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A Rich History
49TH ANNUAL COOKS' TOUR
IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 9AM-3PM
Proceeds benefit worthy organizations both local and worldwide.
Complimentary tea table
LOCATED ON OUR CHAPEL PATIO
Stop by for a complimentary cookie and tea outside of Kitchen Treasures. Our Tea Table is a great place to find new friends, chat it up with your chums, and enjoy the comfort of our beautiful Sanctuary home.
HOLIDAY SHoppe
LOCATED IN CROSSING 101
Visit our Holiday Shoppe to find treasures of all sorts! Ornaments, books, linens, decorations, and fun items galore!
Home Tours
INFO COMING SOON
Cost: $20
A description from our realtor:
kitchen treasures
LOCATED IN FIRESIDE ROOM
Come tempt your taste buds with homemade jams, pickles, snacks and baked goods - all lovingly made for your holiday table. There is also a wonderful selection of cookbooks, antiques, aprons, and kitchen fun. Come check us out!
luncheon
LOCATED IN LANDES CENTER PATIO
Cost: $20
This year's lunch boasts a Southwestern flair. Enjoy .... Vegetarian option available.
SILENT AUCTION
LOCATED IN LANDES CENTER
Shop fine items of china, silverware, artwork, and furniture - on display at the Silent Auction. This is also where you’ll find theater and sporting event tickets, resort and cabin stays, and assorted gift certificates. Contact Carmel Putnam: 602-400-3983, if you would like to donate to the silent auction.
TIFFANY WEST costume jewelry
LOCATED IN ROOM 409
This department is filled with beautiful treasures and trinkets including jewelry and jewelry boxes. You’ll find something here for any age and occasion.
WATCH DOG
LOCATED IN ROOM 409
These famous dogs made from watches, jewelry and chains take about 5 months to make. They have been a popular item for the past 17 years at the Cooks' tour. A picture of one of these famous dogs can be seen below. This years watch dog is accepting donations, black small faced watches and black jewelry. If you have donations please leave at the front desk for Mirian Green.
WHITE ELEPHANT SPRING SALE 2020
WHITE ELEPHANT DROP-OFF Dates Coming Soon!
Beginning
DROP-OFF CLOSED:
Contact: Jan Cooper
Due to the popularity of this event - WHITE ELEPHANT (NOW KNOWN AS WHITE ELEPHANT SPRING SALE) - takes place in spring. Our committee is accepting your treasures - clothing, household goods, books, linens, small appliances - now and up to the date of the event. Please contact Jan Cooper with any questions.
WELCOME BACK COOKS' TOUR ATTENDEES! I HOPE YOU ARE AS EXCITED AS WE ARE FOR OUR 2019 EVENT TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 9AM-3PM
TICKET INFORMATION
Costs: $20 Lunch; $20 Home Tours
Ticket sales begin Sunday, September 7 and can be purchased online.
Each year, Cooks' Tour partners with local and global mission causes to help meet the needs of others. Proceeds collected during the annual event are distributed to ministries through an application process. Visit "A Rich History" for more information.
LUNCHEON|11AM- 2PM
Menu Coming Soon
Location: Landes Center Patio
Cost: $20
After a long and fulfilling morning, join hundreds of others for our annual Luncheon. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, catch up with old friends. Beautiful centerpieces for the luncheon are created and available for purchase.
HOME TOUR|9-11:40AM
Stunning contemporary Southwestern Home
Cost: $20
Walk through lush green landscaped trees, shrubs and flowers. Inside you’ll find high domed ceilings, floors of polished dark wood and white carrara marble. The home features a large collection of fine Native American art, Navajo rugs, Hopi and Zuni pottery. A unique set of “Fence Posts” by acclaimed and renowned Indian artists adorns the entry way. The open kitchen has large windows overlooking the gorgeous pools, fountains, and greenery of the back gardens. The master suite is decorated in soft muted colors with large windows overlooking the luscious gardens. This beautiful home is elegant, warm and welcoming, full of art objects from all over the world. Something to delight the eyes in every corner
You can be a part of this ongoing effort!
It's an opportunity to give your time, talents, and treasures.
We would love to share your gifts during the event; no donation is too great or too small!
