When asked when Alzheimer's Disease was first detected, there are those who claim it was back in 2000 BC. No one's around nowadays who was there when that was revealed. But for centuries the loss of memories was written off as a condition of aging. Then in 1906 Alois Alzheimer addressed the 37th Congress of Psychiatrists of Southern Germany about a 51-year-old woman, Auguste … [Read more...] about 2025 AWARE Affair Will Be Boot Scooting At Gilley’s With Cowboy Chic Highlighted By Purple Coats
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Ramona Jones Friends Of BrainHealth Lunch Had A Record-Breaking Turnout And Year Of Fundraising
The Center For BrainHealth had a lot of celebrating to do on Monday, September 30, at "a local country club." With a record-breaking crowd including Ellen McStay, Emilynn Wilson, Pat and Charles McEvoy, Andy and Patrick Walsh and Beverly and Don Freeman for its 2024 Ramona Jones Friends Of BrainHealth Luncheon, it not only had Ramona Jones herself on hand, but also … [Read more...] about Ramona Jones Friends Of BrainHealth Lunch Had A Record-Breaking Turnout And Year Of Fundraising
Center For BrainHealth Advisory Board Has New Leadership Plus 15 New Members
In celebration of its 25th anniversary year, the Center For BrainHealth has made some changes to its advisory board. Former vice-chair Lindsay Wilson will assume the chairmanship with board member Craig Kennington becoming vice chair. Joining the advisory board are 15 new members including Dr. Debbie Beck, Dr. John Burruss, Kathleen Bentler, Elizabeth Conroy, … [Read more...] about Center For BrainHealth Advisory Board Has New Leadership Plus 15 New Members
2023 Broadway Dallas Gala Can-Can-Canned The Moulin Rouge Night Away With A Party-Hearty Setting
Friday, April 1, may have been April Fool's Day, but Broadway Dallas wasn't fooling around. Well, maybe just a little. With "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" as the inspiration, 2023 Broadway Dallas Gala Co-Chairs Jolie Humphrey and Gail Plummer glamorized Fair Park's Music Hall with staging that would have impressed "Moulin Rouge!" director Baz Luhrmann. Almost from the moment … [Read more...] about 2023 Broadway Dallas Gala Can-Can-Canned The Moulin Rouge Night Away With A Party-Hearty Setting
Sold-Out Savor The Symphony At The Ritz Was A Gathering Of Music-Loving Friends
Before Savor the Symphony officially got started Thursday night at The Ritz, the size of the crowd was already impressive. According to organizers the fundraising event had achieved sold-out status quickly due to the pandemic’s limiting the attendance to less than 140. Another person laughed it was also because people were just wanting to get out and see … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Savor The Symphony At The Ritz Was A Gathering Of Music-Loving Friends
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea
Thursday’s 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea didn’t look like any of its predecessors. Women’s Council President Kay Weeks and Tea Chair Jolie Humphrey played by the COVID-19 rules, but they put their own spin on the Dallas Arboretum fundraiser — fewer guests, an afternoon start and a seated tea in Rosine Hall and the surrounding terrace instead of a luncheon under a … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea
Aware Affair Was Brimming With Purple Jackets, The Six Million Dollar Man And Those Touched By Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's has become the 21st century's most stealthy disease. It doesn't happen suddenly with a rash or an ache. Initially it might be written off as just normal forgetfulness. But then it transcends to less and less brain awareness. And it effects are not limited to just the patient. It touches their family and friends, both emotionally and financially. Lee "The Six … [Read more...] about Aware Affair Was Brimming With Purple Jackets, The Six Million Dollar Man And Those Touched By Alzheimer’s
Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society Celebrates Memories With Sodas As HP Pharmacy Nears An End
As Highland Park Pharmacy proprietor Gretchen Minyard Williams looked around her drugstore, which was filled to the brim with people seated at the soda-fountain stools and others still trying to squeeze in for a table, she seemed wistful yet resigned on Tuesday, September 4. Yes, the place had been a mainstay for generations. But it would be the scene of its final serving of … [Read more...] about Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society Celebrates Memories With Sodas As HP Pharmacy Nears An End