54 members of JUST US GIRLS gathered for a Christmas Party on December 2, 2022,
at The Pearl Restaurant in Gulfport. Along with a delicious lunch, the ladies enjoyed
new and old friendships, a grab bag, raffle prizes and holiday cupcakes.
Many thanks to Beverly Finnerty and Joan Kirby who planned this wonderful event!
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JUST US GIRLS is back in full swing! On Sunday, October 30th, 2022, a group of its members attended the 2 time nominated Broadway Musical Comedy, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, at the St. Petersburg City Theatre on 31st Street in St. Petersburg. The show was a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family.
The ladies agreed that it was a full afternoon of pure enjoyment.
1) Some cast members from “THE ADDAMS FAMILY”
2) Monica Ottomanelli, Rochelle Williams, Juanita Sciullo, Gerry DeRaco, Sandy Stare, Marion Bishop, Marion LaPierre
3) Susan Malool, Natalie Reardon, Rosemary Contino, Barbara John
4) Rochelle Williams, Sandy Stare
5) Monica Ottomanelli, Juanita Sciullo
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50 members of “JUST US GIRLS” came together for a Christmas Celebration on Friday, December 3rd, 2021 at the ISLAND GRILL in Tierra Verde.
Many thanks to the Committee who planned this festive event!
1) Fran Yeske, Jan Spears, Joan Barry, Grace Wagenman, Cathy Biersak, Pauline Murphy, Vanda Raukkinas,
Terri Gregory, Caroline Jacobs, Janet LaFlamme
2) Betty Browne, Christina Haggerty, Lois Santarsiero, Annette Ventola, Betty Espanola, Jennifer Ventola, Jeanne Flaherty, Gayla Davis, Diane Dagenis, Elizabeth Zanata
3) Juanita Sciullo, Bev Finnerty, Phyllis Miller, Joan Kirby, Bunny Nissan, Cathy Sturgeon, Iva Lynn, Gerri Deraco, Doris Bush, Joy Wansor
4) Committee: Bev Finnerty, Joan Kirby, Cathy Sturgeon, Juanita Sciullo, Phyllis Miller
5) Marie Marshall, Cathy Culler, Jeri Tate, Sandy Stare, G Gonzalez, Loretta Vanderwiel, Bonnie Bolduc, Ann Lamberson, Ruth Miseunas, Elaine Nashian
6) Monica Ottomanelli, Betty Espanola, Diane Koehler, Susan Malool, Barbara John, Karen Rohr, Marianne Reisen, Karen Riddle, Marion Bishop
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The good times continued for “Just Us Girls” on Thursday, June 10th, with a dinner at Carino’s Italian Restaurant located on Blind Pass Road in St. Pete Beach. 26 women shared laughs, stories, and enjoyed new and old friendships.
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“Just Us Girls” met for breakfast on May 13th at the Comfort Cafe in the Town Shores Plaza to plan their Fall activities and events.
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On Sunday, May 2nd, a group of “Just Us Girls” attended the Neil Simon Broadway show, “Barefoot in the Park” at the St. Petersburg City Theatre on 31st Street in St. Petersburg. It was a wonderful production, and the 1st indoor event attended by the group in a year.
Photo 1: Kathy Biersack, Gayla Davis, Bev Finnerty, Cathy Culler, Annette Ventola, Pauline Murphy, Gail Wickwire, Joan Kirby, Elizabeth Wargacki, Betty Espanola
Photo 2: Marie Marshal, Deb Staebill, Petie Pawlikowski, Rosemary Contino, Phyllis Miller, Susan Mulool, Betty Browne, Bev Finnerty, Juanita Sciullo, Judy Zielinski
Photo 3: Nakashian, Cathy Culler, Sandy Stare, G Gonzalez, Deb Staebill, Monica Ottomanelli
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‘Just Us Girls” gathered in the Courtyard of the Peninsula Inn on Thursday, April 8!
Photo 1: Rosemary Contino and Natalie Riordan (seated), Jean Flaherty, Susan Mulool
Photo 2: Annette Ventola, Lois Santarsiero, Joan Kirby, Pauline Murphy, Elizabeth Wargacki
Photo 3: Loretta Vanderwiel, Bonnie Boldac, Grace Wagenman, Elaine Makashian, Vonda Rauckinas
Photo 4: Sandy Stare, Debbie Staebell, G. Gonzalez
Photo 5: Jan Spears, Callie Gilberti, Gayla Davis
Photo 6: Carla Kennedy, Fran Yeske, Janet LaFlamme, Terry Cote’
Photo 7: Marilyn Carchia, Barbara John, Ann Davis, Karen Rohr
Photo 8: Karen Riddle, Betty Espanola, Pat Murphy (standing), Monica Ottomanelli, Cindy Holst
Photo 9: Phyllis Miller, Bunny Nissan, Petie Pawlikowski, Juanita Sciullo, Betty Browne, Crissy J.,
Gerry DeRaco, Bev Finnerty
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Keeping up with our pledge to support local restaurants, Just Us Girls met on
Thursday, March 11th, at the Comfort Cafe in the Town Shores Plaza. Smiles everywhere!!!
