Palm Beach Daily News Social Calendar for Oct. 15, 2023

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Oct. 20

Jazz Society of Palm Beach: Season opener reception; 4 p.m. at the Meat Market. By invitation. 305-858-6070.

Oct. 23

Safeguard Palm Beach: Speaker Breakfast with Matt Eversmann, 8:30 a.m. at The Colony Hotel. 561-508-3457.

Oct. 26

Daughters of the American Revolution: Palm Beach chapter's New Members Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. at Café Boulud. Jill Davis, regent. 540-295-0902.

Oct. 27

Cox Science Center and Aquarium: Black Tie Masquerade; 7:30 p.m. at The Colony Hotel. Alexandra Daniel, chairwoman.

Nov. 1

Town of Palm Beach United Way: Business and Professional Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. at The Breakers. By invitation

Nov. 3

Star Foundation: Inaugural "Disco at the Beach" gala; 6:30 p.m. at The Beach Club. Sheryl Rosin, chairwoman. 561-515-6468.

Society of the Four Arts: King Fling; 4 p.m. in the Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden. 561-655-2766.

Nov. 4

Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller: Investiture Gala; 6 p.m. at the Sailfish Club. Jay Owen and Giselle Anna Parry, chairman and chairwoman. 847-910-9608.

Nov. 8

Palm Beach Crime Watch: Members cocktail reception; 4:30 p.m. at the Par 3 Al Fresco Restaurant. 561-508-3457

Garden Club of Palm Beach: Preview party for the annual Christmas Boutique; 5 p.m. at the Society of the Four Arts' Johnson Hall. Boutique continues through Nov. 10.

Nov. 10

Clinics Can Help: Second annual Cribs for Kids Luncheon; 11 a.m. at The Sailfish Club. Emily Pantelides, chairwoman; Kathy Theofilos, honorary chairwoman; Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, international chairwoman. By invitation.

American Humane: The 2023 American Humane Hero Dog Awards® Gala; 6 p.m. at The Breakers. By invitation.

Nov. 12

Jazz Society of Palm Beach: Dinner and concert; 6:30 p.m. at Club Colette. Jean Dolan and Arlette Gordon, chairwomen; Paul Noble and Roget Pontbriand, chairmen. 305-858-6070.

Nov. 15

Children’s Home Society of Florida: 31st annual Ultimate Dinner Party; 6 p.m. at private residences in Palm Beach. Victor Moore and John J. Tatooles, chairmen; Jim and Gay Engel, honorary chairman and honorary chairwoman. 561-402-0823.

Opportunity Early Childhood Education & Family Center: Annual Brunch; 10 a.m. at the Sailfish Club. Courtney Celeste Fisch and Pilar Alvarez-Palazio, chairwomen. 561-352-9552.

Navy SEAL Foundation/Navy SEAL Museum/Trident House: Cocktail reception to kick off sixth biennial Palm Beach Navy SEAL Evening of Tribute; 6 p.m. at The Colony Hotel. By invitation.

Nov. 16

Daughters of the American Revolution: Palm Beach chapter's Veterans Affairs Luncheon; 11:30 a.m. at Café Boulud. Jill Davis, regent. 540-295-0902.

Palm Beach Civic Association: Directors’ reception and luncheon; 11:30 a.m. the Beach Club.  By invitation.

Nov. 20

Red Sneakers for Oakley: Sixth annual Allergy Awareness Benefit; 6:30 p.m. at Club Colette. Alexia Hamm Ryan and Silvia Zoullas, chairwomen. 561-632-0110

Nov. 25

Town of Palm Beach United Way: Holiday cocktail reception; 6 p.m. at Findlay Gallery. By invitation

Nov. 27

Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society: Cocktail reception and dinner; 6:30 p.m. at Club Colette. Michele Kessler, chairwoman; Howard Kessler and Thomas C. Quick, chairmen. By invitation.

Nov. 28

Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach: Caritas Dei Bishop’s Gala committee luncheon; 11:30 a.m. at the Beach Club. Marietta Muina McNulty. All-white attire.

Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach: Phipps Ocean Park Dinner; 6:30 p.m. at a private residence. By invitation.

Grandma’s Angels: Holiday Luncheon; 11:30 a.m. at the Sailfish Club. Jodie Schmitz and Sunny Hawkins, chairwomen. 561-753-2226.

Dec. 3

The Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults: Annual Soirée; 7 p.m. at Club Colette. Heather T. Henry, chairwoman; Soraya and Peter Geisler, co-chairs. By invitation.

Dec. 5

New Hope Charities: 29th annual Holiday Bazaar; 7 p.m. at the Beach Club. Lillian Fanjul and Lillian M. Azqueta, chairwomen; Andres and Catherine Fanjul, honorary chairs. 561-366-5093.

Cleveland Clinic Florida: Ask the Experts Luncheon; 11:30 a.m., Café Boulud, Palm Beach. By invitation.

Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc.: Tree-Lighting Celebration at the Sailfish Club. Karen Fischer, chairwoman; Nancy Kyle, co-chairwoman.  561-253-1361, ext. 1390.

Dec. 6

St. Edward Church: Christmas Dinner Dance; 7 p.m. at The Breakers. Craig and Jo Anne Burkholder, chairman and chairwoman. By invitation.

Dec. 7

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League: 52nd Annual Christmas Ball; 7 p.m. at the Sailfish Club, Pauline Pitt, chairwoman. By invitation

Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation: Annual Council of 100 Holiday Dinner with guest speaker Buzzy Krongard; 6:30. p.m. at The Breakers. By invitation.

Place of Hope: ''Light in the Shadows'' inaugural luncheon to fight human trafficking; 11 a.m. at The Mar-a-Lago Club. Jill Gallagher and Jordan Brown, chairwomen. By invitation.

Dec. 8

Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County: Kickoff reception; 6 p.m. at Findlay Galleries. By invitation.

Lighthouse Guild: Annual holiday tea celebrating Visionary Evening honorees Beth DeWoody and Firooz Zahedi; 3 p.m. at the home of Jackie Weld Drake. By invitation.

Dec. 9

First Serve: Inaugural Pro-Am gala; 6:30 p.m. at The Beach Club.

Dec. 10

Compass LGBTQ: 21st annual Cocktails for Compass; 6 p.m. at Club Colette. By invitation.

Dec. 11

The Society of the Four Arts: Major donors reception and terrace dinner; at the Findlay Galleries. By invitation.

Dec. 13

Palm Beach Civic Association: Holiday Party at The Breakers.

Society of the Four Arts: Neha Dani preview reception 6 p.m. at The Colony Hotel. By invitation.

Dec. 14

Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach: Caritas Dei Bishop's Gala kickoff reception; 6 p.m. at Findlay Gallery. Marietta Muiña McNulty, honorary chairwoman; ; Amy Acierno and Karmita Gusmano, chairwomen; James Borynack, honorary chairman. By invitation.

Dec. 15

MorseLife Health System: 40th Anniversary Celebration; 7 p.m. at The Breakers. Sondra Mack, chairwoman; David S. Mack, chairman. Terri Sriberg, honorary chairwoman; Donald M. Ephraim, honorary chairman. By invitation.

Dec. 16

Salvation Army of Palm Beach County: "Christmas in Paradise" at the Beach Club. 561-686-3530.

Dec. 18

Promise Fund of Florida: Annual Pink Tie Guy cocktail reception; 6 p.m. at the home of Nancy Brinker. Julie Fisher Cummings, Paulette Koch, Diane Sculley and Laurie Silvers, chairwomen. By invitation

2024

Jan. 4

Palm Beach Symphony: 50th anniversary kickoff reception; 6 p.m. at Findlay Gallery. By invitation.

Jan. 6

American Red Cross: The 63rd International Red Cross Ball; 7 p.m. at The Breakers. Charles and Amanda Schumacher, chairman and charwoman. 561-851-3439.

