Darien Times
Center for Hope luncheon and fashion show is May 21

May 13, 2008

Guests at the Center for Hope event will be able to bid on this 8.1 karat diamond and sapphire necklace from Betteridge Jewelers.

Center for Hope will hold its annual luncheon and fashion show, “Lights of Hope,” on Wednesday, May 21, at Wee Burn Country Club of Darien.

The luncheon begins at 11 with the fashion show following at 12:30. Models will strut the runway in the latest spring fashions from Darien Sport Shop and jewelry from Betteridge Jewelers.

Guests will have the opportunity to take part in a silent auction that includes an 8.1 karat diamond and sapphire necklace from Betteridge Jewelers and a five-star European hotel package courtesy of Rob Ingraham.

Carol Matton and Carol Cheswick Wilson, both of Darien, are this year’s co-chairmen.
The WIndmill Foundation Inc., is again serving as the event’s lead sponsor. Other sponsors are M. Bonnie Axthelm Foundation, Ring's End Lumber, UST, Bitter End Yacht Club, MasterCard International, Cheswick Wright Wealth Management, The CJB Group/Merrill Lynch, Jan and Bob Dilenschneider, Patriot National Bank, Kitchens by Deane, and Wheeler Real Estate.

All proceeds will benefit the Center for Hope and the Den for Grieving Kids.

Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at the Center for Hope, 590 Post Road. For more information, call Gloria Veeder at 869-4848, ext. 2232.




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