OUR annual REPORT

2017

M I S S I O NThe Com m un i t y H ouse i s d ed ic a ted to en r i chm ent t h roug h a r t s and even t s tha t p rom ote tog e t he r nessand s t reng t hen t he com m un i t y.

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Dear Friends,2017 was a year of great progress and renewed strength for The Community House. Stage 284 and our wide array of community programs attracted a record number of visitors from Hamilton, Wenham and our surrounding towns and our new event and program sponsors enabled us to strengthen our o�erings by providing stability to our budget and bottom line.

As a 501 c 3 non-profit organization, with no annual operating funding from the towns, The Community House has long required the generous support of our community to o�er programming and maintain our historic property. Our dedicated sta� and volunteer Board now, more than ever, recognize the need for a robust fundraising e�ort to fulfill our mission. The increasing demand for our programs, financial assistance for families and children in need, as well as the rising costs of maintaining our historic property inspire us to continue to grow our fundraising e�orts and secure more support from family and business sponsors. As we look ahead in 2018, our Board of Directors will be hard at work refreshing our strategic plan and laying the foundation towards a capital campaign that will launch by our 100th anniversary.

In the following pages, you will see a sampling of last year’s highlights, financial data, as well as acknowledgements of our donors, sponsors, and volunteers. “We’re better together” in so many ways, and YOU make it possible for us to make our community stronger – THANK YOU! The future is bright for The Community House and with more hard work we look forward to many more decades of serving our communities.

Sincerely,

Heather Ciriello, President Melissa Elmer, Executive Director

Board of Directors

President Heather Ciriello

Vice PresidentWilliam Boardman

TreasurerJames D. Mark

Secretary Abby Pardee Albrecht

Tom BarrettTed BatchelderKenneth R. Brand Stephen Decatur, Jr.Martha Hale Farrell Jonathan D.H. Lamb Nancy Corns Littlehale Sarah LockeJeanne Maurand Brian L. MinichJohn Piscitelli E. Randall SmolikJan SoolmanThad StewardCat StramerKen Wilson

Sta�

Melissa A. Elmer Executive Director Tricia MichallyszynDirector of DevelopmentJay PensionArtistic Director for Stage 284Katie ClarkeManaging Director for Stage 284Bethany E. JohnsonExecutive AssistantCarolyn A. BlaneyMarketing ManagerGail LullEvent ManagerSarah BergeronProgram CoordinatorTess LearyProgram and Event Coordinator Robin WalshBookkeeperCraig Leonard Property ManagerRob GirardProperty Manager Assistant

Teen Program Sta�

Matt BrayMaggie CollinsErin ConnorsMeaghan DelgenioCaroline DonellanWill Glovsky

Mackenzie RobertsonLily Ting Lauren VergeSam VergeTaylor Woodbury

BOARDSTAFF

James GoudieMichaela LearyGri�n MarshallEmma McLaughlinEmily MinsterMichelle Morency

WHOwe are

VolunteersAlexis AllenGary AmesBecky AxelrodKate AyersRobert BanisterDavid BergeronSarah BergeronSteve BlackMichael BluntBoy Scouts – Hamilton Troop 35Doug BrendelKasea BucknerSuzanne CahillJulia CampbellEmelia Capelli

Kathleen CastellanosDiana CelularoTaylor CheslerKatie ClarkeConnie CobbChristina ComparatoElla ComparatoSophia ComparatoSheila ConcannonAbbey CrockerJacob CrosbieMichelle CroweMyriam CyrCaroline DentMolly DoaneBrian Doser

Kelly Du�yKevin DunnPhillip DurginAbe EdelmanAlania EdelmanBen EdelmanEvangeline EdelmanRuth FlumerfeltGina FriasAudrey FuscoLinda GreensteinNoah GreensteinDavid GreenwayJulia GreenwayMarylou GroesbeckJessica GuestLouise HallidayElectra Hamilton

Volunteers continuedCasey HatchGenevieve HoganAdria HolmesCourtney HornstraElla HuntJon HuntJosh HuntLiz HuntBobby ImperatoAnn-Marie InnocentiLeslie JamisonPatricia Peterson JamisonAnnette JanesTom KelleherAnna KercherMarcia KercherMyles KercherSteve KercherBobby KerriganKathy KerriganKelly KerriganGail LakeAmy LeJeuneSarah LockeKirsten LoseeSusan LuntDani MannJohn ManningMelissa MarieJay MartelJeanne MaurandSarah McCarthyMarc MenardDeb MorrisonKelly Murphy

