Tania Spensierato, her husband Luciano and three children, Giuseppe, Gabriel and Giada celebrated “Breathe” during a book launch held at Gran Caffe Aquila (17th and Chestnut Streets), Philadelphia.

Tania (Trozzo) Spensierato had always loved reading and writing. She’s been a daydreamer since she was seven, making up stories along the way. When her father became ill she decided to give a voice to the characters and stories that were in her head. She hopes to write many more! Breathe is a contemporary romance about a girl name Clara, who was kidnapped at a young age and then luckily found. Totally unaware of her beauty and strength, she’s about to start a new high school and she is determined to break through those walls she’s created around herself and let people in. Her first day she encounters Gabe Caruso: handsome, popular and every girl’s dream. He doesn’t allow girls to get especially close but one look at her and he knows his life life will never be the same.

2. Tania Spensierato and Jennifer Lynn Robinson.

3. Franca Colella and Anna Vuono celebrated the book launch with Tania and her daughter Giada.

4. Rosanna Villasmil and Tania Spensierato.

5. Rosanna Villasmil, Tania Spensierato, Loreta Montenegro and Federica Pane.

6. Anna Bellizzi and Tania Spensierato.

7. Ettore Dragone and Tania Spensierato.

8. Dianne and David Diventi.

9. Biagio Genovesi, Luciano Spensierato and Tanya Tecce.

10. Luciano Spensierato, Shamir Chaka and Nirmal Vemanna.

11. Marialuisa Ciocca and Carmelina Berardi.

12. Giovanna Barbato and Tania Spensierato.

13. Carmelina Berardi, Tania Spensierato and Marialuisa Ciocca and Tania’s daughter Giada.

14. Tania and her mother Adelina Trozzo.

15. David and Dianne DiVentri.

16. Emi Kirschner and Jennifer Lynn Robinson.

17.  Domenica Leitner, Jennifer Lynn Robinson, Tania Spensierato and Emi Kirschner.

18. Ger and Anna Ronan and Luciano and Tania Spensierato.

19. Nina Sposato, Tania Spensierato and Angela Sposato.

20. Franco Sposato, Tania Spensierato and Pasqualina Sposato.

21. Tania Spensierato and Dianne DiVenti.

22. Tania Spensierato and Giuseppe Terranova.

23. Natasha Vertte, Matthew Howard and Tania and Luciano Spensierato.

24. Tania Spensierato and her book called ‘’Breathe’’

1. On Saturday evening, January 25, 2020, Philadelphia Orchestra Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the brightest guest stars will dazzle attendees in a spectacular evening of music and dining, all staged as Philadelphia’s party of the year. Save the date and receive details about the 163rd Academy of Music Anniversary Concert and Ball by calling the Academy of Music Restoration Fund Office at 215-893-1978 or visiting theacademyball.org. Dennis and Deborah Glass hosted the Concert and Ball’s co-chairmen”s reception at their Bryn Mawr home on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Mr. and Mrs. Glass were pictured with Mario Mestichelli, Philadelphia Orchestra’s CFO, Claire Allamby, Senior Director of the Academy of Music Restoration Fund Office, and Academy Ball 2020 co-chair Lisa Buckingham during the reception.

2. Academy Ball co-chair  Lisa Buckingham chatted with Academy of Music President Cackie Rogers and Georgiana Noll who serves on the Concert and Ball Advisory Committee.

3. Michelle Kennedy, Allison Green, Katie Topolewski and Alicia Goff attended the Academy Ball co-chairs cocktail party.

4. Young Friends Committee members Jason and Rachel Cevera chatted with Board of Trustees board member Teresa C. Kenny 

5, Board of Trustees member Linda Siegfried and Invitations Committee member Mattie Moore.

6. Academy Ball 2020 co-chair Jim Brandau and his wife Micaela.

7.  Jack Earle and Kate Allison shared a moment with Lisa and Phil Buckingham.

8. Aaron Bonner chatted with Young Friends committee member Brian Lipstein.

9. Noelle Berg paused for a photo with Nick and Pam Caruso.

10. Program Book Committee chair Magdalena Means and Concert and Ball Advisory committee member Sarah Marshall.

1. On Saturday, November 16, 2019 The 80th Annual Cup Day celebration, organized by the Women’s Auxiliary, took place at Overbrook Golf Club in Bryn Mawr. For more than 100 years St. Edmond’s Home has served children with severe and profound intellectual and physical disabilities. They provide an exceptional continuum of care for the children. The original home, at 4th Street and Haverford Avenue, under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, primarily served children affected by polio. In 1956 the Home moved to Roberts Road in Rosemont. Cup Day chairs Jim Muller and Stacie Bole and Jim and Betsy Kane paused for a photo during the event.

2. Cup Day honorees Robert and Annette Shields.

3. Al and Robin Conicella and Carolyn Slota and Glenn Price. Robin Conicella serves as Women’s Auxiliary president and Carolyn Slota is vice president.

