Published November 12. 2026 12:27PM
St. Ann School hosted a designer purse bingo fundraiser Nov. 6 in the school cafeteria.
More than 160 tickets were sold and guests showed up hoping to secure a designer handbag. There were 12 rounds with purses valued from $150-$350. If a round had multiple winners, the winners drew cards with the highest card taking home the purse and the other winners receiving a gift card.
In addition, there were tables set up with more than 75 “like new” purses and handbags for sale at yard sale prices. Guests could also purchase raffle tickets for the 35+ gift baskets offering various items from sponsors Reading Coffee Co., Master Supply Line, Greg’s Auto & Tire Service, Wehrung’s, Ai Orthodontics, Flynn O’Hara and Way to Emmaus.
Schantz Funeral Home, Re/Max Real Estate, Bachman, Kulik, & Reinsmith Funeral Home and Lions International also served as sponsors for the fundraiser.
Doors opened 5 p.m. for the women to enjoy dinner.
This is one of the school’s major fundraisers to help support school programs.
Press Photos by Lisa DraperABOVE: Shaina Velasquez wins a Vera Bradley handbag during the Nov. 6 fundraiser.
Melissa Shields volunteers with her mom, St. Ann School Principal Beth Shields, and retired Monsignor Edward Coyle.
Denise Miller wins a Kate Spade handbag while playing bingo with her daughter Kristin and friend Holly Heydorn.
Organizers sold approximately 160 tickets for the fundraising event.