Allie SmailAshley SmailTimothy SpinaleKrista StanisEmma StebenneMatt StedmanCat StramerKirk SwansonJon SwartzLes TarnyCharlotte TeshkoWhitney ThompsonLily TingKathleen TringaleMia TringaleAmy TuckDaniel TuckJames TurnerSamantha TuscanoAshley ValettaKirk VandaRyan VandaGreg WarwickGabrielle WestGemma WestGi�ord WestLeticia WestTi�any WilliamsSherri WilcaukasAndrea WoodDanielle WoodTrudy YoungErik Zelck

BOARD STAFF

Kevin MurphySean MurphyBeth MeyersDiana NeithamerDarci NelsonJulia NorcrossLaurie PaskavitzNoli PaskavitzBrittany PaskosJay PensionJohn PensionNina PensionPenny PensionAlyssa PetersonMichael PetronzioNate PunchesCai RadleighBen RevetteLucine RevetteSona RevetteAllison RobertsChris RomanoJill RomanoEmily RooneyDana RoweMarielle SabbagJulie SchoenthalLou Schoenthal Isabella SchwartzJulie ScoenthalFrederick ShepardAbby SimonMary Slapak

For nearly 100 years The Community House has built special memories for you, provided a place to celebrate your milestones and o�ered you an ever-evolving variety of experiences, arts, performances, concerts, parties, classes and recreation; o�ered at an a�ordable cost, and sometimes free for the entire community.

Of course, everything has a cost and that’s why we depend on your support to continue making life here a little brighter. Through your generosity, the Annual Campaign - Greatest Need division raised $100,000! We need you to help us deliver quality programs and events that our community looks forwardto annually. We couldn’t do it without your support!

Thanks to all of you that supported the “We’re Better Together” scholarship assistance program, helping us to meet our mission, “The Community House is dedicated to enrichment through arts and events that promote togetherness and strengthen the community”. Because of your generosity we were able to award more than $5000 in financial assistance in 2017, helping to ensure that children were not turned away from our programs, theater workshops or theater productions due to an inability to pay.

2017 CORPORATE SPONSOR

PROGRAM/EVENT SPONSORS2 Depot Square FoundationThe Ciriello FamilyJohn and Nancy ClarkeCole Landscaping and Irrigation, Inc.Matt and Jen DanielsMoors & Cabot, Inc.New England Bio Labs, Inc.Bessie Pappas Charitable Foundation, Inc.Salem Five Charitable Foundation

WEthanK

YOU

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTINGOUR ANNUAL CAMPAIGN!

$1,000-2,499George and Abigail Pardee AlbrechtWilliam and Anna BoardmanHale and Dorothy BradtRoger and Sue BrandPeter and Gretel ClarkChristopher and Christina ComparatoCummings PropertiesHugh and Elena FosterRob and Amy JobKaren O’KeefeJoanne Holbrook Patton Leslie S. Ray and Marcia C. Ray FoundationTheodore and Mary Jane StewardKris Trustey

$500-$999A&B BurgersNeil AyerThomas BarrettBill and Alice Boardman Doug and Kristina BrendalPeter and Bea BrittonMichael Cormier and Marylou BuckleyChris and Heather CirielloPeter and Julie ClayChad and Angel CrandellDennis and Kelly CunninghamMatt and Jen DanielsChris and Melissa DeAmelioDan and June DeSantisHamilton-Wenham Rotary ClubTim and Chris HopkinsDavid and Dede JohnsonSteve and Janet JonesBo and Emily LambPeter and Barbara Locke Leo and Joanne MaestranziTricia MichallyszynBrian and Bethany Minich Connor and Jessica MinnaarMuddy Pond TrustTheodore and Kimberly OberG H Ricker Inc. InstallationHeaton and Henrietta RobertsonJe� and Dacia RubelBarbara SearsJohn Simon and Sarah LockeZachary and Jan SoolmanJack and Jodie StevensonCampbell StewardVesey & WeeksReed and Connie Woodworth

$250-$499Mark and Dana AllaraAdam and Tanya AmeroKenneth and Paula BrandPaul Ciriello and Wendy Del Mul Tim and Jennifer ClarkGavin and Kristen DanaherStephen and Carrie DecaturKevin and Kelly Dyer

$2,500-$4,999Apple Lane FoundationNancy Corns LittlehalePaul SabaRandy and Jane SmolikKen and Laurie Wilson

