The September news

ANNUAL VICTORIAN TEA

Sunday, October 14, 2007
3:00 p.m.

Tickets $12.00 per person

As we bid summer farewell, is there a better way to welcome autumn than to sip tea, munch on delightful scones and finger sandwiches, and enjoy decadent desserts with friends on a lazy fall Sunday afternoon? We will be listening to the wonderful sounds of Janice Mulrooney-Kuhn on the Harp. Seating will be limited to eighty guests so mail your check with the completed reservation form (on the back of the newsletter) as soon as possible. Please call Diana Hetherington (546-5984) and forward your check by Wednesday, October 10 to Diana at 2120 Wiggins Avenue, Springfield, Ill 62704. Tickets will be mailed to you.

Menu

Scones served with
Devonshire Cream and Lemon Curd
Delectable Shrimp Tarts
Olive Nut Sandwiches
Chicken Salad Puff Pastry
Apricot Treats
Sinful Chocolate Tea Cupcakes
Cheesecakes
English Tea

FALL FAIR THANK-YOU

Thank you from Penny Greek and Linda Wedeking, co-chairs of the Silent Auction!

Many thanks to all who donated their special items to the Silent Auction booth. A special thanks goes out to Miriam Keirs, a long time Brinkerhoff supporter, who has generously donated many “top of the line” items. The Silent Auction crew enjoys being able to interact with so many great members and, as always, we have a good time putting it altogether. Without the likes of Jane Vetter, Sharon Norris, Cathy Yokley and Ellen Moore, our work would be very difficult. They are the best!!

Sharon Nation would like to thank all the members who donated such wonderful and delicious baked goods or worked the Country Kitchen booth. It was so successful, we made $610.00.

Nancy Nolan and Micki Paine would also like to thank everyone who helped make the Better Buys booth a success.

NEW MEMBERS

Welcome to new members Sharon Clark, Cindy Davies and Jim and Carol Shay!!!

HOME BEAUTIFICATION CHAIR, DORE SKEELS
The library bookcases are in need of some books. It would be nice if we could get some donated period books. Encyclopedias are in demand and will accept newer ones as long as the years are not displayed on the spine of the book. The classics will also be welcome new or old.

New purchases to the home are a 7x27 rug for the front hallway. A framed canvass picture “Floral Decadence” for the dining room.

Just a reminder that Christmas decorating of the Home will take place November 10-17. We need volunteer decorators that would be willing to do a room. Materials are provided. Volunteers are also needed just to help. If interested, call Dore at 787-4726.



CHILI LUNCHEON

Keep November 7th date open for the chili luncheon. Volunteers are needed. Call Nancy Nolan at 528-5087 if you can help.


VICTORIAN TEA RESERVATION FORM

Name _______________________________ Phone Number _____________

Number of reservations ____ @ $12 per person = Total Amount ___________

Please enclose check for the total amount and mail with this form to:
Diana Hetherington
2120 Wiggins Avenue
Springfield, ILL 62704
Reservations must be received no later than Wednesday, October 10, 2007.
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If you come across any tea napkins, tea towels or teapots while cleaning out your treasures, please remember that we are always in need of such for our annual teas.

FALL FAIR – SEPTEMBER 8TH

Just a reminder – the Fall Fair is from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Country Kitchen is requesting donations for baked goods for the Fall Brinkerhoff Fair. Brownies, pies, cakes, cookies, muffins or any other baked items would be appreciated. Cookies, brownies and muffins should be packaged in zip lock bags (maybe 4-6 per bag). Baked goods can be delivered to the Home anytime after 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 7th.

Also, we are in need of better buy items. Please contact Nancy Nolan at 528-5087 or Micki Paine at 546-1387 for pick-up.

Enclosed with this newsletter are raffle tickets for the Fair. Tickets are $1 each or six (6) for $5.00. Attendance is not required. Please send tickets stubs and donation to Bill Vetter, 215 South Walnut, Box 65, Buffalo, IL 62515.

The Home will be open to the public during the fair for free tours.

Penny Greek (546-8890) and her committee are looking for those “special” items (antiques, collectibles, china, crystal, etc.) that you might like to donate for the Silent Auction.

Memorabilia will be offered for sale during the Fair. Items offered include cookbooks, ornaments, T-shirts, note cards, tote bags and aprons, featuring a picture of the Home. There are still a few of the limited edition pen and ink prints of the Home done by local artist, Rich Doering.

Also, Sharon Nation would like to thank everyone who worked in the Country Kitchen and all the members who so generously donated such delicious baked goods for the Spring Fair.

NEW MEMBERS

Welcome to new members Ted Williams and Kathy Twyman.

THANK YOU!!!

A special thank you to Pat Porter, former President and avid supporter of the Brinkerhoff Foundation for selling so many cookbooks at the Barrel Antiques where she has a booth. Pat says many tourists who stop by pick up a cookbook and ask questions about the Home. A big high-five to Pat!

Don’t forget, we will be selling the cookbooks at the September 8th Fair or you can call the Home at 523-1666 to order cookbooks.

THANKS FROM ICE CREAM SOCIAL CHAIR

The Ice Cream Social was a huge success and thanks goes out to Mary Jo Rappe and Ron Garrett for all the “set up” work. Also, thanks to Chefs John Canny and Bill Vetter for the delicious brats and hot dogs. Thanks also goes to Susan Canny, Nancy Nolan, Jane Vetter, Sharon Norris (her daughter, Stacie and her husband), Sharon and John Bucari, Sharon and Chuck Nation and to all those who donated baked goods.

BRINKERHOFF TEA

Mr. & Mrs. George Brinkerhoff will serve as host and hostess for the afternoon tea at the Home. The three course lunch includes English tea, scones with clotted cream and lemon curd, assorted petit sandwiches and tarts and a variety of delicious sweets. Ms. Jan Mulrooney-Koch will entertain at the harp. The $12 tickets will be available at the Fall Fair. If you have any questions, contact Sharon Strasbaugh at 529-5624 or Diana Hetherington at 546-5984.

RENTALS

The Brinkerhoff Home is available to rent for teas, weddings, receptions or parties. For information on renting the Home, contact Nancy Nolan at 528-5087.

CHILI LUNCHEON

The Chili luncheon is scheduled for November 7th at noon. Co-chairs for the event are Nancy Nolan (528-5087) and Vicki Selinger (544-2172). Volunteers are needed.

MAILING LIST UPDATES
If you have a change of address or phone number, please contact Nancy Nolan (528-5087).

WEBSITE

The Brinkerhoff Home blog is http://springfieldbrinkerhoff.blogspot.com/

The picture gallery is http://www.brinkerhoffhome.org/