1. The Shipley School held its annual ”Secret Gardens”  tour on Wednesday, May 16. Garden aficionados viewed six carefully chosen gardens in Devon, Newtown Square, Berwyn, and Malvern. Grand designs and secret delights were on the garden tour and attendees strolled leisurely through them. They enjoyed exploring a terraced informal woodland garden ringed by towering Franklinia and Golden Dawn redwood trees. They experienced the beauty of the plant compositions and breathtaking panorama of surrounding meadows and woods, and continued on their journey to view additional exquisite gardens throughout the day. Hilltop House in Berwyn was the setting for a luncheon by Bryce’s Catering. The event also included “Art from the Gardens”, an art gallery of paintings by local fine artists for sale, a boutique of vendors, and a unique selection of treasures for home and garden at the Shipley Green Thumb Shop. (From left) co-chairs Carol Fisher, Michelle Winn, Head of School, Steve Piltch,  and Rebecca Bramen paused for a photo at Hilltop House.

2. Shipley guide Melissa Bergen.

3. Gardener Ed van Steenwyck.

4. (From left) Kelly Wolfington, Winnie Atterbury, Emma Kelly and Kay Halloran.

5. Shipley guide Joanie Hall and artist Vicki Le Vine.

6. Tricia Mackay and Vanessa Penaherrera attended ''Secret Gardens.''

7. (From left) Ginny Unger, Lee Dolan, Suzin Levy, Alan Kirkby and Barbara Olejnik. Mr. Dolan’s garden was part of the garden tour.

8. Susan Morroni, Elizabeth Lockcuff and Anna Anisko.

9. Christin Pond, Larisa McShane and Sandy Gargus.

10. Heidi Tirjan, Monique Lazard and Natasha Bolis.

11. (From left) Christie Moag Test, Carol Fisher, Michelle Winn, Steve Piltch and Rebecca Bramen represented Shipley School.

1. Paoli Hospital Auxiliary’s mission is “to serve and support Paoli Hospital”. They accomplish this by raising funds through the Auxiliary’s events and businesses, recruiting volunteers for the hospital and by promoting Paoli Hospital within the community. They are a team of over 250 members from a variety of backgrounds and traditions, possessing a multitude of skills and talents. Through the years, proceeds from their fundraisers and businesses have supported the Cancer Center, Breast Health Center, Emergency Department and other important hospital programs. Each year, the Auxiliary directs their proceeds toward the hospital’s most critical or timely area of need. Their two major fundraisers are Mistletoe and Magic and the Golf Tournament, which this year was held on Monday, May 14, 2012, at Stonewall Golf Club in Elverson. (From left) Georgie Coffey, Anne Englund, Lynn Frey and Beverly Hattersley were pictured welcoming golfers to the event.

2. Co-chairs Georgie Coffey and Liz Frey.

3. Dr. Richard Banner and Betty Moran.

4. Georgie Coffey, Liz Frey and Pat Siegel.

5. (From left) Cindy Jennings, Brian Weyman, Linda Altemus and Auxiliary President Lisa Ferrie-Kennedy.

6. Georgie Coffey, honoree Ron Allen and Liz Frey.

7. Golfers Tom Eicke (left) and Scott Hamburger (right).

8. Paoli Hospital Chief of Medicine, Dr Donald Mazur (center),  paused for a photo with Georgie Coffey and Lynn and Liz Frey.

9. Paoli Hospital Foundation trustee, Steve Negrotti, board president Wayne Huey and vice-president Ken Kirby got ready for a day of golf!

1. ”Women on the Move,” a fashion show and luncheon to benefit the Arthritis Foundation of Eastern PA is set for Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Neiman Marcus at the King of Prussia Mall. Each year the Arthritis Foundation uses this opportunity to honor women of action and leadership, and this year’s honoree is Mary Pat Kessler, president of MPConnects.  For more information, to learn how to become a sponsor, or to purchase ad space in the Journal, please contact sue@a-museevents.com. On Friday, May 11, committee members gathered at Neiman Marcus to kickoff the event. Pictured with honoree Mary Pat Kessler (second right) were (from left) Barbara Grodd, Cary Simons, Ann Conlin and Sue Jacquette.
 

