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SPARCC's holiday luncheon creates 'Winter Wonderland'


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 9:14 p.m. December 5, 2024
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What: The Winter Wonder Holiday Luncheon

Benefiting: Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC)

When: Dec 4

Where: The Ora


Tina McGovern, Laura Zarotney and Shayna Callaway organize donated gifts at the SPARCC Holiday Luncheon.
Tina McGovern, Laura Zarotney and Shayna Callaway organize donated gifts at the SPARCC Holiday Luncheon.
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SPARCC Holiday Luncheon co-chairs Carolyn Castro, Melissa Silva and Allyson Galuska.
SPARCC Holiday Luncheon co-chairs Carolyn Castro, Melissa Silva and Allyson Galuska.
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Sandy Fulkerson and Bonnie Overbeke greet guests at the SPARCC Holiday Luncheon.
Sandy Fulkerson and Bonnie Overbeke greet guests at the SPARCC Holiday Luncheon.
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Kimberly Hopper with Donna Boyd
Kimberly Hopper with Donna Boyd
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SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays and Cornelia Matson stop for a quick photo and catch-up.
SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays and Cornelia Matson stop for a quick photo and catch-up.
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SPARCC's Ning Tinsley with Linda Thull from SPARCC Treasure Chest.
SPARCC's Ning Tinsley with Linda Thull from SPARCC Treasure Chest.
Mary Ellen Mancini, Jessica Hays and Joan Castellani
Mary Ellen Mancini, Jessica Hays and Joan Castellani
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Carol McManus, Lainie Ellis-Moore and Crystal Leuty
Carol McManus, Lainie Ellis-Moore and Crystal Leuty
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Debi George, Kathleen Jones and Kelly Dean
Debi George, Kathleen Jones and Kelly Dean
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Penelope Benis, Barbara Ramos, Kimberly Tude Thuot and Adrianna Paradiso
Penelope Benis, Barbara Ramos, Kimberly Tude Thuot and Adrianna Paradiso
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Marguerite Malone, Anne Klisurich and Kathleen Jones
Marguerite Malone, Anne Klisurich and Kathleen Jones
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Irene Simpson, Allyson Galuska, Allyson Cooney and Bonnie Van Overbeke
Irene Simpson, Allyson Galuska, Allyson Cooney and Bonnie Van Overbeke
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Mary Ellen Mancini, Anita Holec, Pamela Steves and Sandi Stuart
Mary Ellen Mancini, Anita Holec, Pamela Steves and Sandi Stuart
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Melissa Gindling, Michelle Brault-Clarke and Linda Vernon celebrate at SPARCC's
Melissa Gindling, Michelle Brault-Clarke and Linda Vernon celebrate at SPARCC's "The Winter Wonder."
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Susan Scarbrough, Sherri Morse and Sandy Piccone peruse the silent auction baskets.
Susan Scarbrough, Sherri Morse and Sandy Piccone peruse the silent auction baskets.
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Nancy Laudando, Dorothy Katz and Cynthea Jackson
Nancy Laudando, Dorothy Katz and Cynthea Jackson
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Neda Ahmadi, Diana Dill and Marina Schmidt in perfect color balance!
Neda Ahmadi, Diana Dill and Marina Schmidt in perfect color balance!
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