Jan. 8

Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County: Cocktail reception at Findlay Galleries.

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County: King David Society kickoff at the Four Seasons Resort. Jill Bernstein, chairwoman; Jay Bernstein, chairman. 561-242-6631

Jan. 9

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: Women's Guild "Eye Know You’ll Love This" brunch; 11:30 a.m. at Café Boulud. By invitation.

Jan. 10

Urban Wildlife Refuge Project South Florida: “Wild About Wildlife” reception; 6 p.m. at Findlay Gallery. Danielle Moore, honorary chairwoman; James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui, honorary chairmen. By invitation

Jan. 12

Glades Academy/Everglades Prep: "An Evening of Great Expectations" at Café Boulud. By invitation.

Jan. 13

The Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation: 18th Annual Palm Beach Police and Fire Rescue Ball honoring Michael Belisle and Linda Gary; 6:30 p.m. at the Mar-a-Lago Club. John and Amy Phelan, chairman and chairwoman; Jeff and Nicola Marcus, honorary chairman and chairwoman. 561-820-8118

Jan. 16

Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation: Insights VI reception and exhibit opening; at the John H. Surovek Gallery in Via Parigi. Daniel and Denise Hanley, chairman and chairwoman; Lore Dodge and Frances Fisher, honorary chairwomen. 888-944-4408

Jan. 18

The American Friends of Belvoir Castle: Reception and preview of Charles Neal exhibit; 6:30 p.m. at Findlay Gallery. Major donors dinner; 8 p.m. on the terrace. Both, by invitation

Jan 22

Planned Parenthood: Palm Beach Dinner Dance; 7 p.m. at Club Colette.

Jan. 23

Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach: Caritas Dei Bishop’s Gala 40th anniversary celebration. 7 p.m., The Breakers.

Jan. 24

American Friends of British Art: Reception at the home of Gaye and Jim Engel. By invitation.

H.O.W. *(Hearing the Ovarian cancer Whisper): "Time is of the Essence" Luncheon and fashion show by Dennis Basso; 11:30 a.m. at the Sailfish Club. Andrea Stark, Eddy Taylor and Christine Schott, chairwomen. 561-406-2109

Jan. 25

Lighthouse Guild: Kickoff cocktail reception for the Annual Visionary Dinner; 6 p.m. at Findlay Gallery. By invitation

Jan. 26

Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society: Journey to Africa gala; 7 p.m. at the home of Michele and Howard Kessler. Deborah Dauman and Hilary Geary Ross, chairwoman; Thomas C. Quick, honorary chairman; Michele Kessler, honorary chairwoman. By invitation.

Feb. 1

Curetivity: The Golden Rose annual dinner dance at The Mar-a-Lago Club. Katherine Limbaugh and Connie Frankino, honorary chairwomen; Dr. Peter and Stephanie Lamelas, chairman and chairwoman. By invitation.

Feb. 2

Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County: 43rd annual gala 'The Winter Ball' at The Breakers.

Feb. 3

St. Ann Place Outreach Center: The Versailles Ball dinner dance; 6:30 p.m. at the Sailfish Club. By invitation.

Feb. 4

Darbster Rescue: Fifth annual Fur Ball at Club Colette. Jacqui Michel, Patricia Quick, Hope Geier Smith and Laura Moore Tanne, chairwomen.

Feb. 5

Palm Beach Opera: Gala at The Breakers Palm Beach.

Feb. 6

Center for Creative Education: 30th anniversary kickoff reception; 6 p.m. at Findlay Galleries. Pauline Pitt, chairwoman. By invitation.

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County: H. Irwin Levy Founders Event; 4:30 p.m. in Palm Beach. Richard A. Friedman, Peter May and Jonathan Tisch, chairmen. 561-242-6668.

Feb. 7

Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope: 2024 Shop the Day Away Luncheon with keynote speaker Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York; 10 a.m. at The Breakers. Arlette Gordon, chairwoman; Joseph and Max McNamara, chairmen. 561-215-7360

National Wildlife Refuge Association: "Wild About Wildlife" reception; 6 p.m. at the home of Mayor Danielle Moore, honorary chairwoman. By invitation.

