
Photos: Doreen Herriman | Anne Vanic – ZaZa Certificate
December is always a special month with friends, family and holidays to celebrate. Newcomers celebrate the friendships we have made every month at our luncheons. This luncheon was extra special as we were fortunate to have author Kathy McKeon as our guest speaker and her husband Seamus McKeon in attendance.
Kathy McKeon was a 19-year old Irish immigrant, newly arrived in New Your City, when Jacqueline Kennedy hired her as a personal assistant. This was in 1964, just nine months after JFK’s assassination. It was fascinating to hear about her life’s journey and her experiences with the Kennedy family.
We enjoyed an amazing lunch at the Marco Island Yacht Club, but it was bittersweet as it was our last event there. We are moving our monthly luncheons to the Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort starting in January. The Marco Island Yacht Club has been a terrific host and we appreciate their hospitality.
After lunch, we had drawings for some great gifts from our sponsors. We can’t thank them enough for their generosity! Brenda Papszycki and Peggy Palmer have fun each month awarding the gifts to the lucky winners. This time they were both lucky winners as well! Rebecca Hewitt was the lucky winner of the day. She received a gift certificate from Marco Island Furniture and Design and also won BOTH 50/50 raffle drawings.
Sound like fun? If you would like to attend a luncheon and join in the fun and meet some fabulous women, contact our membership chairs at MarcoMembership@gmail.com. (Note on the subject line Attention: Membership Chairs). The luncheons are held at the Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa, located at 560 S Collier Blvd. Hope to see you there!
- Kathy McKeon Wedding Keepsake.
- Kathy McKeon, Seamus McKeon and Jan Scriver (Programs).
- Kathy McKeon Keepsake #3.
- Holiday Fun!
- Becky Irwin – Paradise Found.
- New Members with Candi Schott and Marcy Marinelli (Membership) (L to R) Barbara Faha, Julia Maslanka, Emi Cain and Linda Howald.
- Welcome and Find Your Table with Name, Debbie Kelly and Mandy Rudolph.
- Michele Senda – Marco Island Historical Museum Gift.
- Kathy McKeon Keepsake #1.
- Jill Sandberg – Island Trends Certificate
- Joyce Madaio – Sandpiper Clothiers Certificate.
- Marcy Marinelli and Candi Schott Welcome the New Members.
- Joyce Madaio – Sandpiper Clothiers Certificate.
- Jan Scriver (Programs) with Seamus McKeon.
- Lucky Winner of the book by Kathy McKeon: “Jackie’s Girl – My Life with the Kennedy Family.”
- Kim Hillyer – Marco Movies Tickets.
- Nancy Bethel – Skin Renewal Systems Gift Bag.
- Smiles and Holiday Hats -Natalie Murat and Jill Sandberg.
- Kathy McKeon Keepsake #2.
- Kathy McKeon Keepsake #4.
- Emi Cain – Critter Cafe Certificate.
- Deck the Halls with Holiday Spirit!
- Debbie Kelly – Joey’s or Doreen’s Certificate.
- Caroline Reich – Salon Marco Certificate.
- Candi Schott – Hilton Gift Bag
- Buy the Lucky Ticket!
- Holiday Decorations
- “Jackie’s Girl: My Life with the Kennedy Family” by Kathy McKeon.
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