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KC Shepherd’s Center – 70 Over 70 Gala, the Moonstruck Ball

The View at Briarcliff was the site for KC Shepherd’s Center’s 70 Over 70 Gala, the Moonstruck Ball, on September 21st. The festive event celebrated Kansas Citians who are 70 or more and living examples of meaningful and purposeful aging. Larry Moore and Sally Firestone (posthumously) were honored with the Dr. Elbert Cole Lifetime Achievement Awards. Pat and Don Dagenais served as the honorary co-chairs, and Cindy and Al Terryberry were the event co-chairs. 

70 over 70 Alum Inder Khalsa with Honoree Karta Purkh Khalsa.
Emcee Julia Avery KCTV-5 with Janet Baker, KCSC.
Janet Baker, KCSC; presented Larry Moore with the Dr. Elbert Cole Lifetime Achievement Award.
Grupo Folklorico dancers entertained the guests.
Honoree Marjorie Williams with Pat Jacobs McDonald.
Board President Sidney Smith with Kristen Walker-Smith.
Guests enjoyed the event.
The logo for the Moonstruck Ball.
Reverend Adam Hamilton was on the video screen in a tribute to the late Sally Firestone.

Featured in the October 19, 2024 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Hannah Welborn

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