Even Before The Senior Source’s 30th Annual Spirit of Generations VIP Party started in the Anatole’s Plum Room on Friday, March 1, half the room was filled. Hidden in the crowd near the refreshment bar of lemonade and coffee were the day’s co-honorees, Louise and Guy Griffeth. But as the crowd grew, including Karen and David Shuford, Sandra … [Read more...] about 2024 Spirit of Generations Honorees Louise And Guy Griffeth Were Feted With Games And Wings Of Angels
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Pi Phis Lifted Literacy With A Runway Filled With Butterfly Sisters, Fashions And Scene-Stealing Kiddos
Before North Texas was hit by all types of dark clouds and stormy stuff, the Pi Beta Phi butterflies clustered at Brook Hollow on Tuesday, April 25. The gathering of the sorority was its Style Show and Luncheon with fashions provided by Betty Reiter, Kid Biz/The Biz, MaryBeth, Mi Golondrina, Saint Bernard and Tootsies. Instead of well-heeled professional models on the … [Read more...] about Pi Phis Lifted Literacy With A Runway Filled With Butterfly Sisters, Fashions And Scene-Stealing Kiddos
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
Spirit Of Generations Luncheon Hits Its $1M Goal With A Pizza Delivery, Ghosts And Unscripted Moments
All the parts were coming together with the Hilton Anatole for The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations Luncheon on Thursday, March 9. Organizers were hoping to hit the million-dollar mark and were just $5K away from their goal. As The Ticket's George Dunham and former Dallas Morning News columnist Robert Wilonsky rehearsed their onstage presentation in the Chantilly … [Read more...] about Spirit Of Generations Luncheon Hits Its $1M Goal With A Pizza Delivery, Ghosts And Unscripted Moments
Hearts Of Texas Luncheon Celebrated The End Of VolunteerNow’s 50th Anniversary With Awards And “Moore”
After pandemic postponements, VolunteerNow’s Hearts of Texas Luncheon on Thursday, April 28, was a long time coming. But when it did finally take place at the Omni Dallas Hotel, it not only officially celebrated the organization’s 50th anniversary, but it also served as a thank you for CEO Tammy Richards, who would be retiring in the weeks ahead. The guests … [Read more...] about Hearts Of Texas Luncheon Celebrated The End Of VolunteerNow’s 50th Anniversary With Awards And “Moore”
The Senior Source Celebrated Turning 60 By Crowning Pappa Phunk The Diamond Dance King
The morning of Tuesday, June 22, was a rarity. Despite the 90-degree heat of the past days, a cold front had swept thru North Texas during the night resulting in morning temperatures in the 60s. It was to be a one-day reprise from the summer heat. By 10 a.m. the temperatures had risen to the upper 70s, making it perfect for The Senior Source’s Diamond Dance-Off finals at … [Read more...] about The Senior Source Celebrated Turning 60 By Crowning Pappa Phunk The Diamond Dance King
Skip’s Switcheroo Sparkles At The Senior Source’s Sage Society Supper
North Texas' favorite-son writer Skip Hollandsworth thought he was just going to give a talk for 30 ladies of The Senior Source’s Charles C. Sprague Sage Society on Wednesday, May 1. But the day before his scheduled presentation at the society's 20th annual dinner at the Dallas Country Club, he checked out the guest list, with names on it like Bobby Lyle, Alina and Ruben … [Read more...] about Skip’s Switcheroo Sparkles At The Senior Source’s Sage Society Supper
Spirit of Generations Luncheon Served Up “Little Known Facts” About Honorees Sandra And Henry Estess
On Wednesday, October 31, just before noon, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons organizers were setting up their booth for their annual meeting from November 1-4. Ironically, The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations Luncheon VIP reception was taking place in the Chantilly Room. The irony wasn’t lost on one guest, who laughed as he entered the reception in the … [Read more...] about Spirit of Generations Luncheon Served Up “Little Known Facts” About Honorees Sandra And Henry Estess
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Spirit Of Generations
Since The Senior Source's 2018 Spirit of Generations Luncheon fell on Halloween, it had elements of tricking and treating for co-awardee Sandra Estess and the guests at the Hilton Anatole. The trick was provided by Blake Estess, son of Sandra and co-awardee/the late Dr. Henry Estess, who treated the audience to "little-known facts" about the family. Another treat was … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Spirit Of Generations
The Dallas Opera’s 2018 First Sight Had All The Flourish That Carmen Would Have Died For
Thursday, September 11, was one of those rare North Texas days when it wasn’t too hot, wasn’t too cold, wasn’t too bright and shiny, wasn’t too cloudy and gloomy. It was absolutely perfect and the ladies who lunch fashionably and love opera took full advantage of it at The Dallas Opera’s First Sight at the Winspear Opera House. Before adjourning to the … [Read more...] about The Dallas Opera’s 2018 First Sight Had All The Flourish That Carmen Would Have Died For
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2018 Spirit Of Generations Award Luncheon
According to The Senior Source’s 2018 Spirit of Generations Awards Luncheon Chair Beth Thoele, “We are so pleased to be honoring Sandra and the late Dr. Henry Estess, whose philanthropy throughout the Dallas community has positively impacted the lives of so many. Dr. Estess’ long-standing career as a well-respected OBGYN at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2018 Spirit Of Generations Award Luncheon