France, Flowers, & Friends, featuring Sharon Santoni
Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 11:30 a.m. 

Presented by the Lauritzen Gardens Guild 

Honorary Chairman: Marsha Mamdani and Cheryl Wild-Goodrich
Chairmen: Karen Burkley and Connie Kinnear
Guild President: Melissa Steffes

Internationally known as THE source of amazing French inspiration, Sharon Santoni is a master at whisking one away to the gentle French countryside. Sharon's blog, My French Country Home, is read daily by thousands of people all over the world. She writes about English gardening on the French countryside, entertaining, her love of searching for brocante treasures throughout France, and her inspiring French girlfriends, who she highlights in her book, "My Stylish French Girlfriends." Best of all, she writes about seeing everyday beauty and keeping life simple. 

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. To be placed on a wait list, contact Tim at (402) 346-4002, ext. 267.

Click here to pre-order Sharon Santoni's book, My Stylish French Girlfriends

Please call Tiffany at (402) 346-4002, ext. 228 for more information. 

Learn more about Sharon, her blog, and her book at: www.sharonsantoni.com

Featured sponsors: Kiewit, Pinnacle Bank, Moglia Family Foundation, and Securities America

Supporting sponsors: Audi Omaha, First National Bank, George Kubat and Maureen Walsh, Nebraska Medicine, Patti Peterson,The David Scott Foundation, Valmont Industries, Inc., WoodmenLife

Event Supporters: HDR, Inc., Vernie Jones, Connie Kinnear, Marsha Mamdani, The Mackintosh Foundation, and Cheryl Wild-Goodrich

In-Kind Support: Hayneedle, Inc., The Grey Plume, Margie Trembley, Joan & Associates, My French Country Home by Sharon Santoni, The French Tangerine

The Lauritzen Gardens Guild is a volunteer organization dedicated to the support and growth of Lauritzen Gardens. The guild organizes and sponsors fund- and friend-raising activities and provides educational opportunities for children.  

Guild Spring Luncheon Speakers:     

YEAR	GUEST SPEAKER	EVENT CHAIRMAN	HONORARY CHAIRMAN
2017	Sharon Santoni	Karen Burkley Connie Kinnear	Marsha Mamdami Cheryl Wild-Goodrich
2016	Eddie Zaratsian	Kris Patton Jonnie Robinson	Judy Bates
2015	Natalie Bowen Brookshire	Kristie Stienike Cindy Tooher	Ivel Reed
2014	Natasha Lisitsa	Karla Cassels  Melanie Hecker	Molly Schropp
2013	James Farmer	LaDona Rowings	Hani Kenefick
2012	Ian Prosser	Mary Lou Brasee	Kathy Quinlan
2011	Remco Van Vliet	Babs Weinberg	Sandy Parker
2010	Mark Held	Jeanne Salerno	Michelle Grewcock
2009	Ardith Beveridge	Terri Deising	Lois Roskens
2008	Ralph Null	Amy Haddad	Anne Thorne Weaver
2007	Rene Van Rems	Kim Simon	Gail Yanney
2006	Chris Giftos	Mary Jochim	Jean Bell
2005	Ron Morgan	Kathy Gross  Patti Peterson	Ginger O'Neil