The Friends of St. Andrew’s hosted the 3rd Annual Derby Brunch, Sunday, May 4, 2014, at the Magic Chef Mansion, across from Tower Grove Park. Guests came attired in their finest hats and Derby inspired apparel. The balmy, sunny weather complimented the delectable brunch prepared by a collection of local caterers and private clubs. A special panel of judges not only rated the most creative hat and best hat but also the “Best in Show-Main Dish” and “Best in Show-Dessert”. All proceeds benefited low income seniors served by St. Andrew’s.
Besides excellent brunch selections and appropriate Derby libations (Mimosas, Mint Juleps, champagne, wine, beer, and a signature “virgin” beverage), guests could find several diversions like the silent auction and guided tours through the Magic Chef Mansion.The $100 admission ticket included sample whiskey tastings from Spirits of St. Louis: Whiskey, Hopskey, Vermont Night, and Bacon Infused Whiskey. For the outdoor types, they could have their photos taken with a stunning, live race horse or enjoy a carriage ride through the park.
The hat competition has become a big part of the event. The hat judges, Alan E. Brainerd, Great Estates, Carol Ann Miller, Fashions of the Past, and Margaret Rambo, Town & Style Magazine, had another challenging time selecting the “winners” but reached these decisions: Pam Dankelf, “Most Elegant” Hat, Nancy Svelfow, “Most Whimsical” Hat;
The following caterers and private clubs created the culinary treats:
- CheezSorce
- Companion Bakery
- Home Wine Kitchen
- Marcoot Jersey Creamery
- Missouri Athletic Club
- Obtuse Catering
- River City Casino
- Ronnoco Handcrafted Coffee
- Strange Donuts
- The Truffle Shack
- Zettie’s Confections
- Lana Shepek and friends
For over 50 years, St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System, a not for profit organization, has proven the place where seniors, their families and caregivers find answers. Whether it involves occasional help that allows a senior to remain independent at home, a comfortable retirement residence that feels like home, or an assisted living or skilled nursing facility, St. Andrew’s can provide whatever someone needs. Thanks to donations to the Charitable Foundation, it can assist seniors at all income levels. St. Andrews helps them find and access the support they need and, most important, helps them Worry Less.
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- Terry Coleman, friends board chair, Mary Alice Ryan, president/ceo
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- Yvette LeGear Hartsfield, executive director, St. Andrew’s Foundation, Norma Stern, Alan E. Brainerd
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- Millie Cain, Bob Bess
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- Nancy Svelflow, Dorothy Willis, Ansta Siegmund
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- Robert Gross, Molly McKenna, Spirits of St. Louis Distillery, Judy Bender
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- Abby Ullmann, Chris Pettibone
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- Katie Bulger, Rob Kieffer, sous chefs, River City Casinos
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- Jessica Denham, event co-chair, Adam Kustra, Vincent Lamb, Steven and Cassaundra Hites
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- Rose Beckerle, Tina Vass from Companion Bakery
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- Joe Sanders, executive sous chef, Barton Philipps, CEC, executive chef, Missouri Athletic Club
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- Kerri and Larry White, Zettie’s Confections
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- Sandi Porter, Brenda McNaughton from CheezSorce Consulting
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- Addie and Willie Tompkins
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- Caroline, Megan Foster, Meredith
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- Cols. Bob and Donna Murray
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- Steve Neukomm, Square One Brewery & Distillery, Kati Fahrney, Ron Turigliatto
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- Rayschell Caldwell with Jessica Sheahan, Home Wine Kitchen
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- Kendra Powell, Ashley Whisenton, Alesha White, Kanenee Johnson, Kunle Solar, Melanie Adams, Aliah Holman, Victoria Plummer
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- Nan and Rich Klassen
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- Bev Rubenstein, Diane Oakes, Diana Sikora, Sandy Bequette, Cheryl Dennison, Sharon Weinberg
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- Bob Krone, Carol Ann Miller, Fashions of the Past
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- Preparing the omelettes
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- Cameron Ward, Eric May from Obtuse Catering
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- John Ryan, Fannie Bohlen
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- Nina Needleman, Sonya Moe
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- Jennifer Riecker, Deborah Heacock
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- Amy and Mike Trau, Michelle Glass, Toni Emery
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- Col. Donna Murray, Karen Shaughnessy
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- Hat contestants assemble for contest.
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- More contestants
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- Nancy Svelflow, “Most Whimsical” hat
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- Hat contest winners: Pam Danklef, “Most Elegant”, Nancy Svelflow, “Most Whimsical”
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- Abby Ullmann, Chris Pettibone, Ruth Touhill
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- Dianne Johnson, Reece Hartsfield
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- Robyn Mergen, Bev Rubenstein, Diane Oakes, Diana Sikora, Sandy Bequette, Cheryl Dennison, Sharon Weinberg
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- Mary Alice and John Ryan
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- Gary Shepek, Joe and Pam Danklef
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- Ashley and Ron Turigliatto
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- Mary Alice Ryan, president/ceo
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- Mary Alice Ryan
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- Whiskey tastings offered by Spirits of St. Louis, distilled and bottled by Square One Brewery & Distillery
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- Hat boxes made a historical display.
