MGC’s Annual Silver Tea

Traditions are important, and one of the most eagerly anticipated ones is the Monroe Garden Club’s annual fall Silver Tea. The bayou home of member Brenda Marsala provided the perfect setting for the afternoon event. Special honored guests for the Tea were MGC Past Presidents of the 84-year-old organization.

Co-chairing the Tea with Marsala was Cindy Rogers. Serving with them as hostesses were MGC president Alise Oliver, Kathy Hart, Amanda Barry, Lillian Gentry, Priscilla Mott, Ellen Huey, Sandra Blate, Mary Bernard, Bettie Phillips, LaNell Armstrong, Debbie Sawyer, Joy Loomis, Allison Cattar, Lisa Nelson, Denise Smith, Wendy Napoli, Mandy Pruitt, Pat White, Ann Cooksey, Harryette Wynn, Vicki Robinson, Johnette Mintz, Ginger Huckabay and Linda Taylor.

Orchids, English ivy, Casablanca lilies and an abundance of fresh seasonal flowers in hues of gold, orange, and bronze filled the home with fragrance and beauty. Temptations — many prepared by members — included pralines, tea sandwiches, lemon squares, asparagus rollups, stuffed baby bell peppers, cheese straws and pecan brownies.

Members received their 2018-2019 Yearbook that introduced the Club’s theme for the year: “Our River’s Natural Beauty… from the fields along the Boeuf to the bayous of the Ouachita.” The cover features a sketch by the late Jane Rhymes Oliver, MGC president 1969-1970 and mother-in-law to current president, Alise Oliver.

: Allison Cattar, Lisa Nelson, and Denise Smith

: Serving as co-chairs of the Monroe Garden Club Silver Tea were Brenda Marsala, in whose home the event was held, and Cindy Rogers.

: Serving on the hostess committee for the MGC Silver Tea were Kathy Hart, Mary Bernard, Pat White, Pricilla Mott, Amanda Berry, Ann Cooksey, Ginger Huckabay, and Ellen Huey.