St. Patrick's Day Dinner huge success.

Last Sunday, the Brinkerhoff home Celebrated St. Patrick's Day early with a corned beef and cabbage dinner. They served over 100 dinners.

I found this Leprechaun in the kitchen

Kitchen staff hard at work

Dining room

Center Hall

Dinner on its way

Formal Parlor

Front Parlor

Back Parlor

Kitchen service

St. Patrick's Day Dinner at the Brinkerhoff home was a huge success. Everyone had a good time; even the workers!

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 11                            St. Patrick’s Day Party

May 5                                  Spring Fair

June 10                               Bunco Party

September 8                      Fall Fair

October 14                         Victorian Tea

November 10                    Chilli/Soup Dinner

December 8                       Christmas Champagne Party

MEMBERSHIP DUES

Enclosed are envelopes for 2012 membership dues.  Please return envelope with your renewal by April 1^st.

NEW MEMBERS

Welcome new members – Sandra McGuire, Claire Carmichael and Michael & Jean Kienzler.

RENTALS

If you are interested in renting the Home for a wedding, reception, shower, dinner party, etc., please contact Nancy Nolan at 528-5087.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY

The menu consists of corned beef and cabbage, dessert and drink.  Cost is $10.00 per person.  Carry outs will be available.  Call Susie Weiss at 341-3728 by March 5^th for reservations.

DONATIONS FOR SPRING FAIR

Please remember the Brinkerhoff Home when you start your spring cleaning.  If you have items you wish to donate, contact Nancy Nolan at 528-5087 or Susan Canny at 494-1571 for pickup.  For silent auction items, please contact Penny Greek at 546-8890.  Also, representatives will be at the spring fair with animals from the Animal Protective League.

THANK YOU

Thanks go out  to Brenda Kochmann, Home Beautification Chairman and her helpers – Dore Skeels, Sharon Norris, Penny Greek, Betty Humphrey, Mary Jo Rappe and  Garden Club members Diane Hetherington, Jane Bundy, Judy Frasco, Nancy Gorman, Karen Grant, Mary Kay Hinkle, Janet Keistler, Angela Oldfield, Patti Quandt, Christine Rameriz-Campbell, Ada Lynn Shrewsbury, Eileen Straeter, Jan Sorenson and Sally Seiple; Benedictine University Physical Plant Crew and the college soccer team for carrying the decorations back upstairs.

TROLLEY PLANS

The Foundation has been working with the Lincoln Park Association and Enos Park Association in efforts to make long range plans for trolley tours in Springfield.  These plans would involve trolley rides to historic sites in Springfield.

EMAIL ADDRESS

The new e-mail address for the Home is Brinkerhoff-Home@yahoo.com

Christmas Party

Start your Christmas season by attending the Brinkerhoff Home 
Champagne Christmas Party!
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December 3rd, 4:00 - 7:00 PM.

Cost - $10/person; $18/couple

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No reservations required

EVENTS

 Victorian Tea

The Victorian Tea will be held on October 16, 2011 from 3-4:30 pm at a cost of $15 per person.  The Tea has become one of our most popular events and reservations are required. To reserve a space for you and your friends, please call Jan at 528 7585 by October 11^th.  Send your check, made payable to the Brinkerhoff Home, to Jan Steinhour, 2012 Louise Lane, Springfield, Ill 62702.  Your check will be your confirmed reservation.

In addition to our delectable scones accompanied by Devonshire cream and lemon curd, the menu will include chicken, ham salad and pineapple cream cheese and olive cream cheese tea sandwiches.  Desserts include pecan balls, apricot balls and thumb print cookies.

Reservation Form

Name _______________________________

Phone Number _______________________

Number of Reservations ________________@ $15 per person = Total Amount _______

Fall Fair

Many thanks to everyone who volunteered to make the Fair a success. 

Congratulations to Chris Mueller, winner of the 50/50 drawing.

Chili Dinner

The Chili Dinner will be held on November 12, 2011 from 3-6 pm at a cost of $10 per person or $18 per couple .  To reserve a space for you and your friends, please call John at 528 2818 by November 6^th.  Send your check, made payable to the Brinkerhoff Home, to John Bucari at 2317 Lake Crest, Springfield, Ill 62712.  Your check will be your confirmed reservation.

The menu consists of chili or chicken tortellini soup, tea or coffee and dessert.