$250-$499 continued

Up to $249Tom and Sue AckermanCurt and Anne AlbothAmory and Deborah AldrichRobert and Marlowe Almeida John and Lyn AndersonPatrick Andre Hope AppelDavid and Maryanne AskwythFrancis BakerSusan BagnuloJe� and Missy BarlowDennis Barnett Peter and Kim BarryKeith and Janet BarsantiZach Bensley and Katie Perry Sarah BergeronSteve and Katherine BergholtzJohn and Andrea BeveridgeScott and Polly BeyerScott BialPhyllis BiancoPeter Binney Je� and Corinne Bird Kirk and Julie BishopKalil and Dolores BoghdanJohn and Tanya BosKevin and Rosemary BottomleyAndre and Lori Bouchard William Bowes Rob and Patricia Bozarjian Richard and Theresa BredaCharles and Judy BrighamMark and Pamela BrislinRobert BrooksRobert and Barbara BrownDonald and Roseann BrozenskeDan BrunsWilliam and Elizabeth Burns Bill and Beth Burridge

Friends of the Wenham Council on AgingFranklin FosterJohn GardnerShirley JacquesRich and Diane JonesLeslie S. Ray Insurance Agency, Inc.Scott and Lisa Little Jay and Stephanie Mark Bill and Jackie MartinRick Mitchell and Carin KaleWilberto Lima and Suzanne LockeRosemary LoringJim and Eileen O’HolleranAnthony and Linda PearsonJohn and Dianne PingreeJohn and Karin PiscitelliBenjamin and Sona RevetteLily RiceAlex TsepetisSamuel and Rebecca VaillRex and Esther VanierJohn and Cheryl WalshJames and Christine Zampell

Up to $249 continued

THANK YOU DONORSto our

Doris FraserLes and Charlene FreemanHollis and Rosemary FrenchStanley and Judy GaedeDavid and Nancy Ga�neyPaul and Holly Gamble Raymond and Sharon GambleThomas Gately Peg GauthierRon and Laurie GauthierBrian and Erica Giovannucci Michael Gladchun and Leah TigheJohn and Barbara GledhillSteve and Kathy GoebenRichard and Patricia GoehlertMitchel and Heidi GoldfeldDenny Goodrich Raymond and Linda GosselinHenry Gourdeau Bob and Leslie GraneseWarren and Shirley GrayWinifred GrayJe�rey Greenberg and Kim DietelWarren and Linda GreensteinJudy GreggLarry and Cathy Gri�nMichael and Emily GrimesRoyce Gruenler Troy and Joan Guvaston Wayne Hadlock and Jane WoodburyBrad and Julia HaleyLouise HallidayThomas and Robbie HallowellFrank and Rebecca HallowellFrederick and Gay HammondTrevor and Lindsay Harlow Brandon Karina HartPeter Hartline and Rebecca KuceraMichael HarveyFrancis HauertRichard and Karyl HayesJane HeckBill and Kelly Heney Donald HerdegStephen and Marcy HomerWilliam HooperMargaret Elisa HowattRobert and Amy HowellScott and Nancy HughesWarren and Carole HutchinsTracey Hutchinson Doug HydeWilliam and Barb IlerIrving Ingraham and Darleen MelisIpswich Inn Bed and BreakfastRichard and Barbara Ireland Patricia and Stephen B JamisonAnnette JanesRichard and Carole JanskyTerry JenningsPeggy JermynBethany JohnsonJay and Lori JohnsonMark and Tracy JohnsonCarl and Laura Jones Ken and Jean JonesRichard and Diane JonesStephen and Diane JonesGeorge and Stacey KacoyanisJohn and Mary Ellen KainTrevor and Kristin Kassner Larry and Jean Kavanagh Paul KenersonChris Keohane

