May 21st was the date for the JDRF Dream Gala. Tavia and Clark Hunt were the chairmen. Guests enjoyed silent and live auctions and Fund A Cure. Marque Ann Barton and Bob Hulsey Auctioneer Jeff Randall with Youth Ambassadors Kellen Giegerich and Hunter Chowning Kevin and Martha Kennedy Chairmen Clark and Tavia Hunt with Cathy […]

The Jewel Ball Debutante Tea was held on June 5th at The Kansas City Country Club. Blythe Launder, Betsey Haynes and Victoria Launder served as the Tea co-chairmen. Paget Higgins, Mary Jane Barnes and Sue Esrey poured the tea. The serenade was a special surprise for the guests. Mary Reed and Page Reed flanked Shawsie […]

The Gentlemen’s Serenade was held on June 5th at Mission Hills Country Club. The Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball learned about proper etiquette, how to tie a bow tie and entertained their mothers and grandmothers with a serenade of three songs. Members of the 2014 and 2015 classes of Gentlemen were on hand to assist […]

Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation’s Golf Baby Golf! 10th Anniversary Golf Tournament was held on June 10th at WinterStone Golf Course. Harlan Limpus received a special recognition award for hosting the event for the last 10 years. Proceeds support TMC Lakewood Care Center. Volunteers Candice Brooks, Coffi Bell, Mary Berlin, and Whitney Addison asked golfers […]

Jeff Winters and Kip Robertson served as the co-chairmen of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale on May 19th at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Danny Callahan and Mara Sabatini were named the 2016 Man & Woman of the Year. Ella Schultz, Girl of the Year; and George […]

The Legacy Invitational golf tournaments, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City, were held on May 23rd at Loch Lloyd and June 6th at The National Golf Club. Golfers enjoyed hot towel shaves, valet parking, chair massages, cigar emporium, a car wash detail, breakfast, lunch and delicious beverages. Micheal Lawrence, Big Brothers Big […]

April 28th was the date for Literacy KC’s 22nd Annual Spelling Bee and 30th Bee-Day Party at UMKC’s Pierson Auditorium. Vanya Shivashankar, 2015 Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee reigning co-champion; was the special guest. “Ultracrepidarian” was the winning word for a three-person team from Andrews McMeel. Paul Rosenboom, board member; Spencer Becker, board member; and […]

May 6th was the date for the 26th annual Kindest Kansas Citian, which took place at the View at Briarcliff. Joanna Glaze, Tyrone Flowers and Father Mike Roach were the honorary stars. Proceeds support Synergy Services’ Stop Violence program that provides anti-bullying education to thousands of Our Town’s students annually. Laurie and Chip Ingram with […]

The fifth annual Mother of All Happy Hours was held recently. Volunteers in Our Town held happy hour events and collected baby items for the Family Conservancy. The items are used to stock a Mother’s Market, where Family Conservancy clients can shop. (Front row) Julie Ray, Molly Griffin, Anna Pennington, Katy Hornaday, Samantha Twenter, and […]

The Black Tie Ball, a benefit for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, was held on April 23rd at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Suzanne and Brad Smith served as the chairmen of the 28th annual event that featured “An Evening of Elegance” theme. Ali Edwards, Rusty Smith and Janna LaCock, Leukemia […]

The March of Dimes’ March for Babies Kansas City was held on May 1st in the Kansas City Power & Light District. Proceeds help mothers have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies. Ambassador Ashley Higgins with her children, Reece and Carter Ellen McNamara, Chris Suchan and Brad Stephens served as the emcees. More than 10,000 people […]

The Jewel Ball Prelude Party officially kicked off the 2016 Jewel Ball season on June 2nd at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Carol Fryer, Cappy Powell and Laura Redmond served as the Prelude Party co-chairmen.  Amy Volini, Page co-chairman; Susan Jones, Family Liaison chairman; and Sarah Bloss, Page chairman Page Reed, Jewel Ball chairman; and Nancy […]

The ninth annual Books & Boutiques, a benefit for Saint Luke’s South Hospital’s Art of Caring and Comfort, took place on April 16th at the Overland Park Convention Center. More than 900 guests enjoyed shopping and remarks from CBS News’ 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl. The evening prior, a private book signing of Lesley’s book, […]

The Center for Practical Bioethics held its Annual Dinner on May 3rd at the Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Will Schwalbe, best-selling author of The End of Your Life Book Club, was the keynote speaker. Linda Johnson, Mary Kay McPhee and Kate Marshall Karen Miller, Jane Lombard and Jack Alpert Truman Christopher, Branden Christopher, […]

The Mission Project’s ninth annual Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby Gala was held on May 7th at Lake Quivira Country Club. Guests enjoyed signature mint juleps, horse betting and an appearance by Psylence, an American Royal champion show horse. Shelly and Evan Howe posed with Psylence. Jenna and Tim Crough Additional photos featured in […]

April 8th was the date for Masks for Aid, HNC Living Foundation’s signature event at Starlight Theatre. Guests enjoyed fare from Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions, auctions, and a powerful performance, Elevate, featuring Quixotic. Additional photos featured in the June 11, 2016 issue Photo Credit: Seann Dwyer  

The Lyric Opera Circle’s annual Spring Luncheon was held on May 4th at Mission Hills Country Club. Members enjoyed a delicious lunch, followed by the installation of the 2016-17 elected slate of officers. Fran Gerritz, Michelle Fasel, Janet Bjerke, Gigi Rose, Edith Downing, and Juliette Singer Virginia Long, Sharon Murray and Marcia Garvin Regina Kort, […]

May 2nd was the date for Kansas City Young Matrons’ Installation Day Tea. Members enjoyed a delicious lunch and installation of the new board of directors in their newly located home. Outgoing President Barbara Eiszner passed the gavel to Gail Van Way, incoming president. Debi Roberson, Debbie Best, Debbie Beeler, Debbie Westlund, Debbie Douville, Debbie […]

May 3rd was the date for the 2016 Ability Luncheon at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. Sarah Pence-Bloss and George Guastello served as co-chairman. Featured Speaker Jeff Bauman, Boston Marathon bombing survivor; talked about his journey of perseverance, collaboration with therapists and his support network. Proceeds supported the Children’s Therapeutic Learning Center and […]

May 10th was the date for The Kansas City Ballet Guild’s annual Spring Luncheon. The lovely event was held at the Hilton President Kansas City. Members enjoyed a delicious lunch, beautiful floral arrangements by Board Member Francie Mayer and a performance by the KCB Second Company Dancers. Board Members: (Front row) Pauline Henne, Jean Murphy, […]

May 6th was the date for Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault’s (MOCSA) Community Luncheon. Carole and Bill Cobb and Debbie and Kevin Crull served as honorary co-chairmen, and Beverly Brooks and Julana Harper-Sachs were the co-chairmen. Jeffrey S. Bucholtz, co-founder of We End Violence; was the keynote speaker. The evening prior, Christy and Bill […]