Michelleichelle and Tim Sabourin’s garden was turned into a tropical paradise with blazing tiki torches for the recent, “Cruisin’ in Polynesia” themed La Cañada Junior Women’s Club party. Michelle and Sharon Grey were co-party planners of the event.
Island casual was the dress code as guests wore exotic flower inspired clothes enhanced with colorful leis around their necks.
The flavor of the islands was also evident in beverage choices such as pineapple martinis and mai tais.
A hors d’oeuvre buffet table provided an array of tempting taste treats. Izabe’s Home Cooking Catering prepared a delicious dinner of pineapple chicken with side dishes that included fluffy white rice and a tangy citrus salad. The dessert was a choice of exotic confections - a ginger mango trifle and a layered chocolate trifle for dessert.
The highlight of the evening was the “Treasure Trade” live auction that raised money for the club’s operating expenses. The energetic Karen Nichols expertly performed as the emcee as she entreated guests to bid higher and higher for lovely gifts as well as “silly” ones.
Later on guests gathered on the dance floor to gyrate to the tunes selected by deejay Michelle Gonzalez.
Some of the Jr. members, spouses and guests having a great time at the party were:
Vickie and Vincent DeVaud, Trina and Mittry Mor, Ellen and Anthony Portantino, Nancy and George Rappard, Nina Browning, Steve and Sara Ingrassia, Stacy and Ken Smersfelt, Nancy and Todd Hempstead, Kristin and Michael Baker, Stacy Anderson, Melissa Maxin, Stephanie Whiley, Michelle and Tim Sabourin, Derek and Sharon Grey, Linda and Bert Eaton.
More cruisin’ at the party were Melissa and Joe Corrente, Jane and Dan Owen, Karen and Mike Nichols, Lori and Mike Weiss, Jenny and Joe Ferry, Jill and Rick Weinlein, Jean Stroud, Rebecca and Geoff Arrobio, Paige and Doug Hulsey, Diane Rojas and Louis, Diane and Michael Poryes, Maria and William Lee, Jill and John Sayre, Marrianne Williams, Lisa Doan, Toni LeBell and Roger Patterson, Sara Keh, Susan McConnell, Kris Mueller, and Karly and Greg Busta.
JANE NAPIER NEELY has been covering the La Cañada Flintridge social scene for over 26 years. She can be reached at jnvalleysun@aol.com