4. Tim and Kathe O’Donovan, Paul and Liz Finley and Linda and Dave Kauffman.

5. Steve and Alexa Weather and Gary and Denise Clofine. Denise Clofine is St. Edmond’s administrator.

6. Stephanie Forbes and James and Jaclyn Galbally.

7. Lauren Golder, Jaclyn Galbally, Caitlin O’Donovan and Stephanie Forbes.

8. Maureen Rodgers Hartung, Chris Ostrander and Marti and Michael Rodgers.

9. Ben and Maureen Hartung, Pat Bolger, Jim Kane and Chris Rodgers were pictured during the Cup Day event.

1. On Thursday, November 21, 2019, Dr. Bloom of Bloom Facial Plastic Surgery held a  grand opening event at his new location in Bryn Mawr. Attendees had the chance to meet with Bloom staff as well as take part in live demonstrations, Q&A, and giveaways. Bloom Facial Plastic Surgery specializes in offering the most advanced treatments for facial plastic surgery, wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin, facial volume loss, double chin fat reduction, and facial aging. Dr. Bloom and his team utilize a combination of patient specific injectable treatments, clinical skincare, as well as cosmetic and reconstructive surgery for the face, neck, eyes, brows, ears and nose to achieve the best results for each patient. The practice’s mission is to deliver to all patients the most advanced cosmetic and facial surgery techniques and technologies, coupled with the highest level of outcomes in a caring and safe atmosphere.  Dr. Jason Bloom, his wife Margot (center) and his staff, Colleen Augustine, Sarah Taylor, Rebecca Braver, Lily Wales, Kathy Mullaney and Lisa Fini paused for a photo during the open house.

2. Dr. Bloom and his wife Margot.

3. Tina Fini and Lisa Scaffidi.

4. Eileen Pass, Richard Brooks and Beverly Bernstein Joie.

5. Richard Brooks and Margot Bloom.

6. Margot Bloom and her children welcomed Rebecca Kirshner to the open house.

7. Lindsay Kravitz and Kathleen McCune.

9. Colin Augustine and Jennifer Townsley.

10. Sheree Block and Tracey Taylor.

11. Colleen Augustine prepped Erica Daniels for a cosmetic procedure.

12. Heather Braver, Margot Bloom, Lori Banks and Rebecca Braver.

13. Dr. Bloom and his wife Margot (center) paused for a photo during the open house with guests Eric and Brooke Workman, Pete and Leslee Schneider,  Rebecca Kirshner, Paul Lipowicz and Lauren Lipowicz .

14. Leslee Schneider and Lauren Lipowicz.

15. Nicole Rubin and John Johnson.

16. Lily Wales, Dr. Bloom and Nicole Rubin.

17. Lori Banks, Margot Bloom and Kitty Smith.

1. Our Closet ”Fashion for All” reception and fashion show took place on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Neiman Marcus,  King of Prussia. More than 300 guests attended a fabulous fashion show organized by the Neiman Marcus team. Our Closet is a volunteer-driven organization that provides clothing to vulnerable Philadelphians and their families free of charge by operating “Pop Up Shops” throughout the city. Their goal is to meet a basic need for their shoppers so they can better focus on handling other stresses in their lives, such as securing a steady source of income or finding permanent housing solutions with confidence. Bobbie Thomas (right) who served as Our Closet’s emcee, is the Style Editor for NBC’s Today Show. She has been considered a beauty and fashion expert for over a decade, and has appeared on TV shows including E! Red Carpet coverage, Style Network’s Fashion Police, The View and the Wendy Williams Show. Bobbie was pictured with Neiman Marcus Public Relations Director Dana Filetti.

2. Neiman Marcus Assistant General Manager Diane Joyce, Our Closet emcee Bobbie Thomas, Our Closet founder Jill Aschkenasy and Neiman’s Public Relations Manager Dana Filetti paused for a photo at the step and repeat during the reception.

3. Philadelphia Fashion Incubator Executive Director Elissa Bloom (left) was pictured with Robyn Carp, Alyson Nerenberg, event chair Paula Glazer, Jen Rosenfarb and Kelly Barrie.

4. Kim Feller, Sue Rabinowitz and Cari Lasdon.

5. Elyse Berger, Michele Sherman, Janna Weinerman and Pamela Berman.

6. Beth Spirn, Sally Aromstam, Michele Halpern and Alysa Casey were pictured with Our Closet founder, Jill Ashkenasy (second right), during the reception..

7. Colleen Peck, Jaimi Joffe and Elissa Bloom.

8. Ruth Horowitz, Caren Barnett and Marta Adelson.

9. Lisa Goldenberg chatted with Dr. Jennifer Simmons. Dr. Simmons graces the December Main Line Today Magazine cover for their ”Top Doctors” feature story.

