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!

Contact Us Ladies Only Luncheon Highlights 

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
Judy Baker
Lori Barber
Courtney Barber
Bridget Barber
Eileen Barber O'Hare
Maureen Barber-Carey
Kathy Bastow
Jan Brabender
Teresa Brugger
Laurie Callaghan
Dr. Maureen Chadwick
Nancy Chiappazzi
Karen Clark
Kimberley Coughlin
Lynne Doyle
Keely Doyle
Mary L. Eckert
Alaina Eisinger
Jacky Froehlich
Darlene Giblin
Kathleen Gilbert
Patty Gloekler
Andrea S. Hallman
Irene Harrington
Martha Hilbert
Diane Keim
Shannon Kiessling
Shannon Latouf
Mary Lincoln
Lisa Maas
Debra McDonald
Marlene Mosco
Stephanie Murdock
Teresa Murtland
Lisa NeCastro
Jean Nielsen
Kari Nygaard
Stephanie Oligeri
Marose Z. Ong

Mary Ida Power
Alexandra Pribonic
Michele Ridge
Denise Robison Mullen
Lynn Rupp
Ann Rutkowski
Mary Rutkowski
Carolyn Sabolcik
Dawn Schaaf
Carol Schaal
Lara Schultz
Claudine Sloppy
Patricia Thunborg
Melanie Titzel, Ph.D.
Sandy Winkler
Debra Wright
Jane Zavasky

Emerald Patrons 2025

Shelly Adams
Ruth Alberstadt
Penny Austin
Karen Berry
Monica Bloomstine
Shanda Coleman
Chris Crotty
Grace Dececco
Judy Dible
Mary Dunda
Susan Eighmy
Cynthia Farabaugh-Hood
Maryann Flaherty
Esther Gallagher
Julie Garcia
Dolores A. Garvey
Peggy Glass
Leslie Hall
Michelle Harkins
Helena Hilbert
Cecelia Hollands
Rebecca Hower


Emily Ingram
Carol Jakubowski
Carisa Keim
Helen Keim Schneider
Jane M. Kelsey
Arlene Knoll
Karen Lipman
Lynn Marie McBrier
Kirsten McCain
Julie McCain
Patty McMahon
Paula Meilnik
Dynara Mirone
Ann Murdock
Deborah Musolff
Aimee Neubauer
Linda O'Malley
Christine Pardini
Jennifer Pontzer
Theresa Power-Natale
Jeanne Rahill
Mary Therese Riley
As of 8/21/2025
Lisa Salvia
Rhonda Schember
Marci Smith
Kym Snell
Erica Stanopiewicz
Linda Stevenson
Lally Strayer
Colleen Stumpf
Susan Sullivan
Cindy Taraszki
Robin Vicary
Angela Wachter
Lisa Watkins
Mary Weckesser
Jennifer Wentling
Gwendolyn White
Rena Wierbinski
Amy Will
Maureen Wilson
Annette S. Wittmann

2025 Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors | $5,000+

Emerald Sponsors | $3,000 - $4,999

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


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