SILENT AUCTION
Items needed for the Silent Auction include china, crystal, antiques, furniture, gift baskets, tickets to sporting or theater, restaurant certificates, etc.
| Antiques and collectibles | Dolls, toys, games, china, unique glassware, jewelry, books |
| Gift certificates | Movies, restaurants, spa and beauty salons |
| Event items | Theater and symphony tickets, sporting event tickets: football, baseball, hockey; museum passes (art museum, science center, children's museum, etc.), weekend rentals, hotel or resort stays, trolley tours |
| Misc | Art (no huge pieces), sports memorabilia |
| Extras | Please see Tiffany West, Kitchen Treasures (please donate cookbooks before October 29), and Christmas Shoppe |
HOLIDAY SHOPPE
Donate your Christmas Decor
Sue Salter: 480-483-3934
Just in time for the Christmas season! Your treasures will find a new home!
KITCHEN TREASURES
Kathy Arner: 602-992-3454
Edie Kelsall: 602-505-9045
Would you be interested in baking for the Kitchen Treasures sale at Cooks' Tour? We are looking for pies, cakes, breads, jams, jellies, candies, etc. We will also gladly take any of your old cookbooks. Cookbook donations needed before October 29
TIFFANY WEST
Wonderful Costume Jewelry at Cooks' Tour
Drop off at church office marked "Julie"
Julie Swanson: 602-377-0949 | C: 602-502-9431
We are in need of jewelry boxes, trinkets, and costume jewelry. Also, if you have any small-faced black watches, let us know!
SPECIAL FRIENDS
Mary Berkely: 480-451-2258
Ann Kolar: 602-482-6407
Special Friends make financial contributions to cover the costs. This ensures money raised at Cooks' Tour will go directly to mission causes.
TEA TABLE
Cookie drop-off begins October 29
Dottie Rhoades: 480-991-3981
Diane Coulter: 602-228-9877
We provide complimentary tea and cookies throughout this event. We need cookies. Bake or purchase favorite treats.
WHITE ELEPHANT
Spring Sale Date TBD
Kathy Arner: 602-992-3454
Jan Cooper: 602-741-1717
Donations closed until further notice.
Accepting your treasures: clothing, household goods, books, linens, small appliances.
Give your time, talents, and treasures! Cooks' Tour hosts hundreds at this annual event, so we need your help. Donate or volunteer; no gift is too great or small.
CRAFTERS
Tuesdays, 9AM Calvin Center
Margaret Wheeler: 480-483-2609
Jan Cooper: 602-741-1717
If you enjoy using your skills to create things to help others, then Crafters is for you. Come join in the fellowship, fun, and creativity of this long-standing group of dedicated people.
SPECIAL FRIENDS
Mary Berkley: 480-451-2258
Ann Kolar: 602-482-6407
Special Friends make financial contributions to cover the costs. This ensures money raised at Cooks' Tour will go directly to mission causes.
TEA TABLE
Dottie Rhoades: 480-991-3981
Diane Coulter: 602-228-9877
We need courteous and warm greeters to provide complimentary tea and cookies throughout this event.
VOLUNTEER
Sandra Gonzales: 602-616-0458
Beve Lane: 480-761-7896
Co-chairs: Sandra Gonzales, 602-616-0458 | Beve Lane: 480-761-7896
Over the past 48 years Cooks' Tour has raised over $1 million to support a wide variety of needs!
Each year Cooks' Tour partners with local and global mission causes to help meet the needs of others. Monies collected during the annual event are distributed to ministries through an application process.
| Ministry of Hope, Malawi Educational scholarships for girls |
Mesa Presbyterian Ministries Assist working poor with basic needs |
Sky Harbor International Chaplaincy Valley Day School Scholarships and assistance |
VPC Children's Ministry Mobile centers & worship badges |
| Menaul School, Albuquerque, New Mexico Renovation of on-campus cottage for new chaplain |
Medical Benevolence Foundation, Haiti Surgeries for women and children at Hospital Sainte Croix |
Helping Hands for Single Moms, Phoenix AAA Towing for 20 single mom college students |
Audrey's Angels, Phoenix Enrich the lives of the elderly in small group homes |
| Coronado High School Student Government, Scottsdale Scholarships for leadership development |
MentorKids, Phoenix South Phoenix summer enrichment program |
Over $1 million has been raised over the past 48 years to support missions in our community,and around the world.
If you would love to learn more about the history of Cooks' Tour we have highlighted the rich history of this annual event. Please click the buttons below to read more.
