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SPARCC celebrates the holidays

SPARCC hosted a Cookies, Cakes and Carolers luncheon Dec. 13 at Michael's On East.


  • By Katie Johns
  • | 1:29 p.m. December 13, 2017
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Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center supporters got in the holiday spirit Dec. 13.

About 160 people gathered for the festive Cookies, Cakes and Carolers luncheon at Michael’s On East. Before sitting down for lunch, attendees perused tables of silent auction items ranging from a Michael’s On East signature chocolate cake to watercolor paintings by Linda Bergen.

Guests also eyed trays of cakes and cookies as part of the bake sale, and this year an award was given out for best presentation in the sale. Attendees also donated gift cards, toys and gifts to be given to survivors who utilize SPARCC.

Event chairwomen, President and CEO of SPARCC Jessica Hays, Diane Muldoon and Edie Smith
Event chairwomen, President and CEO of SPARCC Jessica Hays, Diane Muldoon and Edie Smith
Carmela Quagliato and Pam Hughes
Carmela Quagliato and Pam Hughes
Annette Siebert, Margo Bischof and Noreen Chamblin
Annette Siebert, Margo Bischof and Noreen Chamblin
Joanne Miller, Linda Bergen and Dori Zingmond
Joanne Miller, Linda Bergen and Dori Zingmond
Tables were decorated with candy cane centerpieces.
Tables were decorated with candy cane centerpieces.
Sandy Strom and Jan Wagner
Sandy Strom and Jan Wagner
Susan Lanier, Marion Hughes and Jean Gorgiades
Susan Lanier, Marion Hughes and Jean Gorgiades
Rhonda Hughes and Mary Andrews
Rhonda Hughes and Mary Andrews
Kathy Finnerty and Sue McDermott
Kathy Finnerty and Sue McDermott
Diane Muldoon, Vicki Mara and Debbie Davis
Diane Muldoon, Vicki Mara and Debbie Davis
Debbie Grossman, Anne Murfin and Barbara Skentzos
Debbie Grossman, Anne Murfin and Barbara Skentzos
Debbie Grossman, Mary Ellen Mancini, Sandy Keir and Jackie Marrison
Debbie Grossman, Mary Ellen Mancini, Sandy Keir and Jackie Marrison
Sandy Brooks and Diane Combs
Sandy Brooks and Diane Combs
Monica Barth, Shana Zamikoff and SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hayes
Monica Barth, Shana Zamikoff and SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hayes
Mary Sue Baker and Monica Streacker
Mary Sue Baker and Monica Streacker
Andee Luther and Elaine Rumana
Andee Luther and Elaine Rumana

 

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