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Jewel Ball – Gentlemen’s Serenade

The Jewel Ball Gentlemen’s Serenade took place on June 4th at Mission Hills Country Club. Dan Bolen served as event chairman, with Hunter Wolbach as event co-chairman. The Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball entertained their mothers and grandmothers with songs and handed them roses.

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The Gentlemen enjoyed a light moment.
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Kay Beck and Jay Guastello
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Mothers and grandmothers enjoyed the serenade.
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Jack Johnson and Kay Johnson

Additional photos featured in the July 8, 2017 issue
Photo Credit: Wirken Photography

 

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