And they’re off! The YWCA of Palm Beach County’s “Run for the Roses” Pre-Derby Tea will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at The Chesterfield Hotel, Palm Beach. The Honorary Chairwoman of the event is Paula Wittmann, with Phyllis Verducci and Linda Wartow serving as Co-Chairwomen.
Jockey Sponsors are the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller, Palm Beach Commandery, and Linda Wartow; and the Mint Julep Sponsor is Margaret Donnelley.
The committee includes Jane Bloom, Rosemary Bronstien, Margaret Donnelley, Bobbi Horwich, Theresa LePore, Nancy Marshall, Peggy McClelland, Joyce McLendon, Susan Rothman, Bernadette Shalhoub, Bobbi Shorr, Maria Siemon, Chelly Templeton, Gisele Weisman, Barbara Benson Wymer and Maggie Zeller.
The event will feature a reception, tea cup and silent auctions, entertainment and a hat contest; guests are encouraged to wear their best Derby hats.
According to Linda Wartow, “Phyllis and I are thrilled to be co-chairing the annual tea, especially with the fun Kentucky Derby theme. We realize how important the programs of the YWCA are to families in the community, and we are honored to support them.”
Tickets for the tea are $75 for YWCA members and $85 for non-members. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 561-640-0050, Ext. 134, or visit the YWCA website and view events at: www.ywcapbc.org.