10. Kaitlyn Moshang, Caroline Fernandez, Katie Meduerian and Audrey Gentile.

11. Antonia Batts, this year’s ‘Our Closet Shopper” spoke to the fashion show guests before the fashion show began.

12. Heather Adler and Heather Braver.

13. Frances Alejnikov and Jen Essex.

14, Sandy Edelstein and Elissa Bloom.

15. Elyse Berger, Ellen Caplan and Karen Caplan.

1. On Friday, November 29 2019, Philadelphia Charity Ball board members, debutantes, their families and guests gathered at The Ballroom at the Ben in Philadelphia for the 140th Philadelphia Charity Ball. The event began with a cocktail reception followed by dinner, the debutante presentation and dancing. The debutantes were presented by their parents and the board of directors. The Philadelphia Charity Ball is a Philadelphia tradition. It is a formal celebration and gathering that has raised millions of dollars for a variety of worthwhile charities over the years. The 2019 Charity Ball benefits Special Olympics Pennsylvania. Debutantes and  the Young Men’s committee members gathered for a photo in the Ballroom at the Ben lobby before the reception began.

2. Board officers, their significant others and guests paused for a photo with board president Jay Devine

3. Conni McDonnell and her debutante daughter Anya McDonnell.

4. Desmond and Conni McDonnell and their  daughter Anya paused for a formal photo at the step and repeat. 

5. Dr, George Tsetsekos and his wife Niki and John and Andrea Pettibone.

6. Matthew and Courtney Naylor and their daughter Debutante Heather Naylor.

7. Charity Ball board member Carolyn Slota and Glenn Price

8. Nancy Taylor and Victoria Boaz.

9. Lowell Fenstermacher, Reeve Fenstermacher and Vittoria D’Addesi.

10. PCB board president Jay Devine and his wife Bridget chatted with Nancy and Glenn Frantz.

11. Sean and Colleen McCauley and Ron and Charlotte Fenstermacher.

12. Debutantes Reeve Fenstermacher and Gardner Coates were pictured with First City Troop members.

13. Lauren Jendrasiak and Ted Dougherty.

14. Jonathan and Mattie Moore, Conni and Des McDonnell and their daughter Anya paused for a photo at the event.

15. Lauren Jendrasiak, Ted Dougherty and PCB Executive Director Lydia Dougherty Butcher also posed with First City Troop members.

16. Margaret Frantz and Michael Mehl. 

17.Warren Claytor and Eleanor Peterson.

18. Daisy Learnard, debutante Sabrina Dodge and Johanna Story.

19. Debutante Grace Durham and friends paused for a photo.

20. Margaret and Michael Tierney.

21. Ben Durham, Kurt Zachariah and Matt Mayer.

22. Anne and David Hain.

23. Mark and Brooke Mindnich.

24. Clare Myer chatted with Anne Hain during the event.

1. On Saturday, November 30, 2019 a grand evening took place inside the storied East Falls childhood home of Philadelphia darling Grace Kelly. Commonwealth Youthchoir guests enjoyed an evening straight out of the Golden Age of old-Hollywood, complete with a musical salon featuring mezzo soprano Marietta Simpson, specialty cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, spectacular auction items, raffle baskets, and live entertainment while making a difference in the lives of hundreds of children across Philadelphia. Commonwealth Youthchoirs transforms the lives of young people through the power of making music together – one song at a time. Commonwealth
Youthchoir members and their accompanist were pictured while getting ready to entertain the guests.

2. Commonwealth Youthchoir founder Steve Fisher and Music Director Elizabeth Parker welcomed mezzo Soprano Marietta Simpson (center) as she arrived at the Grace Kelly home.

3. Nicholas Kelly and his sister Katherine Kelly (left and right) chatted with Melanie and Aloysius Lynagh ( center).

4. Steve and Julia Shoff and ViC Rinke enjoyed the ambiEnce of the Kelly house,

5. Gold sponsors Joe Ferrier and Donna Nicoletti Ferrier and Darcy Marcantonio shared a moment with Commonwealth Youthchoir founder Steve Fisher and Cynthia and Frank Acade.

6. Ryan Rothberger proposed marriage to Ashley Piszek during the fundraiser at the Grace Kelly home. The ring was hidden in the Lily Pulitzer gold purse designed especially for the occasion  by the Lily Pulitzer Team.   Ashley said ‘’yes’’!

7. The Piszek family, Bill, Andrew and Beth gathered around the happy couple following the surprise marriage proposal! 

8. The attire for the event was 1940s! Lauren Carmen and Mary Alice Haas we’re pictured arriving at the fundraiser

9. Kathy Loomis and Susan Rheingold admired the Grace Kelly portrait hanging in the sun room.

10. Mark Winicov and Marie Ford enjoyed a tour of the house.

11. Katherine and Nicholas Kelly paused for a photo with Steve Fisher and commonwealth Youthechoir communication director Michelle Boyles (center).

