On Wednesday, October 25, 2017 THE WOMAN’S CLUB OF COLORADO SPRINGS held its annual Fundraiser Luncheon at Colorado College’s historic Bemis Hall. One hundred twelve members and guests enjoyed the In the Name of Fashion themed event.

After a gourmet lunch catered by Bon Appétit,

Peppercorn crusted flank steak salad with aquaponics greens

Chocolate-raspberry mousse in chocolate lily cups

Babette (played by the award-winning actress, Birgitta De Pree, from the Millibo Art Theatre) had the audience laughing hysterically with a pantomime demonstrating what women do to get ready for the day.

Attendees also got a glimpse of what our foremothers did In the Name of Fashion as a WCCS model was dressed, layer by layer, in a costume graciously provided by GFWC Colorado State President-Elect, Theresa Rudder, from the GFWC Woman’s Citizenship Club. Dressing was a multi-person job as it was nearly impossible to bend or twist once the corset was on. This required putting shoes and stockings on first!

Models sporting corsets, petticoats, bustle, hoops and panniers

Modeling corset and petticoat with bustle

Putting on camisole

Helping model put on skirt

Buttoning up jacket

GFWC Colorado State President-elect, Theresa Rudder, putting final touches on model’s outfit

Model wearing period clothing

The annual WCCS Fundraiser Luncheon would not be complete without our amazing Opportunity Baskets. Several attendees were lucky enough to take one of the 23 baskets home!

Cocktail Time Opportunity Basket

Handmade cards Opportunity Basket

Brewski Opportunity Basket

Mama Mia Opportunity Basket winner

Salad Extravaganza Opportunity Basket winner

Kitchen Favorites Opportunity Basket

Comfort Foods Opportunity Basket

S’mores and More Opportunity Basket

Decadent Treats Opportunity Basket

Breakfast Bounty Opportunity Basket winner

Fine Arts Center Opportunity Basket

Handmade Necklace & Earings by Magdelina Opportunity Basket

Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival Opportunity Basket

Money Hat Opportunity Basket winner

Original painting by Ewell Mueller, Mikasa Centerpiece Bowl, and Fine Wines Opportunity Baskets

Thank you to all the guests and members that made this event so successful.

ALL the proceeds from this event were donated to:

• A Kidz Hope
• Early Connections Learning Center
• Empty Stocking Fund
• Meadows Park Community Center
• Partners in Housing
• The Home Front Cares
• and other community non-profits

We look forward to another fun and successful event next year!