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David Lawrence Center
Annual Gala
Set for January 17th, 2015
D avid Lawrence Center, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-
for-profit mental health and substance abuse treatment facility
serving children, adults and families, will magically transform the
Ritz-Carlton, Naples Beach Resort (280 Vanderbilt Beach Road in Naples)
into the Parthenon in Ancient Greece for their 2015 destination themed
annual gala fundraiser, “Signatures of Greece, An Elegant Evening at the
Parthenon,” to be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
This award winning annual event, one of the most fashionable galas of the
Naples social season, will turn back the hands of time to the B.C. period of
our world’s history, transporting guests on a journey to Athens in which they
will discover and revel in the immense beauty of what was Ancient Greece.
The people of Greece loved their music and celebrated life by dancing.
The word music, in fact, is derived from the Greek name of the Muses, the Top Left: Elizabeth Star, Jay Hardinton and Marissa Hardinton from
daughters of Zeus who were the patron goddesses of the arts. The Ancient Old Havana Themed Gala.
Greeks also celebrated life by eating – treating food and drink as an art form. Top Right: Seth Fogelman and Jennifer Parisi from last year’s 1920’s
To become an Athenian for the evening, and fully partake in the Paris themed gala.
Ancient Greek experience elegant Grecian attire and black tie is suggested. Bottom: Amanda Jaron, Ingrid Aielli, Kay Bork, Karen Grimm, Patti
Throughout the evening, guests will have unlimited opportunities to bid on Miesel from last year’s 1920’s Paris themed gala.
luxurious silent and live auction items while dining on the Greek inspired
cuisine and dancing the night away to live music. Buechel, Renae Burgess, and Jenny Haire. The honored
In recent years, David Lawrence Center’s themed galas have been named guests are Marissa, Burt and Jay Hartington co-owners
Best Themed Event by Gulfshore Life magazine, one of the Spring Season’s of the 10,000 square foot upscale, designer fashion
most memorable fundraising parties by Naples Illustrated magazine, and Best empire Marissa Collections located in Naples downtown
Event Theme by The Journal. historic Third Street shopping district. With deep rooted
Tickets to the event are $500 per person, $1,200 per VIP patron, and community involvement and vision that spans 40 years,
$10,000 per premier sponsor the Hartingtons are being celebrated for their generosity,
of a table of ten. All proceeds commitment to those in need and the global impact
will benefit the mission,
their coveted, top rated specialty store has had on the
operations and expansion of Naples community.
the David Lawrence Center’s Jay Hardington adds, “Friends, family and clients near
prevention, intervention and and dear to our lives strongly support David Lawrence
treatment services for the one Center and utilize their services. We believe in supporting
in four local children and adults each other for the common good of our community. This
is where our family and employees live and work.”
who experience behavioral,
emotional, psychological and/ To learn more and to reserve tickets or sponsorship,
or substance abuse challenges. contact Paige Simpson at 239.304.3505 or visit
Event co-chairs are Caryn DavidLawrenceCenter.org.
CO-CHAIRS CARYN BUECHEL, JENNY HAIRE & RENAE BURGESS
38 Life in Naples | January 2015
Annual Gala
Set for January 17th, 2015
D avid Lawrence Center, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-
for-profit mental health and substance abuse treatment facility
serving children, adults and families, will magically transform the
Ritz-Carlton, Naples Beach Resort (280 Vanderbilt Beach Road in Naples)
into the Parthenon in Ancient Greece for their 2015 destination themed
annual gala fundraiser, “Signatures of Greece, An Elegant Evening at the
Parthenon,” to be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
This award winning annual event, one of the most fashionable galas of the
Naples social season, will turn back the hands of time to the B.C. period of
our world’s history, transporting guests on a journey to Athens in which they
will discover and revel in the immense beauty of what was Ancient Greece.
The people of Greece loved their music and celebrated life by dancing.
The word music, in fact, is derived from the Greek name of the Muses, the Top Left: Elizabeth Star, Jay Hardinton and Marissa Hardinton from
daughters of Zeus who were the patron goddesses of the arts. The Ancient Old Havana Themed Gala.
Greeks also celebrated life by eating – treating food and drink as an art form. Top Right: Seth Fogelman and Jennifer Parisi from last year’s 1920’s
To become an Athenian for the evening, and fully partake in the Paris themed gala.
Ancient Greek experience elegant Grecian attire and black tie is suggested. Bottom: Amanda Jaron, Ingrid Aielli, Kay Bork, Karen Grimm, Patti
Throughout the evening, guests will have unlimited opportunities to bid on Miesel from last year’s 1920’s Paris themed gala.
luxurious silent and live auction items while dining on the Greek inspired
cuisine and dancing the night away to live music. Buechel, Renae Burgess, and Jenny Haire. The honored
In recent years, David Lawrence Center’s themed galas have been named guests are Marissa, Burt and Jay Hartington co-owners
Best Themed Event by Gulfshore Life magazine, one of the Spring Season’s of the 10,000 square foot upscale, designer fashion
most memorable fundraising parties by Naples Illustrated magazine, and Best empire Marissa Collections located in Naples downtown
Event Theme by The Journal. historic Third Street shopping district. With deep rooted
Tickets to the event are $500 per person, $1,200 per VIP patron, and community involvement and vision that spans 40 years,
$10,000 per premier sponsor the Hartingtons are being celebrated for their generosity,
of a table of ten. All proceeds commitment to those in need and the global impact
will benefit the mission,
their coveted, top rated specialty store has had on the
operations and expansion of Naples community.
the David Lawrence Center’s Jay Hardington adds, “Friends, family and clients near
prevention, intervention and and dear to our lives strongly support David Lawrence
treatment services for the one Center and utilize their services. We believe in supporting
in four local children and adults each other for the common good of our community. This
is where our family and employees live and work.”
who experience behavioral,
emotional, psychological and/ To learn more and to reserve tickets or sponsorship,
or substance abuse challenges. contact Paige Simpson at 239.304.3505 or visit
Event co-chairs are Caryn DavidLawrenceCenter.org.
CO-CHAIRS CARYN BUECHEL, JENNY HAIRE & RENAE BURGESS
38 Life in Naples | January 2015
