Archive for the ‘Charity and Community’ Category

2026 Women of the Year Celebration

We have just 30 seats left for our 2026 Women of the Year Celebration on Monday, February 2 at Judson’s at the Dr. Phillips Center, where we’ll celebrate College Presidents Brooke Barnett, Rollins College, Kathleen Plinske, Valencia College, and Georgia Lorenz, Seminole State College. Guests will also enjoy food, drinks, and special musical performances from Read More…

Spring Flings

Three fashionable daytime events are calling for stylish philanthropists to join them for fabulous fun with a dose of doing good: High Tea and Hats for Seniors First on May 15, Ultimate Garden Party for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida on May 21, and A Runway for Giving for Morning Star School on Read More…

Spa Invitational 2022: Relaxing, Refreshing Fellowship

Committee members – (back row) Kelly Neirstadt, Lynn Ivanek, Sherry Magee and Kari Conley (front row) Holly Wilton and Stephanie Garris – dressed by Athleta at The Mall at Millenia and photographed by Christi Ashby at The Spa at Hyatt Regency Orlando. More than a decade ago, local executive Sherry Magee was envious of the Read More…

Celebrate Spring’s Iconic Happenings

The season of renewal and reawakening is finally here. And while we still have no idea what resurgence might be lurking – I won’t even say the name – we can celebrate what’s coming up on the calendar. We are excited to partake in some of Central Florida’s finest traditions. Arnold Palmer Invitational – March Read More…

Yamile Luna: Lessons Learned Through Cancer Journey

Women Are Incredible! An AdventHealth for Women Series Yamile Luna is like most of us – career driven, loving mother, devoted wife, community advocate – but her journey with cancer has taught her some important life lessons about success and self-awareness. It makes her acutely qualified for her role at AdventHealth as Vice President for Read More…

Frontyard Festival

There is a novel new way to enjoy live concerts and entertainment with food and drink at the Frontyard Festival presented by AdventHealth at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Art’s Seneff Plaza. Launched in December the socially distanced program is scheduled to go on through the spring. “The big idea is to use Read More…

Tables Extraordinaire: A Feast For The Senses

Imagine a novel fundraiser that is both a spectacle for the senses and an inspiration for entertaining in a fun, festive style. Imagine a large room filled with more than 30 lavishly decorated holiday and themed tables – some sky high and others spilling onto the ground. This is Tables Extraordinaire in a celebration of Read More…

Home for the Holidays

Find fresh inspiration and your festive spirit at these local holiday home tours and special events.   Festival of Trees November 16 – 24, 10am – 5pm, daily  Inspiration abounds at the annual Festival of Trees, presented by Council of 101, at the Orlando Museum of Art. Now in its 33rd year, this holiday favorite features sparkling trees, vignettes Read More…

Women Who Inspire: Whitney Melton Laney

Coordinating Bahamas Relief Efforts Women Who Inspire is an AdventHealth for Women Series Days before Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas as a category 5 storm, Whitney Melton Laney was already coordinating relief efforts. Using her background as a former radio host with a large social media presence, she began to put the call out for Read More…