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The Jewel Ball – Gentlemen’s Serenade

Mission Hills Country Club was the site for The Jewel Ball Gentlemen’s Serenade, which was held on June 3rd. The mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers of the Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball left clutching roses, with memories of the wonderful singing by the young men. Ellen and Dan Bolen, Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball assistant co-chairman; planned the event. 

(Front row) Trish Longan and Ian Longan (back row) Lisa Hamilton and Michael Hamilton

 

Holly Milledge, public relations co-chairman; Marianne Kilroy, public relations chairman;  and Anne Russ, Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball chairman 

 

Also featured in the July 7, 2018 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Wirken Photography

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