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MSFSV President Susanne Rice and Equal Rights Activist Giselle Kovac On Tuesday, February 3rd, we had the honor of hearing from equal rights activist Giselle Kovac, whose lifelong commitment to equity and human dignity continues to inspire. Guided by a deep belief that everyone deserves equal opportunity to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Giselle has spent more than forty years advocating for equal rights. Her activism began in healthcare, where, as a licensed mi

Miami Shores Village Manager, Esmond K. Scott with MSFV Executive Director, Liangy Calli On January 6, 2026, we kicked off the year with our first Lunch & Meet, featuring Village Manager Esmond K. Scott, who shared updates on major projects shaping the Village’s future. He was accompanied by his team. Our meeting began with a new year invocation shared by Lisa DePriest, sighting " The Optimist Creed ", in short, a promise to yourslef to be strong - not allowing anything to d

The Friendly Hour We have a lot to celebrate. Our 2025 accomplishments have been filled with intention and great impact. Thank you for making every effort count, for showing up and being "friendly". From the Heroes Celebration, Back to School Back Pack Drive to Friendly Hours with new neighbors, Pickleball Tournament, Thanksgiving Drive, Give Miami Day, Fashion Show fundraiser, an official Friendly Day Proclamation, to an overwhelming Holiday Toy Drive, and so many friendly d

Susanne Rice and Leticia Monteagudo As we enter a month dedicated to honoring our planet, we are confronted with the urgent reality of...

On February 4th, we had the privilege of hearing from Marianna Niero of Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, who shared insights into their...

It was wonderful to see everyone at our first meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 3, 2024! The room was buzzing with energy as old...

An afternoon with our "Butterfly Lady".

Dr. Ronel Corbin and her practice, Healing Elephant Acupuncture & Wellness Clinic. She touched on different areas such as pain, menopause...

Our luncheons keep growing, creating a sweet buzz. It is such a relaxed atmosphere - the perfect break. Some stay for the whole program,...

Have you met Major Troy yet? He is so handsome and well mannered. Turns out Major Troy does not go out on the field, he has other...

Click on the images to expand view & scroll. On Tuesday, June 6, 2023 during our Miami Shores Friendly Villager's Grant Recipient...

At our last luncheon, on May 2, 2023, we celebrated our incoming Miami Shores Friendly Villager Officers at their Installation Ceremony....

And dazzled we were…at our last meeting on Tuesday, April 4th. Professor Seth Bramson, Adjunct Professor at Barry University and...

"A Friend is What the Heart Needs All the Time" - Henry Van Dyke We celebrated friendship, welcomed new friends, and proudly announced...

If you missed Sage Hoffman’s presentation, below you will find a brief recap on spotting red flags and keeping scams at bay. She was very...

We are super excited about our upcoming Annual Fashion Show at the Miami Shores Country Club, featuring our locals walking the catwalk,...

For the third year in a row, alongside the Calli Family who started this project in 2016, the Miami Shores Friendly Villagers and the...

On June 29, 2022 Miami Shores Friendly Villager President, Susanne Rice and Vice President, Fran O’Connell represented our organization...

On Tuesday, June 7th, the MSFV hosted a very special luncheon to award the proceeds from the MSFV 2021 Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser to...

At our luncheon on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 at the Miami Shores Country Club, we celebrated and welcomed our new "friendly" officers. Sage...