Our organization, whose roots can be traced to the hospital’s beginning, is comprised of 60 women who are committed to raising funds for Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Our goal is to give you a comprehensive overview of our organization, and to entice you to give of your time, your resources or both – all to benefit central Ohio’s ONLY Hospice and Palliative Care Program, serving families in their greatest time of need!
The Pleasure Guild is the oldest women’s auxiliary of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, dating back to 1908. The “funny name” comes from even earlier days when women provided little items or treats called “pleasures”.
This year’s production will be Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” with performances set for March 12, 13 and 14, 2010. This musical tells the story of traveling salesman, Harold Hill, and his visit to a small Iowa town in 1912 where he meets and falls in love with the willful, spinster librarian, Marian Paroo. With his fast-talking style, “Professor” Harold Hill convinces the town that unless they adopt his revolutionary music program, the youngsters of River City will be forever doomed. He gets the parents to buy instruments and expensive uniforms in order to form the River City Boys Band. Chaos ensues as Hill’s credentials are questioned and he is called upon to prove himself to the citizens of River City.
Tickets are available now, with proceeds benefitting Children’s Hospital. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets, or call 614.469.0939.
For more information on Pleasure Guild, please visit pleasureguild.org.
