River House Adult Day Center's 23rd Annual Garden Party

This year, River House’s Annual Garden Party was one to remember.  Guests were treated to a stellar silent auction, followed by a delicious lunch at Riverside Yacht Club. 

Sandy Motland, Chair and past Board President, spoke and welcomed guests to the event.  Donna Spellman, Executive Director, followed by further explaining the need for an organization like River House and introduced the speaker of the event, Sandra Eagle. 

Sandra, a River House caregiver, ended her story by saying, “River House gave me my mom back.”  As the applause began, a dry eye was not in sight.  Guests of the Garden Party had learned earlier that Sandra’s mother started attending the center last year because she was sitting at home, unengaged.  Their relationship had evolved from that of mother and daughter to that of a caregiver and patient.  After enrolling in the day program five days a week, Sandra’s mother became more like herself again and their relationship returned to that of a mother and daughter.

After Sandra’s speech, Linda Longmire, Board President, kicked off the fashion show with Angela Smith as emcee.  With the sun shining brightly and music playing loudly, the audience was mesmerized to see their friends turned models take to the runway in spring fashions by the Carlisle Collection. 

The funds raised at the Garden Party are used to help support the programs and services offered at River House Adult Day Center, a non-profit agency that addresses the impact of aging on families in the community by providing comprehensive, supportive services in a compassionate, safe and engaging setting.  This event was graciously sponsored by The Resource Foundation, Anne and Chuck Niemeth, Carlson and Carlson, Anne Marie and Jim Himes, Marie Fauth Charitable Fund, and Muffin and Chuck Zoubek as well as the Moffly Media, the Exclusive Magazine Sponsor.  To learn more about River House or the Garden Party, please contact Melissa White at mwhite@theRiverHouse.org or visit www.theRiverHouse.org.

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