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Women of Bethel Annual Victorian Tea

 

On Saturday, April 14, at 12:30 p.m., the Women of Bethel, of Bethel United Church of Christ, will hold their 14th annual Victorian Tea at the church, located at 315 E. St. Charles Road in Elmhurst.

 

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The event features a full-tea menu in an elegant setting followed by Jenny Riddle‘s presentation, in character, of “It’s the Journey—Not the Destination,” a review of books written by three interesting people.  Grant Achatz, who wrote Life, on the Line, is Chicago’s own renowned chef.  From the time he was a young boy working in his parents’ restaurant in Michigan, he knew he wanted to cook.  His quest to become a great chef took him to Chicago, California, Spain, and finally to his very own restaurant in Chicago, Alinea.  That beautiful plate of food served in his restaurant has a lot of heartache, joy, and sheer creativity behind it, especially in Achatz’s case, because he had to overcome tongue cancer.  The second journey is with Jane Borden whose book, I Totally Meant to Do That, explores Jane’s move from North Carolina.  How does a southern debutante survive in New York City?  She had to use grit, wile, and humor (how often she wished for a sledgehammer) to subdue that giant, NYC.  Finally, Jenny shares Erma Bombeck’s approach to life from Forever, Erma, a philosophy filled with humor that has been a great boost to others on their own journeys through life. 

 

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Jenny Riddle started In Character in 2000 and appears frequently throughout the Chicago area in her popular one-woman shows.

 

Victorian Tea guests are invited to wear hats and gloves.  Tickets, available beginning March 15th, are $25 per person and must be purchased in advance.  Seating is limited.  Tickets for the program only (without tea) are $10 at the door.  The program begins at 1:45 p.m.  Call 630-350-1219 for ticket availability and information.

 

A portion of the proceeds from the Victorian Tea helps support the Elmhurst Shoe Fund, a Women of Bethel-administered program which in 2011 provided shoes and boots to the children of 33 families in Elmhurst schools at a cost of nearly $4,000. Another $1,200 has recently been authorized for additional families to purchase footwear for their children.  A number of other local churches, service clubs, and individuals also contribute to the Elmhurst Shoe Fund.

 

  

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