Social Pop-up, Lunch at Black Molly's & Movie at Epic Theater

Please join us for lunch Thursday, July 20th at The Black Molly restaurant at 12:30 p.m.

Following lunch we will see the movie, "The Miracle Club", at the Epic Theatre in St. Augustine beginning at 2:35 p.m.

Lunch:         Thursday, July 20th, 12:30 p.m.

                    The Black Molly restaurant

                    Cobblestone Village Shopping Center

                    504 W. Geoffrey Street, St. Augustine, FL.

Movie:          2:35 p.m. - "THE MIRACLE CLUB" at Epic Theatres of St. Augustine,                     112 Theatre Drive, St. Augustine, FL.

Please call/text or email Martha Halcrow at 407-908-1459 or mjhalcrow18@aol.com if you would like to attend lunch.

About The Miracle Club

Set in 1967, the story of three generations of close friends, a hard-knocks community in Dublin, who have one tantalizing dream: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes, that place of miracles that draws millions of visitors each year. When the chance to win presents itself, the women seize it.

However, just before their trip, their old friend Chrissie arrives in Ballygar for her mother's funeral, dampening their good mood and well-laid plans. The women secure tickets and set out on the journey that they hope will change their lives, with Chrissie, a skeptical traveler, joining in place of her mother. The glamour and sophistication of Chrissie, who has just returned from a nearly 40-year exile in the United States, are not her only distancing traits: Old wounds are reopened along the way, forcing the women to confront their pasts even as they travel in search of a miracle. Their shared traumas can only be healed by the curative power of love and friendship.

Social Pop-Up, Lunch at Purple Olive with First Coast Artistic Director and Musical Guests

The MCWA Social Committee presents a Pop-Up Event in connection with the Friends of the First Coast Opera. 

Join us for lunch with the Artistic Director, Curtis Tucker, and Musical Guests on Wednesday, September 20th at Noon at The Purple Olive Restaurant. 

The Purple Olive Restaurant - 4255 A1A S, St. Augustine, FL 32080

Seating is limited to only 45 people!  The cost for everything is $45

Please mail a check payable to First Coast Opera, mailed to Pattie Nolton, 138 Heron’s Nest Lane, St Augustine FL 3208

MENU:

Passed Appetizers:

• Beef Empanada

• Blackened Ahi Tuna on Cucumber with Sweet Chili Hot Mustard

• Tomato Basil Tart

Plated Salad Course:

• Chopped Hearts of Romaine, Classic Cesar Dressing, Parmesan Cheese, and Croutons

• Artisanal Bread and Butter Basket

Entrees:

• Grilled Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms, Sun Dried Tomatoes, and Basil

• Shrimp, Artichoke, Spinach, Roasted Garlic Cloves, Cavatappi Pasta tossed with Chardonnay Parmesan Cream

• Whipped Potatoes

• Herb Roasted Vegetables

Dessert

• Chocolate pecan or key lime pie

Angel Affair 2022

This season the Outreach Committee partnered with the Social Committee to launch a new concept for The Angel Tree in which MCWA Members purchased feather angels at its November luncheon that would benefit the children at Alpha Omega Miracle Home. In addition, monetary donations were collected to help Pie in the Sky, Port In The Storm and Food 4 Kids. Members received a handcrafted Oyster shell angel and an invitation to the Angel Affair with their donations. 

This past December, again following the original plan, The Marsh Creek Women's Association has planned a full season of social and charitable events. The first charitable event of the season was the Angel Affair on December 12th. That night some 100 members and their guests were feted to a dinner created by Marsh Creek Country Club’s chef, Will Swank. After dinner Streetlife performed and the dance floor was hoppin’.

Mimi Iannuzzi is the Outreach Committee Chair and Ellen Blasi is Vice Chair. Tracy Gallagher is Chair of the Social Committee and Martha Halrow is Vice Chair.  

