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Latchkey League Foundation
Launches a season to remember Here is an abbreviated list of the
parties taking place this season:
by Kelly Merritt Sunday, December 14, 2014
I t seems like so little – $50 a year. But to one Naples organization it means so much. And the Barbeque, Country Music, Line Dancing with
value of such a contribution cannot be measured. It only costs $50 to become a member of
the Latchkey League Foundation, but membership is an entry into the most exclusive invite
list in town: the only social calendar a Naples resident would ever need for the Season. the music of Patsy Cline and bluegrass by the
The Latchkey Parties are a series of events hosted by Latchkey League members and friends Beanpickers
in their homes or clubs. The 2015 season marks the second year of operation. Parties were filled to Monday, January 12, 2015
capacity last year. Proceeds from the parties benefit the Fran Cohen Youth Center, affiliated with
The Salvation Army which provides educational, cultural and recreational services to thousands Art, Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres
of children in the area who need after-school supervision. Thursday, January 22, 2015
Latchkey members receive a booklet which is the official invitation to attend all of the
parties. Each party is a hot ticket, as each of the hosts never fails to wow guests. Luncheon and Fashion
Tina Nicholson, the dedicated vice president in charge of fundraising, has tremendous respect February 2 at Quail West Golf
for all of the Latchkey event hosts. Her own Persian Feast last season called “Night of the Peacock” and Country Club
was a resounding success, a dinner for 60 people which Nicholson prepared herself. But while the
parties are epic, Nicholson and her fellow hosts are all about the cause.
“This is for the children and because we are so fortunate, with that comes responsibility – we A Valentine Operatic Treat with Cocktails and
can change someone’s life and that is the most wonderful thing,” says Nicholson. “The people who Hors d’oeuvres
are involved support these events knowing all of the profits go to these children: these are totally Saturday, February 14, 2015
selfless people who work so hard to make a difference.”
Myra Janco Daniels has been the catalyzing force behind the center, which will occupy the Mah Jongg and Lunch
space on Airport Road a block from Estey Avenue in East Naples where the need for it is greatest Thursday, February 19, 2015
in Naples. The Latchkey League will renovate the vacant space to provide a place for “latchkey”
kids who have working parents and nowhere to go between when school is out and when parents History, Restoration and Landscape Artistry
get home from work. Music, Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres
The center is made possible through a major gift from Harvey and Janet Cohen in honor Sunday, March 1, 2015
of their daughter, Fran, who lost her battle with breast cancer nearly five years ago. The Cohens At the home of Christian Busk, ASLA
named the center after their daughter knowing of her love for children. The center will be a safe
place where kids can continue learning and participate in activities.
Attending parties isn’t the only way to get involved. Nicholson encourages people new to the Sailing, Hors d’oeuvres and Cocktails
Aboard the Susanna Bella Yacht
cause to come forward with skillsets that could be of assistance. Followed by Dinner at the Naples Yacht Club
“Become a member first and tell us what your skills are. We have people who are graphic Sunday, March 8, 2015
designers or have other such talents and that saves us from having to take money away from the
programs for the kids,” she says. “It’s amazing the talent we have in the membership. We have
people with advanced doctorates working right now and still they find time to help.” Lunch and Bridge at The Moorings Country Club
One of the most anticipated parties is the “Secrets of Fashion” luncheon and fashion show Friday, March 13, 2015
February 2 at Quail West Golf and Country Club. “The Secret Ingredient” Boutique is providing
the fashions. Extraordinary Art, Cocktails,
Guests will be able to shop the boutique before lunch, dine and then watch the fashion show. Hors d’oeuvres and Dinner
Connie and Vinny Von Zwehl are sponsors and Tina Nicholson and her husband Jack are club Monday, March 23, 2015
sponsors. The store is a specialty women’s boutique in Ave Maria. Shop owner Jeanne Rush has
several other successful stores and “The Secret Ingredient” will donate ten percent of all purchases Cocktails and Dinner by the Gulf at The Sancerre
at this event to the Latchkey League. Chef Billie Vassour will provide the luncheon and a ‘secret’ Monday, March 30, 2015
dessert.
