Susan Scovill On The Main Line

1. The Paoli Hospital Auxiliary recently celebrated the opening of their beautiful newly enlarged gift shop.  The Gift Shop is located in the valet lobby of Paoli Hospital and has been enlarged to double its size.  Bright Lights and large windows highlight the many items available.  The shop offers gifts to cheer up patients, many items for  home decoration,  lovely jewelry, colorful accessories, adorable clothing and gifts for babies, gift ideas and flowers are just a few of the items available for purchase.  The large selection of  jewelry such as bracelets, earrings and necklaces has made the gift shop a popular place to shop.  (From left) volunteer Marianne Quinty, Gift Shop vice president Sandra Yodesky, volunteer Minnie Dwyer, Gift Shop manager Roz Turek and Paoli Hospital Auxiliary president Maureen Huffman were pictured during the opening celebration.

2. The Gift Shop is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m.  to 5 p.m.  and Saturday 9 a.m.  to 2 p.m.  The Paoli Hospital Gift Shop is owned by the Paoli Hospital Auxiliary and is staffed by volunteers.  Roz Turek is manager of The Gift Shop and Maureen Huffman is President of Paoli Hospital Auxiliary.  All monies realized from The Gift Shop are used toward the Paoli Hospital Auxiliary’s pledge to the hospital for the support of the Hospital’s Nursing Excellence Fund; The Gift Shop;  new gardens in front of the Hospital to create serene and natural areas complimenting the new Pavilion’s design. Gift Shop vice president Sandra Yodesky (left) and Gift Shop manager Roz Turek (right) were pictured with a table featuring the Easter bunny during the opening celebration!

3. Paoli Hospital Auxiliary  president Maureen Huffman (left) and volunteer Marianne Quinty (right) examined infant layette items and cuddly stuffed animals during the opening event.

1. On Sunday, March 7, The Academy of Vocal Arts held an exclusive Angeli benefactor party at the Philadelphia Art Alliance in Philadelphia. The event was held in advance of AVA’s BrAVA PHILADELPHIA! a concert extravaganza of opera stars set for Wednesday, March 31 at Verizon Hall in the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Since 1934, AVA has trained many of the most outstanding opera stars of the past, present and future. This record of accomplishment will be commemorated when AVA celebrates its 75th anniversary at Verizon Hall.  All of the opera stars performing at BrAVA PHILADELPHIA are AVA alumni.  Pictured welcoming attendees to the Angeli  benefactor party were (from left) BrAVA co-chair Lucinda Landreth, Edith Reinhardt, Charles Landreth and Philadelphia Art Alliance CEO Maida Milone.

2. The star-studded concert at the Kimmel Center’s Verizon Hall will be preceded by cocktails and a sumptuous dinner at the Hyatt at the Bellevue. Patrons will then enjoy special reserved seating at the concert, and a return to the Hyatt at the Bellevue for a “Meet the Artists” Champagne and dessert reception.  For Gala tickets, please call 215 735-1685.  BrAVA co-chair Randolph Apgar (left) chatted with benefactor co-chairs Ann Stephenson (center) and Allen Black (right) during the Angeli  benefactor party.

3. All of the opera stars performing during the BrAVA PHILADELPHIA concert extravaganza on March 31 are AVA alumni. Peggy Lyon chatted with Brett Altman during the Angeli party.

4. Judy and Don Rosato (left) attended the Angeli benefactor party. They were pictured with Gene and Nancy Stewart (center) and Barbara Donnelly (right).

5. BraVA Philadelphia! features some of AVA’s most brilliant opera stars, including international superstar mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, tenors James Valenti and Michael Fabiano, sopranos Eglise Gutiérrez, Angela Meade and Latonia Moore, bass Burak Bilgili and baritone Luis Ledesma.  (From left) Eglise Gutierrez and Luis Ledesna chatted with Charlotte and Mackie MacLean during the Angeli party. Mackie MacLean is AVA’s president.

6. BrAVA PHILADELPHIA co-chairs Lucinda Landreth (left) and Randolph Apgar (right) chatted with AVA executive director Kevin McDowell.  They were discussing the five auction items that were auctioned off during the Angeli benefactor party.

More than 200 attended St. Katharine of Siena’s Annual  Spring Fundraiser held at Overbrook Golf Club on Thursday, March 4.  The event featured a  fashion show by Skirt of Bryn Mawr,  appetizers and an open wine bar.  More than 10 boutique vendors,  offering the latest in home, beauty and fashion,  brought  their products for sale to the event.  Proceeds benefit St. Katharine of Siena School in Wayne.   Pictured getting ready to walk the runway were (from left) Bonnie Bekkedam, Angel Maxwell, Amy Bielinski, Melissa Schweiter and Jayda Orsatti. Maureen Doron (second right) of Skirt dressed them for their runway walk!!

2. Public Relations chair Bridget Devine (left) chatted with Jen McGowan, Amy Holzapfel and Mary Catherine Schenkel during Girls’ Night Out.

3. Paige Stensland (left) and Catherine Quirk (right) attended the fundraiser.

4. Maryalice Snarponis (left) admired Polka Dots clothing with owner Susan Randels and store manager Karen Denney during GNO.

5. Mary Katherine Schenkel (left) and Kathy Neff (right) were among the vendors providing clothing items for GNO.

6. Committee chairs (from left) Nora Brady, Stephanie Kraus and Meg Searing welcomed guests to the event.

7. (From left) Kim Shoup, Reilly Vesey, Denise Chambers and Krissa Wichser were pictured during the event. Krissa was a GNO co- chair.

8. Nikki Horan of Chanel used Chanel products to give Gayle Gowen a new look during GNO.

9. Pictured during GNO were (from left) Kara Evans, Eileen Bookbinder, Kim Kendall, Marisa Bruder and Suzanne O’Connor.

10. (From left) Nan Meehan, Bridget Devine and Jen Devine paused for a photo.

11. (From left) Kim Kendall, Maureen Canuso and Mina Giordano were pictured during  SKS annual fundraiser.

12. (From left) Terri Malenfant, Maureen Sheridan, Eileen Bookbinder and Liz Dole chatted with Dr. Veruschka Torosian (center) of the International Wellness Clinic.  Maureen Sheridan (second left) was examining a skin rejuvenation pr0duct available at the International Wellness Clinic in Wayne.