May 1st was the date for the Lyric Opera Circle’s Spring Luncheon, which was held at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Members celebrated the success of this year’s Lyric Opera Ball and toastedSharon Barry and Deanna Diebolt, Ball co-chairmen. New officers were installed, and new members were welcomed. Circle President Carmen Sabates welcomed Pam Bruce, president-elect.
The pretty table settingBev Leonard, Auction co-chairman; Mary Beth Gentry, past president; Alison Patterson, Trish Church Podlasek, membership; and Carolyn Faenger, Auction co-chairmanPiotr Wisniewski, rehearsal accompanist; Christine Boddicker, mezzo-soprano; Deborah Sandler Kemper, Lyric Opera of Kansas City; and Jose Olivares, bass-baritoneAnn Kenney, Karen Mische, parliamentarian; Laurie Ingram, Carmen Sabates, Circle president; Mary Beth Gentry, past president; and Jill Ingram Reynolds Trudy Gabriel, Carmen Sabates, Circle president; Nancy McGuire, Mary Leonida, and Ayca Aktas Cil enjoyed the fun afternoon