12. Leanne Clancy welcomed Lisa Zorn to the event.

13. Jimmy Contreras and Fran Hogan attended the fundraiser.

14. Cocktail/Old Hollywood Glam was the event’s theme, so guests dressed for a 1940’s-style night out! Cari Ghezarian and Clara Andonisn wore their best 1940’s garb.

15. Oksana Reedy chatted with Steve Fisher.

16. Lise and Gabby Marlowe enjoyed touring the house.

17. Suzanne Schiller and family paused for a photo during the reception.

18. Ted and Amanda Swain enjoyed the amenities of the storied house.

1. The Laurel at 1911 Walnut introduces a luxury lifestyle worthy of this final residential opportunity on prestigious Rittenhouse Square. The tallest new residential building on downtown Philadelphia’s Center City skyline, this elegant new address offers an unprecedented combination of landmark architecture, refined living and expansive corner residences that take luxury to new heights and panoramic views to new horizons. On Tuesday, December 3, 2019, Laurel Rittenhouse Developer, Southern Land Company, hosted a cocktail party to celebrate the holiday season. It took place in Southern Land’s Sales Gallery located on Walnut Street, Philadelphia. Sachel and Anne Fadullon and Robyn Morgan paused for a photo with Brian Emmons, Southern Land’s Development Manager.

2. Alexa Scattergood chatted with Eva Walker of Southern Land Company.

3. Colby Wagner, Dr. Alicia Daniels and Chris Wolfington attended the holiday party.

4. Doug Johnson and Carol Allgeyer.

5. Amy Lehman of Southern Land paused for a photo with Carolyn Brown and Janese Jackson.

6. Lisa Silveri and Dave Stavetski were welcomed to the event by Mary Ellen Dearborn.

7. Meridian Bank president Chris Annas and bank officer Jessica Annas chatted with Milica Schavio (second left) and Loren Kagan (right).

8. Ken and Adriana Wellar brought their son, Kenny IV, to the party.

9. Danielle Maurizi, Tiffany Fasone, Jenna Gyger and Melinda Previtera attended the party.

10. D.J. Townsend and Faith Brett.

11. Kathryn Sullivan, Maria Zolezzi, Pat O’Brian and Danielle Howard.

12. Tom and Alison Petrelli brought their son Paco to the party.

13. Black Label Real Estate team members John Bolaris and Maureen Reynolds.

14. Michele Plachter and Mary Ellen Dearborn chatted with Katelyn and Rick Gresko.

15. Black Label’s Billy Walsh said hello to Adriana Wellar and her son Kenny IV.

16. Kristin Lisi chatted with Fran Connelly.

17, Chris Egan and Teadra Vico.

18. Miya Choi, Danielle Howard and Jennifer Ashley.

1. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Women’s Committee hosted its 2019 Holiday Boutique at Merion Cricket Club on Wednesday, December 4 and 5. The Holiday Boutique is the signature fundraising event for the Women’s Committee of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The Holiday Boutique features vendors from around the country displaying artisan clothing, custom jewelry, luxurious accessories, home décor and more! Funds raised by the Holiday Boutique support tomorrow’s breakthroughs in care, treatment and research for CHOP patients and families. Women’s Committee members Joanne Butler, Allison Miller, Peggy Anne Bozzi and Jeanette Smith sold holiday wreaths and custom made gingerbread houses during the event at Merion Cricket Club.

2. Cathy Swift and Pam Panarese co-chaired the event.

3. Annie O’Grady, Kelly Corcoran and Emma Marcione.

4. Mimi Melvin, Suzett Hamilton and Ashley West.

5. Wendy Masse, Kay Dugery and Melissa Stamps.

6, Caroline Stansbury, Kathy Swift and Elizabeth Proctor.

7. Courtney Rau, Joy Palazzese and Marian Ormont.

8. Wendy and Wade McDevitt.

9. Clark Kuenzell, Monica Taylor and Women’s Committee president Elizabeth Kuenzell paused for a photo during the event.

10. Gracen Ashton and Brian and Cindy Crochiere.

11. Jay McClellan brought his wonderful collection of dog art to the CHOP Holiday Boutique event. Jay was pictured with Melissa Ludwig, her sister Laurie Grims and niece Sydney Grims.

12. Christine Farsi and Ann Renee Bell chatted with Women’s Committee member, Sandy Adzick (center) during the event.

1. On Thursday, December 5, 2019, a Holiday Shopping Event took place at a private residence on the Main Line. Gene Spotlight charity, which raises money for rare disease medical research, partnered with The Impact Center, an organization that ignites and engages young people in volunteerism. Joining in the fun were TV star Brooke Burns, Alissa Fox, Fashionably Noted Brooke Rounick, Maria Stroup, Allison Brady, Jennifer Lynn Robinson, interior designer Glenna Stone, and vendors including Moira Anne jewelry, ISLEFIELD sweaters, Dori Desautel Broudy artwork, and more. Guests also sponsored holiday wishes for kids in need. Lauren Kline and Meredith Turner chatted with host Allison Brady (center) as they arrived at the event.

