Our extraordinary group is an all-volunteer organization of dedicated individuals whose goal is to further the presence of the Museum throughout our community. We host events at the Museum during the year, and events offsite as well. Some of them include:

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Major Events
Excursions
Artful Interludes (Parties!)
Artful Seminars

Monthly Meetings

The Guild’s monthly meetings, preceeded by a social gathering at 10 am
and featuring refreshements, are held at the Museum. The Guild warmly
welcomes new  members and guests.

September 15, 2009 – 10:30 am
“Chefs and Cookbooks: Professional Global Cooking at Home,”
by Hari Pulapaka, Ph.D., Executive Chef and Owner of Cress Restaurant in Deland

October 20, 2009 – 10:30 am
“Converting True Crime into Fiction,” warmup for Halloween,
by Marshall Frank, writer, violinist and retired police detective

November 17, 2009 – 10:30 am
“Are you a WAG (Woman Aging Gracefully)?  Effects of Climate on the Skin and Non-Invasive Forms of Intervention,” by Carl Lentz, M.D.

January 19, 2010 – 10:30 am
“Color Magic,” by Betty Parker, artist, art on display
by Mainland High School students

February 16, 2010 – 10:30 am
“The Female Slave-Poet,” by Kimberly Flint-Hamilton, Ph.D.,
Associate Professor of Anthropology at Stetson University

March 16, 2010 – 10:30 am
Special Performance Presentation

April 20, 2010 – 10:30 am
“Florida Before Air Conditioning: A Brief History of the Daytona Beach Area,” by Suzanne Heddy, art on display by Larry Beck

May 18, 2010 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
“The Art of Tea,” afternoon tea fundraiser and yearend event
with Cynthia Duval

Major Events

October 3, 2009 – 2:00 to 4:00 pm
A “Tasteful” Affair, cookbook launch party at Museum; $20.00
Judy Krombholz, 386.672.8084, judykro@cfl.rr.com
RSVP by September 26th

November 7–8, 2009 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, free
Halifax Art Festival, Beach Street, Daytona Beach
Bonnie Willey, 386.304.4530, dwilley1@cfl.rr.com

November 23, 2009 – 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Festival of Lights Opening Gala Auction; $35.00
Cathy Bauerle, 386.788.8173, cathy@campresort.com
RSVP by: November 16th

November 24–December 6, 2009 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Festival of Lights; 10 day exhibit, free for members,
with paid admission to Museum for non-members
Cathy Bauerle, 386.788.8173, cathy@campresort.com

Excursions

September 23, 2009 – 7:30 am, leave Mt. Dora at 5:30 pm
Mt. Dora Motor Coach Excursion;  $60.00, limit 55
Doreen Armstrong, 386.492.6706, whymepooh@aol.com
RSVP by September 11th

March 26, 2010
An Excursion to St Augustine, wine tasting, luncheon, shopping, limit 55
Pam Quilliam, 386-760-8532, pjquillian@earthlink.com

April 29–May 3, 2010 
REGAL (Really Elegant Gals at Leisure)
Key West & Caribbean Cruise, 4 days;
Pam Quilliam, 386-760-8532, pjquillian@earthlink.com

Artful Interludes (Parties!)

October 30, 2009 – 7:00 pm to 9:30
Halloween Costume Party, The Armstrong’s; $25.00, limit 50
Doreen Armstrong, 386.492.6706, whymepooh@aol.com
RSVP by October 23rd

November 26, 2009 – 2:00 pm
Thanksgiving Buffet at Halifax Yacht Club
adults/$30.00, 6-12 yr. olds/$15.00, 5 & under/free
Rusty Culler, 386.761.2984, rustyc@cfl.rr.com
RSVP by November 16th

December 4, 2009 – 5:30 to 8:30 pm  
Light Up Harbor Village; holiday home tour & progressive dinner
$25.00 per person, limit 40 people 
Donna Ehlers, 407.314.7704, angeliccompany@aol.com
RSVP by: November 29th

December 5, 2009 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
A Visit with Santa at the Museum
Donna Mauricio, 386.586.0907, flgranma@hotmail.com

December 10, 2009 – 2:00 to 4:30 pm
Holiday Party at Anne and Bud Connelly's, $25.00, limit 40
Anne Connelly, 386.677.1804, ac498@aol.com
RSVP by  December 3rd

February 12, 2010

“An Affair to Remember,” reception at ocean and riverfront homes with hostesses Ann Jacobs and Nancy Lohman
Kay Brawley, 386.322.4512, kbrawley@mindspring.com
RSVP by February 7th

February 13, 2010 – 6:00 pm
Curry Dinner Party at Ernie Dyer's home; $35.00, limit 12
Ernie Dyer, 386.253.1657, ernied@bellsouth.net
RSVP by January 30th

May 8, 2010 –  5:00 to 9:00 pm
2nd Annual “Greatest Party Ever”
The Caribbean Condominium, $30.00, limit 65
Doreen Armstrong, 386.492.6706, whymepooh@aol.com
RSVP by April 24th
 

May 18, 2010 – 2:00 to 4:00 pm
“Sundaes on Sunday,” ice cream social at Liane Buix’s home and tour of two unique and lovely homes in Plantation Bay, $10.00, limit 40
Liane Buix, 386.437.6855, lianebuix@cfl.rr.com
RSVP by April 11th

Artful Seminars

January 28, 2010 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
“A New Year and a New You” At the Museum, $20.00
Featuring Pam Elkins, Fashion & Image Consultant
Mary Teasley, 386.304.6957, smylie411@aol.com
RSVP by: January 22nd

March 11, 2010 – 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
A Holy Land Adventure, musical & pictorial travelogue
Presented by Naomi and Tom Riddle, at the Museum, $25.00
Mary Teasley, 386.304.6957, smylie411@aol.com
RSVP by March 4th