SOLD OUT: Thurs., April 23

Sat., April 25, 1 p.m.

(Seating begins at 12:45 p.m. )

Sweet Remembrances

118 S. Market St.

Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

717-697-5111

This tea room is a favorite of many of our members with Nancy Reppert's scones served hot out of the oven.

Menu includes:

• Individual pot of tea with unlimited refills from a lengthy tea list;
• Salad,
• Six savories,
• Two scones with sweet cream and jam, and
• Sweets/desserts.

Following tea you can shop at the Rosemary House (next door) for teas and herbs.

Parking: Street parking on Market and Simpson streets, and a small parking lot off the alley behind the tearoom. (Enter the alley from Simpson Street, then walk through the gardens to the tearoom.)

Mobility: Three steps into the tearoom, or go through the archway to the right of the front door and enter the tea room at the side door.

Cost: $50, club members; $55, guests/non-members

Reservation deadline: April 15

Please include tea name in memo section of your check.

Thurs., May 28, 1 p.m.

SOLD OUT: Sat., May 30

(Seating begins at 12:45 p.m. )

Berry Patch B&B

115 Moore Road

Lebanon, PA, 17046

717-708-8168

This is our second visit to this charming bed and breakfast in Lebanon. The view from the dining room is lovely. Spring is a perfect time to visit this area with flowers blooming. We'll be able to celebrate the end of this cold winter and the beginning of warm summer days.

Parking: The B&B has a parking lot.

Mobility: There are no steps into the house from the left side. There is one step into the bathroom.

Cost: $32, club members; $37, guests/non-members

Reservation deadline: May 14

Please include tea name in memo section of your check.

Thurs., June 11 and

Sat., June 20, 1 p.m.

(Seating begins at 12:45 p.m. )

East Berlin Historical Preservation Society

Red Men's Hall

322 W. King St., East Berlin, PA, 17316

717-870-1634 (Sharon O'Connell's number)

The tea in East Berlin last year was a hit with requests to repeat the event. The menu includes:

• Soup,
• Salad,
• Two types of scones,
• Savories,
• Sweets, and
• Pots of tea.

We are sure the ladies of the Historical Society will prepare another delicious tea for club members. What a wonderful start to the summer.

Parking: On-street parking with very limited parking to the rear of the hall.

Mobility: There are three steps onto the front porch; no steps into the hall from the rear.

Cost: $45, club members; $50, guests/non-members

Reservation deadline: May 28

Please include tea name and DATE in memo section of your check.

Thurs., June 25, and

Sat., June 27, 1:30 p.m.

(Seating begins at 1:20 p.m.* )

TranquilaTEA

1117 W. Main St.

Waynesboro, PA 17268

717-765-8327

This tearoom was founded in 2004 by the mother/daughter duo, Laura Watkins and Nancy Browning. Located in the historic town of Waynesboro, this 1800s era pink building with green shutters and awning also has a gift shop with books and tea accessories. Our Queen's tea includes:

• Soup or salad (chef's choice),
• Scone,
• Tea sandwiches,
• Dessert, and
• Endless pot of tea

June is a lovely month for a ride to this charming town for tea.

Parking: On-street metered parking; a free parking lot is one block behind the tearoom at 25 N. Potomac St., behind Trinity apartments, off Schier's Way.

Mobility: There are five steps up to the tearoom, and one step up to bathroom and second tearoom. area.

Cost: $46.50, club members; $51.50, guests/non-members

Reservation deadline: June 16

*There is a seating prior to our tea and the staff needs time to reset the tables and prepare for us. There are lovely shops along the street for you to visit if you arrive early or bring a book to read or a project to knit.

Please include tea name and DATE in memo section of your check.

Thurs., July 9, and

Sat., July 11, 2 p.m.

(Seating begins at 1:45 p.m. )

Kate Pearl Tearoom

111 Stone Ave.

Westminster, MD 21157

410-857-0058

(The tearoom has an answering service so you must leave a message to receive a call back. Or call Donna Lerew at 717-741-2684.)

Kate Pearl Tearoom in the Historic William Winchester House is an English-style tearoom that is named for the owner's great-great-grandmother. "We see afternoon tea as a way to connect generations, to honor traditions, and to feel respite from the chaos of everyday life. A place to unwind, to be pampered and to luxuriate in finery."

The full afternoon tea includes:

• Soup or salad (chef's choice),
• Scones,
• Fresh fruit,
• Tea sandwiches and savories,
• Assorted sweets
• Sorbet, and
• Tea.

Westminster is a lovely town to visit and shop.

Parking: The tearoom has a parking lot.

Mobility: For the July 9 tea, seatings are in a room with one step down or up a flight of stairs; for the July 11 tea, no steps into one room, one step down, or up a flight of stairs. Please note your mobility needs when making a reservation. (For example, one step is fine, but not upstairs OR I can do any of these seating arrangements.)

Cost: $46, club members; $51 guests/non-members

Reservation deadline: July 1

Please include tea name and DATE in memo section of your check.

Sat., Aug. 8, noon

Annual Club Luncheon & Silent Auction

(Doors open 11 a.m.)

New Fairview Church

1873 New Fairview Church Road

York, PA 17403

717-741-2684 (Call Donna Lerew with questions)

We'll announce the theme and speaker later (keep your eyes peeled). But we do have a menu for the buffet from which our caterer will serve us:

• Ham,
• Pineapple sauce,
• Scalloped potatoes,
• Green beans almandine,
• Cole slaw,
• Fruit cup,
• Rolls & butter,
• Iced tea and hot tea (hot water) - teabags available but feel free to bring your own teabag.

If you prefer a vegetarian option, which is ratatouille, you must let Donna Lerew know when you make your reservation.

Bring your used books for the book sale and household items, jewelry, tea sets, etc. for the silent auction. Doors open at 11 a.m. There will be people available to assist with unloading your items.

Parking: No steps at the front entrance.

Mobility: A large parking lot.

Cost: $25, club members; $30, guests/non-members

Reservation deadline: Aug. 1

Please include tea name in memo section of your check.

Thurs., Aug. 27, and

Sat., Aug. 29, 1 p.m.

(Seating begins at 12:45 p.m. )

Irish Eyes Tea Room

9 Sturgis Lane

Lititz, PA 17543

717-627-1776

Lauren Haggerty, the owner of Irish Eyes, says, "Steeped in tradition. Blended with heart. Tea is a ritual of connection, comfort, and joy. Nestled in the heart of Lititz, the tea room and gift shop offer a welcoming space to slow down, gather, and savor the moment. Sip slowly and stay a while."

Our menu includes:

• House-made scones,
• Finger sandwiches,
• Sweets designed to feel both indulgent and familiar, and
• A variety of teas.

Parking: There is a parking lot in front of the tearoom as well as parking space at the medical center and on Main Street.

Mobility: One step from road to sidewalk but no steps into the tearoom.

Cost: $45, club members; $50, guests/non-members

Reservation deadline: Aug. 18

Please include tea name and DATEin memo section of your check.

PA Tea Festival Tickets

Make your plans to attend

The 9th annual PA Tea Festival, held at the Rosemary House and Sweet Remembrances Tea Room in Mechanicsburg, Pa., will be Sept. 18 and 19. Tickets will be sold by the club starting July 1 for $15 per person ($18 day of event).

Mark Your Calendars with Tea Holidays