Tiffany & Co. and Miami Monthly Magazine recognized a new group of philanthropists at a festive evening event held at The Viceroy's Club 50. Called The Blue Angels, the honorees include Ricky Arriola, Paula Brockway, Thea Goldman, Bill Holly, Irene Korge, Abigail Pollak and Samantha Sharpe. Publisher and Executive Editor of Miami Monthly Elena V. Carpenter and Tiffany & Co. Group Director Henry Gonzalez welcomed guests and gave glowing remarks about each honoree.

All enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and cocktails poolside on the hotel's rooftop terrace. Models presented Carolina Herrera cocktail attire and bathing suits by La Perla topped off with jewelry by Tiffany & Co. Everyone was treated to two surprise raffles, and lucky winners were given luxury presents from each of the participating brands.

GOLF FUNDRAISER

The Florida Hemophilia Association will host its 20th annual ``Swing for the Kids'' golf fundraiser on Nov. 16 at the Deering Bay Yacht and Country Club in Coral Gables. Registration begins at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The awards dinner with raffle and silent auction is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Participants will receive a round of golf, range balls, golf shirt, lunch and dinner. Cost is $225 per individual golfer or $800 per foursome. Register and pay by Oct. 16 and save 10 percent.

The par-71 course is a golfer's oasis with protected mangroves, wildlife, scenic waterways and craftsmanship that provides a challenge on every swing. Contests include Hole-in-One, win a BMW, sponsored by South Motors BMW; Longest Drive; Closest to the Pin; Putting; and Par 3 Poker where the winner takes a 50/50 split.

Proceeds from the tournament help provide families with hemophilia and related bleeding disorders the opportunity for education, outreach, compassionate care and other services offered by the association.

To learn more, visit www.floridahemophilia.org or for questions about the tournament and other ways to contribute, call Debbi Adamkin at 305-235-0717 or 1-888-880-8330.

WOMAN'S CLUB

Members of the Cutler Ridge Woman's Club are looking forward to another successful season. The club received recognition from the Florida Federation and the Dade County Federated clubs for members' hard work.

Last year, local projects included more than 200 cards signed and delivered to the VA hospital on special occasions. Donations also were made to the Perdue Medical Center, Safespace and other organizations.

For more on how to get involved, call President Mary Cross at 305-235-3414 or Membership Chair Dolores Dimitriou at 305-254-5254.

NEW VILLAGERS

Congratulations to the following new members of The Villagers: Jean Adams, Diane Baker, Suzie del Mazo, Cristina Duenas, Karina Duenas-Aragon, Garth Fairbairn, Tara Finley, Jamielee Green, Marti Hutson, Sherry Jordan, Joan Kurucz, Rosario Levine, Donna Lyons, Annie Martinez, Megan McLaughlin, Sigrid McNeil, Jeanne Peeples, Margo Plunkett, Nora Robbins, Lorraine Sheldon, Bick Simpson, Christy Starr-Klevan, Britt Steinhardt, Sheri Turner and Gloria Villa.

The group recently held an orientation to welcome the Class of 2009 at the home of Trish Bell. Thane Malison, second vice president and membership chairperson, presented an information-packed event to help new members get started.

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