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VIA hosts Annual St. Nicholas Tea
Tea is served. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
November 22, 2016
Enjoying the St. Nicholas Tea are past presidents, (l-r) Gail Shaffer, Theda Blackwelder, Mable Granke and Carolyn Billingsley, in back, Faith Duncan, Melynda Peet, Sandy Roberts and DSFWC State President Carolyn Forbes. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Nancy McDonnell and Carol Hall keep the libations flowing at the Poinsettia Splash Bar. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Terri Klopp, co-chair; Ann Sebastian, chairperson; Mary Jane Deets, co-chair, gather in front of the VIA Clubhouse Mantle. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Irene Safrit is the floating gift lady, for $2 guests could make a pick from her apron. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
A teapot collection donated by VIA member Barbara Gehlert takes center stage on the fireplace mantle. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Members of St. Nicholas Tea and Basket Shop and Sleigh Boutique committee are set at the checkout counter. Shown are (l-r) in back Pat Vanacken, President Rose Marie Patin, an Mary Jane Deets, in front, Gretchen Diller, Ann Sebastian, Kathy Yoho and Judy Ringdahl. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Francine Federici keeps the baskets coming in the Basket Shop. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Eileen Nixon shows off the teapot and handmade cozy. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
The VIA Clubhouse was decorated beautifully for the event. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Holiday and winter themed items lined the walls of the VIA Clubhouse. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Shattered Christmas tree balls are reused as wall art. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
VIA member Eileen Nixon pours tea for guests of the 11th Annual St. Nicolas Tea in Rehoboth Beach.
Lunch is served by Melinda Chaite. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Joanne DeFiore’s wearable art is a popular item. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Marilyn Nugent offered custom made glass bead items and felted balls as earrings. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
One of the five sold out seatings of the annual St. Nicholas Tea. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Finger sandwiches are on their way to the tables.
The GFWC Village Improvement Association of Rehoboth Beach sold out all of the seatings for the 11th Annual St. Nicholas Tea Nov. 11-13. The Basket Shop enjoyed brisk business as did the Sleigh Boutique filled with various items to get a jump on holiday shopping.