Photo 1: Janet LaFlamme, Fran Yeske, Ann Davis, Sue Whitney,Gayla Davis, Callie Gilberti
Photo 2: Marilyn Carchia, Susan Malool, Monica Ottomanelli, Betty Espanola, Barbara Rich, Karen Rohr
Photo 3: Elizabeth Wargacki, Joan Kirby, Jan Spears, Pauline Murphy, Annette Ventola, Lois Santarsiero
Photo 4: Phyllis Miller, Bev Finnerty, Juanita Sciullo, Petie Pawlikowski
Photo 5: Ann Lamberson, Kathy Biersack, Vanda Rauchinas, Bonnie Boldac, Grace Wagenman
Missing from photos: Marion Bishop and Peggy Mushea
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JUST US GIRLS celebrated a bit early with a Happy “GIRLS”entine Day Dinner on Thursday, February 11th, at Tutto Bene restaurant on Beach Blvd. in Gulfport. What a GREAT turnout! Good food, good service,
and good friends! A shout-out to Christian for setting us up.
Photo 1: Janet LaFlamme, Joan Kirby, Elizabeth Wargacki, Fran Yeske, Pauline Murphy
Photo 2: Jennifer Bergman, Karen Riddle, Marilyn Carchia, Betty Espanola, Barbara John
Photo 3: Peggy Breay, Jerri Tate, G. Gonzales, Jan Spears
Photo 4: Grace Wagenman, Vanda Rauckinas, Kathy Biersak
Photo 5: Lois Santarsiero, Annette Ventola
Photo 6: Gayla Davis, Monica Ottomanelli, Rosemary Contino, Callie Gilberti (standing), Pat Murphy, Jeanni Flaherty
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Since the TS Clubhouse is still closed, “Just Us Girls” held their January 14th meeting at the backyard patio of Gulfperk on Beach Blvd. Tables and chairs were socially distanced and everyone enjoyed their meal and beverage. A big “Thank You” to Matt, an owner, for welcoming us and providing us with delicious food and wonderful service.
Photo 1: Marion Bishop, Rosemary Contino, Grace Wagenman
Photo 2: Sandy Stare, Peggy Breay, G. Gonzalez
Photo 3: Elizabeth Wargacki, Joan Kirby, Pauline Murphy, Donna Murphy
Photo 4: Juanita Scuillo, Ann Davis, Bev Finnerty, Petie Pawlikowski
Photo 5: Monica Ottomanelli, Betty Espanola, Annette Ventola
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On Saturday, January 18th, 2020, the women from Town Shores “JUST US GIRLS” attended a Tea Party sponsored by the Columbiettes, located at Father Lopez Hall in Pinellas Park. It was a fundraiser for the Bay Area Pregnancy Center. The ladies enjoyed finger sandwiches, mini quiches, pastries and desserts along with assorted teas. There were door prizes, raffles, a photo booth with assorted props, and a DJ for entertainment.
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Rosalie Hawk, Betty Espanola, Deborah Ness and Monica Ottomanelli pose with the cast from the show “Sin, Sex, and the CIA”.
On Thursday, February 20, 2020, the Just Us Girls group attended the Just For Laughs Dinner Theatre in Largo. Everyone enjoyed the sumptuous buffet and the hilarious comedy.
On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 30 women from the Town Shores JUST US GIRLS group enjoyed a tour and lunch at the Don Cesar followed by a Water Color demonstration and lecture at the Suntan Art Center. Susan Alan from the Don Cesar gave an historical and informative talk and stroll through the hotel.
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On March 19, members of the Just Us Girls enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Hollander Hotel In St. Petersburg.
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Our group enjoyed a delicious lunch on February 11 at The Library Restaurant located at John Hopkins All Children Hospital.
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Just Us Girls group saw the show “What the Bellhop Saw” at Ed Fletcher’s Early Bird
Dinner Theatre in Clearwater.
Good time with friends!
Lunch at Little Tommie's Tiki
These photos are from a High Tea Lunch at Sweet Tea Celebrations on November 8th, 2018
