With the grounds flourishing with brilliant pink azaleas and fountains flowing, Lisa and Clay Cooley’s estate could have been considered the Dallas Arboretum’s satellite spread. Instead it was the scene on Thursday, April 28, of the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Dallas’ (SAWA) patron party for its fashion show and luncheon at the Meyerson just days away on Tuesday, May … [Read more...] about SAWA Fashion Show And Luncheon Patron Party Was Fashionable In So Many Ways
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Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show Letters Are Hitting Mailboxes This Week
To welcome folks back from spring break, the Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon committee was busy preparing letters to remind people of the 2022 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show. Gathering at Luncheon Chair Shannon Graham’s home, Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth, 2022 Community Service Award Recipient Sarah Losinger, Underwriting Chair Kimber … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show Letters Are Hitting Mailboxes This Week
Turtle Creek Conservancy’s 2022 Day At The Races Letter Signing Revealed A “True” Love Backstory
As Jennifer and Richard Dix’s household was juggling past oops and leading forth on Thursday, February 10, the street in front of their home was jammed with everything from constructions trucks to sedans. On the outside, workers repaired the house’s roof damaged from the previous week’s Winter Storm Landon. It seems that a major chunk of ice had plummeted onto the roof, … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Conservancy’s 2022 Day At The Races Letter Signing Revealed A “True” Love Backstory
Despite A Chill In The Air, Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Deb Soiree Was Warmed By A Cowboys Win
With a full moon overheard and temperatures in the mid 40s, nearly 200 guests like Kit Sawers and her daughter/Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Deb Annie Sawers, James Leffler, Barbara and Don Averitt, Marena and Roger Gault and Sara Lee and Stan Gardner arrived at the driveway leading to Lisa and Clay Cooley’s estate on Sunday, December 19. The win by the Cowboys over the … [Read more...] about Despite A Chill In The Air, Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Deb Soiree Was Warmed By A Cowboys Win
2022 Day At The Races Is On Track For A Run For The Roses At Turtle Creek Conservancy
While Louisville’s Kentucky Derby may be America’s oldest continuously held major sporting event, the North Texas watch event “Day At The Races” is “Dallas’ oldest and largest Kentucky Derby fundraising event.” Turning 14 this year on Saturday, May 7, at Turtle Creek Conservancy, the local event has earned a reputation for watching people and people-watching thanks to guests … [Read more...] about 2022 Day At The Races Is On Track For A Run For The Roses At Turtle Creek Conservancy
JUST IN: 2022 Equest Honorary Chair And Community Service Awardee Announced
Equest Women’s Auxiliary 2022 Luncheon and Fashion Show Chair Shannon Graham is getting all her ducks in a row. Having locked down the date (Tuesday, October 4) and the place (Brook Hollow Golf Club) with fashions from Highland Park Village under the direction of Jan Strimple, she’s already arranged for some familiar names in philanthropy on board to highlight the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Equest Honorary Chair And Community Service Awardee Announced
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Brought “Peace, Love, London” Across The Pond For Dallas Children Charities
When the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball’s “Majestic Britannia” had to be canceled due to COVID three months out, 2021 CCB Chair Leslie Diers did the pandemic pivot. With her love of music, and realizing that event producer Tom Addis had already started focusing on across the pond, she decided to keep the British feel but with a bit of Carnaby Street added in. The result was “Peace, … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Brought “Peace, Love, London” Across The Pond For Dallas Children Charities
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball’s Peace, Love, London
While 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Tucker Enthoven had high hopes for her “Majestic Britannia” theme gala, her valiant effort fell victim to COVID preventing the gathering from taking place. But 2021 CCB Chair Leslie Diers picked up the British vibe and added her own spin. Instead of the “majestic” feel of Windsors grandeur, Leslie opted for “Peace, Love, London” saluting … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball’s Peace, Love, London
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Wrap Up Luncheon Revealed Top Producers With Charms And Specs
Just the week before Thanksgiving, the 2021 Crystal Charity Ball members were tallying up the results of their year-long work to raise $5,391,091 for Dallas children’s non-profits (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 Wrap Up Luncheon Revealed Top Producers With Charms And Specs
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Wrap-Up Luncheon
With the 2021 Crystal Charity Ball less than three weeks away, the committee of 100 women gathered for the annual Wrap-Up Luncheon at Salum. In addition to a three-course luncheon orchestrated by Chef Abraham Salum, the top achievers, who had been part of the effort to provide $5,391,091 for Dallas children's non-profits (Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation, Cafe Momentum, … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Wrap-Up Luncheon
MySweetWishList: Bullock Museum
According to Texas State History Museum Foundation Trustee Lisa Cooley, “On Wednesday, March 2, of next year, the Texas State History Museum Foundation will honor Texas legends James Dick and Dallasite Lyda Hill with the History-Making Texan Award. The award will be presented at the Foundation's 18th Annual Texas Independence Day Dinner at the Bullock Museum in … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Bullock Museum