April 1, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Amy Zimmer, WCHC Publicity Chair
248-703-2671
amyzim@aol.com

Annual Spring Luncheon and Boutique Tuesday, May 6, 2008

April 1, 2008 Bloomfield Hills, Mich.- Spring is upon us, and what better way to enjoy the weather than with an afternoon out! Come join the Women's Committee for Hospice Care, Inc. (WCHC) at their Annual Spring Luncheon and Boutique Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Orchard Lake Country Club. There are two reserved served luncheon seatings at 11 a.m and 1 p.m. Boutique shopping begins at 10 a.m. and continues until 3 p.m.

The Spring Luncheon and Boutique is chaired by Danette Fischer. Honorary Chair Judy Gardner is recognized for her many years of dedication and generous support for WCHC and the hospices we serve.

"There's no better way to shop, dine, and enjoy a wonderful event to support our area hospices," says Connie McEwan, WCHC President.

The 30+ vendors are a wonderful blend of artisans and retailers, offering selections from pottery to jewelry, and spices to florals. There is something for every shopping palate!

Explore the Needle Nook, where Kathy Antonini has assembled a delightful assortment of hand-knitted and crocheted infant and children's items. The ever popular Vintage Rose booth (now in its third year) is filled with gently-used specialty high-end items--- from St. John knits to vintage plates, household decorative pieces, couture eveningwear, Kosta Boda pieces, Tiffany, Waterford, and more.

A raffle will also be part of the luncheon's festivities. The outstanding raffle prizes include a week's vacation at the Wyndham Cypress Palms in Orlando, Florida; a spa day at the Neiman Marcus Spa Zodiac, $200 Lark Restaurant gift certificate, gift wrapping services and materials from Lisa's Gift Wrappers, a vase by Chelsea House donated by Homeworks Interiors, a gift basket from Dr. M. Danish/ Pure Rejuvenation, a Coach handbag from Friends of WCHC, and interior design consultation by Michele Weston of Weston Interiors. Tickets for the drawing are $25 each, or five for $100 and can be purchased prior to the event or during the event. The drawing will take place at 2 p.m. on the day of the luncheon, and ticket holders do not need to be present to winner.

For more information on the Spring Luncheon and Boutique or to purchase tickets, please contact Spring Event Chair Danette Fischer 248.338.0162, or visit our website: www.wchcinc.org. Benefactor tickets are $150, Patron tickets $100, Friend tickets $60.

About Women's Committee for Hospice Care, Inc.

The Women's Committee for Hospice Care, Inc. (WCHC), founded in 1986, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which raises and grants funds to nonprofit hospices in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties of southeastern Michigan.

All funding goes toward uninsured and under-insured services including pain management, indigent care, pediatric programs, bereavement services, and respite care. To date, WCHC has disbursed over $5.8 million to area hospices.