Hearts for Hope Luncheon 2012

The 13th Annual Hearts for Hope Luncheon to benefit House of Hope was held Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at the stunning Sailfish Point Country Club.

This event combined the features of House of Hope's Fashion Show and Authors Series.  

Headlining Hearts for Hope was best-selling mystery author Stuart Woods. The former Treasure Coast resident is a prolific writer of detective fiction. He participated in a question-and-answer session and autographed books.

During lunch, volunteers showed off fashions from Top Drawer and Via Condotti and House of Hope boutiques.

Other highlights included:

A lspecial drawing for a one-of-a-kind necklace valued at $2,900, donated and designed by Terry Rieger of Diamonds by Terry.

A live auction, conducted courtesy of auctioneer Drew Pittman, feature treasured items and fantastic experiences, including a chauffeured trip to Neiman Marcus in Palm Beach and a catered affair for 10 friends aboard a 100-foot yacht.

A silent auction included further special event packages and unique items.

All these elements came together for a spectacular event, attended by about 270 guests, to raise funds for programs that provide food, clothing, case management and financial assistance to Martin County’s struggling families and senior citizens.

Some of the Hearts for Hope Committee members, from left: Laurel Kelly, Brenda Landaas, Maja Casson, Deb Lovequist, Elaine Matts, Dale Martinez, Connie Bass, Anne Schafer and Lorraine Cardarelli.

Fashions from Top Drawer will be featured at the Hearts for Hope Luncheon. Here are representatives from the store, at 2861 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart: Jeanene Hyde; owner Joyce Weiss and manager Julie Russo. Other fashions will come from Via Condotti in Palm Beach Gardens as well as the House of Hope thrift store boutiques.

See the Hearts for Hope event from previous years