Bobby and Kathy KerriganNancy KochRainer Kohler and Yan XuMatthew and Carla Kolesar Joyce KutzCarl Ladd Florence LalikosJim LathamHarold Leach and Mela LewCathy LearsonScott and Abigail LeblancBill Lepard and Melissa WoodsWalter and Karen Leszczynski Jim and Charlotee LidrbauchHoward and Olga LindsayJune LittlefieldPeter and Cherylann Lombardi Nancy Anne LovellMardi LowerySteven Lubelczyk and Keturah Sawyer Gail Lull Nancy LutherAugie and Elizabeth MacCurrach Rod and Nancy MacLeanScott and Jan MaddernJames and Jennifer Maguire John MahaneyMichael and Betsy Manzelli Dr. William and Charlotte Mark Scott and Kathy MarshallAlbert and Mary Martins Kenneth and Tina Mastrocola Je�rey McAvoy Daniel and Margaret McCarthySean McCarthy Bryan and Megan McConnaughey Chip and Eliza McConnell Gardner and Pam McCormickScott McDonald and Denise Wright McDonaldBob and Pete McKenzieJames McNeily Paul and Mary MendoncaBryan and Kimberly Menegoni Peter and Grace MeoEdward and William Messina Cristina Miller Vaughn Miller and Laura DikeDoug and Cindy Minich Enid MingolelliLevon and Catherine MinnetyanJonathan and Erica MitchellDavid and Jessica MolitanoMarc and Lynne MontanariIan and Rosanne Moores Jere and Joelle Moroney Benjamin MorrillFrederick and Elizabeth MoseleyTaylor MugfordMoya MurphyJoseph Musacchio and Perry PomeroyGeorge and Stephanie Needham Marjorie NelsonMatt and Karen NevinsElliott and Kristin NoonBill Peach Chris and Jenny PerkinWilliam and Lucy PingreeRichard O’Dwyer and Katharine PickeringWalter and Donna Opolski

Richard and Karen BursawJay and Cathy ButlerFred CalcinariSteven Calef Bud and Juanita CampbellGeorge and Dorothy CantwellCatherine CarleoDonald and Sheila CarletonDavid and Carol CarlsonScott and Cristie Carter Tony and Sheila Celata Daniel and Suzanne Chansky Jourdain and Leslie Chapdelaine Matthew Churchill and Suzanne Cahill Betty CheesemanGreg and Grace ChmuraSteve ChoughJoe Ciriello David and Barbara ClarkKendall ClarkRobert and Carroll ClarkKatie ClarkeJohn Clemenzi Rick and Stacy ClevelandConnie CobbBetty ColeCraig Colella and Maria RosalesJames and Diane ColletteSusanna Colloredo-MansfeldBu�y ColtJohn and Lisa ColucciChalmers Congdon and Amy RichardsonGeorge and Nat Connolly Tom and Lisa Crawford Jim CrossanBetty CullenDenis and Karen CurranMatthew and Erin CurtinBob and Carol CurrySam and Catherine DaumeJames and Elizabeth DawsonDavid DelandeStephen and Cynthia Demers Ian Dent and Lisa Boudreau Stephen and Dawn DexterGrant and Resalyn DickMarshall Dodge and Tara Cole DodgeWin and Julie DodgeEileen DohertyPaul Dolan Gerald Donnellan and Gay RolandPeter and Linda DoranBrian and Nicole Driscoll Paul Driscoll and Nancy PetersonMarjorie D’SouzaThelma DurkeeJohn and Catherine DuvalJane DwightWilliam and Barbara ErdmanJames and Mary Ann EsdaileJohn Evangelista Al and Deb Evans John and Jill EversJerry and Lynette FallonMichael and Patricia Fallon William Fanaras James and Cynthia Farley Anthony Feeherry Alexander and Cathy FeltonChristopher and Lisa Fibbe Dave Flahive and Cat Stramer Josh and Alison FleuryRuth Flumerfelt

Up to $249 continuedRonald and Judith OroCharles and Jean OsbornMary PachecoKenneth and Amanda PackardSimon Padley Robert and Susan PaglieraniSturgis Papagiotas Beatrice PargoliSteve and Lea ParsonArlene ParkerMike and Laurie Paskavitz Thomas and Barbara PawlykJay PensionJohn and Nina Pension Phyllis PerkinsVirginia PerkinsRick PierceBob and Meredith PittsWilliam Poole Jonathon and Sarah PrescottJe�erson and Jane PrinceLeon PuringtonBruce Ramsey Patrick and Holly ReganCourtney ReidMary ReinhlaterKevin and Susan RichRichard and Jean RobertsPaul and Julia RobichauCharles and Elaine RogalTom RogersBrian Russo and Emily Turner Russo Marylou RyusSerge and Eva SacharukJohn and Deborah Sa�ordJoseph and Joan SantarelliEdward and Heather Schatz Peter and Abigail SchibliThomas Schmidt and Tracy MayorChet and Evelyn SchumanFrancis and Suzanne SearsEdward Seaver Madhukar and Arpana ShahJohn ShanePeter and Bobbie ShawBetsy Shields Myrtle SillenPeter and Diane Simonsen David and Julie SmailRobert and Mary SmallmanAnn St. GermainJoe and Augusta StanislawTom and Amy StarrPhillip and Marilyn StearnsPhil Stevens Nicholas StewardAlexis and Laura Lee StudleyRobert and Judy Sturim Arnie and Sandy Soolman Chad and Emily SumnerKenneth and Bethany SwansonAllyson SweeneyBob and Betty SweetPatricia TaltyMatt and Libby Tangney Keith and Kathy TaylorPhillip and Roberta TaylorBill Terry Charlotte Teshko

