Jenni Kopelman models a sundress and bag.
Photo by Lesley Dwyer
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For over 25 years, new congregation members at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church have been strutting down a catwalk for a good cause.
On March 13, they did it again. Over 230 ladies enjoyed lunch at the Sarasota Yacht Club and a fashion show themed Violets and Violins.
Donna Smith performed a violin serenade, and the outfits were supplied by Sara Campbell. Campbell has a shop in downtown Sarasota; all of the clothes are made in the U.S.A.
The money raised will go into the Ladies Guild’s charitable fund. The guild will then decide how to spend it. The church supports several local nonprofits, including Catholic Charities.
Kathy Callahan was this year’s chair but said she wouldn’t have been able to do it without her “guild angels.” In addition to the show, the women organized a silent auction and raffle.
“When it was at Father Pick Hall, members actually made the food, and we had a pianist,” Former Chair Susan Gilmore-Clarke said. “It’s grown a lot in size and sophistication.”
Chair Kathy Callahan calls out the winning raffle tickets.
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Over 200 ladies attend the Violets and Violins fashion show at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
Photo by Lesley Dwyer
Nancy Gornto, Kathy Callahan, Bonnie Schneider and JoAnn DiFuentes relax after months of planning.
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Cindy Noble's guest is her granddaughter, Sydney Adams.
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Todd Callahan, Liz Flowers, Kathy Callahan, Bev Pieper, Debbie Flight, Debbi Nettlow, Jen Cooper and Sheila Bareetz
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Kathy Callahan and Kim Rummel stand in front of the raffle prizes.
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Kim Rummel with models Jenni Kopelman, Elise Fortin, Catherine Costello, Kay Kochenderfer, Marianne Kupiec and Madeline Reiber
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Sheila Gerling, Lorraine Rothbart, Dottie Mueller, Sandy Endres, June Hessel, Kitty Bystrom, Pam Rychlick and Peggy Schwass
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Ushers Todd Callahan and Dr. Harry Kopelman
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This year's theme is violets and violins.
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Dr. Harry and Jenni Kopelman
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Jenni Kopelman models a sundress and bag.
Photo by Lesley Dwyer
Kay Kochenderfer models an A-line dress and wrap.
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Madeline Reiber struts down the catwalk at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
Lesley Dwyer is a staff writer for East County and a graduate of the University of South Florida. After earning a bachelor’s degree in professional and technical writing, she freelanced for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Lesley has lived in the Sarasota area for over 25 years.
