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Historic Spanish Point takes guests to tropical paradise

The Historic Spanish Point Spring Luncheon was hosted April 30 at Michael's On East.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 4:44 p.m. April 30, 2018
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Historic Spanish Point hosted its Spring Luncheon, themed Tropical Treasures, on April 30 at Michael's On East. Guests were offered a fruity tropical drink, garnished with an umbrella upon arrival. Cocktail hour was hosted in the atrium with silent auction bidding.

After the cocktail hour, eventgoers made their way into the ballroom for the first course and speeches from Executive Director John McCarthy and Co-Chairwomen Laura Peters and Debbie Seitl. 

The featured speaker was Chef and Culinary Director Judi Gallagher. During courses, Gallagher prepared a meal at the front of the ballroom and answered guests' questions.

Co-Chairwoman Laura Peters, Speaker Judi Gallagher and Co-Chairwoman Debbie Seitl
Co-Chairwoman Laura Peters, Speaker Judi Gallagher and Co-Chairwoman Debbie Seitl
Floral arrangements adorned the tables.
Floral arrangements adorned the tables.
Tom and Sherry Koski
Tom and Sherry Koski
Guests were given a tropical drink upon arrival.
Guests were given a tropical drink upon arrival.
Laura Shukovsky and Joan Campo
Laura Shukovsky and Joan Campo
Silke Weiss and Pat Frazier
Silke Weiss and Pat Frazier
Angela Montgomery and Marla Doss
Angela Montgomery and Marla Doss
John Bryant and Darrell Ayers
John Bryant and Darrell Ayers
Lisa Bechtold and Melanie Custer
Lisa Bechtold and Melanie Custer
Roger Capote and Jennifer Rominiecki
Roger Capote and Jennifer Rominiecki
Judy Veale, Bianca Lawrence and Cornelia Matson
Judy Veale, Bianca Lawrence and Cornelia Matson
Margarete van Antwerpen, Laura Shukovsky, Sylvia Barber, Gerda Hanson and Lynn Speaks
Margarete van Antwerpen, Laura Shukovsky, Sylvia Barber, Gerda Hanson and Lynn Speaks
Amanda Gorski and Ashley Peters
Amanda Gorski and Ashley Peters
Pauline Joerger and Sally Schule
Pauline Joerger and Sally Schule
The luncheon's theme was Tropical Treasures.
The luncheon's theme was Tropical Treasures.
Beth Malden and Nancy Schulman
Beth Malden and Nancy Schulman
Silent auction items were available for bids throughout cocktail hour.
Silent auction items were available for bids throughout cocktail hour.
Tracey Reid and Jessica Swift
Tracey Reid and Jessica Swift
The first course was a watermelon gazpacho
The first course was a watermelon gazpacho
Executive Director John McCarthy opens the luncheon.
Executive Director John McCarthy opens the luncheon.
Co-Chairwoman Debbie Seitl thanks the committee for putting the event together.
Co-Chairwoman Debbie Seitl thanks the committee for putting the event together.
Judi Gallagher is the culinary director for ABC 7 and the Culinary Travel Editor of mycookingmagazine.com.
Judi Gallagher is the culinary director for ABC 7 and the Culinary Travel Editor of mycookingmagazine.com.
Judi Gallagher demonstrated how to cook the main course, red snapper.
Judi Gallagher demonstrated how to cook the main course, red snapper.

 

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