For Infinity fundraiser, a show of many colors

Infinity, the League to Aid Abused Children and Adults, chose a patriotic theme for its luncheon and fashion show Wednesday in the ballroom at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. An honor guard from Admiral Farragut Academy presented the colors, and patriotic music played as models showed clothes from D'Mura Fashion and Shandra Shoes.

Patsy Buker, executive director of Help A Child Foundation; Lisa Gadd, director of development for Brookwood Central Florida; and Linda Osmundson, executive director of the Center Against Spouse Abuse, represented the organizations Infinity supports.

President Jeanne Tucker made her first recent public appearance sans arm sling; her broken bones are on the mend. Paula Park (we aren't related, as far as we know) brought her daughter, Paula Park, and grandson Aidan Smith, visiting from New York.

Beverly Mitlin introduced Rosemarie Terra, who lives part of the year in St. Petersburg and the rest of the time in Oceanport, N.J., where she writes a column for the weekly Two River Times in Red Bank.

Mary Shuh was chairwoman of the event, which also featured dreamy formal and wedding confections from Malindy Elene Bridal Boutique. Owner Lindy Bengston was one of the models.

Among those attending were Fern Clayton; Lorraine Danna; Helen Dewalt; Patsy Dunlap; Jane Freel; Pat Howells; Hugh Ann Cason Kelly; Liz Mastry, with daughter Olivia, who modeled a flower girl's ensemble; Greta Myers, in the U.S. Navy nurse corps uniform; Janet Raymond; Candy Scherer; Maritza Smith, co-chairwoman; and Edie Spies.

Throughout the month of February, members of the Isla del Sol Yacht and Country Club held tennis and golf tournaments and a cruise to raise money for two St. Petersburg charities, the St. Petersburg Free Clinic and Daystar Life Center.

Pat Schulz, membership director, reports that the "Play for Hunger" events, which culminated in a dinner last Monday night, raised an impressive $46,000. Bob Rogers was chairman of the annual fund-raising activity.

Calling all Sungoddesses: The Suncoasters are planning a reunion of sorts on April 10. If you are a former Sungoddess or know the whereabouts of any, please call Sandy Bozeman, 367-2793, ext. 139, with pertinent details.

LOOKING AHEAD

Wednesday

STAR POWER: Mid-Pinellas Auxiliary of the Children's Home Society hosts annual luncheon and fashion show by Georgette's of Old Hyde Park Village, Tampa, silent auction. 10:30 a.m. Renaissance Vinoy Resort, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. $50.

Friday

MUCH ADO ABOUT ART: Artists create works based on the words of William Shakespeare that are sold at a live auction to benefit American Stage. 6 p.m. Sunset Ballroom of the Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, 600 Snell Isle Blvd., St. Petersburg. $20 in advance, $25 at the door; admission refunded with auction purchase. 823-1600., ext. 203.

Saturday

GREAT CHEFS OF TAMPA BAY: Professional chefs and notables prepare and serve favorite recipes at the Tierra Verde waterfront home of Pat and Toni Walsh to benefit Family Resources. 6 to 9 p.m. Cocktail chic. $125. 550-4011.

PLANET OF THE GRAPES: Benefit for Abilities of Florida features wine tastings, gourmet food, silent auction, free parking. Private VIP reception, 6-7 p.m., $125; grand tasting 7-9:30 p.m., $60 in advance, $70 at the door. Tropicana Field. 538-7370, ext. 345.

LA VIE EN ROSE: The Stuart Society of the Museum of Fine Arts launches weeklong Art In Bloom with a cocktail buffet and a preview of floral arrangements designed by local professionals and gifted amateurs. Black tie optional. $75. 6:30 p.m. 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. 896-2667.

March 23

CASINO NIGHT: Midtown Kiwanis' annual benefit for bay area children and to finance annual Halloween festival at the Pier. Blackjack, roulette and poker; live music and dancing; silent auction. 8 p.m. to midnight, ballroom, St. Petersburg Yacht Club, 11 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. $25. 345-6627.

Through March 30

DESIGNERS' SHOWCASE: Florida Orchestra Guild of St. Petersburg, annual tour of homes. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, except noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. 6240 Vista Verde W (corner of Gulfport Boulevard and Royal Palm Drive), Gulfport. Luxury Mediterranean townhomes, light refreshments, gift shop. $10 at the door. 866-2371; 367-2822.

-- Mary Jane Park can be reached at 893-8267; fax 893-8675; e-mail park@sptimes.com; P.O. Box 1121, St. Petersburg, FL 33731.

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