Article published Thursday, December 27, 2007 Holiday season brought plenty of parties
Christmas is over, but the memories are clear of all the great parties, some just for fun and some for fund-raising, leading up to the big holiday on Tuesday.
BOB and Sue Savage held their annual party Dec. 21 to celebrate the holidays. As it is every year, it was a family project. Even the giant lighted evergreen tree in the Savages' front yard, which serves as a beacon in the night for guests coming from near and far, is decorated by the children.
Bob and Sue Savage, seated, were hosts for their annual holiday party, with the assistance of their family, including, from left: Martin and Lisa Ohlinger and daughter Amy, 10; Cheryl and Matt Savage, Mark Savage, Jason and Michelle Bissell, Christy Ohlinger, 13, and Bob Savage, Jr.
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Indoors, the Old Orchard home is filled with the warmth of the season with holiday decor in every room, but the kitchen was the hot spot. Every family member had a job, from greeting guests to coat check to stocking the tables with yummy edibles and making sure there was plenty of vino and other beverages. Among the many hob-nobbers were Jim and Kay Murray, Tony and Debbie Knight, Susan and Frasier Reams, Mary Pat Anderson, Rich and Chris Iott, Dick and Fran Anderson, Bishop Leonard Blair, Jack and Cynthia Ford, Marcy Kaptur and Jack Devaney, the Rev. Martin Donnelly, Bishop Robert Donnelly, John and Yolanda Szuch, George and Carol Koury, Roger and Lillian Peluso, Jim and Pat Appold, Jim and Kay Silk, Suzanne Carroll Witherell and her husband, Dennis, Norm Nitschke, the Rev. Ron Olszewski, Pete and Deanne Douglas, Penny and Steve Staelin, Lee and Terri Dunn, Tom and Corinne Welch, and Tom and Susan Palmer.
IT WAS great art for good deeds and neither rain nor snow kept the crowd away from the MMK Charity Gallery Gala on Dec. 16. The jazzy Christmas sounds of the Hepcat Revival filled the air as guests sipped wines and other spirits, nibbled delectible edibles, and shopped for some great art.
The gallery donated 30 percent - normally the commission, from the sale of each work of art to the 501c3 charity of the artist's choice. Commissions from the works of Greg Tarrant went to the Gilda Radner Foundation for ovarian cancer research and patient support, Anne Abate's oil paintings' commissions were in support of the Beach House, and the commissions from the works of Keith Kennedy and C.M. Millen were in support of Josh Project for free swim lessons for central city kids. Stars created by the adults of Blanchard Valley Industries, also on exhibit, were a hot item. Commissions from Nancy Swan Drew's drawings and books went to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Carrie Serber, left, and Kate Jackson at the MMK Charity Gallery Gala with stars made by artists from Blanchard Valley Industries.
The current exhibit runs through Jan. 17. The MMK Gallery is located at 20 North St. Clair St., at the corner of North St. Clair and Perry.
JUST for fun was the Toledo Bar Association Auxiliary Holiday Trunk Show and Luncheon Dec. 7 at Brandywine Country Club. Instead of the monthly meeting, everyone gathered to shop and schmooze with members, family, and friends as they enjoyed a bountiful buffet. Featured were the association's own talented members plus local artists.
There was everything from blown glass and paintings to note cards, jewelry, purses, jackets, and more. Marie Vogt, a member, sold note cards and gift tags from her watercolors. Carol Pletz, also a member, sold prints of her paintings in the form of note cards that included well-known quotes in calligraphy. Madeline Hustwick, daughter of Meredith Hustwick and grandaughter of member Pam Herschel, sported a new original sweater jacket by Nanca Bartell, who was among the vendors. Shopping were Nancie Entenmann, Terri Mohler, and nearly 70 other ladies.
Also seen were Linda McBee, president, Mrs. Herschel and Jane George, show chairmen, and Louise Barkan, who organized the lunch and location.
This was not to make money but to have fun and provide exposure for local artists and shops, so vendors were not charged for the booth space. A popular booth was Tootsie's shoes for women. The auxiliary, when not gathering just for fun, does court tours for high school students.
THE Athena Art society held a holiday luncheon on Dec. 15 at Sylvania Country Club. The turkey buffet with all the trimmings was hosted by Carol Pletz and Pat Beazley. The group was entertained by Mike Wagenhauser, and his twin daughters, Anna and Cloe, and his son, Christian, singing Christmas carols in German and in English.
Accompanying Dr. Wagenhauser and his children was Liz Koster, president, on piano. Dr. Wagenhauser is Mrs. Koster's dentist.
Guests were treated to gifts presented by Santa's helpers, Lucy Webster, Claire Wilson, and Mrs. Pletz.
IT WAS the 4th holiday party at Milo and Chrissie Danzeisen's home. A light buffet was served on Dec. 19, but the real fun was of course, the gathering of friends.
Several businesses hosted holiday soirees, including Loft and Home Essentials, which held a special open house on Dec. 18; Gross Electric, which held a holiday party on Dec. 5, and Honey I'm Home's owner, John Duvall, who hosted a holiday party, too, in his new location on Monroe Street.
Featuring gifts by local artists was Matthew's fourth Annual Holiday Gift Show Dec. 4 at the Mustard Seed.
Ian and Heather Toner and Barbara Baumgartner were hosts for a holiday party Dec. 9 in the Toners home. And in spite of the inclement weather that day, they still had several guests in attendance.
THERE's still chatter about Inverness Club's Holiday Fashion Show on Nov. 8. Members and guests lunched at tables centered with flowers by Glendale Flowers & Gifts.
Models sashayed about in fashions from Sophia Lustig Shop, Sophie's Sister, Scarpe, and Neil's Mens Shop, which was the most popular, due to the male models.
Looking extra nice were the female models whose hairstyles and make-up application was donated by the Beauty Bar. While the ladies were at it, they collected a couple hundred dollars to donate to the Children's Garden at Toledo Botanical Garden, according to Andrea Monoky, Inverness member.
Look for a wrap-up of parties in Monday's On the Town page as we bid farewell to the holiday season before bringing in the New Year. Permanent Link
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