• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • LWR Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • LWR Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Sisterhood for Good forms bonds at Oak & Stone

The nonprofit's members grew closer during its Meet Your Sisters mixer June 20.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 8:16 p.m. June 20, 2019
  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • Share

The Sisterhood For Good giving circle grew closer together during its Meet Your Sisters event on June 20 at Oak & Stone. 

The volunteer organization has seen aggressive expansion as of late — there are now 110 members — and founding member Angela Massaro-Fain thought of no better way to bring members together than a lively meet-and-greet event.  

Circle members sipped drinks, mingled and threw their names in a bowl to win a jewelry bracelet raffle. The Sisterhood For Good recently supplied nonprofits with 11 grants equaling $20,000. 

 

The mixer saw a good number of members meeting and mingling.
The mixer saw a good number of members meeting and mingling.
Founding member Angela Massaro-Fain champions her nonprofit's $20,000 in grants supplied this year.
Founding member Angela Massaro-Fain champions her nonprofit's $20,000 in grants supplied this year.
Tiffany Farrell picks a winner for a Barbara McSweeney-designed bracelet.
Tiffany Farrell picks a winner for a Barbara McSweeney-designed bracelet.
LaVonne Bower wins a miniature fan for her phone.
LaVonne Bower wins a miniature fan for her phone.
Becca Towery and Kimie Davis meet up early at the event.
Becca Towery and Kimie Davis meet up early at the event.
Barbara McSweeney, Carrie Lewis, Angela Massaro-Fain, Victoria Van Dine and Tiffany Farrell were proud of the event's turnout.
Barbara McSweeney, Carrie Lewis, Angela Massaro-Fain, Victoria Van Dine and Tiffany Farrell were proud of the event's turnout.
Sally Ullman and Barbara McSweeney have been part of the organization for half a year and more than a year, respectively.
Sally Ullman and Barbara McSweeney have been part of the organization for half a year and more than a year, respectively.
Lori Ruth and Heather Kasten are long-time members — Ruth has four years under her belt and Kasten has three.
Lori Ruth and Heather Kasten are long-time members — Ruth has four years under her belt and Kasten has three.
Founding member Kathy Collums and Grant Chair Terri Stern are a formidable duo — Collums helps accrue the organization's grant money and Stern dispenses it.
Founding member Kathy Collums and Grant Chair Terri Stern are a formidable duo — Collums helps accrue the organization's grant money and Stern dispenses it.
Tracey Wolfe likes socializing with the group while Lauren Corriveau appreciates the feeling of sisterhood.
Tracey Wolfe likes socializing with the group while Lauren Corriveau appreciates the feeling of sisterhood.
Grant Chair Terri Stern gets the group cheering.
Grant Chair Terri Stern gets the group cheering.
Victoria Van Dine enjoys being part of a community, and Denise Equinda found the organization through another community: Facebook.
Victoria Van Dine enjoys being part of a community, and Denise Equinda found the organization through another community: Facebook.
Angela Massaro-Fain selects the winners of several  jewelry prizes.
Angela Massaro-Fain selects the winners of several jewelry prizes.
Barbara McSweeney awards Victoria Van Dine with one of her bracelets.
Barbara McSweeney awards Victoria Van Dine with one of her bracelets.
Karen Cadou, Tiffany Farrell and Lavanne Bower say that combined, they've brought some Christmas colors to the event.
Karen Cadou, Tiffany Farrell and Lavanne Bower say that combined, they've brought some Christmas colors to the event.

 

Latest News

Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute.
  • December 21, 2025
SMH participates in global bladder cancer treatment clinical trial
Evidence discovered in the home of 33-year-old Demond L. Smith who was arrested by Sarasota police on multiple charges.
  • December 20, 2025
Repeat felon faces charges in Sarasota drug bust
Traffic cleared after fire, bridge malfunction in Sarasota, Longboat
  • December 19, 2025
Traffic cleared after fire, bridge malfunction in Sarasota, Longboat
District 5 representative Ron Cutsinger will be the 2026 chairman of the Sarasota County Commission.
  • December 19, 2025
Sarasota County commissioners pick chair, vice chair

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content

The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Neighbors

Letters to Santa carry Christmas wishes and love
  • December 21, 2025
Letters to Santa carry Christmas wishes and love
The Family Church caroling crew from left to right is Melody Johnson, Laurie Houston, Nancy Pilato, Pastor Phil Derstine and Terrial Robinson.
  • December 20, 2025
East Manatee church members will go through bars to spread Christmas joy
Santa greets visitors from the window of 9605 Governor's Club Place in The River Club.
  • December 20, 2025
Christmas decorating isn't just for kids
Charlie Shachat, a co-founder of the Foolishly Festive Christmas Parade, decided to be part of the show for the "Jaws" 50th anniversary.
  • December 19, 2025
Esplanade continues tradition of being 'foolishly festive' for parade
Lynnette Beecher and Gunilla Imshaug, members of the Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club, check out a photo of a baby alligator that was taken moments before.
  • December 17, 2025
Lakewood Ranch photography club preserves moments in time
Maddox and Lou Towery have packed up shoeboxes during the Community Holiday Shoebox Collection Drive for the last seven years.
  • December 15, 2025
Lakewood Ranch community rallies to support seniors with shoebox event

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2025 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now