5th Annual Arts & Tea Celebration

Mad Hatter Tea Party A Success!

It was an event that Alice, the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat would have loved! Friends, families, residents and supporters of HGH enjoyed sweet and savory treats, shopping for one-of- a-kind jewelry and crafts and of course, tea at the 5th Annual Arts & Tea Celebration on Saturday, May 15th. More than 200 party-goers turned out at the La Mesa Community Center, including 50 residents and staff members – their tickets had been generously donated by our thoughtful sponsors. This year's them was the “Mad Hatter Tea Party” and it was reflected in the brightly colored table and room decorations. Over $9,000 was raised.

"The event has grown substantially over the past few years, and we are very excited about the number of people who attended,” said HGH Events Coordinator Rachel Carney. “This year we were able to add more artisans with some beautifully hand-crafted items. It provided a unique shopping experience for guests."

Carney credited the success of the event to the 2010 Arts and Tea Committee: Elaine Harvey, Andrea Howard, Garlyn Lewis, Lynda Muse, Florence Odion, Jean O'Grady, Margo O'Donnell, Janet Robbins, Linda Shipman and Ellen Townsley. “These ladies did an amazing job,” she said. “They worked very hard to make this such a special event for everyone.”

Food, Tea & Coffee Sponsors

Amore Cheesecake

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Coffee Bean

Mimis Cafe ~ Santee

Mimis

Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians

Viejas

Flowers Generously Donated by

Florexpo LLC

2010 Arts & Tea Celebration Sponsors

Cheshire Cat

Laurie Lipman

Dowling & Yahnke LLC

Duchess

Caterpillar

California Bank & Trust
Jack and Linda Coppes
Rick and Mary Doremus
James and Linda Hill
Jim and Jean O’Grady
In honor of Eileen Knother, Conor Stein's Grandma (2)

White Rabbit

Barbara Beeler
Laurie J. Catron, Esq (2)
Jack and Linda Coppes
Mary Curran-Downey
Clyde and Bernadette Durst (4)
Mr. & Mrs. William W. Ford
Susan Fike
Thomas and Glenda Griesgraber
James and Linda Hill
Brent and Andrea Howard
Roger and Margaret Hueppchen
Gail Korshus
Art and Seigrid Last (2)
Charles Nares and Sally McPherson
Liz, Perry, and Sabre Shipman
Perry Jr. and Linda Shipman
Philip and Faye Stone
Therasoma Massage Therapy

Table Sponsors

Peggy Buffo/Jane Moore
Delsen & Company LLP
Jolene Elconin
Garlyn Lewis
Gloria Rhinehart
Linda and Perry Shipman
William Pollacek for Windmill House

Meet the Artisans...

Connee Johnson, connee j designs - Handcrafted artisan jewelry using semi-precious stones, pearls, vintage pieces & sterling silver.

Lynda Muse & Family - A family collection of water colors, quilts and woodwork.

Chloe Rauch, Coco's Backroom - Hand designed purses & scarves.

Liane Willson, Lucky Sunday - Handmade greeting cards, magnets, and other paper goods.

Nidge Lane, Fantasies in Glass - Hand crafted and custom designed glass products

Lynette Vail, Soaps & Scents- Fragrance scented soaps and products for those who like scents that are not produced using essential oils.

Mechelle Bowden, LovinG Gifts - Vintage jewelry and accessories inspired by Audrey Hepburn, Ginger Rogers, Coco Chanel.

Terri Montague, Montague Designs - Fine jewelry designed with lampworked beads, gemstones, organic materials, sterling, fine silver, and pewter.

Jen Russeth, Shoppy Chic - reusable shopping bags that are creative, trendy, reversible and most important, environmentally friendly.

Holly Fields & Linda Tait, FT Glass Studio - Hand painted glass products.

Shirley Elmore – Bea’s Legacy – Hand-smocked christening gowns, doll clothes, etc.

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4th Annual Arts & Tea Celebration
Sunday, May 31, 2009 ~ A Success

Approximately 200 people attended Home of Guiding Hands’ 4th Annual Arts & Tea Celebration. Held Sunday, May 31st, at the Ronald Reagan Community Center in El Cajon, the event raised funds for Home of Guiding Hands’ (HGH) comprehensive services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

“It was a huge success,” said HGH Events Coordinator Marcy Blumberg. “Final figures are still being tallied, but this was a wonderful event and all of the attendees had a great time.” The event appealed to all ages, with attendees ranging from 2-years-old to 80. “It was wonderful to see multiple generations enjoying themselves and supporting Home of Guiding Hands at the same time,” Blumberg said. More than 30 HGH residents also attended.

Guests enjoyed a unique shopping experience, as well as specialty desserts and tea fare. Artisans represented at the event included Christine Benson, DonnaSarah Designs, Connee Johnson (connee j designs), Lynda Muse, Claire Tietje, Lynnette Vail (Soaps and Scents), Terry Whyte (Golden Artistry Jewelry Design).

Special guest, Steve Grieger, HGH employee and a 3 time participant of the Pillsbury Bake-Off had his newly released book "Baked-Off"! Memoirs of a Pillsbury Bake-Off Junkie available for signing.

The 2000 Arts & Tea Committee consisted of: Elaine Harvey, Margaret Hueppchen, Marlena Knepp, Lynda Muse, Florence Odion, Jean O'Grady, Janet Robbins and Ellen Townsley.