1. Peter’s Place,  A Ccnter for Grieving Children and Families held a night of elegant southern hospitality during its spring party and silent auction on Saturday, May 12, 2012.  Led by co-chairs Mary Katherine Schenkel and Sheila Norton, guests stepped into a night of  “Moonlight & Magnolias” at The Baldwin School and danced to the sounds of Zydeco-A-Go-Go, an authentic jazz and zydeco band.  They enjoyed traditional southern cuisine and spirits—all helps increase awareness of Peter’s Place and raise critical funds needed to continue grief support services to children and families. Co-chair Mary Katherine Schenkel paused for a photo with sponsor Vince  Calvitti of Blue Haven Pools and  his wife Anaid Calvitti.

2. Founded in 2001 in memory of Peter Morsbach, Peter’s Place provides on-site peer support groups for grieving children, teens and their caregivers, and peer support groups for young adults at their Radnor facility. These groups help reduce the sense of isolation often felt by bereaved children, while offering hope and healing. The Peter’s Place Outreach Program reaches thousands of children following the death of a family member, sibling, parent or school friend through in-school support groups and other supportive services and also by providing training for school professionals.(From left) committee members Amy Holzapfel, Jen McGowan and Chrissy Madden were pictured at the event.

3. (From left) Nancy Dever, Mary Katherine Schenkel and Amy Holzapfel.

 4. Peter’s Place depends on funds raised at special events, as well as contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations, to fulfill its mission and sustain its service. These funds assure that no one is turned away for financial reasons. (From left) David and Debbie Van Dusen and Barbara and R.C. Gilbert  supported Peter’s Place.

5. (From left) event co-chairs Sheila Norton and Mary Katherine Schenkel.

6. (From left) Sheila and Lee Norton paused for a photo during the event.

7. (From left) Jen McGowan, Shari Noteware and Jennifer Larsen.

8. (From left) Erin Muhly, Ann Davidson, Renee Del Viscio and Irene Nudy.

9. Peter’s Place offers comfort, hope, and healing. Chris and Ashley Corwin attended.

10. Lin Buck, Peter's Place founder, Eleanor Morsbach Godin, and her husband Gilbert Godin attended.

11. (From left) Beth and Brian Fogerty, Kate and Scott Miller, Sara Lupkas and Randy and Megan Hope.

12. (From left) Glenn and Robin Pew, Lin and Jim Buck and Nina Weisbord.

13. Alex and Nick Del Viscio and Renee and Eric Del Viscio.

14. (From left)  Suzanne and Peter Zelov, Mary Katherine Schenkel and Jonesy and  Lisi Lerch.

1. The “Party in the Park Gala” at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts began with cocktails at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 8 p.m. In a special gesture to the region, the gala was followed by a free concert featuring the Curtis Symphony Orchestra and fireworks. Under the direction of Curtis alumni and former Mann music director, Rossen Milanov, the concert was a Mann debut for the Curtis ensemble and served as a celebratory send-off for its European tour and appearance at Germany’s famed Dresden Music Festival.  The concert was the first of the 2012 summer season at the Mann. The Mann Center was founded in 1935 under the name Robin Hood Dell Concerts, as the summer venue for the concert presentations of the world famous Philadelphia Orchestra (known from 1935-1976 as The Robin Hood Dell Orchestra in the summer). The Center moved into its present outdoor facility in 1976, and subsequently was designated the Mann Music Center in honor of Frederic R. Mann, a Philadelphia businessman who supported the cause of summer musical performances in Fairmount Park. In 1998, the facility was renamed to “The Mann Center for the Performing Arts” to reflect the Center’s plans to broaden its programming and service to the overall community. (From left) Anne Umbrecht, Glenn and Jane Gitomer and Nancy and Guy Bernstein were pictured during the cocktail reception. Jane Gitomer is Fredric Mann’s granddaughter.

2. (From left) Joe Culley, Taylor Rocke and Tim MacColl.

3. (From left) Donna Emery, Marie Bruner, Evelyn Shreve and Lisa Young.

4. Mann president Catherine Cahill and Curtis president Roberto Diaz paused for a photo.

5. Catherine and Brendan Lake attended The “Party in the Park Gala” at the Mann Center.

6. (From left) Megan Nicoletti, Kristin Karp and Ellen Caplan.

7. (From left) James Lightstone, Nancy Samet, Lisa Detwiler, Donald Mahoney and Emily Biscardi.