St. Edward Guild: Annual Valentine's Luncheon and Fashion Show; 11 a.m. at The Beach Club. Priscilla Schmeelk and Michele Manolis, chairwomen. By invitation.

Feb. 8

Palm Beach Fellowship of Christians and Jews: Annual Fellowship Dinner; 6:30 p.m. at The Beach Club. Sylvia James and Debora Weinstein, chairwomen. 561-833-6150.

Feb. 10

The American Friends of Belvoir Castle: Inaugural gala; 7 p.m. at The Breakers. David J. Newton and James R. Borynack, chairmen; The Duke and Duchess of Rutland, honorary chairman and honorary chairwoman.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County: ''The Palm Beach Picnic''; 11 a.m. at the Royal Poinciana Plaza. Farrah Scott, chairwoman; Collin Adams, chairman. 561-762-9351.

Feb. 12Ballet Palm Beach: “Venetian Masquerade” gala; 6 p.m. at The Breakers. Brandie Herbst and Erin McGould, chairwomen; Anka Palitz, honorary chairwoman.

Feb. 15

American Heart Association: Palm Beach Heart Ball, the association's centennial celebration. 561-697-6609

Daughters of the American Revolution: Palm Beach chapter luncheon with guest speaker Trudy Coxe of the Preservation Society of Newport County; 11:30 a.m. at Club Colette. Jill Davis, regent. 540-295-0902

The Hanley Foundation: Palm Beach Dinner; 6 p.m. at the Sailfish Club of Florida. Elizabeth Matthews, chairwoman; Chip James, chairman. 561-268-2355.

Feb. 16

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts: Kravis Center Gala; 5:30 p.m. Kristen Lambert, chairwoman; William Meyer and David Lambert, chairmen. 561-651-4320.

Feb. 17

The Everglades Foundation: Annual 'ForEverglades' Palm Beach benefit; 7 p.m. at The Breakers. Sonia Jones and Sue Hostetler Wrigley, chairwomen; Paul Tudor Jones and Beau Wrigley, chairmen. By invitation.

Feb. 21

Center for Family Services: 25th annual Old Bags Luncheon at The Breakers.

Feb. 23

The Society of the Four Arts: Dinner dance; 7 p.m. at the Society of the Four Arts Garden. By invitation

Feb. 24

The Society of the Four Arts: Contemporaries gala; 7 p.m. at the Society of the Four Arts Garden. By invitation

Cleveland Clinic Florida: Annual Florida Ball; 7 pm at The Breakers. 954-659-6238

Feb. 26

The Richard David Kann (RDK) Melanoma Foundation: 24th annual Luncheon and Naeem Khan fashion show; 10:30 a.m. at The Breakers. Beth Neuhoff, Suzanne Niedland, and Vera Serrano, honorary chairwomen. 561-655-9655

Lighthouse Guild: Annual Visionary Dinner honoring Beth DeWoody and Firooz Zahedi; 7 p.m. at Club Colette. 212-769-6307

Feb. 28

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: Lunch & Learn; noon at Club Colette.  561-515-1527.

Feb. 29

Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation: Hospice Evening 2024 at The Breakers. 561-832-8585

March 1

Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach: Annual dinner dance; 7 p.m. at Bradley Park. Betsy Shiverick and Electra Toub, chairwomen. By invitation

March 2

Jupiter Medical Center Foundation: 47th annual Black Tie Ball; 6:30 p.m. at The Breakers. Joe and Patsy Petri, chairman and chairwoman; Jeffrey and Lee Ann Alderton, honorary chairman and honorary chairwoman. 561-263-3712.

March 3

American Humane: Sixth annual Pups4Patriots Dinner Dance;  6 p.m. at Club Colette. 561-537-5887.

