Hibiscus Children’s Center Celebrates Children at the 33rd Annual Jo Covelli Luncheon “Mad Hatter Tea Party”
Don’t be late for this very important date! Join us on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 11am for the 33rd Annual Jo Covelli Luncheon & Fashion Show at the enchanting Sailfish Point Country Club. Step into our whimsical world at our “Mad Hatter Tea Party”! Enjoy a curious afternoon filled with a delicious lunch, lovely fashion show, and a Mad Hatter–worthy hat contest! Every bit of the merriment supports a very important cause! All proceeds benefit the children living at Hibiscus Children’s Center.
For more than four decades, Hibiscus has been a place of safety, compassion, and healing for children who have experienced the unimaginable — abuse, neglect, and abandonment. Since 1985, our mission has remained the same: to protect, educate, and nurture each child so they can rediscover trust, hope, and joy. Hibiscus provides mental health counseling, education and literacy services to help build a brighter tomorrow for children.
Our delightful Co-Chairs, Patrice Morgan and Diana Baker, and their devoted committee have brewed up a most curious afternoon of joy and wonder. Fall down the rabbit hole with us and you’ll find special artwork created by the Hibiscus children, whimsical raffle baskets, and a lively marketplace full of treasures by local vendors!
We extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible Grand Benefactor, Jo Covelli, whose unyielding dedication has been a steadfast source of strength for the children we serve. Thank you to our generous sponsors: Fashion Show Sponsor - Elizabeth Herold; Mad Hatter Sponsors - Joan Damson, Deborah Kessler, The Jules and Gwen Knapp Charitable Foundation, Pat Tiemeyer, Kathleen Walgreen, and Robert Weissman Foundation; White Rabbit Sponsors - Sally Batz, Nancy Cassell, Marilyn Hessler, Jeanne O’Neil, and Mary Zottoli; Tea Party Sponsors - Boots’ Beach Bakery – Lilly Freese, Molly Hoffman, and Donna Lee Valin.
Tickets are $195.00 per person. Don’t miss the festivities of this exciting event while together we support children. Please visit us at HibiscusChildrensCenter.org to purchase your tickets or to become a sponsor. For questions, please contact Lori Swift at [email protected] or (772) 634-1312. We hope to see you on March 9th at our Mad Hatter Tea Party!
