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The Lodge at Truitt Homestead hosts Summer Solstice party

Annual event benefits CAMP Rehoboth
The Hawaiian entertainment group Island Breeze taught attendees the Hula and other native Hawaiian dances. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
June 29, 2023

The Lodge at Truitt Homestead hosted its third annual Summer Solstice Luau Party to benefit CAMP Rehoboth June 17, when 200 attendees could celebrate their identities with camaraderie and the summer season. White attire was suggested for the event.

Money raised last year topped $10,000 at the second fundraiser for CAMP.

Live Hawaiian entertainment and dance music from the band Island Breeze entertained the crowd. Hawaiian dancers performed the hula, among other native Hawaiian dances, and taught the attendees the hula dances. The event also featured a fire twirler and themed foods. 

“We wrapped up the evening with an hour of nonstop dancing to new and old favorites,” said Barbara Dickinson, director of recreation and events. “As in years past, we were honored to dedicate all the profits from this action-packed and fun-filled event to our friends at CAMP Rehoboth. The Lodge at Truitt Homestead and CAMP Rehoboth share the common values of celebrating diversity, inclusion, acceptance, and a mutual belief in the power of friendship and love. Our 2024 Summer Solstice plans are already underway.”

 

Laneyscha Echevarria, right, dips while dancing with Sohany Lopez. Leanna Johannes and Robin Bond dance behind.
Deborah Bosick bids on a basket at the silent auction.
A flamingo basket of cool summer beverages was up for the silent auction.
Jacqueline and Jake Burditt run the bottle pull booth.
Beautiful fruit trees offer tasty bites during the event.
A beach chair full of goodies was up for bid at the silent auction.
Andrew Caruso, left, and Robert Mauch enjoy the event.
Tara Sheldon, health and fitness manager at CAMP Rehoboth, gives out CAMP memorabilia such as flags, stickers and lip balm.
Peter Trost tosses a ring for a gift card while John Worek and The Homestead’s K.C. Gayle and Kylee Gabler cheer him on.
Cliff Fantini, left, and Richard Ambrose pose for a photo at the event.
Lodge server Savannah Turcol delivers a tasty treat to Joe Hengel.
Diane and Ken Williams look over silent auction items.
Fred DiBartolo takes a hors d’oeuvres from server Patti Cocuzzi while Steve Woods awaits his.
Richard Ambrose serves himself some dip.
Patrick Everett, right, takes a CAMP flag from Tara Sheldon, health and fitness manager at CAMP Rehoboth.
Sharing a picture are (l-r) Judy Cather, Jackie Berry, Candy Robinson and Marti Austin.
The Lodge at Truitt Homestead Executive Director Cheryl Evans, right, poses with Lodge Director of Culinary Services Billy Blakeney.
Suzette Chambers, The Lodge at Truitt Homestead director of community relations, shows that Santa is in the Pride spirit.
Island Breeze dancers perform a native Hawaiian dance.
Chris Beagle, right, and his husband Eric Engelhart enjoy the event.
Posing for a photo are (l-r) Domenic Mannello, Scott Braithwaite and Brian Barber.
Enjoying a libation are (l-r) Steve Bunte, David Litz and Will Koshin.
Delivering up the pork are Lodge Director of Culinary Services Billy Blakeney, right, and his assistant Kyle Brown.
Lodge Activities Director Barbara Dickinson speaks to the crowd about the event.
CAMP Rehoboth Development Manager Laurie Thompson speaks with attendees about the work of CAMP Rehoboth.
Paul Frone, left, and Michael Ewald smile for the camera.
Attendees party at the The Lodge at Truitt Homestead's third annual Summer Solstice Luau Party.
Friends Joe Hengel, left, and Bryan Hecksher pose for a picture.
Attendees dance to the music of Island Breeze.

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