March 4

Center for Creative Education: Annual Spring Dinner Celebrating 30 Years; 7 p.m. at Club Colette. Pauline Pitt, chairwoman; Milly Park, honorary chairwoman; Patrick Park, honorary chairman. By invitation

March 5

Children’s Home Society of Florida: Spring Luncheon; 11 a.m. at The Colony. Tere Borgia, chairwoman; Kathy Leone and Wendy Roberts, honorary chairwomen. 561-402-0823.

March 6

South Florida PBS: Lifetime Achievement Dinner honoring George T. Elmore; at The Brazilian Court. By invitation.

March 7

American Friends of the Israel Museum: Palm Beach Gala at The Breakers.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/the Jimmy Fund: ''Breakfast with the Doctors'' at the Beach Club. Vicki Loring and Judy Harpel, chairwomen; Arthur Loring and Jim Harpel, chairmen. 561-833-2080.

March 11

Promise Fund of Florida: Annual Major Donor and Awards Dinner at Club Colette. Julie Fisher Cummings, Paulette Koch, Diane Sculley and Laurie Silvers, chairwomen. 561-307-8000.

March 13

Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation: Seventh annual "Hope on the Horizon" Palm Beach dinner; at The Beach Club. Nancy Goodes, Bonnie Lautenberg and Heidi McWilliams, chairwomen. 212-901-7983

March 17

LIFE (Leaders In Furthering Education): 30th annual Lady in Red Gala with Jay Leno and and Paul Anka; 6 p.m. at The Breakers. Lois Pope and Christine Lynn, chairwomen. 561-582-8083.

March 18

The Order of St. John: Reception and dinner at Findlay Gallery. By invitation.

Palm Beach Civic Association: Annual Awards Breakfast at The Breakers.

Irish Georgian Society: Annual Palm Beach Luncheon; 11:30 a.m. at Cafe Boulud. By invitation.

March 21

Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches:  Third annual EnVision 20/20 Luncheon; 11:30 a.m. at the Sailfish Club. Maria Beaudouin, Page Ferrell and Roshan Massoumi; chairwomen. 561-586-5600.

March 23

American Friends of the Hebrew University: 2024 Palm Beach Scopus Award dinner honoring Lisa and Michael Rome; 7 p.m. at The Four Seasons.

Hôpital Albert Schweitzer Haiti: White Hot Night dinner dance at the Sailfish Club. Louise H. Stephaich, chairwoman. By invitation.

March 25

The Cleveland Orchestra: ''A Night of Celebration for The Cleveland Orchestra;'' 6:30 p.m. at Club Colette. Patrick and Milly Park, chairman and chairwoman.

March 28

American Friends of Magen David Adom: Palm Beach Gala; 6 p.m. at The Breakers. By invitation

March 29

Israel Tennis & Education Centers: Palm Beach Charity Weekend kickoff reception; 5:30 p.m. at a private residence. By invitation.

April 3

Navy SEAL Foundation/Navy SEAL Museum/Trident House: Sixth biennial Palm Beach Navy SEAL Evening of Tribute; 5:30 p.m at The Breakers. Eliot Hershberg, Michael Kluger and Matthew K. Smith, chairmen. 561-459-6999

April 6

Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope: Dance the Night Away Gala; 6 p.m. at the Mar-a-Lago Club. Janet Levy, chairwoman; Joseph and Max McNamara, chairmen. 561-215-7360.

April 8

MorseLife Health System: Annual golf classic awards luncheon; noon at the Flagler Steakhouse. Ed Pantzer, chairman. 561-242-4661.

April 11

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League: “Off the Leash” reception and dinner; 6.pm. at The Colony. 561-630-6066

April 16

Palm Beach Crime Watch: Spring Breakfast; 8:30 a.m. at The Colony. 561-508-3457

May 2

Town of Palm Beach United Way: Annual meeting; 4 p.m. at The Breakers.

May 9

Daughters of the American Revolution: Palm Beach chapter's annual meeting and luncheon; 11:30 a.m. at the Beach Club. Jill Davis, regent. 540-295-0902

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