The Sisters of Charity
recently celebrated their 200 years of service in style at The Lighthouse, located inside of Chelsea Piers. The sisters and their friends gathered to commemorate the creation of some of the first public services in NYC. In the early 19th century, streets of the city were overrun with the orphaned children of immigrants and those down on their luck. Orphanages were founded by the sisters but the work didn’t stop there. They had soon established schools and public services that were vital to the success of the city we all know and love today.
The evening began with a lovely cocktail hour, complete with delicious apps and happening jazz. A special pomegranate spritzer tended to be everyone’s favorite drink that night as it was exclusively created for the event. A gigantic, lushly decorated cake bearing the name of the event was on display for passing guests as a delicious reminder of why there was cause for celebration. Friends and loved ones all gathered to say thank you, including a surprise attendance by the FDNY fire boat. The guests watched out over the Hudson in awe of the dazzling water display situated in front of some of Manhattan’s most iconic buildings.
The surprises didn’t stop there. When it was time be seated for dinner, all were wondering where they would be seated. It was a mystery until a ceiling to floor curtain drew back and revealed a stunning dining room.
After being seated, toasts were made, and the sisters as well as their supporters were thanked by members of the community for their 200 year mission that hasn’t ended quite yet. The event was a success, surpassing their donation goal and completely selling out. It was a wonderful night to remember as the sunset through the large bay windows of The Lighthouse lit up the diners in an almost divine manner.
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recently celebrated their 200 years of service in style at The Lighthouse, located inside of Chelsea Piers. The sisters and their friends gathered to commemorate the creation of some of the first public services in NYC. In the early 19th century, streets of the city were overrun with the orphaned children of immigrants and those down on their luck. Orphanages were founded by the sisters but the work didn’t stop there. They had soon established schools and public services that were vital to the success of the city we all know and love today.
The evening began with a lovely cocktail hour, complete with delicious apps and happening jazz. A special pomegranate spritzer tended to be everyone’s favorite drink that night as it was exclusively created for the event. A gigantic, lushly decorated cake bearing the name of the event was on display for passing guests as a delicious reminder of why there was cause for celebration. Friends and loved ones all gathered to say thank you, including a surprise attendance by the FDNY fire boat. The guests watched out over the Hudson in awe of the dazzling water display situated in front of some of Manhattan’s most iconic buildings.
The surprises didn’t stop there. When it was time be seated for dinner, all were wondering where they would be seated. It was a mystery until a ceiling to floor curtain drew back and revealed a stunning dining room.
After being seated, toasts were made, and the sisters as well as their supporters were thanked by members of the community for their 200 year mission that hasn’t ended quite yet. The event was a success, surpassing their donation goal and completely selling out. It was a wonderful night to remember as the sunset through the large bay windows of The Lighthouse lit up the diners in an almost divine manner.
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