2. Christina Fortin-Ludin, Rachel Skyman, Jennifer Lynn Robinson, Nicole Klein, and Karen Bloomfield paused for a photo at the fundraising event.

3. Lauren Kline welcomed Stacy Raphael and Jessica Wingerter to the event.

4. Marcia Vanessa Williams said hello to Allison Brady.

5. Jenifer Lynn Robinson(right) sampled a slice of Marla Willner’s Viva Honey Cakes at the event.

6. Susanne Hay chatted with Sandi Richards about her hand-made products.

7. Transfotmational Coach Ali Roberts of Real Health MD.

8. Nicole Klein and Monica DeSanctis.

9. Louise Loehwing and Amber Toole Abdourahamane surveyed all the gifts on the kitchen island.

10, Vendor Tarah Baiman brought a selection of oils to the fundraiser.

11. Maria Stroup, Sandi Richards, Amber Toole Abdourahamane  Jessica Wingerter and Jennifer Devine.

12. Phuomg Huymy and Sammy Panaccio sampled a slice of Marla Willner’s Viva Honey Cakes.

13. Dori Broudy brought her artwork to the event. Dori was pictured with Julie Nagorsky, Joanne Steenberg and Heather Klein.

1.Philadelphia Style magazine Editor-in-Chief Kristin Detterline and Publisher John Colabelli hosted the the most stylish party of the holiday season on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Philadelphia. Over 250 of Philadelphia’s elite toasted the holiday at in the iconic marbled lobby of the Hotel. Guests sipped on festive specialty cocktails and tasted items from the menu and discussed the upcoming holiday season events.Philadelphia Style delivers the latest dispatches from the worlds of fashion, beauty, travel, philanthropy, entertainment, home décor, architecture, and real estate to discerning and sophisticated readers in the metropolitan Philadelphia region. It is a guide to the business, people, places, and events that define the exceptional character of
our historic and culturally rich city. Philadelphia Style PublisherJohn Colabellli, Philadelphia Style Publisher paused for a photo with Mary Dougherty, Pam Caruso and Jennifer Rossi

3. Kristin Detterline, Philladelphia Style editor-in-chief chatted with Tom Swarten and Ray Moretti.

2. Jennifer Lynn Robinson Jaimi and Ron Blackburn attended the holiday party..

3. Kristin Detterline, Philladelphia Style editor-in-chief, chatted with Tom Swarten and Ray Moretti.

4. Jackie Herb and Scott Martin.

5. Deneen Marcel and Doug Harrell.

6. Roberta and Carl Dranoff.

7. Jillian Dunn, Mak Kemonish, Mia Colonna, Ellen and Joan Shepp and Mary Dougherty and Erik Neumann.

8, Nancy Ahlum and Mike Volpe.

9. Loren Kagan chatted with Kim Perry-Medina.

10. Hannah Rosenzweig came to the party with her Dad, Irv Rosenzweig. 

11. Philadelphia City Rep.Sheila Hess chatted with Jen Su

12. Sarah Claytor, her husband Dr. Brannon Claytor and Irv and Hannah Rosenzweig had fun with a JewelZ entertainer!

13, Mia Colonna, Mary Dougherty and Jillian Dunn said hello to Philadelphia City rep.Sheila Hess.

14. Fox29’s Alex Holley chatted with Dr. Thanuja Hamilton.

15. Dr. Brannon Claytor, Sarah Claytor, Brian Sullivan, Karen Hepp and Leslie Gross-Padilla and Jeff Conn shared a moment at the event.

16. Ken and Barb Toscanoi.

17. Beth Brooks and Jay Michael.

18. Lynette Camacho, Matt Warner and Melissa Leonard chatted with Dave Spadaro, Philadelphia Eagles Insider.

19. Sarah Claytor and Dr. Brannon Claytor chatted with  Olivia Falcione, Publisher Modern Luxury Weddings.

20. John Bolaris, Andrea Desy Edrei and her husband Daniel Edrei.

21. VFTC’S Chief Marketing Officer Ed Harris and Jen Su liked the look of the latest Philadelphia Style Magazine publication!

22. Vik Babcock and Melissa Leonard.

23. Kristin Ciarmella and Greg Basile.

1. The Union League of Philadelphia Real Estate Club’s holiday luncheon took place on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. This month’s
luncheon celebrated the 2019 holiday season with remarks by ULRE Chair Bill Pennewell who spoke about the past year and the guests scheduled for the 2020 ULRE luncheons. Bill concluded by wishing members and guests ”Seasons Greetings” and a ”Happy New Year.” Paul Catinella, Chris Earley, Bill Pennewell and Bill Lloyd paused for a photo during the holiday luncheon reception.

