Maria Cruz Waterhouse
Encounters w/ Fundacion Manos Del Sur — February 2018
Fundacion Manos Del Sur held their annual celebration to honor La Virgen De Guadalupe, with all proceeds benefiting Mexico: Hogar La Divina Providencia and Argentina: Para Los Chicos Un Futuro Mejor.
Encounters w/ Pan Y Amor — April 2016
Pan Y Amor hosted another successful champagne and breakfast fundraiser to benefit underprivileged children in Nicaragua.
Encounters w/ Great Properties International — May 2015
Brigitte Nachtigall and Great Properties International Realty hosted a special Open House at 420 Harbor Drive for more than 100 brokers, clients and friends.
Encounters w/ India Hicks — April 2015
India Hicks presented her new line of beauty products, handbags & accessories at Grand Bay Club and invited guests to become ambassadors of her brand.
Encounters w/ Fundacion Manos Del Sur — February 2015
Fundacion Manos Del Sur held the annual Bazar De Guadalupe to benefit unprivileged children from Latin America.
Encounters w/ The Rusty Pelican — April 2013
Fundacion Manos del Sur & Pan Y Amor Asociacion held their 8th Annual Champagne Breakfast at The Rusty Pelican, featuring a fashion show by Coco Paris, a silent auction and incredible raffle prizes, all for a great cause.
Encounters w/ Mike Aixala & Brigitte Nachtigall — February 2012
Mike Aixala & Brigitte Nachtigall hosted a fundraiser for State Attorney Kathy Fernandez Rundle at their home on Harbor Drive. Friends and family gathered to meet the State Attorney and to learn about all the things that her office does to help and keep
our community safe.
Encounters w/ Grand Bay Club — December 2011
The Grand Bay Club held their annual Bazaar, an opportunity for everyone to shop for wonderful things for the holidays.
Encounters w/ Eduardo Viola & Silvia Pesci-Viola — November 2011
Eduardo Viola & Silvia Pesci-Viola hosted a “Night of Tango” at their residence in Key Biscayne, with donations of the event going to Fundacion Manos del Sur for Villa de Mayo School in Argentina.
Encounters w/ Candelaria Badessich — November 2010
Candelaria Badessich hosted a beautiful birthday party for her husband Santiago’s 50th! It was a wonderful evening full of music, food, fun and entertainment. Many friends came from Argentina to celebrate the wonderful occasion.
Encounters w/ Ana Cristina Defortuna — September 2010
Ana Cristina Defortuna hosted a beautiful party at the Grand Bay Club for her sister Rosabel Dasso who moved back to Peru with her family after calling Key Biscayne her home for many years. Family and friends all gathered to give the best ferwell wishes to a dear sister, daughter and wonderful friend who is an example to all who have had the pleasure of knowing her.
Encounters w/ Karla Bueno — July 2010
Karla Bueno celebrated her 40th birthday at her Key Biscayne residence with her friends and family during a joyous gathering complete with singing, dancing and entertainment. All the guests received a CD with Karla’s favorite songs.
Encounters w/ Fundacion Manos del Sur — February 2010
Fundacion Manos del Sur held their annual fundraising event to benefit programs for Mexico and Argentina. The event was hosted at the residence of Silvia Pesci.
Happy Birthdays! — September 2009
The trio of Annie Gonzalez, Patricio Waterhouse & Martin Ferrari celebrated their birthdays simultaneously at a wonderful party filled with family and friends. It was a night of many cheers, tons of laughter, delicious food, incredible music and a night of celebrating life and friendship.
Encounters w/ Ana and Clay Tootle — May 2009
Ana and Clay Tootle hosted a magnificent, fun and unforgettable party at their home in Key Biscayne to celebrate Ana’s 40th B-day. It was back to the ‘80’s with the dress code and music coupled with dancing, laughter and dinner.
Encounters w/ St. Agnes Parish — April 2009
St. Agnes Parish just celebrated 60 years of Sister Marie Angela’s religious profession. It was a magical and festive evening where guests got to enjoy flamenco dancers, great music and a fabulous dinner by Mena Catering. There was also dancing and singing throughout the evening, which was full of excitement and surprises.
Earth Angels — January 2009
Manos Del Sur and Key Biscayne residents hosted a lunch and bazaar to raise funds to help in-need children all over the world. The event honored Our Lady of Guadalupe, on her day, Dec. 12.
Encounters w/ Alexander Aixala — September 2008
Alexander Aixala and a couple of his friends, cousins and family members joined him to celebrate his 10th B-day bowling at Lucky Strike Lanes! It was a day full of laughter, fun and enjoyment.
Encounters w/ Rusty Pelican — April 2008
The Rusty Pelican hosted a Nicaraguan brunch, bazaar and fashion show to benefit the Fundacion Manos del Sur in Nicaragua, whose mission is to provide children living in extreme poverty in Central America with the opportunity to grow into healthy, productive adults.