English-Style Afternoon Tea Fundraiser

Merriment and music will reign when (HNC) Auxiliary presents its second annual English-style Afternoon Tea on June 18, 2011 from 1:45-4:00 pm at the , 799 Pine Avenue. The cost is $35 per person, with proceeds benefitting HNC’s array of hospice programs that are available to all, regardless of financial or life circumstances. 

Seating is limited, so reservations should be made in advance. Guests should RSVP to Kate Kaske at 760-931-2644 by June 13, 2011, or send a check payable to Hospice of the North Coast Auxiliary to Kate Kaske, 6938 Sandpiper Place, Carlsbad, CA 92009. If spots are still available, walk-ins can register on the day of the event at 1:30 pm.

A hat contest will be the featured event at the tea. Prizes will be given in several categories, including prettiest hat and funniest hat.

Guests also will enjoy a delicious catered tea that includes sandwiches, cakes and other delicacies  (and of course, tea) served on beautiful china. Acclaimed singer Michael Ruhl will entertain the crowd with big band songs. Raffles for gift baskets will be held and a great afternoon will be experienced by all, promises Auxiliary President Mary Lou Elliott. “Best of all,” she notes, “people can have a good time for a great cause.”

In other words, this event should suit all who attend to a “tea!”

Nonprofit Hospice of the North Coast was established in 1980 to fill the need for comprehensive, compassionate hospice care in North County San Diego. Since its inception, it has grown in services, staff and clients; it currently provides a full spectrum of programs to terminally ill clients and their families, including bereavement support. To fulfill its mission of maintaining dignity, comfort and highest quality of life for those it serves, regardless of ability to pay, HNC hosts fundraising events, operates a family support camp and resale shop, and maintains a cadre of volunteers.