2. George Duffield Sr. chatted with Bill Pennewell.

3. Connor Cunningham and Dennis Ryan.

4. Heshan Wanigasekera, Daniel Bosak and Steven Anastasia.

5. Robert McCarthy and Peter Porretta.

6. Lee Zeplowitz, Lisa Lemire, Chris Earley and Peter Porretta.

7. Paul Becker, Loren Kagan, George Duffield Sr., Teadra Vito and Robert McCarthy.

8. Sage Copeland, Kristin Daly, Christina Vazquez and Christina Basile.

9. Stephen Arrivello and Maria Quattrone.

10. Jason Bernardi, Tony Mannino, Kristin Daly, Ernest Hanna and Peter Blau.

1. The Wayne Art Center’s annual Craft Forms Preview Party took place on Friday, December 6 2019. This eagerly anticipated exhibition, is dedicated to enhancing the public’s awareness of fine contemporary craft while providing a venue for established and emerging artists to share their creative endeavors. With companion shows Westward HO! A Look at Contemporary Craft from the Southwest and Attraction to Abstraction. the exhibitions will run from December 7, 2019 to February 1, 2020. Tom and Deirdre Selig and Clemens Mayer  chatted with Craft Forms 2019 Committee Chair Franz Rabauer (second left) during the preview party.,

2. Jane Milosch, Craft Forms 2019 Juror (center) paused for a photo with Benefactor Ann McIlvain (left) and Wayne Art Center’s Executive Director Nancy Campbell.

3. Craft Forms committee member Barbara Chimicles and her daughter Stephanie Saunders.

4, Artist John Rais chatted with Kelley Traister, Kate Dannenberg and Artist Jamie Scherzer.

5. Diana Bayer and Kelly Kleinschmidt enjoyed the preview event.

6. Nathaniel Stitzlein, Leslie Morgan and Dane Rastorfen examined items in the Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Gallery.

7. Gerry Tuten, Maria Archer and Helen Labelle shared a moment during the preview party.

8. Diane Edbril and committee member Rosemary Campellone.

9. Artist Kathleen McCoy and her daughter Kip Bowman attended the preview event.

10. 2019 Craft Forms Committee Chair Franz Rabauer (right) welcomed Richard Woosman and Diane Dalto Woosman (center) to the  Preview Party.

11. Andy and Jen Reeder and Alan and Anne McIlvain.

12. Bob Thomason chatted with Rachel Gerrity and Ryan Becker.

13. Aux Petits Delices founder Patrick Gauthron and his wife Nina toasted the 25th anniversary of Craft Forms.

14. Ansen Seale and Artist Doerte Weber traveled from Texas to be part of the exhibit.

15. First Priority Bank served as a Craft Forms sponsor. Jane Gardner (second right) and her team members paused for a photo during the preview party.

1. The 17th Annual Jefferson Gala took place on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This year’s gala honored Robert H. Rosenwasser, MD, MBA, FACS, FAHA with the Achievement Award in Medicine, and Andréa W. and Kenneth C. Frazier with the Award of Merit. The Jefferson Gala is a chance to celebrate Jefferson’s recent advancements in healthcare, education, and discovery. At this annual gathering, Jefferson also recognizes their outstanding friends—successful thought leaders, change agents, and philanthropists who are transforming the medical world.  The Jefferson Gala has raised over $15 million over the past 16 years. The event began with a cocktail reception followed by dinner and a program. (From left) Hannah Bell and Dr. Rodney Bell, Harold and Lynne Honickman, Steve and Bradley Forman and Sister Mary Scullion were pictured at the VIP cocktail reception held prior to the gala.

2. Dr. Robert Rosenwasser was the honoree. He was pictured with his wife Dr. Deborah August.

3. Executive chairs John Caputo, Lori Nicoletti Caputo and Mark Nicoletti with Ellen Rohlfing were pictured during the cocktail reception.

4, Stephen Klasko, president and CEO of Thomas Jefferson University chatted with Board of Trustees president, Rich Haverstick.

5. William and Kathleen Whyte and Wendy and Jerry Smith attended the annual gala.

6. Jerry Blavat and his daughter Gerrie (left and right)  chatted with Award of Merit honorees Andréa and Kenneth Frazier (center) during the cocktail reception.

7. Dr. Pascal Jabbove and his wife Maria (left and right) chatted with Stav Tjoumakaris and Sid Jacoby.

7. Executive Vice President & Chief Advancement Officer Elizabeth Dale, paused for a photo with Ellen Rohlfing and Mark Nicoletti.

