‘THANK YOU’ NEWS

cre, Martyn Greenacre, Marlena Lustik, Ryan Perillo, Denise Shutter, and Roy Steinberg, for Earth Day annual grounds preparations at the Cape May Lighthouse.

• Audrey Dingler, Cape May County Library, for presenting a program on the history of public libraries for Lunch & Learn.

• Bob Hudzik, for construction and installation of the medicine wagon for the Quackery Exhibit.

• Madison Resorts: Dan Alicea, Aspasia Bournousouzis, Kim Constantine, Paul Gates, Kait Giovinazzo, Brian Jones, Stacy McNeil, Gabrielle Sceia, Olivia Suarez, Lindsay Taylor, for Earth Day “planting party” at the Emlen Physick Estate.

Spring wrap-up

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Beach series. These were painted from photos that captured her family’s history on Cape May’s historically Black beach. We’ll be partnering with Chanelle Rene and the Center for Community Arts on this subject for our Winter exhibit at the Carroll Gallery.

We celebrated Armed Forces Day at the World War II Lookout Tower on May 21 by hosting local veterans Mark Allen and Peggy Zemitatis who were happy to speak about their experiences and offering free admission for the climb. Back at the Physick Estate, the grounds were full of crafts and collectibles vendors taking advantage of a beautiful spring day!

Spring was an event-heavy time for us, which keeps Director of Special Events and Visitors Service Janice Corkery and her staff on their toes. Our popular Brunch & Bingo returned to the Inn of Cape May for several dates. The Murder Mystery Dinner, “The Plot Thickens,” another play from the fertile imagination of Jacki Fazio, was also back on the calendar at the Chalfonte Hotel for several Spring dates. And the very much in demand Cape May Wine Trails returned. Two events, with lunch at the Pier House and visits to Jessie Creek Winery and Natali Vineyards, were immediately sold out.

Springtime is training time, too. IT Director Cathy Baldacchini and Registrar Donna Szemczak, with help from our staff training

• David and Kathy Morais, for assisting at the Volunteer Orientation and Recruitment Event.

• Mary Stewart, for presenting a Museum Education program on the History of Boardwalks for the Avalon History Center.

• Roy Steinberg, Cape May Stage, for presenting a Lunch & Learn on the History of Theater.

Volunteers

Advisory Committee: Joyce Barth, Rosalie Gallagher, Kathleen Familetti, Peggy Gora, Carol Hartman, Loretta Hughes, Barbara Lamont, Brian McGrath, Harry Schmidt.

Armed Forces Day Volunteers at the World War II Tower: Mark Allen, Peggy Zemaitaitis.

Brunch & Bingo Volunteers at Bella Vida and Inn of Cape May: Sue Currie, Jean Grazel.

Cape May Music Festival: Sharon Agin, Bill Angstadt, Tina Angstadt, Susan Beal, Chris DuBois, Karen Hammeran, Dagmar Jelincic, Yvonne Kuemmerle, Tricia Nolfi, Bev Parada, Therese Porzio-Kwiecinski, Kathie Russell, Joan Ryan, Frank Scott.

Crafts and Collectibles by the Sea: Eileen Cassidy, Tricia Collins, Jean Grazel, Victoria Heimall, Tricia Nolfi.

Grounds Crew: Tom Caroll, Patrick Dempsey, Bob Gorgone, Frank Scott, Jim Walsh, Stephen Ward.

Mailing Campaign Volunteers: Jocelyn Duquette, Kathy Genzoli, Lynne Glasser, Roe Gorgone, Mary Beth Hager, Barbara OShea, Bev Prada, Ruth Anne Stewart.

Emlen Physick House Inventory Volunteers: Jocelyn Duquette, Kathy Genzoli, Karen Hammeran, Jacquie Newman.

team, put together a rigorous schedule of sessions focused on getting our staff ready for the upcoming summer season. There were new tours to learn, including a new Maritime Trolley Tour and Voices from Beyond at the Physick House, scripts to learn, content to be reviewed and customer services tips to absorb to ensure that our guests have wonderful experiences on their tours.

Our folks in Museum Education stayed busy as well. Coordinator Brenda Leonard lined up an interesting assortment of topics and presenters. Cape May MAC Curator Ben Ridings presented “Marvels and Missteps: Medicine during the Victorian Era,” which fit in quite nicely with our exhibit and house tour. It was a story of triumphs, tragedies, and tricksters. Brenda presented an overview of the lesser-known composers being presented during this year’s Music Festival. Cape May Stage’s Artistic Director Roy Steinberg joined us for a quick history of theater, including Cape May’s contribution to the field. Finally, Mary Stewart explored the history of our flag and the day we celebrate it. We also visited Mrs. Mary Pat Padulla, the librarian at Dennis Primary School, Victorian Towers, and the Blind Center of the Jersey Cape, where Dory Coe entertained the group with her History Lady presentations.

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Spring into the Cherry House Tour Volunteers: Sharon Agin, Chris DuBois, Dave Gunkle, Therese Porzio-Kwiecinski, Joan Ryan.

Tour Department Volunteers: Joyce Barth, Rebecca Davis, Mary Fox, Rosalie Gallagher, Christie Mobile, Mary Stewart.

Trolley Maintenance: Patrick Dempsey, Joe Mammerella, Mark Nathan, Jim Walsh, Deb Yamashita.