![]() It is one of Stephanie’s final wishes that her death should be the start of a fundraising campaign to ensure Speakeasy’s continuity, especially in these challenging social and financial times. Over 36 years later, Stephanie’s legendary vision, passion and energy are still evident she remained very involved in Speakeasy as a trustee, fundraiser and in delivering direct support. It is a proud and well-told story of how she unashamedly begged, stole and borrowed equipment and resources to start up and fund Speakeasy in its earliest days. During her early career as a speech and language therapist she recognised that the existing support for people affected by aphasia was inadequate, in 1985 Stephanie started Speakeasy in Bury, Greater Manchester, blazing the trail for long term, open-ended support for people with aphasia and their carers. Stephanie was a flamboyant, charismatic and determined entrepreneur who always thought of what she could do for others. She passed away peacefully on Tuesday 31 st August 2021 at her home in Ramsbottom with the support of her loving family. It is with great sadness that we share news of the death of Stephanie Holland. Click the page control up and down arrows to scroll through the document’s pages: DiaryDates_Spring2023 Our Founder and friend, Stephanie Holland ![]() The document below may have multiple pages. ![]() If you’ve got aphasia or know someone who has please get in touch. If you’ve got questions or ideas, let us know! We’re connecting by Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Zoom and anything else we can think of. Our email is we’re checking it all the time and will get back to you as soon as we can. We are busier than ever finding new ways to support communication. Our fun, friendly staff, great food and drink and a relaxed atmosphere has helped us to become Harrisburg’s best-kept secret.Speakeasy is a charity that offers support to people affected by Aphasia. In our first year we were recognized as the best new restaurant in Central Pennsylvania Magazine’s 2013 Readers Choice Survey. We chose to plant our roots right here in Midtown Harrisburg on Forster Street just across the street from the Pennsylvania State Capital Complex where we have quickly become an institution to our friends and neighbors who live and work in Harrisburg, and to those just passing through. Our restaurant has two floors capable of accommodating private parties, business meetings, rehearsal dinners, fundraisers or luncheons. Take advantage of the changing seasons and join us on our rooftop deck. We open at 10AM every Saturday with our regular menu, as well as a full specialty brunch menu every Sunday until 2PM. Our regular menu is served until 11 PM with select appetizers available until 2AM every day. Our creative, seasonal menu has something for everyone whether you’re joining us for sit-down dining or just grabbing wings or a snack with a craft beer at the bar. As the speakeasy was known for back in the day, if you are looking for that place to congregate late night, we stay open until 2AM every day. Our bartenders can whip up just about anything on the mixed drink side of things, with over 200 classic and contemporary cocktails and seasonal drinks in their arsenal. Our full service bar has great happy hour specials Monday through Friday where we offer half-off all craft brews on our ever-rotating 16 Taps. ![]() The Sturges Speakeasy is a local, family-run American restaurant and tavern established June 14, 2012. Online orders may be placed through the link below but they must be picked up in the restaurant or curbside. Please do not support their fraudulent activity. If you see us on their website, it is without our permission and the food will not be coming from us. These companies have from time to time posted our business without authorization and often with incorrect menus. The Sturges Speakeasy has no affiliation with any 3rd party food delivery companies i.e., Uber Eats, GrubHub, or Door Dash. The Sturges Speakeasy is open including our deck M-F 11am-2am and Sa & Su 10am-2am featuring Sunday Brunch from 10am till 2pm
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