THANK YOU DONORSto our

John and Betty TisevichRose TongolMatt and Aubrey ToshPauline TozerDeborah RosserJohan and Kelly Rostad Ned and Susie RowlandJustin and Stacey VergeBlair and Sarah Villa Rick and Hayley Vitale Glenn and Deb VivianAaron and Terry von StaatsAndrew and Natalia WainwrightRobert and Jean WallaceMuriel WaltersDavid and Amy WangerDiana WardRoger and Ann WashburnBruce and Eileen Watkins Jeanne WellsMatt Wengraitis and Sherri WilcauskasTed and Emily Werner Jean WhelanRay and Donna WhippleClaire WhitePeter and Winkie Whitman Harry Wiksten Penny and Terri WilderStephen Willett and Emer McCourtJames WilliamsGeorge and Penny WingateLeonard and Inga WisniewskiOliver and Linda WolcottAndrea WoodMichael and Mary WoodFraley Wright Clay and Ginny YonceTrudy YoungKevin and Theresa Zampell

Memorials and HonorariumsIn Honor of Matthew Bray – Walter and Janice KeanyIn Memory of Mona Bishlawi – Mehran Nasser-GhodsiIn Memory of Amy DiAdamo Foster – Franklin FosterIn Memory of Albee Dodge – Jim and Susan KallochIn Memory of Ernest L. Ingalls – Dottie IngallsIn Memory of Richard Littlefield – Robert and Debbie LittlefieldIn Memory of Dot Maciejowski – Anne EspositoIn Memory of Danny Wetson – Dan and Jane WetsonIn Memory of Robert Whittier – John and Jane McWane

Myriam CyrDepot DinerElements MassageEn FuegoErba KayakEssex River CruisesEva’s Farm Organic Butcher ShopThe Farm Bar and GrilleFelton, Berlin & Erdmann Insurance Services, Inc.Paul FrontierroGourmet GardenHamilton Bookkeeping LLCIpswich Country ClubPatricia JamisonBobby KerriganDavid Lemons Nancy LittlehaleThe Lobster PoolLocksmyth’sM. Lekkakos SalonMarybeth’s Day SpaMoors and CabotPeriwinkles RestaurantPanini PizzeriaJohn PiscitelliNat PulsiferE. Randall SmolikStage 284 at The Community House StarbucksTheodore StewardStoryLandCatherine StramerStudio 13Richard SumnerSun n Air/Cherry Farm CreameryWeathervane TavernReed WilliamsKenneth WilsonWinfrey’sWoodman’s Seafood Restaurant

In Kind Donations15 WalnutAmsan New EnglandBertucci’sWilliam BoardmanBrand Company, Inc.Boston BreweryCape Ann Motor InnCapefish ClothingColes Landscaping & Irrigation, Inc.Kevin Conway

In Kind Donations continued

Grants, Foundations, Councils and Matching GiftsAmerican Tower CorporationGE FoundationHamilton Wenham Cultural CouncilJohn Hancock Financial, Inc.Ipswich Massachusetts Cultural CouncilNew England BioLabs, Inc.Town of Hamilton Town of Wenham

PROGRAMS

Middle School Night: We are proud to continue to provide a place where local 6th through 8th graders can gather, have fun and make positive choices through social interaction with adult and teen sta� supervision.

The Music ManA fun and a�ordable musical experience for toddlers and their caregivers. A family favorite!

Ski Bradford: This classic New England winter activity o�ers 4th-8th graders the opportunity to gain independence on the slopes while still being under adult supervision. Transportation, lessons, and skiing are provided.

Teen Employment OpportunitiesOur youth workforce development program provides employment opportunities for teens throughout the school year, highlighting leadership and skill development in a service learning environment.

WHATwe DO

PROGRAMS

Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer opportunities abound at The Community House!

Internship OpportunitiesOur training program is a pipeline for developing theater professionals and training aspiring youth. Teens and young theater enthusiasts are mentored and trained in a professional theater environment.