8. Corinne O’Connell, Ellen Farmer and Debbie Robinson.

9. United Way CEO Bill Golderer chatted with Corinne O’Connell during the cocktail reception.

1. On Thursday December 12, 2019, Touché Accessories hosted a holiday party at their boutique in the King of Prussia Mall. ”Cheers to the Holidays” celebrated with French style and flair and a variety of delicacies which were enjoyed by their clients, family and friends. Touché s  Seda Alexandrian and Conni Alexandrian McDonnell welcomed Rodney H. Washington and Tiffany DeVon to the holiday party. Rodney is the author of ”Born in a Manger,” the book that Seda is holding.

2. Conni McDonnell shared a moment with Vivian Stanton who was shopping for her 2020 wedding.

3. Conni and her family, Des, Anya and Evan McDonnell paused for a photo during the holiday festivities.

4. Ginny Flanagan and Danielle Kleinman came bearing gifts for Conni!

1. On Friday, December 13, 2019 Black Label Keller Williams Luxury International Real Estate hosted a pre-event cocktail event at 1340 Fenimore Lane followed by a  VIP Holiday Celebration at 1309 Summer Hill Lane. Both houses are in Gladwyne. Managing partners John Bolaris and Andrea Desy Edrei entertained a lively 9rowd with cocktails, music, a buffet supper and a tour of the houses. Black Label Keller Williams Luxury Real Estate specializes in high-end luxury sales, rentals and investments. Gary and Natasha Bolis, Maureen Reynolds, Deana Vera, John Bolaris and Brian Emmons paused for a photo during the holiday party.

2. Jennifer Ashley, Robyn Morgan and Brittany Moore.

3. Michele and Les Littman and Andrea Desy Edrei.

4. Danielle Novak and Gillian Smith.

5. Homeowner Jahmal Richards was pictured with Danielle Howard, Maureen Reynolds and David Miller.

6. Tamar Shiffman, Bonnie Pontell and Dr. Jonathan Pontell.

7. Sharon Edrei chatted with Andrea Desy Edrei.

8. Daniel Edrei, Ben Oller and Yoav Shiffman.

9. Laura White, Boots Levinson, Dana Oller and Danielle Howard.

10. Lisa Gordon, Tiara Moten and Marquita Eshun.

11. Michael Skokowski, Sheryl Soffer and Dr. Joseph Soffer.

12. Brian Emmons and Jason Weigner.

13. Gene and Mindy Aaron, John Bolaris and Deana Vera.

14. Dana Oller, Marquita Eshun, Maureen Reynolds, Maria Zolezzi, Ashley Smith and Danielle Howard.

15. Vaughn Smith, Natasha and Gary Bolis and Jason Weigner.

16. Maria Zolezzi, Noah Bergson, Alyssa Chapnick and Danielle Howard.

17. Anthony Phan, Alan Atlas, John Bolaris and Les Littman.

18. Mindy Aaron and Leah Atlas liked Michelle Littman’s dress!

19. Leah Atlas, John Bolaris and Danielle Novak.

1. On Sunday, December 15, 2019, members and guests of the Philadelphia Branch of the English Speaking Union gathered for ”A Holiday Party” at The Corinthian Yacht Club in Essington. PA. The event began with a welcome from ESU president Frank O’Donnell, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and a raffle for a ”basket of cheer.” The Philadelphia Branch of the English-Speaking Union of the United States was founded in 1920. The ESU celebrates English as a shared language to foster global understanding and good will by providing educational and cultural opportunities for students, educators, and members. Philadelphia ESU President Frank O’Donnell and his wife Susan, Cynthia Pritchard and Joan and Jim Hall paused for a photo during the event.

2. Karen and Leif Zetterberg attended the ESU Holiday Party.

3. Marjorie and Brian Morris.

4. Andy and Debbie Webster chatted with Renee Cantwell and Anne and Bob Flood.

5. Corinthian Yacht Club General Manager George Van Sciver and the Executive Director
of The Philadelphia English-Speaking Union Judith K Francis,  paused for a photo during the event.

6, Anne Peckham, Marjorie and Brian Harris and Shannon Alexander and her brother Christopher attended the Holiday Party.

7. Britta Hartman,Chris Voci and Susan and Frank O’Donnell enjoyed the view of the bay from the Corinthian Yacht Club.

8. Cynthia Pritchard chatted with Helen Gallagher.

9. Peter and Audrey Wilding .

10. Judy Rosato and Dr. Donald Rosato, Margi and Amanda Hill and Greg and Renee Cantwell.

11. Leif and Karen Zetterberg, and David and Monica Mizell.

12. Michael Lynagh, Peg Mertz, Pat Bushyager, Livia Klaus, Will Jordan and Julia and Tench Forbes gathered for a photo at the Holiday Party.

