, and Private Sector Business Advocate Award to Jill Loving Chiropractic of Stuart, and the Business Development
Marasa of Ashley Capital. Board of Martin County.