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The Kansas City Young Matrons – Open House

April 24th was the date for The Kansas City Young Matrons’ Welcome Home Open House to commemorate the relocation and renovation of their club house at 5211 Cherry Street. Bonne Illig and Sue Lund served as co-chairmen of the event that featured hors d’oeuvres from Pierpont’s, tours of the new home and a video that featured all aspects of the move. KCYM is celebrating its 100th year of service in Our Town.

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Welcome Home Event Co-chairmen Bonne Illig and Sue Lund
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Kay Martin, Teri Clark, Linda Lewis, and Jane Willhoite
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Bonne Illig, Leslie and Bob Simmons, Chancellor Leo Morton, and Pam Zschoche
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Jan and Ken Merrill, Beth Merrill and President Barbara and Jim Eiszner

Additional photos featured in the May 28, 2016 issue 

 

Features

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Photography Project Defies Ageism and Youth Beauty Ideals for Women

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Rose Brooks Center – 37th annual Cabaret

Rose Brooks Center held its 37th annual Cabaret on February 25th at Loews Kansas City Hotel. Michelle Emanuel Johnson and Jeff Johnson were the event chairs. Guests enjoyed a special…

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival – ROMANtic Revels

ROMANtic Revels featured a Roman theme this year, complete with a sword fight scene by HASF actors in appropriate garb, bringing a taste of Julius Caesar to the evening! The…