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KC Shepherd’s Center – 50th Anniversary and 5th Annual 70 Over 70 Awards Celebration

On September 17th, The Midland Theatre will be the site for KC Shepherd’s Center’s 50th Anniversary and 5th Annual 70 Over 70 Awards Celebration. Edith and Benny Lee and Kathy Cox and Gary Cortes are serving as the honorary co-chairmen. Carmen Zuniga and Tanner Wycoff are the event co-chairmen. The evening’s agenda includes a pre-event VIP reception, live and silent auctions, a delicious dinner, the awards program, and dancing. KC Shepherd’s Center works to support and empower older adults in Kansas City.

Edith Lee, honorary co-chairman; Janet Baker, KC Shepherd’s Center; Benny Lee honorary co-chairman; and Kathy Smith, Elbert Cole Lifetime Achievement recipient (out of camera range) Kathy Cox and Gary Cortes, honorary co-chairmen; and Carmen Zuniga and Tanner Wycoff, event co-chairmen

Featured in the July 23, 2022 issue of The Independent.

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