They had only expected around 50 guests for the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s Lisianthus Society Garden Tea last Wednesday (May 26). But it didn’t turn out that way. Maybe it was because it was a beautiful day; maybe it was just the idea of “unsheltering” and seeing friends; maybe it was the location of the tea at Lisa and Clay Cooley’s estate; maybe it was all of … [Read more...] about The Women’s Council Of The Arboretum’s Lisianthus Society’s Garden Tea Was Brimming With Guests
Kay Weeks
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2020 And 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Newbies Reception
Noontime at Highland Park Village looked like a luxury car lot on a slow day. The vehicles were top-drawer, but they weren’t budging and finding a parking place was like searching for a contact lens in a shag rug. So the ladies of Crystal Charity Ball had two options in attending the new members get-together at Carolina Herrera — valet or take a workout on their stilettos after … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2020 And 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Newbies Reception
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
2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Was Whimsically Out Of Africa Without Being Wildly Outrageous
The cards didn’t look stacked in favor of Women’s Council of the Arboretum President Kay Weeks and 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Jolie Humphrey. Since last March the pandemic had squashed most in-person events including last year’s Mad Hatter’s fundraiser for the Dallas Arboretum. With fingers crossed and arms vaccinated, Jolie and Kay decided to create a scaled-down version … [Read more...] about 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Was Whimsically Out Of Africa Without Being Wildly Outrageous
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
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Is In Fundraising Mode With New Committee And Advisory Board Members Plus Beneficiary Videos
Despite COVID-19 and Winter Storm Uri, 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Leslie Diers isn’t letting anything hold her back from raising the $5,391,091 for the 2021 CCB beneficiaries (Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation, Cafe Momentum, Dallas CASA, Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, Dallas Symphony Association Inc., Network of Community Ministries, Phoenix House of Texas Inc. … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Is In Fundraising Mode With New Committee And Advisory Board Members Plus Beneficiary Videos
JUST IN: 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Categories Revealed And They’re Game For Cheetah-ing
2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Out of Africa - Into The Garden Chair Jolie Humphrey and Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden President Kay Weeks haven’t exactly been on safari, but they’ve sent word from their journey for the Thursday, April 15, fundraiser that the categories are in place. Out of Africa: Most “True to Theme” Safari Riders: Best Group in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Categories Revealed And They’re Game For Cheetah-ing
A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium And Luncheon Was A “Fine” Experience With A Virtual “Farmer”
As the holidays neared, the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum served up a feast for the eyes and tastebuds at its annual A Writer's Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon on Tuesday November 17. Because of the COVID-19 requirements, the accessories of the day were masks that complemented outfits and face shields that showcased faces. Some guests like Vaughan Gross, Pat … [Read more...] about A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium And Luncheon Was A “Fine” Experience With A Virtual “Farmer”
JUST IN: Crystal Charity Ball’s Six New Members Announced For 2021
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Leslie Diers just revealed the organization's new members that include Kristi Francis, Melinda Knowles, Lisa Shirley, Candace Swango, Charmaine Tang and Kay Weeks. Heading up the CCB Membership Committee was 2016 CCB Chair Christie Carter, who was joined by committee members/former CCB chairs Claire Emanuelson (2018), … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Crystal Charity Ball’s Six New Members Announced For 2021
JUST IN: 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Rearranges Arrangements For Women’s Council Of The Arboretum Fundraiser
There have been some pretty amazing changes in North Texas fundraising activities thanks to COVID-19. One 2020 fundraiser that had to be canceled was the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s Mad Hatter’s Tea. Moving ahead, 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Jolie Humphrey and Women’s Council President Kay Weeks decided to make some major changes to the event that in recent … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Rearranges Arrangements For Women’s Council Of The Arboretum Fundraiser
Authors James Farmer And Lisa Fine Share Video Plans For Their Presentations At A Writer’s Garden
While some folks might be boo-hooing that A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon is going to be virtual on Tuesday, November 17, they need to dry up those tears and cheer. One reason is Southern lifestyle author/interior designer James Farmer will be presenting from his home in Farmdale, Georgia. And if you have heard about James and wondered what’s made him … [Read more...] about Authors James Farmer And Lisa Fine Share Video Plans For Their Presentations At A Writer’s Garden