Woman’s Club of Delray Beach President Joycelyn Patrick (with basket) and Corresponding Secretary Joyce Warner (front) are joined by scheduled participants (l-r) John Miller, C. Ron Allen, Delray Beach City Manager Terrence Moore, Bill Morse and Ezra Krieg. Photo courtesy of Ditmar Ingram
By Amy Woods
Following a five-year hiatus, the Woman’s Club of Delray Beach’s sweet and savory signature fundraiser returns Feb. 10.
“Real Men Bake and Valentine Sock Hop” has a roster of celebrity chefs who are raring to show off their kitchen prowess and take home a trophy.
“They’re so competitive,” club President Joycelyn Patrick said of the more than two dozen local participants. “I just had one guy tell me his dish is going to be phenomenal.”
Among the boastful bakers are Mayor Tom Carney and City Manager Terrence Moore. Sample-size portions of their culinary concoctions will be tasted and voted on by the 100-plus guests expected to attend at Boca Delray Golf and Country Club.
“No one has revealed to me what they are making,” Patrick said. “They like to surprise us.”
Besides devouring delectable treats, attendees will be dancing to ’50s music spun by a deejay. A silent auction will round out the fun with themed baskets for beach lovers, orchid growers and people who like designer accessories. Another themed basket sure to be a hit for the husbands comes with whiskey, glasses, cigars and a gift card to Ruth’s Chris Steak House.
All proceeds help the oldest charitable organization in the city fund nonprofits that benefit women and children.
“It keeps us visible in the community, and also it highlights some of the work that we do,” Patrick said. “It is an event that people have come to recognize as the Woman’s Club’s signature.”
Because Real Men Bake has not taken place since 2019, ensuring the 2025 installment is a success is important.
“We just had to regroup after that,” Patrick said, referring to the pandemic-related cancelation in 2020. “It’s taken this long.”
As for a monetary goal, she said, “We’re in recovery mode so we’ll be happy with whatever we take in.”
If You Go
What: 'Real Men Bake and Valentine Sock Hop'
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 10
Where: Boca Delray Golf and Country Club, 5483 Boca Delray Blvd., Delray Beach
Cost: $40
Info: 561-870-6345 or 561-706-8577 or delray womansclub.com
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