The Latest from Your Friends at Curry Mansion in Key West

NOVEMBER 2021

AMSTERDAM'S CURRY MANSION NEWSLETTER!

THE SEASON OF GIVING IS UPON US!

While we love Thanksgiving, the lull between Fantasy Fest and when it's officially okay to put up Christmas decorations is, uh, challenging - good thing we had the Powerboat Races to get us through!

We have so many non-profits in Key West, there are always ways to give back and support our community. The holiday season brings one of our favorites: the Florida Keys SPCA's "Parade of Paws"! This year, one of our favorite pups is in the running for Queen! Molly is five years old and loves going to the Pier for morning Yappy Hour, chasing critters under the house and hanging with her big sister, Layla! Rusty endorses Molly for Queen - if you'd like to support her and the FKSPCA, CLICK HERE to contribute!

We're closing in on the December 1 deadline for Wesley House's Holiday Helpers campaign and they're so close to reaching their 2,500 gift goal for this season! If you'd like to contribute remotely, check out Wesley House's Holiday Helpers page to send gifts from their Amazon wish list or donate online, or give Grace a call at 305-809-5000 if you'd like to adopt a family this holiday season.

CLICK IMAGES above to support FKSPCA & Wesley House Programs!

FROM PHIL'S DESK:

WHICH WAY OUTTA HERE?

One thing that always makes me laugh are the world wayfinder signs around Key West. Sometimes it's really important to know how far you are from Tokyo or Fairbanks! We're all smiles, thanks to our friend Doug Drumm, our summer home in Thousand Islands, NY has made it to the sign at Sunset Pier! Now guests from around the world will know exactly where they are in relation to the northern and majestic outdoors-man's paradise!

Beyond that excitement, we've got the usual gearing up for the holidays - this is a big place to decorate! We're also helping out the local organizations who need an extra hand, and you can, too. Take a look at the column to the left for a couple we're working with this holiday season, both Rusty approved!

Sending my best from Key West,

Doug Drumm with his finely crafted signage. CLICK HERE to see more of Doug's woodworking.

Earlier this month, we enjoyed a visit from a couple of the Greats! Aunt Sally's great great and great great great granddaughters came to Curry Mansion, while visiting Key West and exploring their family history.

Jenna Noel Jowers joined her grandmother, Carolyn Crusoe Malgrat, on a visit to Key West to see where Carolyn grew up and learn about their family. They visited relatives in the cemetery and met with Sheila at Curry Mansion to find out about their great-grand, Sarah Jane Lowe, believed to be "Aunt Sally" of Key Lime Pie fame.

It's such a treat for us to be visited by guests hoping to learn more about their heritage, or couples revisiting the site of their engage-ment or wedding. We especially love the longtime friends who stay with us year after year making new memories in old friendships! Intro-ducing Carolyn & Jenna to Aunt Sally's legacy was a delight for all of us!

Aunt Sally's great-great-granddaughter, Carolyn Crusoe Malgrat (left) , and her own granddaughter, Jenna Noel Jowers (right) visited Curry Mansion this month.

Leave it to Phil to accept one of Key West's most prestigious awards with levity and grace! Our own Phil Amsterdam was one of 2020's "Men of Valor" awarded by Samuel's House and stole the show with his acceptance speech, which he claimed was written on a CVS receipt! As the ceremony was held on Veterans Day, Phil acknowledged the full table of military personal and full table of Key West law enforcement he and Nancy hosted as their guests. What a generous way to share recognition and celebrate Phil's commitment to the Key West community!

Congratulations to Phil on your recognition and contributions!

CLICK LOGO ABOVE to learn more about the remarkable services Samuel's House provides for homeless women and children in the Florida Keys and Key West.

CURRY MANSION HOSTS A ONCE IN A CENTURY PARTY!

What do you do when the most popular centenarian in town wants YOU to host his birthday cocktail hour? You open the liquor cabinet and don't look back!

Earlier this month we hosted Justin's 100th birthday cocktail party on the porch - it was perfect weather to welcome four generations of his family and kick off a weekend of celebration. A decorated WWII veteran, Justin has been sharing his smile in Key West for decades. He and his wife, Eileen, are generous contributors to the arts and non-profits in the Keys. We are thrilled to have celebrated Justin and the example he sets for all of us - live life well every day!

CLICK IMAGE above to check out Key West Adventure's offering of great rides!

Friends! We've always got time for friends!

This month, we want to introduce you to Sally & Tom, our friends over at Key West Adventures. We always want you to meet good people while in town, and Sally & Tom are top of the list!

After 15 years of visits to the Keys for fishing, dancing and sunsets, they made it official and left Chicago to set up Key West Adventures down here. Ever see those really cool Polaris Slingshots or open air Jeeps? That's Key West Adventures! They offer the best vehicles for daily rental to enjoy a trip up the Keys, dinner at Square Grouper (one of Sally's faves) or just cruising around town.

Tom & Sally can also be found enjoying Sunday jazz at The Gardens, dancing at La Te Dah or yukking it up at Comedy Key West, where their son, Steve, is a regular performer. If you're ready to pack up and move to Key West, they've got plenty of tips on doing it in style!

Ralph & Judy (Phil & Nancy's friends) came down from Syracuse and rented not one, but two Jeeps from Key West Adventures for their group to ride up the Keys - the whole team piled in for a sweet ride on the Overseas Highway!