Heartland’s Tea Committee Volunteers

 

Heartland held its popular Annual Afternoon Tea Party, “Once Upon a Tea Time” on Feb. 13.  Over 130 guests enjoyed a joyous afternoon of conversation, entertainment, special goodies, and delicious Heartland Blend Tea.  Heartland was honored by the presence of three very special guests:  Former First Lady of Iowa, Mrs. Christie Vilsack; local author Ruth David; and Art Weeks, Director of the Ames Public Library.  Since the theme was a literary one, these special guests were chosen because of their interest in literature.  Other theme-related elements were the Borders donation of six books for door prizes and by the surprise gift of Better Homes and Garden Cookbooks to all our tea guests by Meredith Publishing Company.  The entertainment was scripted by Annette Rowley who used several tea quotes from literature and a clever adaptation from The Music Man, “Sip a Little, Talk a Little”.  Harpist Mary Richards and Mary Kay’s carnations pampered the guests even further.  

 

In total, it took over 40 volunteers and nearly 300 volunteer hours to make this Tea fundraiser the possible.  A special thank you goes to Barbara Kenney of Nevada who oversaw many of the details of the event and to the Gourmet Divisions of the ISU Women’s Club for making tea sandwiches and lemon tarts.  Heartland appreciates the tremendous support of volunteers and businesses as well as in-kind donations and ticket purchases.  The tea proceeds go toward Heartland’s five major programs: Adult Day Care, Activities & Resources, Congregate & Home-Delivered Meals, Outreach, and Transportation throughout the county. 

 

Thank you, everyone, for your continuing efforts on behalf of the seniors in our community.