Celebrating 23 Years of the Ladies Only Luncheon

We are in the countdown for the 2025 Ladies Only Luncheon…only 24 days to go!

This event began 23 years ago when the mother of one of our students came to me and told me that she and her friends had led a fund raiser for her daughter’s school in Boston. Could they do something similar for our school? Of course, I immediately said “YES”, and the rest is history! We had 150 women our first year and by year 4, a sold-out crowd and for every year thereafter. For many of the women, it has become a Holiday tradition.

Each year, we have designated a specific project. Last year, it was to build an adaptive kitchen for our students. This year, the proceeds will benefit the Sensory Experience Development Project — a transformative effort to create inclusive, interactive spaces that stimulate and support the senses in safe, meaningful ways. We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to explore, engage, and thrive in an environment that nurtures his or her unique sensory needs. Whether it is a tactile garden for individuals with visual impairments, a swing designed for students who are wheelchair bound, or a multi-sensory, nature-based play zone, this project is designed to foster connection, creativity, and learning for all.

We have a committed group of women who, as the Planning Committee, are essential to its success! I would like to acknowledge these women, some of whom have been working on the event for 23 years. These incredible women are:

Pamela McCormick, Chair

Jeanne Baker

Judy Baker

Bridget Barber

Courtney Barber

Lori Barber

Maureen Barber-Carey

Shanda Coleman

Megan Hollern

Cynthia Hood

Shannon Latouf

Beth Lewis