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The Jewel Ball – 2023 Gentlemen’s Serenade

Mission Hills Country Club was the site for The Jewel Ball Gentlemen’s Serenade. The lovely event was held on June 4th, much to the delight of the Gents’ mothers and grandmothers and special guests. With sweet introductions and some well-performed songs, the day was a hit, thanks to Serenade Chairman Dan Bolen and Serenade Co-chairman Matt Bleakley. 

Serenade Liaison Co-chairman Laurie Ingram, Serenade Liaison Chairman Blythe Robertson, Jewel Ball Honorary Chairman Joan Marsh, Jewel Ball Vice Chairman Holly Milledge, Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball Chairman Allison Harding, and Debutante Chairman Peggy Rooney

 

Jackie Denk, Asher Denk, and Becky Dolly

 

Kara Harmon, Charlie Harmon, and Judy Waugh

Featured in the July 22, 2023 issue of The Independent. 

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