Some of the parties are already sold out and the only way to get invited is to be a member – the
events are not open to the public. Only members receive the party book. Currently there are nearly Cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres, Buffet Dinner
500 members and the list is growing. And All That Jazz
“The more members we have, the more we can do things,” says Nicholson. Sunday, April 12, 2015
To become a member of the Latchkey League, contact Sally Bettin, Secretary, at 239.649.1063
or by email sallybettin@yahoo.com and ask for an application. For more information on Salvation An Encore: Derby Cocktail and Buffet Party
Army programs visit www.uss.salvationarmy.org. Saturday, May 2, 2015
54 Life in Naples | December 2014
Launches a season to remember Here is an abbreviated list of the
parties taking place this season:
by Kelly Merritt Sunday, December 14, 2014
I t seems like so little – $50 a year. But to one Naples organization it means so much. And the Barbeque, Country Music, Line Dancing with
value of such a contribution cannot be measured. It only costs $50 to become a member of
the Latchkey League Foundation, but membership is an entry into the most exclusive invite
list in town: the only social calendar a Naples resident would ever need for the Season. the music of Patsy Cline and bluegrass by the
The Latchkey Parties are a series of events hosted by Latchkey League members and friends Beanpickers
in their homes or clubs. The 2015 season marks the second year of operation. Parties were filled to Monday, January 12, 2015
capacity last year. Proceeds from the parties benefit the Fran Cohen Youth Center, affiliated with
The Salvation Army which provides educational, cultural and recreational services to thousands Art, Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres
of children in the area who need after-school supervision. Thursday, January 22, 2015
Latchkey members receive a booklet which is the official invitation to attend all of the
parties. Each party is a hot ticket, as each of the hosts never fails to wow guests. Luncheon and Fashion
Tina Nicholson, the dedicated vice president in charge of fundraising, has tremendous respect February 2 at Quail West Golf
for all of the Latchkey event hosts. Her own Persian Feast last season called “Night of the Peacock” and Country Club
was a resounding success, a dinner for 60 people which Nicholson prepared herself. But while the
parties are epic, Nicholson and her fellow hosts are all about the cause.
“This is for the children and because we are so fortunate, with that comes responsibility – we A Valentine Operatic Treat with Cocktails and
can change someone’s life and that is the most wonderful thing,” says Nicholson. “The people who Hors d’oeuvres
are involved support these events knowing all of the profits go to these children: these are totally Saturday, February 14, 2015
selfless people who work so hard to make a difference.”
Myra Janco Daniels has been the catalyzing force behind the center, which will occupy the Mah Jongg and Lunch
space on Airport Road a block from Estey Avenue in East Naples where the need for it is greatest Thursday, February 19, 2015
in Naples. The Latchkey League will renovate the vacant space to provide a place for “latchkey”
kids who have working parents and nowhere to go between when school is out and when parents History, Restoration and Landscape Artistry
get home from work. Music, Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres
The center is made possible through a major gift from Harvey and Janet Cohen in honor Sunday, March 1, 2015
of their daughter, Fran, who lost her battle with breast cancer nearly five years ago. The Cohens At the home of Christian Busk, ASLA
named the center after their daughter knowing of her love for children. The center will be a safe
place where kids can continue learning and participate in activities.
Attending parties isn’t the only way to get involved. Nicholson encourages people new to the Sailing, Hors d’oeuvres and Cocktails
Aboard the Susanna Bella Yacht
cause to come forward with skillsets that could be of assistance. Followed by Dinner at the Naples Yacht Club
“Become a member first and tell us what your skills are. We have people who are graphic Sunday, March 8, 2015
designers or have other such talents and that saves us from having to take money away from the
programs for the kids,” she says. “It’s amazing the talent we have in the membership. We have
people with advanced doctorates working right now and still they find time to help.” Lunch and Bridge at The Moorings Country Club
One of the most anticipated parties is the “Secrets of Fashion” luncheon and fashion show Friday, March 13, 2015
February 2 at Quail West Golf and Country Club. “The Secret Ingredient” Boutique is providing
the fashions. Extraordinary Art, Cocktails,
Guests will be able to shop the boutique before lunch, dine and then watch the fashion show. Hors d’oeuvres and Dinner
Connie and Vinny Von Zwehl are sponsors and Tina Nicholson and her husband Jack are club Monday, March 23, 2015
sponsors. The store is a specialty women’s boutique in Ave Maria. Shop owner Jeanne Rush has
several other successful stores and “The Secret Ingredient” will donate ten percent of all purchases Cocktails and Dinner by the Gulf at The Sancerre
at this event to the Latchkey League. Chef Billie Vassour will provide the luncheon and a ‘secret’ Monday, March 30, 2015
dessert.
Some of the parties are already sold out and the only way to get invited is to be a member – the
events are not open to the public. Only members receive the party book. Currently there are nearly Cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres, Buffet Dinner
500 members and the list is growing. And All That Jazz
“The more members we have, the more we can do things,” says Nicholson. Sunday, April 12, 2015
To become a member of the Latchkey League, contact Sally Bettin, Secretary, at 239.649.1063
or by email sallybettin@yahoo.com and ask for an application. For more information on Salvation An Encore: Derby Cocktail and Buffet Party
Army programs visit www.uss.salvationarmy.org. Saturday, May 2, 2015
54 Life in Naples | December 2014
