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St. Thomas More hosts annual fashion show

Members of the St. Thomas More Catholic Church woman's club gathered at Michael's On East for an afternoon of fellowship and fashion.


  • By Anna Brugmann
  • | 11:20 a.m. March 8, 2017
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Kathy Peters had a challenge ahead of her while planning the St. Thomas More Catholic Church woman's club Head to Toe Fashion Show and Luncheon March 7 at Michaels On East. 

She quickly recovered after the clothing vendor pulled out early in the planning process. Then three weeks before the big day the backup clothing vendor closed all its brick and mortar locations, leaving Peters without any fashions for the show. 

But once again, she bounced back and secured Patchington to provide clothing for the models and the event went on without a hitch. 

In addition to the fashion show members enjoyed a silent auction and 100 raffle prizes. All the proceeds benefited local charities including All Faiths Food Bank and Resurrection House. 

Despite the minor hiccups, Peters said she would do it all again. 

"This is the first time I have organized it," Peters said. "But I would do it again, because I just enjoyed everything."

Pat Bucci and event chairwoman Kathy Peters
Pat Bucci and event chairwoman Kathy Peters
Diane Latorraca, Lynn Gallagher and Barbara Simon
Diane Latorraca, Lynn Gallagher and Barbara Simon
Penny Washburn and Pat Cerefice
Penny Washburn and Pat Cerefice
Colette Purcell and Maryjo Swenson
Colette Purcell and Maryjo Swenson
Paula Morrissey, Cathy Rigali, Edna Schroeder, Susan Hager, Jan Hill, Jayne Lancaster, Kay Libertella and Rita Toole
Paula Morrissey, Cathy Rigali, Edna Schroeder, Susan Hager, Jan Hill, Jayne Lancaster, Kay Libertella and Rita Toole
Jan Schnarr and Bobbi Johnson
Jan Schnarr and Bobbi Johnson
Terri Williams, Ann Hill, Jeanne Ziegler and Joyce Straton
Terri Williams, Ann Hill, Jeanne Ziegler and Joyce Straton
Debbi Bucci and Lise Colley
Debbi Bucci and Lise Colley
The fashion show benefited several area charities including All Faiths Food Bank and Resurrection House.
The fashion show benefited several area charities including All Faiths Food Bank and Resurrection House.
Barbara Devido, Heidi Bowen and Janice Kenna
Barbara Devido, Heidi Bowen and Janice Kenna
Linda DiCampli and Susann Barbour
Linda DiCampli and Susann Barbour
Karen Kraus and Roxann Moore
Karen Kraus and Roxann Moore
Mary Ellen Hoffman and Judy Partyka
Mary Ellen Hoffman and Judy Partyka
Marcy O'    Connor and Elena Daley
Marcy O' Connor and Elena Daley
Holly Loos, Christy Glenn and Doris Kalen
Holly Loos, Christy Glenn and Doris Kalen
Lillian Dura models fashions from Patchington.
Lillian Dura models fashions from Patchington.
Judith Treloar models fashions from Patchington.
Judith Treloar models fashions from Patchington.
Terri Williams models fashions from Patchington.
Terri Williams models fashions from Patchington.
Terri Williams models fashions from Patchington.
Terri Williams models fashions from Patchington.
Paula Morrissey models fashions from Patchington.
Paula Morrissey models fashions from Patchington.

 

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