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Summer Solstice event raises funds for CAMP Rehoboth

A group gets together for a rainbow sparkler event to close out the inaugural Summer Solstice on the Terrace. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
June 30, 2021

The Lodge at Truitt Homestead hosted its inaugural Summer Solstice on the Terrace White Party June 26, raising funds to benefit CAMP Rehoboth Community Center.

The event featured hors d'oeuvres, open bar, silent auction, 50/50 raffle and live entertainment from 5th Avenue.

The event raised more than $8,200 for CAMP Rehoboth Community Center.

“I am very proud to work at The Lodge, and I am thrilled we had this fundraiser," said Community Relations Director Suzette Chambers. "The Lodge is in the people business. And when someone comes through our front door looking for a community, or better yet a family, nothing should stand in the way of them feeling loved, respected and wanted. This past year taught the world how precious people are, and how each and every individual counts and needs to be seen, protected and valued. I want everyone to know they will find that here with us.”

 

Christine Luxich, left, and Shannon Chambers take a selfie.
Bartenders Andrew, left, and Tori Lyter prepare champagne for guests entering the event.
Greeting guests as they arrive are (l-r) Anita Broccolino, CAMP Rehoboth development director; Kaitlyn Labadie, The Lodge at Truitt Homestead associate director of community relations; Wes Combs, CAMP Rehoboth board of directors member; and Suzette Chambers, The Lodge director of community relations.
The Lodge at Truitt Homestead Executive Director Cheryl Evans said the event also celebrated the facility earning Platinum status, the highest SAGECare credential. SAGECare is an LGBT+ senior advocacy and services group.
Kenn Williams, left, and David Smith pause for a photo after making a bid at the silent auction.
Shannon Chambers, left, and Christine Luxich pose for the camera.
Percussionist Ken Schleifer keeps the beat for 5th Avenue.
The Lodge Events Coordinator Sean Donovan serves as emcee for the event.
Debbie Woods, left, has a great time with Leslie Sinclair.
Jeff Rowe enjoys the heavy hors d'oeuvres.
Rose Rabin, left, and Beatrice Mannino have a glass of wine together.
Enjoying themselves at the event are (l-r) CAMP Rehoboth Community Center Board President Chris Beagle, Eric Engelhart, and CAMP Rehoboth Development Director Anita Broccolino.
Enjoying the evening are (l-r) Sue Krick, Deb Lane, Sean Donovan, Stephanie Pavelic and Richard Krick.
Posing for the camera are (l-r) Joseph Klipp-Lockhart, Tanner Holt, Tim Klipp-Lockhart and John Sohonage.
Working the Liberty Mutual booth are Teresa Donovan, left, and Mary Coleman.
Barbara Dickinson, director of recreation and events for The Lodge, offers an arm’s length of 50/50 tickets.
Enjoying the party are Pete Bradley, left, and Christine Luxich.
Anthony Delacruz, left, and Ron Mangano enjoy a libation.
Deborah Bosick bids on a Meineke basket at the silent auction.
CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director David Mariner, left, thanks the guests along with with Chris Beagle, CAMP Rehoboth board of directors president.
CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director David Mariner speaks to the crowd under the main tent.
Hanging out under the main tent are (l-r) Kaitlyn Labadie, Yvonne Frankis and Suzette Chambers.
Ray Coluzzi, left, and William Moore show off their cool T-shirts.
Anna Berg is stylish in her wide-brimmed hat.
Styling in their hats are Iris Prager, left, and Roi Barnard.
Friends taking in all of fun are (l-r) Annette Vella, Donna West and Helen Flood.
Hanging at the event are (l-r) Teresa Donovan, David Swaney and Mary Coleman.
Lori Simmons shows her basket of goodies purchased at the silent auction.
Peg Fisk, left, and Frank Young enjoy themselves at the event.
Gia Giglio, left, and Jennifer Lesniewski have a great time at the event.
Sharing a laugh are (l-r) Richard Krick, Claire Crispin, Jamie Santoro and Doug Riley.
Sharing a table and some cheer are (l-r) Barbara Vaughan, Deborah Bosick and Claire Crispin.
Sarah Gilmour and Josie Cicerale pause for a photo.
The Lodge Events Coordinator Sean Donovan helps close out the evening with a sparkler.
Pride Month is celebrated with Bud Light pride packs at the silent auction.
Wine baskets were a popular item in the silent auction.
Guests ooh and aah over the desserts.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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