Page 1 - Martin Downs Bulletin - January '25

VOL. 27 NO. 1 www.seabreezepublications.com JANUARY 2025

Roses And Rose’ Luncheon: A Stunning Success!

By Jackie Holfelder
Not only was Catch the Wave of Hope’s (CTWH) Roses
& Rose’ Paris Luncheon a smashing success, it was a
dazzingly beautiful event from start to finish!
On October 24, Hudson’s on the River (the Presenting
Sponsor) was overflowing with pink posies, fabulous fascinators,
and some of the Treasure Coast’s most vibrant women.
They were on hand – all 170-plus of them – to lend
their support to Catch the Wave of Hope in its mission to
prevent the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children
through awareness and education, while providing
restoration to survivors.
Although the mood was joyful, the seriousness of the
cause was never far from attendees’ minds as they bid Silvia Venezia, Roshini Lakram, Nicole Perotti, Jennifer
on such luxury items as a Louis Vuitton purse, med spa Robson, and Krystal Colbert
packages, an over-the-top Stuart “staycation package,”
and a glamorous tea party for 12, to name just a few. Maria and Shayna Lanzetta Roses And Rose’ Luncheon on page 3
Humane Society Of The Treasure Coast Begins

70th Anniversary Celebration With Its Annual Mutt March

The year 2025 marks the to 4 p.m. at the Humane Society’s Palm City shelter at 4100
Humane Society of the Treasure S.W. Leighton Farm Ave. All event proceeds benefit the
Coast’s 70th anniversary. There shelter animals’ care.
will be a series of events to The event is dog-friendly; other domestic pets are not
commemorate this milestone, permitted to attend. Activities to entertain both people and
starting with the 21st annual pups include a group walk, a flea-“less” market, adoptable
Mutt March Festival and 5K animals, food trucks, a pet costume contest, AKC Canine
and 10K races on Saturday, Jan. Good Citizen Testing, a kids’ zone, a lure course, a Camp
18, at Memorial Park, 300 S.E. Bow Wow doggy playground and raffles.
Ocean Boulevard. The races The public is also invited to create a “pack,” which is a
will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the fundraising team that raises funds for the shelter animals.
festival will be held from 10 For more event information, visit the website, https://p2p.
a.m. to 2 p.m. onecause.com/muttmarch2025.
The Mutt March Festival The Mutt March is generously sponsored by Sunny
is free to attend. The cost of 107.9 FM, Ace of Carts, Camp Bow Wow, Metal Ops,
the races is $35 for the 5K and LLC., Groza Builders, Apex Pavers & Pools and TC Palm.
$45 for the 10K. To register For event questions, email Alyssa Bean at Events@hstc1.
for a race, go online to https:// org or call (772) 600-3215. For sponsorship opportunities,
hstc1.org/MuttMarch-Register.
Packet pickups will take place The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast’s 21st annual Mutt March will begin with a 5K Humane Society on page 4
from Jan. 14 to 17 from 9 a.m. and 10K race.
Celebrate The Gift Of Health

At The VIM Gala 2025 ‘Old Havana Nights’

Mark your calendars! Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) dining, and live music by
Clinic announced that its VIM Gala 2025, themed “Old Euphoria Band.
Havana Nights,” will take place on Saturday, January 25 at For over 29 years,
the prestigious Willoughby Golf Club, starting at 6 p.m. Volunteers in Medicine
This vibrant event will celebrate the clinic’s legacy of Clinic has made a difference
providing free, compassionate health care to uninsured, in our community, providing
eligible residents of Martin County since 1995. We are more than 9,500 patient
happy to announce Bill and Carolyn Michaud as this year’s visits and delivering over
Gala chairs. Longtime supporters of the clinic since 2010, $9.9 million in medical
the Michauds bring a heartfelt dedication to this event. care last year alone. Every
Guests will enjoy an evening of fun and surprises, fine donation and sponsorship

Volunteers in Medicine Clinic Gala Committee – Pictured left to right: Mia Cruz, Vickie
Dodds, Judi Powell, Jordan Bromberg, Katie Makemson, Mary Fields. Not pictured: Anne
Cooling, Linda Evans.

VIM Gala on page 4