BINGO FOR BAGS & BAUBLES SELLS OUT WITH RECORD 360 PLAYERS

BINGO FOR BAGS & BAUBLES SELLS OUT WITH RECORD 360 PLAYERS, RAISES MORE THAN $112,000 FOR THE PARKINSON’S ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

The Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida (PASWFL) hosted a sold-out Bingo for Bags & Baubles

on October 22, 2026, at the Vineyards Country Club, welcoming a record 360 players and raising more than $112,000 to support PASWFL’s mission. The evening of cocktails, dinner and friendly bingo for designer handbags and jewelry offered guests a memorable night of fun for a cause.

Jackie and Ehren Frey

Sandy Broadman, Lois Weiss, Hedy Weinbeger

Guests enjoyed fast-paced bingo rounds and the thrill of winning fabulous prizes for both women and men, including 18 designer handbags from Gucci, Tory Burch, Brahmin, and Valentino, plus stunning accessories and luxury raffle baskets valued at over $500 each.

Two of the evening’s top winners took home dazzling treasures, including a $2,500 gift certificate to the International Diamond Center, and another winner took home an exquisite pair of 2-carat diamond hoop earrings from Dunkin’s Diamonds.

“This event is an incredible blend of fun, community spirit, and purpose,” said Mary C. Schoeffel, CFRE, Executive Director of PASWFL. “We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, volunteers, donors, and guests who made this evening such a joyful success. The funds raised ensure that our programs—offered completely free of charge—continue to empower Southwest Floridians with Parkinson’s to live well, stay active, and connect with vital support.”

Molly Champion, Regina Long

PASWFL extends heartfelt thanks to the attendees, volunteers and its generous sponsors: The Wellington Group at Morgan Stanley, The Power of One, Right at Home, Heart Body & Mind, Big Orange Splot LLC, BrightStar Care and We Trust in Him. The organization also thanks its dedicated event committee, chaired by Toni Morgenstein, and its wonderful volunteers, table hosts and attendees. Their enthusiasm and generosity help PASWFL continue providing free programs and resources that empower members to live well with Parkinson’s.

About the Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida: Helping community members live well with PD for over 25 years. The mission of the Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida is to enrich the quality of life and empower people touched by Parkinson’s and related neurodegenerative diseases through exceptional programs and services. Services and support are always free and extended to the care partners and families of community members with PD.

For more information, visit PASWFL.org or call 239-417-3465.

To learn about sponsoring future PASWFL events, contact Mary C. Schoeffel at mschoeffel@PASWFL.org or 239-417-3465.

For more information, visit PASWFL.org or call 239-417-3465. Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida, 2575 Northbrooke Plaza Drive, Suite 301, Naples, FL 34119.