Dr. Brenda Dressler, President of the Boca Raton Branch, played hostess to Pen members and guests at a fabulous bagel brunch at her home on October 22, 2025. It was a fun way to launch the new Pen event season, catch up with friends after the summer hiatus, meet new friends, and enjoy Brenda’s culinary specialties.
Bagels of every variety filled baskets set out on a table, waiting to be chosen. There were beautifully decorated platters with toppings for the bagels, including Brenda’s delicious, home-made, cured salmon. Brenda shared her recipe for curing salmon with unique spices and a multi-day process that required special ingredients—patience and loving care. The result was an outstanding delicacy and the star of the buffet. Traditional cream cheese, salads, herring, pastry, fresh fruit, cheese and coffee completed the sumptuous spread.
Guests filled their plates and gathered around small tables to enjoy the offerings, the camaraderie, and the ambiance in Brenda’s welcoming home.
This event also launched the branch’s yearly fundraising program for achievement awards that will go to young women pursuing careers in the arts. Generous contributions from guests at the brunch will help fund the Boca Raton 2026 achievement awards for deserving high school graduates.