Designers meet to plan the annual Women Can/Women Do luncheon, a fundraiser for the Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan, (front row, from left) Jon Bautel, Nancy Suzor, Nancy Whitley Balchik; (second row) Sarah Hagen, Jodi Bingham, Kari Davis, Diana Hickey, Sandy White, Linda Weston, Miranda White, Cheryl Hofweber, Rhea Dow and Ivy Ratliff with Wren.

The Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan (WRCNM) will host its sixth annual Women Can/Women Do fundraising luncheon on Wednesday, June 20, at Castle Farms in Charlevoix.  The event is crucial in raising funds for the Women’s Center to help support a multitude of programs and services relied on by thousands of women, children and families every year.

Luncheon guests at The Castle will be treated to the unique and stunning table designs of more than twenty-eight Charlevoix County designers who have agreed to donate their time and talent.  Their elaborate and creatively themed tables are a highlight of the event.

“I am always amazed at the creativity of our designers who come up with unique and interesting themes each year,” said Deb Smith, WRCNM Assistant Director. “A huge reason these luncheons are so popular is a result of the hard work and ingenuity of our table designers and dedication of our table captains; it’s truly a first class event.”

This year’s table designers include:  A Touch of Spring, Boyne Mountain Solace Spa, Boynes’ Beyond Borders, Connie Carr-Designer, Castle Farms, Charlevoix Area Garden Club, Charlevoix Area Hospital Gift Shop, Charlevoix Circle of Arts, Charlevoix Country Club, Deer Creek Junk, Elements, Fanciful Tables, GaGa for kids, Hearts to Holly Quilt Shop, inspired living, Jordan River Arts Council, Kilwin’s of Charlevoix, Lake Street Market, Marvin’s Gardens, MerryMakers, Panache Hair Studio, Petals Custom Floral Designs, R & R Organic Spa, Raven Hill Discovery Center, Sommerset Yacht Club, The Backdoor-A Floral Studio, Upsy-Daisy Floral, and Nanette Dion-Artist/Designer.

Although volunteer table captains are responsible for filling seats at each table, there are still seats available to those who contact the WRCNM, directly.  “If you want to attend this fabulous luncheon fundraiser and you haven’t been assigned to a specific table or table captain, please call us and we can assist you,” said Smith.

The luncheon will take place at Castle Farms in Charlevoix from 11:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, June 20.   Seats are a minimum donation of $150 per person.  For information or to reserve a seat, call the WRCNM Administrative Office at (231) 347-0067.