Marie Selby Botanical Gardens bring ladies to lunch

The first Lunch in the Gardens lecture series was hosted Oct. 25 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 2:15 p.m. October 25, 2018
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The Lunch in the Gardens lecture series kicked off Oct. 25 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

This first lecture series brought in author, speaker and orchid conservation activist Tom Mirenda. Copies of his book were placed on the tables for signing, and additional copies were on sale. 

Before the lunch, guests were encouraged to shop the jewelry from MISH New York. A portion of the sales went back to the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

The Spring Lunch in the Gardens will be held May 1. 

Luncheon Co-Chairwoman Pauline Wamsler, Speaker Tom Mirenda and Luncheon Co-Chairwoman Ariane Dart
Luncheon Co-Chairwoman Pauline Wamsler, Speaker Tom Mirenda and Luncheon Co-Chairwoman Ariane Dart
Orchids centered the tables.
Orchids centered the tables.
Each table had a copy of Tom Mirenda's book.
Each table had a copy of Tom Mirenda's book.
Mish Tworkowski and Executive Director Jennifer Rominiecki
Mish Tworkowski and Executive Director Jennifer Rominiecki
MISH New York had many different jewels on display.
MISH New York had many different jewels on display.
This is the first Lunch in the Gardens for the year.
This is the first Lunch in the Gardens for the year.
A portion of the proceeds from MISH New York went to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
A portion of the proceeds from MISH New York went to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
Mary Jo Zaksas and Lisa Bannon
Mary Jo Zaksas and Lisa Bannon
Susan Garrett and Erica Aultman
Susan Garrett and Erica Aultman
Elisabeth Waters and Barbara Kelly
Elisabeth Waters and Barbara Kelly
Sylvia Barber, Phyllis Kirtley and Barbara Hansen
Sylvia Barber, Phyllis Kirtley and Barbara Hansen
A variety of jewelry was on display and for sale for guests to browse before the luncheon.
A variety of jewelry was on display and for sale for guests to browse before the luncheon.
Jane Paulishak and Pat Knasiak
Jane Paulishak and Pat Knasiak
Cathy Kuhn and Carolyn Johnson
Cathy Kuhn and Carolyn Johnson
Bethany Olsen and Tiffany Klein
Bethany Olsen and Tiffany Klein
Erin Guzzo and Barbara Brosius
Erin Guzzo and Barbara Brosius
Gloria Bolton, Cooky Connolly and Carolyn Butler
Gloria Bolton, Cooky Connolly and Carolyn Butler

 

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