“Just over a year and a half ago, my son Matt started volunteering at The Community House two days a week. The impact it has made on his life is almost indescribable.” - Peggy Stedman

In Matt’s own words: “Volunteering has impacted me in a positive way. It has given me a better outlook on life. My life is less stressful due to the fact I have people I can talk to. It is also wonderful because the people at the Community House really care and cherish my help. No matter how much or how little I do,I feel appreciated there.”

Special FriendsWelcoming adults with intellectual and physical challenges for over 30 years. Our unique program hosts themed social nights year-round, featuring live entertainment and activities; dances, parties and an artist-directed watercolor workshop.

Stage 284We continue to expand and receive feedback from patrons, performers and production sta� that coming to Stage 284 is like coming “home”. Not only do we strive to create high quality theatre and theatre education programming for and by the community, we create great community and produce high caliber theatre.

EVENTS

Father Daughter BallMusic, dancing and memories; our semi-formal Winter ball welcomed a record 160 guests. A very special tradition enjoyed by local families.

“The Father/Daughter dance is very special for me. As someone who DJs weddings I've seen a good number of Father/Daughter wedding dances. When I dance with my girls at the Community House's event I tend to think years forward while cherishing every moment with them now.” -Marty Miserandino

Mother Son Knight OutA knight-themed evening where brave, young knights have the occasion to practice chivalry. A most memorable evening for Mothers and sons.

A Royal Princess A�airA Stage 284 musical revue features the most popular princesses and princes. There is a sense of magic to this event which keeps our young audience members enthralled. Guests come dressed in their finest dresses and crowns eager to meet and have their photograph taken with royalty.

Golf TournamentA lovely sunny and green day at the Cape Ann Golf course, our 15th annual tournament raised $21,000 to support Community House operations. Golfers participated in a live auction, team contests, ra�es, and a wine pull. A fun way to support The Community House each year!

“This is always such a fun evening. It’s not often that I get to go out alone with my son. One of my favorite takeaways is the photograph of the two of us, which reminds us daily, as it is framed in our home, of the fun evening we enjoyed together.” – Bethany Minich

Harvest DinnerThe Community House honored Peter and Gretel Clark with the Joanne Holbrook Patton Community Service Award and MJ Brown and Dacia Rubel with the Volunteer of the Year Award. Presentations included a heartwarming testimonial by Brian Doser highlighting the importance of the We’re Better Together Financial Assistance Program. The evening concluded with a musical performance by Stage 284 adults and children.

ABOVE PHOTO NOTES: 1. Joanne Holbrook Patton Community Service Award recipients, Peter and Gretel Clark with Joanne Patton 2. Volunteer of the Year Award recipients, M.J. Brown and Darcia Rubel

EVENTS

Community Block PartyA summertime community event for all ages! The annual bike parade to Patton Park kicked o� festivities where 3,000 attendees shared the experience of community spirit with music, food, kids’ activities and rides. The evening culminated with a fantastic display of fireworks!

Community Carol SingOur community celebrated the inaugural lighting of our beautiful, historic building while being led in caroling by Brian Doser, Peter Stewart, and Joe Scuderi. This year, The Community House coordinated with the “Christmas in the Village” shopping event. The building was lit for the holidays courtesy of American Tower, Ciriello Family and Cole Landscaping and Irrigation, Inc.

EVENTS

ConcertsSundays in Patton ParkThis event saw a rise in attendance in 2017, averaging about 150 guests per concert. The series continues to o�er free concerts for people of all ages throughout the summer and was sponsored by The Institute for Saving Bank, the Towns of Hamilton and Wenham, MA Cultural Council and local businesses.

Peace ConcertThis concert with Peter Stewart welcomed more than 50 people to this wonderful, free event. Veterans Day Concert: A concert of Music Through the Decades with David Polansky was held on November 11th. This special concert was free for Veterans.

Private Events at The Community HouseFor nearly 100 years, community members have celebrated weddings, anniversaries, showers, and other special occasions with us. Each event is handled with care and carefully constructed to meet the specific needs of each host. Our Event Manager can help develop and enhance the experience for each client. Our preferred vendor list has expanded to accommodate a wider variety of options, themes and price points.

Breakfast with Santa Our most popular and oldest family holiday activity welcomed more than 400 guestsin 2017. We introduced “sensory friendly” seating times for families needing a smaller, quieter environment.

CH INCOME 2017

Other

Leases

Hall Rentals

Events and Programming

Fundraising

Grants

In kind Donations

$181,013

$227,204

$49,931

$57,892

$8,671$5,000

$10,636

CH EXPENSES 2016

$264,906

$139,968

$16,014$2,665

$4,020

$26,966

$20,211

$21,704