Monday, November 30, 2009

Benicia Holiday Parlor Tour

The Benicia Historical Society and the Soroptimists International of Benicia cordially invite you to the 2009 Holiday Parlor Tour, Saturday, December 5 from 1pm to 5pm.  This year's tour includes seven historic homes in Benicia.  Six of the sites are private residences decorated for the holiday season.  The seventh site is the Commanding Officer's Quarters in the historic Arsenal.

The Commanding Officer's Quarters will be the location of a very special part of the event.  The Commanding Officer's Quarters will host the holiday offerings sponsored by our community non-profit organizations.   Your $25 Holiday Parlor Tour ticket provides you entrée to the newly refurbished Commanding Officer's Quarters where you may stroll from room to room and appreciate the city's careful renovation of our antebellum gem.  Various local non-profit organizations have adopted rooms and with the help of local merchants, artists and restaurateurs will provide an array of holiday offerings.  The Commanding Officer's Quarters will remain open until 7pm, an additional two hours after close of the Homes.  Come welcome in the Holidays in Historic Benicia.

Admission is by ticket only.  There are a limited number of tickets and they must be purchased in advance. Tickets are on sale at: Bookshop Benicia, the Camellia Tea Room, the Benicia Chamber of Commerce and Benicia Main Street.  There are stairs at every site.  Please wear soft-soled shoes. No Children on the tour, no backpacks, baby carriers, strollers or photos permitted in the homes.  For further information please call: 707-745-3551.

Committee Chairs

Soroptimists are a very busy group. Here are the committee chairs who can answer your questions about our functions & activities:

Ways & Means - Libby McKendry
Finance - Karen Hubbard
Programs - Helaine Bowles
Membership - Frances Harkins
Retention & Buddy Program - Bonnie Silveria
S-Club - Helaine Bowles