Reservation Form

Name ______________________________

Phone Number _______________________

Number of Reservations ________________@$10 person or $18 per couple = Total Amount ____

New Members

Welcome to Barb Fairchild, Mona Bartz, Barbara Hayler, Bobbi Eagan, Amma Fanale, Rita Folder, Sandra Nadzegeike and  Claire Eberle.

Dues

Just a reminder – if you haven’t paid your dues for 2011, please send your check for $15 made out  to the Brinkerhoff Home, 1500 N. 5^th Street, Springfield, ILL 62702.

Rentals

If you are interested in renting the Home, please contact Nancy at 528 5087 or Susan at 494 1571.

Christmas Decorating

Brenda Kochmann is looking for volunteers to help decorate the Home for the holidays.  If you are able to help, please call her at 836 9588.

Christmas Party

Don’t forget to keep December 3rd open for the Christmas party at the House.

Fall Fair Success!

Yesterday, The Brinkerhoff grounds were covered with arts and crafts. Fall colors prevailed from booth to booth. While it is a bit disappointing to not have the time to properly display my own "art" it does give me more time to wonder the grounds and take a few hopefully  memorable pictures.







The above display contained one of my favorite Halloween ornaments. Here she is at right. You can see what a properly dressed witch might wear this Halloween.

I found this display to be very attractive and a good use for a wide angle lens.

Add a little dazzle to the dreary day with the colorful jewelry above.

Now, I am going out on a limb to say my personal favorite was the pottery. Below, you see just one shelf of the face mugs. As with all the pictures, you can click on them to see a larger picture. I love the detail here. A set of these would certainly be a conversation piece.

Keep in mind this is just my personal favorite and does not reflect the opinions of the Brinkerhoff Foundation or anyone else necessarily as far as I know. You will just have to come out next Spring to see for yourself. I am betting they will be back. Perhaps yours truly will also have a booth as I have had in the past. As I try to at least  semi-retire from my construction business, perhaps I will have the time to devote to setting up a representative display of my Nature Photography.

Look for new postings with "Christmas in the Brinkerhoff" pictures. It is always so beautiful all decked out for the holidays.

Brinkerhoff Fall Fair

The annual Brinkerhoff Fall Fair is less than 2 weeks away. It will be from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm, Saturday, September 10th, 2011.

Vendors, you should have received your contracts by now and they should be in by September 6th.


If you have any questions, you may call Mary Jo (217) 525-1420 ext. 222 or e-mail her at mjrappe@ben.edu


We are still looking for volunteers to help with various Brinkerhoff foundation booths. You can e-mail info@brinkerhoffhome.com for more information.


Upcoming events:


Victorian Tea - October 16th
Christmas Champagne Party - December 3rd


The Brinkerhoff Foundation supports two websites. www.brinkerhoffhom.com and www.brinkerhoffhome.org. Both have links to the picture gallery to see past fair pictures. An interactive map of the home is available on the first (dot com) site.

June news letter

BUNCO PARTY

The bunco party will be held on June 26^th from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.  Snacks, dessert and beverages will be served at a cost of $8.00 per person.   For reservations, contact Barbara Olson at 529-5171 by June 21^st.

NEW MEMBER

Welcome new member Angela Schiava.

SPRING FAIR

Lots of vendors, good food and many items for sale.  This and good weather made for a successful outdoors gala.   Thanks to all those who helped set up and volunteered.  A very heartful thank you also to all who attended.

Congratulations to the 50/50  winner, Larry Palmer.

MEMBERSHIP DUES

Just a reminder – if you haven’t paid your dues, please send $15 to the Brinkerhoff Home, 1500 N. 5^th Street, Springfield,  Illinois 62702.

SUMMER PICNIC

The Home is planning a summer picnic together with the Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association on July 10^th from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Hot dog or brat                                               $1.50

Chips                                                                   .50

Drinks                                                               1.00

 Popcorn                                                            .50                               

 Snow cones                                                      .50

Ice cream                                                            N/A                                                       

Face painting and other activities for the kids will be available.

REMINDER

The Fall Fair will be held on September 10^th.  If you have any items for Better Buys, please contact Nancy at 528-5087 or Susan at 494-1571 for pickup.

RENTALS

If you are interested in renting the Home for a wedding, reception, shower, dinner party, etc., please contact Nancy Nolan at 528-5087.