Tropical Mix and Mingle Mary Lynne Spazok
Swaying emerald palms danced amongst sea green leaves of fuschia hibiscus at the sun-kissed Mix and Mingle picnic for the 2009 Medallion Ball honorees, 31 of whom are from USC. Adorned with vibrant leis and enjoying Rita’s Italian Ice smoothies from festive handpainted goblets, guests also relished Gretchen’s Good Eats menu of kabobs, tropical fruit, and angel food cake. Compliments of Gayle Manning and Decorator, whimiscal party décor flourished. St. Lucy’s president Annie Engel and Kelly Riley, ball chairperson, discussed this year’s events with the invited guests and answered last minute questions. Later, while enjoying Caribbean melodies, attendees fashioned greeting cards under the guidance of Cynthia of Handmades by Cynthia. Encouraging words on how to develop an artistic business that’s rewarding certainly stimulated the interest of gifted entrepreneurs. While Cynthia’s cards are available in the retail market, this day’s individual designs were donated to benefit the Blind and Vision Center. Graciously orchestrating this gala at her USC home where 105 attendees were hosted, Tropical Mix and Mingle chairperson Edyce Rizzi had help from co-chair Peggy Dennin and volunteers Karen Boston, Anne Marie Boyd, Laura Hardwick, Beth Hornak, and Vicki McKenna. Honored at the 46th Medallion Ball to be held on November 27, USC volunteers totaled 4764 hours of good turns, including St. Louise de Marillac Bible camp, St. Clair Hospital, the Dominican Republic Mission trip, and The Blind and Vision Center. Formal portraits and escort listing will appear in the spring 2010 issue of
Eighteen of the 29 USC Medallion Ball candidates stop to pose while enjoying the summer picnic.
Left to right are Edyce and Margo Rizzi and Kelly and Peggy Dennin
UPPER ST. CLAIR TODAY. Congratulations and best wishes to
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Photos courtesy of Karen Boston.
Club Encourages Women to Education
and book review activities, antiques, gourmet dining, and cards games. Monthly, club members meet at the Crown Plaza Hotel on Fort Couch Road to socialize, conduct business meetings, and enjoy guest speakers on a variety of topics specific to each presenter’s expertise. Annually, the club offers a $2000 scholarship to a female undergraduate returning to complete her degree after at least a five-year interruption of studies. In December, the Returning Woman’s Scholarship is awarded at the club’s annual holiday luncheon at St. Clair Country Club from the list of applicants who meet the October 15 application deadline. A second $2000 scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior in the spring of each year, Newly-elected officers of the South Hills College Club for 2009-10 at a recent planning who, being college-bound, is selected on the basis of merit session are, left to right, Roberta Campbell, president; Ann Marie Donahoe, (both Mt. and need. Lebanon residents); Louise Lane, (Upper St. Clair), vice president and corresponding To date, the South Hills College Club has awarded secretary; and Marian Cleland, treasurer, (Bridgeville) over $350,000 in scholarships, with funds coming from The South Hills College Club is dedicated to members’ dues and donations. The club welcomes prospective promoting higher education among women. Founded 85 years new members who live in the South Hills communities of Upper ago by a small group of women college graduates residing in the St. Clair, Bethel Park, Chartiers Valley, Mt. Lebanon, and Peters South Hills, its purpose is to share common interests and encourTownship. n age women to achieve higher education for their own benefit and that of their communities. The group has also established For further information about the club or the scholarships, contact 412-276-2813. subgroups for members’ specifics interests, including reading 72
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