The Chrons & Colitis Foundation of Houston that provides the leadership for the annual Women of Distinction have recently announced that they have extended the application process and broadened the scope of applicants to be considered. So if you have someone who you feel is worthy of consideration, please do not hesitate to scroll down […]
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What a great night I spent last Saturday evening, April 24, attending the Memorial Hermann annual gala in the comfort of my own living room. I must say that we haven’t had such fun in awhile. Not sure if it was the Smokey Robinson concert, which was such a blast from the past to watch […]
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On Saturday May 8, 2021, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., philantropic animal lovers will virtually “take off” for the 8th Annual Wags and Whiskers Brunch, benefiting Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston’s Animeals program, which provides pet food, toys and preventative vet care supplies to seniors with pets in the Meals on Wheels program. For […]
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In advance of the ever-popular Reflections on Style Luncheon, sold out and in person (April 13 at River Oaks Country Club) benifiting the Salvation Army of Greater Houston, more than 75 supporters toasted their upcoming kick off fundraiser. Lilly Andress and Mary Lynn Marks chaired the gathering hosted by Neiman Marcus. The afternoon fete honored long-standing philanthropist […]
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Celebrating International Women’s Day As we jump into Women’s History Month and prepare to celebrate International Women’s Day on Monday, March 8, we wanted to applaud and recognize ALL women for everything they have endured. So many women were forced to wear many additional hats this past year. From working and stay-at-home moms and teachers […]
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As someone who has made the AHA’s annual Heart Ball a regular calendar entry for myself, I could not resist it this year either. However, as so many events have transitioned this past year, the Heart Ball which was reimagined as AHA’s first virtual gala, Heart of Houston, was viewed by me in my own […]
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The always fabulously entertaining and glammed up 4th annual Women of Substance Luncheon, like so many charitable events this year, became a Virtual Presentation on November 6. Viewers heeded the cause to support The Mission of Yahweh, that has been sheltering homeless women and children for 59 years. At last count, funds raised from the […]
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It was not your basic Sunday morning on November 1. We knew we had a fun lunch/brunch time ahead of us and we certainly did. At noon 250 virtual guests were up and rocking the house by dancing and singing along with Houston’s very own and Season 12 finalist of American Idol, Vincent Powell, in […]
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The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation is pleased to announce their 5th annual Power of Literacy Luncheon will now take place as a virtual “literacy fête” on Thursday, October 22. The signature event, chaired by Betty Hrncir and Sidney Faust, shines a light on the importance of reading in our community and supports the Foundation’s […]
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The importance of maintaining regular mammograms and early detection even during the COVID-19 pandemic, was the message of this virtual event. It was a message that registered clearly with me as I had just made a trip for that procedure which I, like many I am sure, had delayed due to Covid. Memorial Hermann reinforced […]
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