Spring Luncheon at Palm Ridge – March 14, 2023

The Spring Luncheon was held at the Palm Ridge Rec Center and members came dressed appropriately for the beach theme. The catered lunch consisted of BBQ chicken or ribs, Coleslaw, baked beans, cornbread and a cookie for desert. Prizes were raffled offwhile membersare their lunch and, after lunch, members played quilt themed bingo games where winners won prizes. During the event, members were treated to a slide show history of PVP Spring Luncheons and quilts shows.

Members dressed for the occassion

More than 160 PVP members attended the annual Holiday Luncheon event, held at the Briarwood Country Club and co-chaired by Carla Bonifasi and Jan Berndt. Mary Roberts was honored as the Quilter of the Year for her outstanding service to the club through her involvement with Honor Quilts and the Embroidery by Machine Special Interest Group. The award was presented by two prior Quilter of the Year honorees. Outgoing president Nancy Steely received a money tree from members as a token of their thanks for Nancy’s leadership over the last two years. The top three winners of the annual Ugly Sweater contest were revealed and awarded prizes. The donated sewing machine was won by Connie Dennington. All proceeds from the raffle were designated for the club’s charitable causes.

Sewing Machine Raffle
L-R: Winner Connie Dennington and Kathleen McCulloch