Thursday, May 16, 2013

Recap: Blueskies 2013 Spring Wine Tasting Fundraiser 5.9.13

We were thrilled to see so many of you come out to Salvatore's Restaurant (Lawrence)  last week  and support our 2013 Spring Fundraiser! The evening included live music, delicious Italian cuisine, an "Around the World" tasting of 7 wines, and exciting raffles which raised additional support for our bullying prevention and mental health counseling efforts.

After opening remarks from BSW's president and founder, Belen Godwin, we kicked off the evening with a special wine tasting. Led by Maia Gosselin, founder of Sip Wine Education, we were introduced to an assortment of red and white wine from around the globe. We all recieved helpful handouts to keep track of what we learned and what we liked, and we had opportunity to ask questions and get recommendations. 

Looking around the room, it was clear that guests enjoyed networking with one another and participating in the tasting and raffle. Raffle winners took home various baskets including beer (Samuel Adams and Harpoon), wine (featured in the tasting!), restaurant and gas cards, JR Hair Studio, and the New England Aquarium! 

We were delighted to have Eastern Bank as our Silver Sponsor. They are doing amazing things to support their local communities through their own Charitable Foundation, and we were grateful to gain their support for this special evening!

Have a look at some of the evening's snapshots...and thank you to all who came out to support Blueskies!