October General Meeting
October 14, 2025
Health & Wellness

Kimberly Gabel-Gates and Yolanda Ocasio

Health & Wellness
Catered Lunch a la Miami Job Corps

Last month we had a fantastic presentation by culinary teacher Rayne Stubbs from the Miami Job Corps Center.  She and two of her students, Casey Martin and Sean Wright, demonstrated how to make a healthy Couscous chicken. It was accompanied by a Beet Juice Shot and a delicious Broccoli Salad. For dessert we had a Yogurt and Granola Parfait.
 
Everything was prepared with our health and wellness in mind! Everything was eaten with gusto! Yum Yum!  Comments included "This is the best lunch we have had here in a while!" It was enjoyed by all.
 
Thank you to Rayne, Casey and Sean.
Barbara Lee, Health & Wellness

Teacher of the Month - Recognition
October 2025

It was a banner night for three Plantation school teachers who were recognized for their excellence in front of a standing-room-only crowd at city hall.  The Plantation Advisory Education Board's new program on "Teacher Excellence" rewarded outstanding performance in the classroom.  Each month an elementary, middle and high school teacher will be selected representing the finest in our city and introduced at city council meetings.   PWC was recognized by the Advisory Board's Chair, Michael Taussig, for underwriting the entire year's expenses which include monetary awards and other perks.  We had a hearty round of applause from the audience, and I encourage our members to attend all future education award presentations at city hall. The three winners for this month were: Andrea Gresham - Mirror Lake Elementary, Anthony Suliveras - Plantation Middle School and Dr. Marsha Samuels - South Plantation High. 

Helen Ackerman 

A REAL Senior Moment
Helen Ackerman

We celebrated A REAL SENIOR MOMENT with Helen Ackerman!  Thank you, Helen, for opening our general meeting in October! 
 
Helen, please share how young you are.  “I might be 86 years in chronological age, but I really am 32!”
 
When asked what she likes about being a member of the club, she couldn’t wait to share…
 
“What I like about our members is that they represent people from all over the US as well as foreign countries.  That allows for a wonderful exchange of ideas and builds a club with real-life experience.”
 
Karinne Bernstein, President 

New On Board

One of our newbies, Jennifer Falcher, accepted the position of Ways & Means chair.  Her tenure started in October, and she is ready to go with her feet in action to bring fresh ideas under Ways & Means/Fundraising for our club.  Welcome to the Board, Jennifer!
 

PWC Scrapbook Wins 1st in Digital Category

GFWC Florida Day of Service
Member Donations Dropped Off at FLITE

Plantation Garden Club's Traditional
​High Tea
October 19, 2025

Ladies, on October 19, 2025, the Plantation Garden Club celebrated their 10th annual Traditional High Tea fundraiser.  

The Plantation Woman’s Club had provided 16 members with tickets to this extraordinary event.  The afternoon included traditional delicacies and teas, table decorating opportunities, a hat parade, and exceptional talent exhibited by students of Archbishop McCarthy High School.

Student artwork from Plantation Elementary School students was also on display.  The afternoon was round up with raffle baskets; silent auction and a 50/50 drawing was held.

I do hope the members that attended this gala event had a wonderful time.  Thank you for participating. 

Cece Ramirez, Plantation Garden Club 

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
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