Page 68 - August 2015 Life In Naples Magazine

LATCHKEY LEAGUE can convey. The
constant however
PARTY SCENE was the agenda:
cocktails, fun, food,
by Sandra Lee Buxton fun, dessert, repeat.
Since the selections
W hat snaps, crackles and pops and no it’s not THAT were vast and the
cereal! Well if you know the powerful Latchkey hospitality pure
League, then you know that it’s them, 400 members perfection, you’ll be
strong. Not shy about supporting a cause and no shortage of happy to know that
talent as they work tirelessly to complete an important mission. plans are nearly
As the League raises money to support the Fran Cohen Youth complete for the
Center in East Naples this group mixes business with pleasure. 2015 - 2016 season.
The business of fundraising and the pleasure of another fantastic
party not to mention the company of warm and caring people. Jazz under the
Fourteen home or Club parties have been held beginning Stars, one of the
November of 2014 and concluded for the year this past May. In beautiful venues
that short time frame another $146,900 was raised all benefiting offered was just
the Youth Center. The League’s events are always sold out with a what the name
party venue offering something for everyone. implies. Sheila
and Tim Zellers
Hold on as I am about to give you a brief overview: Cocktails opened their waterfront home, offering their guests a picture
and extensive art collections, Christmas magic with more than perfect setting. Sheila who is always the consummate host met
the eye can take in, BBQ and line dancing, fashion shows and and greeted guests as they arrived directing them towards the
yummy lunches, candlelight and opera, Mah Jongg anyone?, colorful appointed setting.
historic homes, sailing, bridge, Jazz under the Stars and a Gathered around the pool on the expansive lanai, tables were
Kentucky Derby Party. You might be saying to yourself, “Well I lavishly set, the infinity pool contained balloon theme sculptures,
have had cocktails before,” true enough but these are Four Season and soft jazz played while lively conversations took place. Sheila,
caliber cocktails and plenty of them. Mah Jongg sounds boring a talent on many levels, is a recording artist, and entertained
you say, well the guests who had lunch and games at Quail Creek guests by singing the crowds favorites tunes. Perfect setting,
Country Club didn’t think so. Line dancing and BBQ, nothing gracious hospitality, enchanting decorations, delicious buffet,
new about that you think? Think again, have you ever line danced smooth jazz, and a concert under the stars, it just doesn’t get any
with Myra Janco Daniels? Didn’t think so. Big hats, a mint julep better than this. The League has volunteer opportunities and
and after awhile you don’t care which horse came in first. Each more importantly room for people who want to make a difference
evening was more spectacular than a two or three word definition in the lives of our children. To learn more about the Latchkey
League and to become part of this dynamic organization contact:
President Peggy Coppola retjcpc@aol.com or Vice President
Tina Nicholson at tinajoon@mac.com.

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