1. The Women’s Auxiliary of St. Edmond’s Home for Children gathered at Aronimink Golf Club on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 for their annual Christmas Luncheon. Members chatted with one another about their plans for the upcoming holiday season and enjoyed refreshments followed by the luncheon. The Women’s Auxiliary for St. Edmond’s Home for Children was founded in 1917 by the Archbishop of Philadelphia, the Most Reverend Edmond F. Prendergast. Archbishop Prendergast had founded the Home for the care and training of children with disabilities in 1916. St. Edmond’s Home is the first Catholic Home for children with disabilities in the United States. It was opened in 1916 by Philadelphia Archbishop Edmond Prendergast. In 1956 the Home moved to Roberts Road in Rosemont.  Women’s Auxiliary officer Marti Rodgers, vice president Carolyn Slota, president Robin Conicella and Women’s Auxiliary member Maggie Murphy were pictured at the luncheon.

2. Maggie Hagstrom and Denise Bellisario shared a moment during the holiday luncheon.

3. Sharon Bozentka, Christine Fisher, Denise Clofine and Meghan Fisher.

4. Mary Ann Bond and Kim Devine.

5. Anne Bonner and Lisa Farrell.

6. Angela Kania, Helen Gleason, Judy Gilbert, Jane Young and Ellen Cass paused for a photo at the end of the luncheon.

1. On Thursday, December 19, 2019, Nicole Miller Philadelphia hosted a ”good times celebration” at its fabulous boutique in Manayunk. Attendees enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, informal modeling, customized denim and complimentary gift wrap. They also made purchases with holiday parties in mind! Robert ”Kool” Bell of Kool & the Gang was a special guest at the event. He was pictured with (from  left)  Caroline DeMarco, Mary Dougherty, Linda Swain and his granddaughter Jurnie Bell.

2. Olivia Foster, Xan Riley and Jessica Johns modeled some of the fabulous clothing available at the boutique.

3. Mary chatted with James Wilson, Steve Hoffman, her husband Erik Neumann and their son Ryan before the festivities began.

4. Amber Astronauta pictured with Zara Barett, was available for card reading and tarot during the event.

5. Samantha Mykulak came to the party wearing Nicole Miller vintage attire.

6, Tristan and Gabrielle Sylk brought their Cream Golden Retriever to the party! Barbara Sylk ( left) and Mary Dougherty (right) joined them in a photo.

7. Mary said hello to Elaine Grobman during the party. Xan Riley and Olivia Foster joined them in a photo op!

8. Nicole Klein and Stephanie Gambescia admired Jennifer Robinson’s Nicole Miler purchase – an elegant fur wrap!

9, Jillian Dunn welcomed hair salon owner and stylist, Terra Moné to the party.

10. Philadelphia Style Publisher John Colabelli chatted with Mary..

11. Newly engaged couple Mia Colonna and Mak Kemonish and friends enjoyed the Disco Holiday Party.

13. Artist Perry Milou paused for a photo with Robert Kool Bell and Jurnie Bell.

14. Pat Curtis and Mariska Bogle attended the event.

15, Guests included George and Laura Taylor and Chris Schanne.

16. Jurnie and Robert ”Kool” Bell brought one of Kool & the Gang’s collectible record covers with them. J. Ryan Ulsh and Mary Dougherty paused for a photo with them!

Caption 1. Jeptha Abbott Chapter, DAR, Recording Secretary, Karen Zetterberg, Bryn Mawr, (middle left), and Treasurer, Susan O’Donell, Newtown Square, (middle right), pictured along with their husbands Leif Zetterberg (left), Sons of the Revolution, and Francis O’Donnell (right), Sons of the American Revolution.

The Jeptha Abbott Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) 90th Anniversary Patriots Ball was held at the Merion Cricket Club on November 9th. DAR members from the Ardmore-based chapter as well as members from across the state, joined together to celebrate the Chapter’s  90th anniversary and ring in the Centennial of Women’s Suffrage. Also invited were members from the Sons of the Revolution (SR), Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), Children of the American Revolution (CAR), and the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry.Organized by the Jeptha Abbott Chapter’s Vice Regent, Amanda Quinn, the net proceeds from the Patriot’s ball go towards the DAR commemoration of the centennial of women’s suffrage. On August 18, 1920, the 19th amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified giving women the right to vote. Events to commemorate this historical moment are being planned by the Pennsylvania State Society of the  DAR for August 18, 2020, at the Valley Forge National Historical Park and at Independence Hall, Philadelphia.

Caption 2: Former Jeptha Abbott Chapter DAR Regent and oldest living Regent, Joan K Greene, Bryn Mawr, (middle) pictured with her granddaughter, Lexi Hain, (to her right) and son-in-law David Hain, (to her left).

Caption 3: First Regent and Jeptha Abbott Patriots Ball Chairman Amanda Quinn, Paoli, (right) along with her husband Wayne Quinn. To her left is DAR Corresponding Secretary Sue Ellen Cummins, St. David’s.

Caption 4: Taryn Kennedy, Southeastern District Director, PSSDAR, and Anne Peckham, Regent of the Jeptha Abbott Chapter of the DAR.