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Sold-out crowd for Summer Solstice on the Terrace

The Lodge at Truitt Homestead hosts second annual event to benefit CAMP Rehoboth
The Lodge at Truitt Homestead hosted its second annual Summer Solstice on the Terrace. Shown preserving the night are (l-r) CAMP Rehoboth Board President Wes Combs, CAMP Rehoboth board members Pat Catanzariti and Chris Beagle, Eric Engelhart and Austin Taylor. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTOS
Chris Flood
June 30, 2022

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The Lodge at Truitt Homestead
36233 Farm Lane
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
United States

The Lodge at Truitt Homestead celebrated Pride Month June 25 with its second annual Summer Solstice on the Terrace. The event benefits the nonprofit advocacy agency CAMP Rehoboth.

Entertainment for the sold-out party was provided by Peggy Raley and the True Blue Jazz Band. Local radio host and visual artist Michael Sprouse emceed.

In addition to live entertainment, the event featured a silent auction, raffles and hors d’oeuvres. During the inaugural event in 2021, the lodge raised and donated $9,000 to CAMP. This year’s total had not been announced as of press time.

The silent auction was a huge success and everyone had an incredible time, said Barbara Dickinson, recreation and events director at The Lodge at Truitt Homestead.

There had been an end-of-the-evening sparkler show planned, but it never came to be because the sprinklers went off and got everything wet.

“Funnily enough, the one thing that was not on our checklist was to ensure the sprinklers were not scheduled to come on Saturday evening,” said Dickinson in an email June 27. “Our planned sparkler finale never had a chance to happen after that. Already noted for 2023!”

To learn more about the Lodge at Truitt Homestead, a senior lifestyle community outside Rehoboth Beach, go to truittlodge.com or call 302-232-6372.

 

Joey Masiello waves to a friend, but it looks like he’s responding to the emcee asking, “Who in the audience is dressed from head to toe in white for this white party?”
Dennis Diaz celebrates as Jim Kemp raises his hands in celebration after winning a bottle of wine with the wire toss.
Taking a break from mingling are (l-r) Tony Hruza, Annett Vella and Jamie Kotchek.
It was a white party, but many folks in attendance wore rainbow-themed accessories.
CAMP Rehoboth board member Tara Sheldon, left, and Cindy Wooleyhan.
CAMP recently announced Lisa Evans as interim executive director. Shown are (l-r) CAMP Rehoboth board members Chris Beagle and Tara Sheldon, Evans and CAMP Rehoboth Board President Wes Combs.
The terrace of The Lodge at Truitt Homestead was decked out for the party.
Local radio host and visual artist Michael Sprouse emceed the event.
CAMP Rehoboth Board President Wes Combs thanks The Lodge at Truitt Homestead Executive Director Cheryl Evans for hosting the event.
Gara Galbraith writes down a bid for a silent auction item.
Enjoying the rainbow-colored Jell-O shots being offered by Tim Ware are (l-r) Paul Amick, Eric Tipton, Duke Kelly and Steve Bunte.
Server Esteysi Lopez and Kim Nelson wait for Kathy Solano to take an hors d’oeuvre instead of making a silly face.
Local jazz singer Peggy Raley entertains the crowd.
Joining Peggy Raley are the True Blue Jazz All-Stars. Shown are (l-r) Webb Thomas on drums, Richard Hill Jr. on bass, Tony Ventura on guitar and Jeff Knoettner on keyboard.

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