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Press Releases
Pictured in the Trinity Lutheran Biblical Garden are members of Circle of Caring’s Garden Gala Committee. From left, front row: Nancy Shollenberger,
Patty Korn, Kaitlyn Korn and Lyn Fisher. Back row, from left: Martha Buller, Kathy Kanitz, Scott Braden, Manager of Circleville’s Fifth Third Bank, and John Beck.
Fifth Third Bank Sponsors Circle of Caring Garden Gala Dinner Party
May 28, 2008 – Circleville, OH– In anticipation of their 10th Annual Garden Gala, the Circle of Caring~Faith in Action program is planning an elegant dinner party
themed, “Some Enchanted Evening.” The dinner party will take place on June 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Korn residence, 1510 Duvall Rd. It will be a kick off to the Garden Gala
garden tour, which takes place on June 21 and 22.
Fifth Third Bank has generously agreed to be a sponsor for the dinner party. The planning committee for the special event is chaired by Stephanie Patrick and includes
Mary Jo Ballou, Carol Bowling, Shirley Cassidy, Patty Korn, Claudia Miga, Carly Neff, Rick Patterson, Nancy Shollenberger and Mary Kay Wood.
Tickets for the dinner are $35 per person or $250 for a table of eight. To reserve tickets, contact Mary Jo Ballou at (740) 474-5623. Limited space is available.
Pre-sale tickets for the June 21 and 22 Garden Gala tours will be available beginning June 2 for $9 at Goodwin’s, Rhoads Farm Market, Royal Gardens and Engel’s (near Ashville).
Tickets can be purchased for $10 at any of the garden gates on the days of the event.
The Garden Gala originates from an inspiration Martha Buller, coordinator of Circle of Caring, had when she stopped at the Trinity Lutheran Church Biblical Garden shortly after
she began her position 11 years ago. She realized that not only Trinity Lutheran gardeners, but also other gardeners in the community, toil long and hard to make their home
landscapes attractive. Her thought was, “Why not get a tour going for the enjoyment of the community and as a benefit for the Circle of Caring program?” The idea became a
reality in 1999 with the help of Lyn Fisher and ideas from various other gardeners, including John Beck and Frank Gwinn, as well as COC volunteer, Susan Girardi, COC Council
members, Rev. Dennis Dinger and Laura Rooney, and staff support from Claire Whitten.
Circle of Caring~Faith in Action (COC) is an interfaith volunteer caregiver program with the mission of helping frail, elderly, and disabled people meet needs so they can remain
in their own homes. Through the support of more than 100 volunteers, typical assistance includes transportation, yard work, friendly visiting/phone calls, handyman chores, light
housekeeping, respite care, and ramp building. In 2007, COC assisted more than 300 people and built 19 ramps. COC is a community service, coordinated by Berger Health System,
with support from the United Way of Pickaway County and the surrounding community. All funds received are administered by Berger Health Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization,
with 100 percent of the funds going directly to COC.
If you have questions about Circle of Caring or would like more information about the Garden Gala, please call (740) 474-7844.
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