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Lyric Opera Circle – Spring Luncheon

Lyric Opera Circle’s Spring Luncheon was held on May 7th at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Hosts Gail Van Way and Juliette Singer Spinks planned the event, and Craig Sole Designs provided the beautiful florals. Anne Elsberry and Carmen Sabates were pinned for their 25 years of service to the Circle. The 2018-19 officers were installed, and Outgoing President Kimberlee Ried passed the gavel to Incoming President Tricia Scott.

Anne Elsberry, honoree; Gay Tedder, membership; Beth McCown and Jane Ott

 

Kit Smith, Francie Mayer, Circle treasurer; and Gigi Rose

 

Susan Bubb, Lynne Weilert and Susan Sands

 

Pauline Henne, Michaela Henne and Jane Benson

Also featured in the June 23, 2018 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Strauss Peyton

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