Tools for Tomorrow’s Picasso Party

Story and Photos by Pat Krause

Tools For Tomorrow

Visionaries held a Picasso Party at the home of former Palm Springs Mayor Rob Moon. Over 80 guests enjoyed delicious appetizers from LuLu’s Restaurant. In addition, founder Rachel Druten was thrilled when her brother David W. Bryant was given the TFT Lifetime Philanthropy award. Guests were treated to music by Program Director. David Hirsch. During the program, a former music student, Jose Munoz, played his sax with Hirsch on the piano. Munoz learned a lot while a student of Tools For Tomorrow, TFT. Guests showed their appreciation by loud clapping.

2023 Gala Chair Robin Nugent spoke about how everyone was so glad to be back in the classroom after so long with online classes. But, unfortunately, children away from types lost so much, making it very difficult to teach them.

President Judith Antonio announced all the new people involved with TFT who make the programs possible. This fall, TFT held over 21 programs. That includes 17 in-person arts programs. Children in grades 3 thru 5 learn confidence thru the arts. It was noted that learning to speak in

Continues on Page 7 and we are so thankful to our presenting sponsors, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, for helping us realize and accomplish such a feat.”

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BY ROBERT KINSLER