Junior League of Bronxville "Twilight in the Tropics" Benefit was a Success
Kelly Shine, President-Elect; Jamie Powell Schwartz, 2024-2025 President, and Jennifer Carella, Executive Vice-President
By Patricia Wahl with photography by Amanda Gentile Photography LLC
March 26, 2025: The Junior League of Bronxville (JLB) hosted its Annual Bids to Benefit Fundraiser, Twilight in the Tropics, on Friday, March 7th, at the Bronxville Field Club (BFC). Attendees enjoyed delicious tropical-themed food, refreshing drinks, and dancing to the vibrant rhythms of Lulada Club, a New York-based all-women salsa orchestra.
Through ticket sales, donations, a silent auction, and the purchase of curated experiences, Twilight in the Tropics enhanced the JLB’s mission to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.
The event was coordinated by 2024-25 Fundraising Vice President Taylor Gari with assistance from Event Chair Elaine Harris-Whalen and the JLB's Fundraising Council.
Among the many items that attendees and other patrons bid on were a seven-night stay at Seaspeak House in Nevis, generously underwritten by Seaspeak House Ltd., wine from Bronxville Wines & Spirits, a private pickleball class at the BFC, a one-year membership to Beauty & Fly Aesthetic Wellness, classes at Orangetheory Fitness, a personal training package from Changes Health & Fitness, skin care products and treatment from Skin Confident Beauty & Skin Spa, a private class at Yoga Haven, Mets Tickets given by Mayer Brown LLP, Mahjong instruction from Moms4MahJ, Phillies Jerseys donated by the Gari Family, a private chess lesson from the Schwartz Family, and a private shopping experience at Tiffany & Co. Guests also bid on offerings at The Picture House Bronxville, treats from Bakeville Treats, a generous summer reading basket sponsored by the JLB Book Club, and functional integration movement lessons from Well Minded Movement.
It was a festive night – attendees were dressed in tropical island themes, and Lulada Club entertained guests with salsa vibes for the dance floor.
Attendee Tatiana Castro-Taboas mentioned how fitting it was that the band was all-female for the event, especially for the start of Women’s History Month.
The JLB is extremely proud of the continuous support it receives from the community, including local, small, and women-owned businesses. The JLB's appreciation goes to all of its sponsors and donors. Funds raised supported the JLB’s mission, including its women’s leadership development and outreach efforts, throughout its five service areas of Bronxville, Eastchester, Mount Vernon, Tuckahoe, and Yonkers.
Examples of the JLB‘s outreach initiatives include two monthly Mobile Food Pantries in partnership with Feeding Westchester, the Joyful Closet at the Edward Williams School in Mount Vernon, which provides school uniforms and clothing items, toiletries, and other essentials to children in need in partnership with Bundles of Joy, and a monthly afterschool reading program at Eastchester Community Action Partnership (ECAP) called the Book Nook in Tuckahoe.
2024-25 JLB President, Jamie Powell Schwartz said, “Twilight in the Tropics was a spectacular success. Guests were swept away to a vibrant Caribbean escape for the evening, celebrating the impact of the Junior League of Bronxville while raising crucial funds to support our work in the community. It was a night of fun, generosity, and purpose—a true testament to the power of coming together for a great cause!”
The Junior League of Bronxville, Inc. is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The JLB services the areas of Bronxville, Eastchester, Mount Vernon, Tuckahoe, and Yonkers. The JLB has been an active and local women’s volunteer organization in Southern Westchester since 1948. For more information on the JLB, please visit www.jlbronxville.org. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram
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Bronxville Beautification Council
Organized in 1982 and incorporated in 1993, the Bronxville Beautification Council (BBC) is a not for profit organization administered by a Board of Directors. Its mission is to enhance and maintain the natural and man-made beauty of Bronxville Village, with emphasis on the downtown business district of Bronxville. The BBC uses the dollars raised in its annual spring solicitation letter to residents to fund the mum, tulip and summer flower plantings downtown and at traffic intersections, as well as the summer hanging baskets. Every few years the group spearheads such major endeavors as the renovation of Leonard Morange Square on the west side of the railroad tracks and the beautification of the Lawrence Hospital traffic circle, which included the addition of plants and the building of the fountain that now makes a gracious western portal to our town. The BBC also works with other civic groups to monitor the aesthetics of retail signage, the consistency of sidewalk materials, and litter and graffiti. During Beautify Bronxville Week, the BBC sponsors a poetry reading and works with Scout groups on the annual village clean-up.
