This week your friendly snail-mailman will be delivering the 2023 Celebrating Women sponsorship letters with news from 2023 Celebrating Women Luncheon Chair Ola Fojtasek and Underwriting Chair Amanda Shufeldt. Since many will be out of town and can’t wait until they return to open the letter, here is the scoop about the plans. Ola has a goal for this year’s Baylor Scott … [Read more...] about 2023 Celebrating Women Team Reveals Luncheon Details And Updates On Breast Cancer Research
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“Blossoms And New Beginnings” Abounded Thanks To 8th Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon
8th Interfaith Auxiliary Annual Luncheon Co-Chairs Sarah Claire Corrigan and Emily Hill decided to change things up a bit this year for the Interfaith Family Services fundraiser on Friday, April 28, at the Arboretum. Instead of flying in a noted celebrity to serve as the keynote speaker, they brought the mission of the organization home with Interfaith client Kennethia Price … [Read more...] about “Blossoms And New Beginnings” Abounded Thanks To 8th Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon
Family Compass Had “Freedom Writers” Erin Gruwell Inspire Area North Stars To Step Up
For the VIP-ers in the Dallas Country Club Founders' Room, it soon became apparent that they had found their very BBF in Erin Gruwell on Monday, April 24. The former teacher who was to be the keynote speaker was bubbly and walked away from the Family Compass' North Star Luncheon with a fan club. With the event's theme "Calling North Stars," the ballroom's foyer was filled … [Read more...] about Family Compass Had “Freedom Writers” Erin Gruwell Inspire Area North Stars To Step Up
Legacy Of Love Was A Family Affair With Darren And Tiffany Woodson And Plano’s First Family
This year's Legacy of Love Luncheon on Saturday, April 22, was a true family affair at the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel. The Women's Auxiliary to Children's Medical Center Plano fundraiser not only had former Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl tackler Darren Woodson and his wife/entrepreneur Tiffany Woodson on the stage chatting with NBC 5's Laura Harris, but Luncheon … [Read more...] about Legacy Of Love Was A Family Affair With Darren And Tiffany Woodson And Plano’s First Family
Healing Hands Luncheon Scott Hamilton Scored Golden Inspiration As An “Eternal Optimist”
For 300 guests at the Healing Hands Luncheon, Scott Hamilton's reputation for winning Olympic gold took a backseat after serving as the featured speaker at the HHM Health fundraiser on Friday, April 21, at Dallas Arts District Mansion. As important as his skating accomplishments were, his life's journey of overcoming all types of challenges and adversity made him an all-around … [Read more...] about Healing Hands Luncheon Scott Hamilton Scored Golden Inspiration As An “Eternal Optimist”
Paige McDaniel And “Down To Earth” Lisa Vanderpump Take Star Turns At Chick Lit Luncheon
It might all have been a reality TV show, except no cameras were rolling. Lisa Vanderpump, the English-born star of Bravo's "Vanderpump Rules" and "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," was dressed in a black coat with gold braiding, black pants, black spiked boots and long gold earrings at the Thursday, April 20, sponsor party for the annual Chick Lit Luncheon benefiting … [Read more...] about Paige McDaniel And “Down To Earth” Lisa Vanderpump Take Star Turns At Chick Lit Luncheon
35th Mad Hatter’s Topped Out Despite “Majestic” Challenges And More Than 600 Hatters
2023 Mad Hatter's Tea Co-Chairs Anne Stodghill and Kristina Wrenn had assembled a team to make the the 35th Women's Council of the Arboretum fundraiser a blowout. The theme was regally in keeping with the times — "Majestic Mad Hatter's Luncheon A Celebration of English Elegance." Ironically, the Thursday, April 20, date of the event created a slight issue preventing some … [Read more...] about 35th Mad Hatter’s Topped Out Despite “Majestic” Challenges And More Than 600 Hatters
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea
While the Brits were gearing up for the coronation of King Charles III (aka Princess Diana’s ex) across the pond, the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum was in high fiddle for the 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea that wasn’t. Actually, the Women’s Garden fundraiser co-chaired by gal pals Anne Stodghill and Kristina Wrenn was a luncheon. But who’s gonna grouse about such sundry little … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea
Blue Ribbon Ball Nears The Finish Line With Music On Wheels, Raffle Packages And Icy Spicy Beverages
Since taking over the reins of Equest, CEO Myrshem George admitted at the 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball patron party last Thursday at Arlington Hall that all he's heard in the office is "The gala! The gala! The gala!" And with good reason. With tickets and sponsorships moving faster than National Treasure at the Preakness, Ball Co-Chairs Lindsay Ballotta and Jenny Merkle and … [Read more...] about Blue Ribbon Ball Nears The Finish Line With Music On Wheels, Raffle Packages And Icy Spicy Beverages
A Little Chap Named “Joseph” Stole The Callier Cares Luncheon And Had Donation Cards Filling
Before anyone knew it, the Callier Cares Luncheon VIP reception filled the Dallas Country Club’s Founders Room on Monday, April 17. From the relative younger set like Foundation for the Callier Center and Communication Disorders President Beth Thoele, Callier Family Care Campaign Co-Chair Anne McPherson, Luncheon Chair Kim Hext with husband Greg Hext and daughter-in-law-to-be … [Read more...] about A Little Chap Named “Joseph” Stole The Callier Cares Luncheon And Had Donation Cards Filling
Agape Clinic’s 40th Anniversary Dinner Was A Tribute To Perseverance To Do The Right Thing
The night of Friday, April 14, could not have been more perfect for an outdoor event at the Dallas Arboretum and for once Mother Nature played very nicely for Agape Clinic's 40th Anniversary Dinner. As guests like Kimber and Michael Hartmann, Christie Carter, Sandra Estess, Bob White, Candace and John Winslow, Ellen Dill, Stacey and Ken Malcolmson, Anniversary Dinner … [Read more...] about Agape Clinic’s 40th Anniversary Dinner Was A Tribute To Perseverance To Do The Right Thing