8. (From left) Bridget and Jay Devine and Nancy Newman.

9. (From left) Mark and Ann Baiada and Dotty and Frank Giordano.

1. The Women’s Board Preview Party launched the 111th Annual Student Exhibition (ASE) on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in the Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building at 128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA.  This year’s preview party co-chairs were Robin H. Windt of Haverford, and Anne E. McCollum of Wayne.  Proceeds from the preview party support student scholarships at PAFA. The preview party is a festive event that kicks off the historic Annual Student Exhibition, the culminating event in the life of every degreed or certificate student at PAFA. Over 1,000 works of art, including paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture and installations will be presented to the public.  Preview party attendees enjoy the first opportunity to purchase from the wide variety of artwork on display. Pictured were (from left) Robin and Allan Windt, Heather and Matthew Stovnik, Pam and Charles Vinocur and Kathleen Byrne-Dugan and Dan Dugan.

 2. (From left) Jamie O’Neill, Franz Rabauer, Brian Daggett and Chris Taylor paused for a photo during the preview event. Chris Taylor is president of The Clay Studio.

3. (From left) Stacy Fiechter, Lynn and Jerry Lehockey and Sharon Harrington.

4. (From left) Sales assistants Claire Kowalewski-Marsh and Candice Carroll.

5. Samira Alston and board president Alicia Sterling paused for a photo with ''Arimas.''

6. (From left) Board member and artist Jan Baltzell and artist David Katz pictured at the event.

7. (From left) artists  and graduating students Kriston Gibbs, Chris Damask and Joan Turner paused for a photo.

 8. Co-chair Anne McCollum (left) joined Brian Daggett , Linda Aversa Caldwell and PAFA Board Chair Emeritus Donald Caldwell.

9. (From left) Abbie Dean, Carlos and Hayley Fink and Evan Schukiss.

10. (From left) Charles David, David Brigham, Michelle Karbiner-Ball, Holly Brigham and Audrey Flack. David Brigham is PAFA’s president and CEO.

11. (From left) Lauren and Daniel Kain, Mimi Snyder and Robert Bryan and Julie Jensen Bryan.

12. (From left) Zoe and Dick Rueda brought their daughter, Bekka, to the ASE preview party.

13. (From left) Roy Kaiser and Melissa DeRuiter chatted with Bill and Brandy Farrell.

1. Paoli Hospital Auxiliary Hershey’s Mill Branch held its ”Showcase of Homes”  house tour on  Thursday, May 10, 2012. This year, seven homes were featured, and tourgoers experienced the decorative diversity of each homeowner. In addition,  Sullivan House  at Hershey’s Mill, featured vendors with a variety of goods for purchase and refreshments for the tourgoers. Auxiliary members and tourgoers paused for a photo. They included (from left) Mims Kerr, Lydia Voigt, Ferdie Lamb, Timi Wolov and Patty Murphy. Mims Kerr is Hershey’s Mill Branch president.

2. (From left) Vendor Jean Tremblay of Gingy’s Boutique joined Lydia Voigt, Nancy Cunningham, Audrey Quigley and Timi Wolov.

3. (From left) Ferdie Lamb, Nancy Cunningham, Mary Fostnocht, Patty Murphy and Ronnie Manaker enjoyed the Spring day.

4. (From left tourgoers included Ellie Leap, Lise Voigt, Janet Haufler and Alexandra Voigt.

1. Booth and administrative chairs, co-chairs and clergy gathered at the home of Sharon and Hal Yoh in St. David’s for the 2012 St. David’s Fair Luncheon on Thursday, May 10. The luncheon kicked off the 161st annual St. David’s Country Fair and Auction set for Saturday, October 6 from 10 to 6 p.m. at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne. Planning is already underway for the event that has grown into a Main Line tradition of family fun for all ages. Fair proceeds support St. David’s outreach programs. Shari Noteware is the chair and Kristin Nevins is the co-chair of this year’s fair. (From left) Shari and Kristin paused for a photo with host, Sharon Yoh.

2. (From left) George Vosburgh, Shari Noteware, Kevin Kelley, Kristin Nevins, Rev. Frank Allen and Rev. Matthew Holcombe.

3. (From left)  Mona Kirby, Cheri McCaslin, Rev. Tom Pumphrey and Read Wickham.

