It’s tea time! This year the Moss on the James Chapter of the P. Buckley Moss Society is hosting Tea Time Around the World, a Tea Party and Silent Auction at Riverside School on May 7th. This will be a great day in Bon Air as it is also Victorian Day, a day to celebrate the historic hay-day of the beautiful community that Riverside calls home. Complete with fancy hats, scones, teas from around, decorated tables and a silent auction featuring art by P. Buckley Moss, beach homes, a night at Jefferson Hotel, student artwork and an eclectic collection of gifts and gift baskets, this event is the perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day with friends and family. All proceeds from the Tea Party and Auction will go toward the establishment of the Moss on the James Endowed Scholarship Fund at Riverside School. This $10,000 fund will provide scholarships to Riverside School students who are in need of financial aid. Reservations are $30.00 per person and can be made through the school’s development office at development@riversideschool.org.
The Moss on the James Society was formed in April 1989 as Chapter 42 of the P. Buckley Moss Society. Riverside’s founder, Patricia DeOrio, was one of the charter members of the Chapter. The Society’s mission is to foster awareness Patricia Moss’ art while promoting charitable endeavors consistent with her ideals. The Society’s slogan is “For the Love of Children.” Ms. Moss has a particular interest in the students at Riverside as she is also dyslexic and understands that the key to success for these children is providing an educational environment that meets the special learning needs of people with language-based learning differences. The scholarship is also a wonderful celebration of the friendship between Pat Moss and Pat DeOrio.
For more information, visit our Tea Time! page or call the school’s development office at (804) 320-3465.
