Recent Events of the Friends of WomenSafe
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2016 Events:
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December 11, 2016 - Christmas Tea
The Banquet Room at St. Mary's
The Banquet Room at St. Mary's
The 2016 Christmas Tea was back where this event started - in the Banquet Room at St. Mary's, 401 North Street, Chardon, Ohio. Inclement weather prevented our scheduled speaker, Charlene Connors from Women In History from portraying Louisa May Alcott as planned, but Participating Member Lindy Bryson saved the day by gracing us with some of her special brand of personal humor. The three course tea, provided by Upscale Eats was as delicious as it was beautiful! The savory course offered a shrimp shot, Boursin Cheese & Cucumber Sandwich, Fruited Chicken Salad in a mini croissant, spinach quiche and a stuffed mushroom. The second course consisted of still warm from the oven scones served with lemon curd, Devonshire Cream and berry jam. The sweets course brought a Truffle Brownie Cup, Pumpkin Square, Baklava Cup, Citrus Bliss Mini Cake and fresh raspberries in cream. Guests were given their choice of several flavors of tea or coffee. There was a Gift Raffle offering a great variety of items, including a lavish hand decorated wreath, Christmas Breakfast Basket, Reading Basket, Amazon Fire Tablet, Indians Tickets, retail and restaurant gift cards. Despite the snow storm, the majority of our guests were able to make it, and we netted $2,195.89 from the 2016 Christmas Tea. This success was made possible thanks to the support of our sponsors: J. Jeffery Cameron, M.D. and Lake Health. We very much appreciate all they do to make this annual tea a success.
November 27, 2016 - Theater party
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
Chagrin Valley Little Theater
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
Chagrin Valley Little Theater
The 2016 Theater Party featured a stellar presentation of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at the Chagrin Valley Little Theater, and was underwritten by the Junction Auto Family. We served Apple Cider donated by Patterson Fruit Farms, coffee, hot chocolate and over 2,500 cookies provided by 40 volunteer bakers! The event attracted 203 guests and netted $4,417.92. Thanks Junction Auto Family!
October 5, 2016 - Amish Wedding Dinner
Yoder's Home Cooking
Burton, OH
Yoder's Home Cooking
Burton, OH
The Amish Wedding Dinner was held at the home of Rachel Yoder again this year. Fifty people enjoyed a hearty meal of baked chicken, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, salad, hot vegetables and an assortment of delicious home baked pies. The following sponsors helped us keep the prices low: Middlefield Banking Company, The Frank Agency, The Alvord Agency, Luschin & Luschin CPA's, and Advanced Accounting Consultants. The event netted $1,741.38.
September 28, 2016 - Leaves of Change Luncheon
Hamlet Atrium
Chagrin Falls, OH
Hamlet Atrium
Chagrin Falls, OH
FOW partnered with Hamlet Village Retirement Community to host a fall luncheon, "Leaves of Change - Changing the way we think about domestic violence" on Wednesday, September 28th, 2016 in the Hamlet Atrium. In addition to a great lunch, Andrea Gutka, Executive Director of WomenSafe spoke about WomenSafe and gave advice on how to help family and friends who may be in unhealthy relationships. That was followed by a musical performance of Broadway Tunes by members of the Chagrin Valley Studio Orchestra. This event was created as a tribute to Terri Treadway and Catherine Sutter, employees of Hamlet Village who lost their lives in a domestic violence confrontation. Nearly 140 people attended in support of this very serious issue. The luncheon raised over $4,500 and will become an annual event.
September 15, 2016 - Wine Tasting
Sharon James Cellars
Newbury, OH
Sharon James Cellars
Newbury, OH
Lindy Bryson and Pat Sommer co-chairs of the 2016 Wine Tasting coordinated an evening that had 94 guests enjoying delicious appetizers, interesting wines and taking chances on a Wine Pull, 50/50 Raffle and Gift Raffle at Sharon James Cellars in Newbury, Ohio. Beautiful background music was provided by Vince Menti. The mild autumn evening encouraged our guests to linger on the patio. Thanks to the support of our generous corporate sponsors: Adams Reserve Cheddar, CBS Certified Public Accountants, Mansour Gavin LPA and individual sponsors including Donna Anderson, Lori Gillin, Sherry Hewlette, Robert & Kimberly Schroder & Matt Gillen the Wine Tasting netted $7,788.01.
May 11, 2016 - "Women of Millionaires' Row; Saints, Sinners & Specters" Spring Luncheon
St. Mary's Banquet Room
Chardon, OH
St. Mary's Banquet Room
Chardon, OH
Once again held at St. Mary's Banquet Room in Chardon, the luncheon featured Cleveland's Storyteller Dan Ruminski. Virginia Dickson provided beautiful harp music and the 126 guests participated in the gift raffle that offered a variety of gift certificates, baskets, merchandise and jewelry. Thanks to the support of our generous sponsors: Bill Conti Plumbing, LLC; Gattozzi & Son Funeral Home; Love Insurance Agency; Marous Brothers Construction; Sheoga Hardwood Flooring and Kohl's Department Store #237 in Mentor, the luncheon raised $4,546.34.
April 17, 2016 - Purses & Pastries
Munson Township Hall
Chardon, OH
Munson Township Hall
Chardon, OH
Nancy Gottron chaired our first annual Purses & Pastries at the Munson Township Hall on Sunday afternoon, April 17, 2016. A presentation on The History of the Handbag was given by Distinguished Toastmaster Juel Leonard. The highlight of the event was the Purse Pull. All 121 guests brought a new (or gently used) purse containing a wrapped gift. At the end of the day, everyone left with a "new" purse and a little surprise gift. The refreshment table offered over 500 pieces of pastry donated by 17 bakers, as well as coffee, tea, punches and flavored waters. The event generated a net income of $2,261.05.
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