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A Computer Glitch Didn’t Throw A Hitch In 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon

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No one would have suspected that the Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command had had an overnight nightmare on Tuesday, May 7. But, as guests arrived at the Winspear Opera House for the 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show and Luncheon, the ladies and gents of the local Salvation Army were still recovering from their computers being cruelly hacked the day … [Read more...] about A Computer Glitch Didn’t Throw A Hitch In 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon

JUST IN: A Writer’s Garden Headliners Revealed Including A Bunny, A Skip And A Garden & Gun CEO

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When Karen and Craig Goodman opened their art-filled home for tonight’s party for guests to learn about the Women's Council of the Dallas Aboretum's 2019 Writer’s Garden Symposium and Luncheon details, they had no idea that there would be an unscheduled surprise.Being chaired by Regina Bruce and Joni Krieg, the evening get-together was simply billed as the authors’ … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Writer’s Garden Headliners Revealed Including A Bunny, A Skip And A Garden & Gun CEO

Aware Affair Was Brimming With Purple Jackets, The Six Million Dollar Man And Those Touched By Alzheimer’s

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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

JUST IN: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas’ Women Of Distinction Honorees, Plans Announced

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Before folks fly out of town for summer, some organizations are swooping in with news about the fall fundraising events that will honor local heroes and heroines. In this case, it is the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, who have recovered from their cookie campaign and have big announcements about their 15th Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon.Presented by AT&T, the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas’ Women Of Distinction Honorees, Plans Announced

New Officers And A Recipient’s Breaking News Were On The Table For Les Femmes Spring Tea

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It's true that membership has perks. And for the Les Femmes du Monde ladies, it meant having the organization's Spring Tea at Lisa and Clay Cooley's spread on Wednesday, February 13. In addition to learning of Les Femmes President Martha C. Cox's executive team, the ladies also learned great news from one of its recipients. Here's a report from the field:The Les Femmes du … [Read more...] about New Officers And A Recipient’s Breaking News Were On The Table For Les Femmes Spring Tea

PCHPS Holiday Party Buzzed About Plans For Upcoming Fundraising Season

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Venise Stuart was doing presidential double-duties on Tuesday, December 11. Earlier in the day she had presided over the Les Femmes du Monde holiday tea at Cynthia Beaird’s. With just enough time to change into her Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society presidential cocktail dress, she and husband Larry Stuart headed to Marcella and Brian Wilde’s home for the PCHPS’s … [Read more...] about PCHPS Holiday Party Buzzed About Plans For Upcoming Fundraising Season

Les Femmes Du Monde Members Celebrated The Holidays And A Year Of Success At Cynthia Beaird’s

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The Les Femmes du Monde ladies like Virginia Chandler Dykes, Patricia Crocker, Pat Pace and Eleanor Casey celebrated the holidays with wine at Cynthia Beaird’s Old Highland Park home on Tuesday, December 11. And they had a lot to celebrate.Not only had the year been filled with meetings, luncheons and teas, its Woman of the Year dinner honoring Center for BrainHealth … [Read more...] about Les Femmes Du Monde Members Celebrated The Holidays And A Year Of Success At Cynthia Beaird’s

Ray Washburne And ‘Woman of the Year’ Sandi Chapman Are Featured At Annual Les Femmes Du Monde Gala

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There was a Kevin Bacon, Six Degrees of Separation feel to the Les Femmes du Monde's 2018 Woman of the Year Gala on Wednesday, October 24, at the Dallas Country Club.The evening's honoree, Sandi Chapman, Ph.D, founder and chief director of the Center for BrainHealth, said the late Al Hill Jr. often visited the Center, which is part of The University of Texas at … [Read more...] about Ray Washburne And ‘Woman of the Year’ Sandi Chapman Are Featured At Annual Les Femmes Du Monde Gala

Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society President Venise Stuart Reveals Plans For April Fundraising

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Venise Stuart is juggling presidential duties. While her heading up Les Femmes du Monde term runs from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018, her presidency of the Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society is from June 1, 2018 to May 31, 2019. Don’t even try to figure out where the overlapping takes place. But if anyone can handle double-dutying, it’s Venise.In … [Read more...] about Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society President Venise Stuart Reveals Plans For April Fundraising

Aware Affair Guests Warmed Up With Llamas, Heated Up Fundraising And Chilled Over Valets

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It was 30 years after Conrad Hilton opened his legendary Statler Hilton Hotel that Aware took up the battle against Alzheimer's in 1989. So, Aware President Venise Stuart and Aware Affair Co-Chairs Jolie Humphrey and Josey Kennington picked the revitalized Statler for their annual fundraiser on Friday, April 13.And fitting the earlier life of The Statler, they arranged to … [Read more...] about Aware Affair Guests Warmed Up With Llamas, Heated Up Fundraising And Chilled Over Valets

2018 Mad Hatters’ Toppers Fought The Wind To Wind Up Atop Mad Hatters

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In the past 30 years, the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum's Mad Hatter's Tea has literally had everything from sunny days ripe for champagne to chills with heating lamps in the Ginsburg Plaza. But on Thursday, April 12, the 30th anniversary of the Mad Hatter's Tea had more than candles being blown out. The 30+ MPH winds blowing the trees like waves in the sea were … [Read more...] about 2018 Mad Hatters’ Toppers Fought The Wind To Wind Up Atop Mad Hatters