Maria Center, Inc. invites the community to an elegant afternoon at its annual High Tea Fundraiser, taking place on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern at the Maria Center in Plymouth, Indiana. Guests will enjoy tea, treats, and conversation in support of a mission that honors and uplifts senior residents who are aging in place with dignity.
Individual tickets are available for $30, with tables of six available for $160. Ticket sales close Friday, May 9.
The afternoon will feature a traditional tea service, including a selection of teas paired with an assortment of treats. Guests will also enjoy the chance to win a variety of raffle baskets. Maria Center’s cherished cookbooks, filled with treasured recipes, will also be available for purchase during the event.
One of the most special aspects of the day is the opportunity for attendees to share the experience alongside Maria Center residents and several of the Sisters of the Poor Handmaids of Jesis Christ, who will be joining in celebration. It is a true reflection of the spirit of community and connection that defines life at Maria Center.
Maria Center offers independent senior living in a faith-filled environment where seniors are empowered to age in place. Residents are supported through a range of services that promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Proceeds from the High Tea will help sustain essential programs such as transportation to media appointments, grocery shopping, and community events, ensuring that resident continue to live full, connected lives within the place they call home.
“Maria Center is a community where aging is not just supported, it is celebrated,” said Tiffany Hardy, Executive Director at Maria Center. “This event is more than a fundraiser. It is a gathering of friends, supporters, and neighbors who believe in the value of creating a home where seniors can continue to thrive.”
Advance registration is required and tickets must be purchased by May 9. To reserve your seat or table, visit mariacenterinc.org or contact Shelley Boyer at (219) 947-8560 or at sboyer@poorhandmaids.org. If you are unable to attend but would still like to support Maria Center’s mission, donations are always welcome and deeply appreciated.
Join us for an afternoon of warmth, hospitality, and purpose—where every cup of tea supports this meaningful cause.