Reflections in Bloom: A Gala Party to Benefit Emerson Hospital, Bedford’s Community Hospital

By Julie McCay Turner

Area floral designers will create unique arrangements to complement Powers Gallery’s distinctive art collection during Reflections in Bloom, an elegant and fun-filled party to benefit the Emerson Hospital Auxiliary from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Saturday, May 3, 2104.

The party will include both a silent and a live auction. In addition to other gifts, the live auction will include original work created during the party by artists Jean Lightman and Harley Bartlett along with a quilt, “Urban Tumbler,” donated by Barbara Weiss, also known as “Quilting B” of Harvard, MA.

A raw bar will be supplied by Maynard’s Quarterdeck Market. Music by Shane Wood has been graciously sponsored by the Concord Health Care Center.

Arrangements by the following floral designers will be among the party’s highlights: Barbara Morse of Rooms and Blooms, Acton; Laura Lindop, Acton; Linda O’Neill of Landscapes by Linda, Acton; Maureen Christmas of Floral Notes, Acton; Thelma Shoneman, Acton; Judy Lane, Carlisle; Jennifer Eaton of Copper Penny, Concord; Lauren Huyett, Concord; Rebecca Purcell, Concord; Wilhelmina van der Wansem, Concord; Ellen Whitney, Concord; Lisa Bohne of Lavender, Groton; and Michael Spanos of Floral Arts, Westford.

Proceeds from the party will benefit Emerson Hospital in Concord, Bedford’s community hospital, through the efforts of the Emerson Hospital Auxiliary.

Tickets for Reflections in Bloom are $50 per person; if you would like to attend the party, contact Karen McCarthy, 978-371-2133 ([email protected]) or Laurie Moulis, 978-568-1914 ([email protected]).

Emerson Hospital is a multi-site health system headquartered in Concord, Mass., with additional facilities in Sudbury, Groton, Westford, and Maynard.  The 179-bed hospital provides advanced medical services to more than 300,000 individuals in 25 towns. The Emerson Hospital Auxiliary supports Emerson through increased community awareness, health-related education, and fundraising initiatives. Over the past decade, the Auxiliary’s fundraising efforts have helped to raise more than $2.4M for hospital equipment, facilities, and services. For more information about the Emerson Hospital Auxiliary, visit www.emersonhospital.org.