Bronxville Beautification Council
PO Box 127
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-779-6123
Bronxville Boy Scouts
The village of Bronxville has a long tradition of scouting. “The troops and packs of Bronxville have maintained the finest scouting organizations and have taught the boys of the Bronxville area to be leaders and outstanding members of the local, national and global communities.”
There are several Boy Scout Troops in Bronxville, including Troops 1, 2, 4, and 5.
Bronxvillle Girls Scouts
The Girls Scouts is “the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world.” In Girl Scouts, “girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Through the many enriching experiences provided by Girl Scouts, they can grow courageous and strong.”
Bronxville Historical Conservancy
The Bronxville Historical Conservancy was founded in 1998 to further the understanding and appreciation of the history and current life of the village. The Conservancy furthers its mission through the presentation of programs, publications, lectures and special events that foster an awareness of the village's architectural, artistic and cultural heritage, and lends its support for projects designed to strengthen and preserve those legacies. Anyone who is interested in the Bronxville and its history can become a member; varying levels of membership are available.
Bronxville Historical Conservancy
PO Box 989
Bronxville, New York 10708
http://bronxvillehistoricalconservancy.org/
Bronxville School Foundation
The Bronxville School Foundation, founded in 1991, is a non-profit organization independent from the school with the sole purpose of supporting the school. The Foundation raises money each year through donations from school families, community members, and alumni, among others.These contributions fund grants that provide cutting-edge technology, innovative programs and curriculum and other resources that are beyond the scope of public school funding.
177 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-395-0515
https://www.bronxvilleschoolfoundation.org/
Bronxville Women’s Club
The Bronxville Women’s Club offers lectures, exhibits and concerts. It also has a beautiful clubhouse which is available for rental for events.
135 Midland Avenue
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-3252
www.bronxvillewomensclub.org
Bronxville Youth Council
The Bronxville Youth Council provides volunteer and leadership opportunities for high school students in the village of Bronxville.
177 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-395-0500 ext 1789
Counseling Center
Founded in 1971, the mission of the Counseling Center “is to provide a wide range of psychotherapeutic and counseling services to individuals, couples and families by a staff of highly trained, experience and dedicated psychotherapists.
The Counseling Center
180 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-793-3388
www.counselingcenter.org
Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester & Tuckahoe
The mission of the Community Fund is “to support broad social services in Bronxville 10708, Eastchester and Tuckahoe through grants and technical support to local agencies and community projects. All money raised here in our community stays here in our community.”
15 Park Place
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-8808
www.thecommunityfund.org
Friends of the Bronxville Library
The Friends of the Bronxville Library is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to focus attention on the “Library’s services, facilities and needs” as well as sponsor projects and provide materials that are beyond the reach of the Library’s regular budget and perform other services.
Junior League of Bronxville
The Junior League of Bronxville is “an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.”
Rotary Club of Bronxville
The mission of the Rotary Club of Bronxville is to “encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and to encourage and foster (1) the development of friendships within the community as an opportunity for service, (2) high ethical standards in business and professions, (3) the application of the ideal of service of each member to his personal and business and community life and (4) the advancement of international understanding, good will and peace through a world fellowship.”
Senior Citizens of Bronxville
Senior Citizens of Bronxville is a not-for-profit organization that provides services and programs to seniors within the 10708 zip code area. “Programs cover a wide range of activities from educational seminars and cultural enrichment, to community services, bridge classes and exercise.”
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