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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 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 2024
Shannon Latouf, Chair
Jeanne M. Baker
Judy Baker
Bridget Barber
Courtney Barber
Lori Barber
Maureen Barber-Carey
Kathy Bastow
Suzanne Bello
Teresa Brugger
Laurie Callaghan
Maureen Chadwick, Ph. D.
Nancy Chiappazzi
Karen Clark
Kimberley Coughlin
Brighid Doyle
Keely Doyle
Lynne Doyle
Alaina Eisinger
Courtney Elliott
Christiane English
Maryann Flaherty
Darlene Giblin
Kathleen Gilbert
Patty Gloekler
 Kathy Goodelle
Andrea S. Hallman
Colleen Hammon
Michelle Harkins
Irene Harrington
Martha Hilbert
Emily M. Hutchinson
Jane Hynes
Diane Keim
Jennifer Kennedy
Meg Mullen Kessler
Sharon Kiessling
Yuliya Klinge
Carrie Kontis
Peggy Laughlin
Mary Lincoln
Karen Lipman
Jennifer A. Lyons
Lisa Maas
Marguerite Martin
Lynn M. McBrier
Deb McDonald
Barbara J. McNamara
Priscila Mirone
Stephanie Murdock
Teresa Murtland
Marlene Mosco
Lisa NeCastro
Jean M. Nielsen
Kari Nygaard
Eileen Barber O'Hare
Mary Ita Power
Michele Ridge
Lynn Rupp
Ann Rutkowski
Mary Rutkowski
Carolyn Sabolcik
Chris Schaaf
Dawn Schaaf
Carol Schaal
Lara Schultz
Claudine Sloppy
Pauline Stevens
Susan Sullivan
Patricia Thunborg
Melanie Titzel, Ph.D.
Lisa Watkins
Christine Wells
Sandy Winkler
Debra Wright
Jane Zavasky
Margaret Zibelman

Emerald Patrons 2024

Shelly Adams
Ruth Alberstadt
Penny Austin
Karen Berry
Monica Bloomstine
Janice Brabender
Ellen Colao
Shanda Coleman
Chris Crotty
Brooke Dart
Grace DeCecco
Judy Dible
Mary Dunda
Mary L. Eckert
Susan Eighmy
Cynthia Farabaugh-Hood
Jan Fowler
Esther Gallagher
Julie Garcia
Dolores A. Garvey
Peggy Glass
Leslie Hall
Becky Hilbert
Helena Hilbert
Rebecca Hower
Emily Ingram
Carol Jakubowski
Carisa L. Keim
Jamie Keim-Pomorski
Victoria Kelly
Jane M. Kelsey
Arlene Knoll
Leslie Lindenberger
Julie McCain
Kirsten McCain
Patty McMahon
Paula Mielnik
Karen Morahan, Ph.D.
Ann Murdock
Deborah Musolff
Jennifer Nygaard-Pontzer
Linda O’Malley
Christine Pardini
Lisa B. Pett
Maureen O’Connor Plunkett
Theresa Power-Natale
Jeanne Rahill
Mary Therese Riley
Lisa Salvia
Rhonda Schember
Helen Schneider
Rachel Sebesta
Heidi Sheehan
Marci Smith
Kym Snell
Lori Sobin
Jana E. Sossong
Erica Stanopiewicz
Linda Stevenson
Cindy Taraszki
Robin Vicary
Angela Wachter
Mary Watkins
Mary Weckesser
Jennifer Wentling
Lydia Wethli
Gwendolyn White
Rena Wierbinski
Amy Will

As of 10.8.24

2025 Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors | $5,000+

Emerald Sponsors | $3,000 - $4,999

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


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