Enriching Lives As We Age

Thanks to everyone who supported our Authors Salon!

In the Galleries

Michael Belew - Photographer

 The subject matter that I photograph is common to everyday life, early evening at the coast, a forest in the fog, or early mornings in the garden. No exotic locations or unusual lighting set-ups, just natural scenes set in public places.

Jenny Hopkinson  - Painter

Jenny Hopkinson studied Visual Arts and Sculpture at Emerson College, Forest Row, England, where she plunged into the exciting worlds of woodcarving, stone carving, clay modeling, and metalwork, as well as painting. Recently she has been adding a three-dimensional feel into her paintings by Including sand, wood, and textile.  

Kathryn Kain – Master Print Maker

Focusing on botanical forms that refer and connect to an assortment of found or borrowed images; Kathryn Kain creates a composition that is loosely narrative in character. 

Carol Summers - Master Print Maker

Carol Summers is considered by many art historians to be among only a handful of master printmakers alive today.

Michael Charlow - Digital Artist

Michael Charlow is a digital artist working on the Peninsula. He is a graduate of the University of Oregon School of Allied Arts and Architecture.

Call For Art:

If you are an accomplished artist and you'd like to exhibit at our Little House Galleries, click here.

News & Announcements

Sunday at the Decorator Show House
Posted Sat, 18 May 2013 23:00:08 +0000 by bcharlow@peninsulavolunteers.org

This is what you really want to spend your Sunday doing: Visit the 2013 Peninsula Volunteers Decorator Show House. Some are calling it the “best show house in Northern California this year!” Right they are – and right you will be, too, if you make your way here today. Just take a peek at what ...READ MORE
Designer Blair Morgan Plays with Your Dinner
Posted Sat, 18 May 2013 16:36:19 +0000 by bcharlow@peninsulavolunteers.org

Blair Morgan likes to play with his food and his companions at the dinner table. You’ll just have to come take a look to know what we mean! By the way, Colonel Mustard in the Dining Room with a Rope…. Show House shows you how to be playful with your design. It’s your house, so ...READ MORE
What are your plans for a sunny Saturday?
Posted Fri, 17 May 2013 23:56:25 +0000 by bcharlow@peninsulavolunteers.org

You could be at the 2013 Peninsula Volunteers Decorator Show House and see what everyone is calling the “best showcase in the Bay!” You could be listening to Ron Borelli on piano while you tour the fabulously designed rooms. Tickle the ivories or tickle your fancy – it’s all there waiting for you. Or you ...READ MORE
Artists Honored at Little House
Posted Fri, 17 May 2013 22:41:27 +0000 by kWilson

Several art enthusiasts came to Little House to meet and greet with artists at a reception held to honor artists on Thursday night. Those honored are current and past artists whose work have been exhibited in our hallways. The honorees were Jenny Hopkinson, Michael Belew, Michael Charlow, Inga Dorosz and Kathryn Kain. Free and open to the public, the Little House Art Committee ...READ MORE
What Inspires You?
Posted Fri, 17 May 2013 15:26:09 +0000 by bcharlow@peninsulavolunteers.org

Peninsula Outdoor Painter, Cynthia DeBenedetti, found inspiration last Friday at our Decorator Show House. She was delighted with a large flowing pot of Martha Washington geraniums (flowers and potted plants at the Show House by Betsy Kehoe of “Every Bloomin’ Thing”.) POP plein air painters continue to create art right on the spot at the ...READ MORE
TGISHF – Thank Goodness It’s Show House Friday!
Posted Fri, 17 May 2013 02:15:58 +0000 by bcharlow@peninsulavolunteers.org

We know you’ve been slaving away all week, and now it’s time to play hooky and treat yourself to the guilty pleasure of the 2013 Peninsula Volunteers Decorator Show House in Woodside. You can’t miss. Great decor, beautiful weather in the gardens, art galore. Plus music in the morning by master pianist, Ron Borelli! Heidi ...READ MORE
Tonight, Don’t Miss Meet the Designers at Show House!
Posted Thu, 16 May 2013 12:37:02 +0000 by bcharlow@peninsulavolunteers.org

“Choice of designers is phi-nominal!” – Elizabeth from Saratoga We agree, Elizabeth.  Join us this Thursday evening to meet the designers. Enjoy music, wine and light hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are only $50. Learn more or order tickets at www.penvol.org Take Scot Meacham Wood, for instance. Here’s a guy who dresses for fun, and his game room ...READ MORE
Too Much Fun at Show House Meet Designer Eves
Posted Wed, 15 May 2013 17:00:18 +0000 by bcharlow@peninsulavolunteers.org

Is it possible to have too much fun? Consider this: music, wine, food, meeting and greeting, personal tour by designers, art, gardens, in a fabulous setting on a warm evening while the sun goes down. Sound good to you? Then come on by for our Thursday “Meet the Designers” evenings, this Thursday, May 16th and ...READ MORE
More Kudos for Show House
Posted Tue, 14 May 2013 16:09:48 +0000 by bcharlow@peninsulavolunteers.org

What an extraordinary effort on the part of you and all the PVs and WHAT a production!!!!! Having been involved as Decorator Chair for a showhouse before we moved here, I am quite aware of all that goes into one and you and the entire group deserve major, major kudos!  Aside from being organized and ...READ MORE
Examiner.com Loves Show House!
Posted Mon, 13 May 2013 15:26:44 +0000 by bcharlow@peninsulavolunteers.org

On Friday, Examiner.com, one of the largest sports & entertainment news outlets in the world, carried a story on the Show House with the headline: “Deliciously jaw-dropping designer rooms at the 2013 PVI Decorator Show House” We tend to agree with that assessment! Come see for yourself.

What's Coming

2013 Decorator Show House

May 4 - 24th, Tuesdays through Sundays 

 

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Tickets & Info by Phone:

(650) 381-9933

Press Releases

Mayors for Meals Returns

Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. Meals on Wheels Hosts “Mayors For Meals Day” on March 20

Celebrating 35 Years of Meals on Wheels Service to South San Mateo County

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