Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County brings back Havana Nights

The Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County will host Havana Nights at The Beach Club Palm Beach on Dec. 9, 2026, launching its 2026-27 fundraising season. The fundraiser will support behavioral health and family services across Palm Beach County as the nonprofit prepares for its Old Bags Luncheon in February 2027.

Why it matters: - Havana Nights is a fundraiser for one of Palm Beach County’s longest-serving behavioral health organizations. - Money raised at the event supports mental health services, counseling, parenting education, substance misuse recovery programs and family support services. - The event opens the Center’s 2026-27 fundraising season.

What happened: - The Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County will host the return of Havana Nights on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026, at The Beach Club Palm Beach. - The event is co-chaired by Jean and Martin Shafiroff and Beth and Dr. Robert Fishel. - Event sponsors include Ron and Carrie Kaminski as Mental Health Emissary sponsors and Cindy Karen as Mental Health Hero sponsor.

The details: - The evening is designed around the look and feel of 1950s Havana nightclubs. - Guests will get Cuban-inspired cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, live Latin music, dancing and specialty experiences. - Fundraising activities are built into the evening to support the Center’s mission. - The Center has provided services since 1961. - The nonprofit says it now operates eight core programs and has served more than one million clients. - The organization says it works to keep quality mental health care accessible regardless of financial circumstances. - The Center’s signature fundraising season will culminate with the Old Bags Luncheon® on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2027. - The Old Bags Luncheon® is described as one of Palm Beach’s premier philanthropic events.

Between the lines: - The Havana Nights format blends philanthropy with a highly social, destination-style experience that is meant to broaden appeal beyond a standard charity dinner. - Launching the season with an event built around nostalgia and hospitality signals that the Center is leaning on lifestyle programming to drive donor engagement. - The timing also positions the Center to carry momentum from December into its February flagship fundraiser.

What's next: - Community leaders, philanthropists, business executives and supporters are being invited to attend and sponsor the event. - Tickets and sponsorship information are available through the event page. - The Center’s fundraising calendar will continue toward the Old Bags Luncheon® in February 2027. - More information is available at the Center’s website.