High Tea at Girls Club

On April 27th, seven ladies from North Naples United Methodist Church arrived at Rosemary Park Clubhouse armed wih teapots, tea sandwiches and sweets. Using a special electric tea kettle they prepared a variety of hot teas for the girls to sample. These ladies represented the Seasonal Circle of the United Methodist Women. Jackie Urquhart, Thelma Martin, Stella Murdoch, Eleanor Hammond, Carol Anfinson, Gloria Shiffer, and Shirley Sheffer prepared the tea and served it to the girls in grand style.

Stella Murdoch shared her mothers love of tea and teapots, including this one she purchased for her when she was a child. The girls were taught the proper way to make tea, always using boiling water and letting it "steep". The china cups and plates were just beautiful.

The girls enjoyed Stella's greandaughter Kate, who has inherited her grandmother and great grandmothers love of tea. It was a wonderful experience, and the girls jsut loved it. I think the ladies enjoyed it as well!