Juneteenth event 2026

 Supporting the Juneteenth event, Historical League members are happy to volunteer. Thanks to Jolynn Clarke, Anne Lupica, Pat Faur, Laurie-Sue Retts, Bonnie Newhoff, Cathy Shumard and Norma Jean Coulter.

Norma Jean commented, "Senator Mark Kelly stopped at the 6888 table honoring those mostly black women who solved the mail problem for the troops during WWII." (Fascinating story).

Cathy Shumard, Pete Faur

December League meeting

Festive outfits and Vintage Santa centerpieces, provided by Sandy Loeffler, make our Holiday December meeting a consistently popular occasion. 

Susan Dale, Bonnie Newhoff

Patt Walker, Sharron McKinney, Katie Tovar

Pat Grogg, Anne Lupica

Pat Christopherson, Sandy Loeffler

Norma Jean Coulter, Dr. David Breeckner

Nina von Schroeter, April Bevins

Bonnie Newhoff, Josie Pete, Norma Jean Coulter, Carolyn Hartman, Zona Lorig

Cathy Shumard checking in members and guests on a cold December morning

Davie Garrison, Pam den Draak

Jan Murray, Davie Garrison, Jolynne Clarke

Laurie-Sue Retts with guests Joanne Pamperin, Martha O'Connor

Pat Grogg describing game for sharing holiday memories

November 6 Historical League meeting

 Members meet, greet and eat at the November Historical League meeting. After the guest speaker and business discussion, lunch is served and it's time to socialize. Thanks to Bonnie Newhoff and Mary Perona for the photos.

2023 Arizona Historymakers Celebration Cuisine

Delicious food was served at the Arizona Historymakers™ Celebration Oct 14. Thanks to Bonnie Newhoff organizing this with Creations in Cuisine Catering. Inside AZHC and outside in the courtyard, there was plenty to choose from.

"Cinderella" a big success for Annual Family Holiday Party

They've done it again! Historical League Family Holiday Party at Phoenix Theatre was fantastic. Thanks to Bonnie Newhoff organizing all the yummy food. Katie Tovar and Sharron McKinney created inviting wine baskets. Lots of wonderful raffle items and 50/50 raffle. Top if off with a grand performance of Cinderella.

Long list of Thank You for the organizers of the Annual Family Holiday Party. It takes a village to do this event! Anne Lupica worked with Phoenix Theatre to co-ordinate the event with space and ticket sales. Bonnie Newhoff arranged (and baked) the delicious food. Claire Nullmeyer chaired the raffle items. Sharron McKinney and Katie Tovar worked on gift baskets. Mary Parker sold 50/50 raffle tickets on many occasions to make it highly successful. Nancy Evans created the outstanding decor. Cindy Tidwell-Shelton helped with registration. And so many baked and brought yummy foods, helped with set up and clean up, also contributed funds. Fabulous event!!!

Upstairs was delicious food, drinks, raffles, friends and families. Downstairs was "Cinderella" waiting to entertain us. Thanks to all those who made this Annual Family Holiday Party a successful event on December 11.

Bonnie Newhoff did an amazing job baking and organizing the food.

One of the lovely gift baskets designed by Katie Tovar and Sharron McKinney.

Nancy Evans and Janet Young enjoy the moment.

Pat Faur and Susan Dale

Cindy Tidwell-Shelton helped with registration and won this lovely gift basket.

Past President Claire Nullmeyer organized the fabulous raffle. Ready to see Cinderella with her great-nieces Bridget, and the twins Morgan and Peyton.

Dianne Linthicum helped present the delicious food.

Dr. Josephine Pete helped present the delicious food.

 

Squeals of laughter as Mary Parker's granddaughter Olivia tried out her new car. One of the raffle items at the Family Holiday Party, the Parker granddaughters all wanted to drive it at the December 11 event.

Ruth Ann Hogan with raffle items

Cathy and Tom Shumard

Janice Bryson, Katie Tovar, Janice granddaughter Layla

Stan Evans, Zona Lorig, Linda Corderman, Dianne Linthicum