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Back in the Swing

Back in the Swing is working hard to plan its exciting Summer Celebration featuring Grammy Award-winning artist Sheryl Crow on July 14th at the Carlsen Center at Johnson County Community College. Sherry and Gary Forsee and Merry and Dr. Edward Prostic are the honorary co-chairmen, and Lisa Cooper and Barbara Unell are the co-chairmen.

Also featured in the June 9th issue of The Independent

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(First row) Kristen Christian, Shelle Jensen, Sherry Forsee, honorary co-chairman; and Merry Prostic, honorary co-chairman (second row) Joellen Messerli, Ellen Katz, Suzi Blackman, Darcie Blake, and Marilyn Kelly (third row) Lisa Cooper, co-chairman; Jennifer Klemp, Lisa Foley, Andria Mitra, Barbara Unell, co-chairman; and Bob Unell (out of camera range) Frank Addington, Cathy Alpert, Terese Babcock, Linda Shalit, Judith Fertig, Angie Ford, Carol Hallquist, Jenny Hughes, Bonnie Kelly, Tracey Kendall, Tracy Lunn, Elaine Nelson, Cynthia Newsome, Nancy Smith, and Amy Worley

 

 

Features

Redefining Self-care And Mental Health For Women

In today’s fast-paced world, mental health stressors weigh heavily on the hearts and minds of women and children alike. Whether it’s the soaring cost of living, the turmoil of politics,…

Photography Project Defies Ageism and Youth Beauty Ideals for Women

Beauty standards have changed over the decades, continuously shaping the expectations that society has for women. In the 1910s, the hourglass figure with a cinched waist was de rigueur. In…

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…