Ladies Only Luncheon

Saturday, November 22, 2025 | The Kahkwa Club 

Proceeds from the 2025 Ladies Only Luncheon 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 her or her unique sensory needs.

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To be included on the invitaion, Sponsors and Patrons need to be registered by 9/5.

 About the Ladies Only Luncheon

The Ladies Only Luncheon has become an Erie tradition that supports services for children at the Barber National Institute. This event is held the Saturday before Thanksgiving to help launch the holiday season with socializing, a festive lunch and the chance to take home a bountiful gift basket or other prizes.  This is a special occasion where you can get dressed up and enjoy the day in style!

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Proceeds from the 2025 Ladies Only Luncheon 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 her 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.  But we can’t do it without your help.

Your generous contribution will directly support:

Construction of sensory-friendly spaces both indoors and outdoors

Specialized equipment such as swings, fiber optic lights, textured panels, and sound therapy tools

Creation of safe, accessible spaces while expanding inclusive activities in a welcoming and calming environment 

Platinum Patrons 2025
Jeanne Baker
Lori Barber
Bridget Barber
Eileen Barber O'Hare
Maureen Barber-Carey
Kathy Bastow
Jan Brabender
Teresa Brugger
Dr. Maureen Chadwick
Nancy Chiappazzi


Karen Clark
Kimberley Coughlin
Mary L. Eckert
Alaina Eisinger
Darlene Giblin
Kathleen Gilbert
Patty Gloekler
Andrea S. Hallman
Irene Harrington
Shannon Kiessling
Marlene Mosco
Kari Nygaard
Mary Ida Power
Ann Rutkowski
Mary Rutkowski
Carol Schaal
Claudine Sloppy
Melanie Titzel, Ph.D.
Jane Zavasky

Emerald Patrons 2025

Penny Austin
Karen Berry
Shanda Coleman
Chris Crotty
Julie Garcia
Leslie Hall
Rebecca Hower
Carol Jakubowski




Carisa Keim
Helen Keim Schneider
Jane M. Kelsey
Arlene Knoll
Karen Lipman
Kirsten McCain
Aimee Neubauer
Linda O'Malley
As of 7/24/2025
Christine Pardini
Jeanne Rahill
Mary Therese Riley
Marci Smith
Kym Snell
Cindy Taraszki
Amy Will
Maureen Wilson


2025 Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors | $5,000+

Emerald Sponsors | $3,000 - $4,999

Garnet Sponsors | $1,000 - $2,999


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