All of Leland Street is grateful for the long standing holiday tradition of Ann Lee’s Holiday Caroling Party. Whether you brave the wind and weather and share your voice and enthusiasm in harmony with the carolers or whether you stand by your doorway and await the songs and good cheer, it is a lovely event and sets the tone for the holiday season.
The caroling is followed by wine, warm cider, homemade cookies and desserts all served with a charming centerpiece of the gingerbread house which Ann creates with finishing touches added by her grandchildren.
'TIS THE SEASON FOR GLITTER AND GLAMOUR AND FUN WITH FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS.
TIS THE SEASON FOR SPECIAL WASHINGTONIAN EVENTS.
As Marketing and Events Manager of Dumbarton House, Nicole Forrest invited Leland Street to attend the Diamond Jubilee of Dumbarton House. Leland neighbors Charles and Bonnie Duffy, Arthur, Marcy and Zak Forrest, Barbara, Anne-Marie and Peter Fendrick all attended the event.
Nicole and John Tenuta share a moment while Barbara Fendrick, Marcy and Arthur can be seen in the background enjoying the festivities.
Marcy and Arthur enjoy some time with friends, Matthew and Wendy Lesko. You may recognize Matthew as the author of several reference books on how to get "free" money from the U.S. Government. He is popularly known as "that Question Mark man.”The evening featured cocktails, hors d' oeuvres and live entertainment by the Radio King Orchestra.
TIS THE SEASON FOR SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT.
Arthur, Marcy and Nicole spent a very full weekend with long time friend, Lainie Kazan. Lainie was in Washington to perform at the Washington Hebrew Congregation for their annual holiday concert. The event was a huge success and members of the congregation who know Lainie only as an actress were delightfully surprised by Lainie's concert performance and anecdotes from her long career.
'TIS THE SEASON TO SHARE IN THE CELEBRATION OF A VERY SPECIAL CHEVY CHASE RESIDENT.
Kathleen Willliams, sculptress and jewelry designer celebrated her 96th birthday on December 14th with a lovely collection of family , friends and neighbors. Belinda Wilborn of the Chevy Chase Town Office and Mary Anne Hoffman of the Chevy Chase Historical Society joined in the celebration.
*****Please send your photos of your holiday happenings to Marcy to post on the blog. Happy Holiday Season to all!
