VISIONS OF SUGAR PLUMS SET NEW RECORD
The 10th Anniversary of the Visions of Sugar Plums Cocktail Party on November 17th was a smashing success.
This year was a Snowball Soiree. Live harp music greeted the sold-out group of party goers. 250 women dressed in dazzling white for a totally transformed River House. Elegant and festive as they enjoyed butler passed appetizers and chef’s carving stations. Along with Snow-Tinis. The generosity set a new record in excess of $50,000.
While the ladies were regaling in the River House, the Gentlemen were enjoying Burgers and Brews at Blossoms. Eric Monroe and Jeff Perkins hosted the event and challenged donors to raise over $6,000. The gentlemen promise next year will be bigger and better.
In addition to these events, the Sugar Plums received $1,100 from the sale of raffle tickets at the Verandah Art Gala and a $1,000 grant from the VCA.
About 125 shoppers and wrappers chose shoes, clothes, gifts and food for approximately 320 children in about 80 families. All are local families including all hourly Verandah staff’s children, including Jake’s Ground Crew and all students at Buckingham Exceptional Children’s School. The treasures were delivered to the families’ homes by Verandah residents on December 23rd. Just in time to make wishes come true for children and their families.
Thank you all for an unforgettable holiday campaign!
