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2010 News Archive
At the Maryland Federation of Republican Women's Fall meeting held in Annapolis, the Republican Women Leaders of Calvert were awarded the following awards achieved in 2009: Best Newsletter, Best Web Site, and the Maryland Shield Award.
Republican Women Leaders of Calvert's December meeting (Christmas Party) will be held on December 6 at the home of Dena Radosevic starting at 6:00 p.m. For further information call: 301-855-8728.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Republican Women Leaders of Calvert.
January -- no meeting
February 7 meeting -- information will follow
April 29 and 30 -- Maryland Federation of Republican Women's Spring Board Meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn in Solomons. This event is being chaired by Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's counties Republican women's clubs.
Christmas House Tour
The Republican Women Leaders of Calvert (RWLC) present their first Christmas House Tour on Saturday, December 4, between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. The tour will take visitors to nine beautifully decorated homes for the 2010 holiday season in the Northern end of Calvert and Southern Anne Arundel Counties. All of the homes are within an eight-mile radius and include:
In nearby Lothian, the Hargrove-Busada home that overlooks many rolling acres of farmland. Stone enhances the old world feel, coupled with a tin roof cupola atop the breezeway. Cherry bookcases and the stone hearth and mantle showcase this beautiful home. “The Vineyard”, also located in Lothian and home of the Entzian family, offers a breath-taking design with a “Mount Vernon” look and old-world artistry. The 14,000 square feet of living space reflects the family’s love of Italian design. Magical landscapes await the visitors.
The Alvey and Hess home in Twin Shields sits on 10 acres with beautifully detailed gardens. The Cape Cod features spacious rooms and cathedral ceilings. The curved stairwell adorned with garlands, sprays and lights complements the 12 foot Frazier fir. A whimsical tree adorned in a western cowboy motif with antique ornaments is a delight to behold. Also in Twin Shields is the Rice home that features a Greek revival décor in the main living areas with hand-built chandeliers, hearty pine floors, gas lamps and authentic plaster molding. The memorable fireplaces are the work of artisans from the Washington, D.C. area. A ten foot Christmas tree is a favorite along with a collection of antiques. The Wolfley home in Twin Shields is an 18th Century reproduction of a home on the Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg. The Cape Cod features many of the architectural principles of geometric order and decorative restraint.
The Grasso home off of Jewel Road sits nestled on two acres and the brick rambler features a formal garden, pool house, and a large collection of P. Buckley Moss artwork displayed throughout the home along with Byers holiday collections and family heirlooms. The gardens are delicately manicured by the homeowner’s own Master Gardener. The Slaughenhoupt home off of Lyons Creek Road is a two story colonial with an open space floor plan and many different holiday themes are featured in the many rooms on the main level and in the family room. A finished basement takes one back to the 1950s where a Coca Cola and Elvis Presley nostalgic theme invite all to “rock and roll.”
The Lubrano home in Dunleigh blends timeless charm and modern comfort with a Tuscany touch. Marble floors, arched entryways and marbleized columns are surrounded by rich Tuscan colors. Pieces from the past give the home its true character along with a Dickensonian Village, Mark Robert Fairies, and several Christmas trees. The Walker home in Owings was a tavern built in 1704 and relocated to its current location in “Lower Marlboro.” The house is of brick-nogged construction and the floors are made of Maryland heart of pine. The hallways are the same design as George Washington’s boyhood home in Wakefield, Virginia.
Tour visitors are invited to also stop by several businesses in the area including J. Pink and Company located at 36 Dalrymple Road in Sunderland and Dickinson Jewelers in the Dunkirk Market Place. All locations invite house tour patrons to visit for holiday specials. Make sure to carry your tour booklet with you!
The Republican Women Leaders of Calvert invite all to participate in their first holiday endeavor. Refreshments will be offered at each home on the tour and pre-paid tickets are a must. For tour tickets, directions and information, please contact Carolyn Rice, Chair of the RWLC Tour, at 410-610-0257 or email: rice6@chesapeake.net
Aerial view of the Grasso’s formal garden in Dunkirk
Tour Hosts at the Grasso’s formal garden from left to right:
Seated: RWLC Tour Chair Carolyn Rice, President Catherine Grasso
(standing right of bench) Terri Wolfley, Lynette and Don Entizian
(standing behind bench) John Alvey, Stewart Hess, Jeanne Slaughenhoupt,
Frank Grasso, Maria and Sal Lubrano
(last row) Joe Rice
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