4. Clare Farrow and Bailey Kimmel. attended the luncheon.

5. Rev. Alexander McCurdy, Nastasha Bolis and Eleanor Erskine.

6. (From left) Amy Norcini, Andrew Kuhn and Suzi Zug.

1. The Gerhard Society of Bryn Mawr Hospital sponsored its fifth annual ”Spring Thing” event on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at the Haverford home of Dr. and Mrs. J. Brien Murphy. The Murphys also hosted the first Spring Thing in April of 2008. Dr. Murphy is a trustee of the Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation and a member of its Gerhard Society Committee.  The Gerhard Society comprises over 400 Bryn Mawr Hospital supporters who, through generous annual contributions of $1,000 and above, demonstrate their commitment to the Hospital’s mission and the perpetuation of a strong hospital-community partnership. Bryn Mawr Hospital President, Andrea Gilbert, and Chief of Allergy, Dr. Albert S. Rohr, were the evening’s speakers. Dr. Rohr is System and Campus Chief of Allergy and Immunology and Vice President of the Bryn Mawr Hospital Medical Staff. Bryn Mawr Hospital, a member of Main Line Health, is a 307-bed licensed non-profit acute-care teaching hospital dedicated to helping the community stay well ahead on the path to life-long health. The Hospital has achieved Magnet™ designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the nation’s highest award for recognizing excellence in nursing care, and has been nationally recognized by HealthGrades, Press Ganey, Thomson Reuters and other healthcare ratings organizations for its high quality patient care. The Hospital offers a full range of services, including radiation therapy, orthopedic care and cardiovascular care, aided by a dedicated team of health care professionals and innovative technology such as the da Vinci®TM Surgical System’s robotic technology. Guests enjoyed cocktails, cuisine by noted caterer Peter Callahan, and making new connections. The guest speaker was Albert S. Rohr, M.D., Chief of Allergy at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Brien and Maggie Murphy paused for a photo with Rob and Alison Hastings.

2. (From left) Brian and Cindy Terkel, Richard and Celeste Ill.

3. (From left) Matt Taylor, Francie Ingersoll, Liz Mayer and Dr. Hank Mayer and guest speaker Dr. Albert Rohr.

4. Megan Nicoletti and Agnes Gayhardt.

5. Andrea Gilbert and Brien Murphy.

6. Grace Cooke and Betsy Balderston.

7. (From left) Russ Bullitt, Clarke Blynn and Jeff Mack.

8. (From left) Maggie Murphy, Reva Robinson and Dottebob Andes.

9. (From left) Josephine Sasso (left) and her husband Peter Callahan (right) joined Maggie Murphy during the event.

10. (From left) Jood Thompson, Kim Covello and Suzanne Valutas.

1.The Willistown Conservation Trust has a new group of supporters:  The Willistown Young Friends. The Young Friends will support the Trust’s work to preserve Willistown’s rural beauty. They will generate and engage a large, vibrant and active group from a younger demographic to become involved with the Trust. The group’s goal is to raise funds for the Trust through  various events and volunteer activities. The Willistown Young Friends hosted its first fundraiser ”Cinco de Mayo Fiesta” at the Radnor Hunt Club on Saturday, May 5, 2012. The event feaured Mexican cuisine provided by Garces Catering. Margaritas, cervezas and live music made this fiesta one for the books! All proceeds benefit the Willistown Conservation Trust. Committee members pictured included (back, left to right) Gary Cox, Bryan Colket, Nathaniel Hamilton, Shaina Flynn, Jayme Colket, Daniel Benson and (front, left to right) Jaclyn Pavlos, Whitney Sterling, Dorrance Hamilton, Carolyn Thompson, Justin Thompson.

2. (From left) Laurie Bachman, Britton Murdoch, Kelsey Lynch, Graham Murdoch, Janice Murdoch and Jason Bachman.

3. (From left) Andrea Ahern, Charlotte Hamilton, Sam Hamilton and Chelsea Irwin.

4. (From left) Jim and Bonnie Van Alen and Clarke Blynn. Bonnie Van Alen is Willistown Conservation Trust’s president and executive director.

5. (From left) Jaclyn Pavlos, Justin and Carolyn Thompson, Whitney Sterling and Greg Michaels.

6. (From left) Keith and Lorraine Sterling and Whitney Sterling and Greg Michaels.