Get Happy! Judy Garland’s 100th — Coffee

PROGRAM INFO

Daniel Wiley, JSYO Music Director & Assistant Conductor

Joan Ellison, Vocalist

In her 47 years of life, Judy Garland became an American icon as an actress and singer. Now Joan Ellison, who Cabaret Scenes Magazine calls, “a singer who’s been obsessed with Judy Garland since childhood, who is Judy-esque in appearance, and who’s a near voice double for her idol” joins the Symphony to celebrate Judy’s 100th birthday. Hear Joan sing classics like “Over the Rainbow,” “For Me and My Gal,” “The Man That Got Away” and many more. Whether you’re a Garland fan or not, you won’t want to miss this magical concert.

Jacksonville Symphony "Coffee Series"

Broadway Classics & Lunch At The Cummer Museum

Eighteen members of the MWCA enjoyed an afternoon of Broadway Classics on January 14th, 2022. The program was filled with show tunes from the Twenties to present day performed by the Jacksonville Symphony complemented by a pair of singers who drew from the likes of “Oklahoma, “ “ South Pacific“ and more favorites from “The Great White Way.”

Valentine Dinner At La Cocina International Restaurant

Chef Norberto Jaramillo delivers sensational Latin cuisine through La Cocina International Restaurant. His years of experience and his culinary expertise result in a captivating harmony of exquisite taste and stunning presentation. We enjoyed a three course meal and a complimentary glass of Champagne.

Herbal Medicine from Nature's Garden

Wine and Tapas

Social Committee Brings Cheer To The Community Park

On December 20th, The Marsh Creek Chorale Held A Christmas Concert

Our Social Committee, led by Martha Halcrow and Tracy Gallagher, baked cookies and served hot chocolate. The Chorale performed 16 songs to a brave crowd on a cold and windy winter day.

DeLeon Springs & The Old Spanish Sugar Mill

Valentine Dinner at La Cocina International Restaurant

DeLand Day Trip

Stetson Mansion’s Christmas Spectacular & DeLand Walking Tour With Gary Sass Of Adlib Luxury Tours

On November 10th, we spent a fun-filled day in DeLand where our two groups each enjoyed a self-guided tour of the Stetson Mansion’s Christmas Spectacular, a walking tour of DeLand with tour guide Gary Sass and a scavenger hunt through the downtown shops. Mid-day, we all met for lunch at The Table, a charming restaurant overlooking a mosaic water fountain depicting life-sized manatees and turtles. Later, there was time left for shopping, strolling and exploring historic DeLand.

The MCWA partnered with DeLand’s Main Street Association to create a gift basket filled with local gifts for a giveaway contest and Gary Sass added a second prize, “Daring Daughters: St. Augustine’s Feisty Females” by Karen Harvey. Congratulations to Anne-Marie Parramore who took the most photographs of local butterflies which earned her the gift basket while photo runner-up, Dianne Batchelder won the book.

A large thank you to our amazing Social Events Committee Co-Chairs Martha Halcrow and Tracy Gallagher, event organizer Susan Whittle and the Main Street DeLand Association for their hard work in creating and executing the day. Also, thank you to Angel Calderon for providing coffee and Mimi Ianuzzi for supplying wine for the bus ride home.

We enjoyed a day fun-filled day in DeLand. Our two groups enjoyed a self guided tour of the Stetson Mansion’s Christmas Spectacular, a walking tour of DeLand with tour guide Gary Sass and a scavenger hunt through the downtown shops. We all had lunch at The Table in downtown DeLand overlooking a mosaic water fountain of life-sized Manatees and Turtles. Thank you to our amazing Social Events Committee Co-Chairs Martha Halcrow and Tracy Gallagher, organizer Susan Whittle and the Main Street DeLand Association.

Woman's Exchange Luncheon

The Woman’s Exchange hosted a wonderful luncheon in their covered outdoor garden at the Pena Peck House in downtown St. Augustine on Thursday, November 4th, 2021.

Fried Chicken Kitchen catered the luncheon and served their signature fried chicken.

The event featured local author Ann Colby who wrote “Wicked St Augustine”.  It is a historical book about life in the early days of our special city. Ann entertained us with an interesting presentation and had her book for sale.