The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League hosted the Fashion Notes Luncheon and Style Show on November 15 at the Adolphus Hotel. This marks the 70^th anniversary of the DSO League and Past Presidents were recognized at the luncheon. Veritex Community Bank and Adolphus Hotel were major underwriters for the event.  

The Honorary Chair, Sandye Mailandt, was recognized and applauded for her generous contributions to and long-time support of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League. Sandy Secor is the DSOL President.  

The morning began with a reception and silent auction followed by a fashion show featuring stunning fall clothing from Stanley Korshak and KidBiz modeled by the League members, their children and grandchildren. There was a brief musical performance by Young String cellist Jordan Rhyne. It was all topped off with a delicious luncheon.  

Funds raised will benefit the community and education programs for the Dallas Symphony. 

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League is an organization of volunteers who support the Dallas Symphony Association through service, education and fundraising activities.  

Since 1946, the DSO League has worked to support the Dallas Symphony Orchestra through service, education and fundraising efforts.  Since 1998, the League has contributed more than $12 million in support of the Dallas Symphony Association’s Community Outreach and Education programs, which help bring the wonder of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra to thousands of youths and adults in the Dallas Metroplex. 

Photos by Chuck Clark 

The Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden presented “Women in the Garden”,  the Tenth Anniversary “A Writer’sGarden”Literary Symposium and Luncheon on November 8 at the Arboretum’s Rosine Hall. 

The event was chaired by Alyce Heinrich and Dorothea Meltzer was the program chair. Melissa Lewis is the Women's Council President. The Honorary Chair was Phyllis McCasland, the 2013-14 Founders Award recipient with her husband, Tom. 

Funds raised from “A Writer’s Garden” will benefit the ongoing maintenance and development of A Woman's Garden.

 Stories about the growing interest in gardening from the beginning of the American Garden Movement at the end of the 19^th century to today’s environmentally sensitive landscapes were presented in “Women in the Garden” by: 

Virginia Grace Tuttle,retired Associate Curator of Old Master Prints at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC and garden history writer whose publications include Gardens on Paper, Prints and Drawings 1200 to 1900. The Once and Future Gardener and Garden Writings from the Golden Age of Magazines. 

Susan Haltom, co-author of the award-winning book One Writer’s Garden: Eudora Welty’s Home Place, now in its second printing, and, since 1994, the director of the restoration of the 20^th century garden of the Eudora Welty House and Garden, a National Historic Landmark property owned by the State of Mississippi. 

Jan Johnsen, principal in the design/build firm, Johnsen Landscapes and Pools, Westchester County, NY, adjunct professor at Columbia University and award-winning instructor at the New York Botanical Garden, author of Heaven is a Garden and writer of the popular garden blog “Serenity in the Garden.” 

Since 1986, the major goal of the Women’s Council has been the design, construction, funding and endowment of A Woman’s Garden, the centerpiece garden of the Dallas Arboretum.  A Woman’s Garden is the only public garden in the nation conceived by women, funded by the efforts of women and dedicated to the spirit of women. The support of over 600 members of the Women’s Council makes possible the continued expansion and maintenance of A Woman’s Garden. 

Photos by Chuck Clark 

Christmas shopping began right after Halloween with the Wrap it Up Luncheon, Christmas Boutique and Fashion Show presented by the ladies of C. C. Young’s Body Mind Spirit Connection. The event was held on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at the Brook Hollow Golf Club with proceeds from the event benefiting the senior care community’s Benevolence Fund.

The guests began arriving at 10:30 a.m. to shop the Christmas Boutique which offered stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, girlfriend gifts, baby gifts, jewelry, Christmas gifts, and themed Christmas trees (to be delivered). There were one-of-a-kind items, Christmas ornaments, scarves, shawls, unique santas and many gift items. Many items were priced below retail and were limited in quantities.

Guests sat down for lunch at 11:30 to enjoy A Fashion Conversation with Betty Reiter and Jan Strimple with a fashion presentation by Betty Reiter, Inc. Fashions were modeled by members of the Body Mind Spirit Connection. Betty and Jan were a great team working in tandem to share the details of the handpicked fashion selections from Betty’s shop. With Jan’s incredible knowledge and background of the fashion industry, she had many stories and tales about the featured designers and fashions.   

Russell Crews, President and CEO of C. C. Young, introduced one of the residents, 98 year old Orville Rogers and the two sat on stage for a lively conversation. Orville became an avid runner at age 50 when he read Dr. Kenneth Cooper’s book Aerobics which was highly controversial when it was published. Orville still runs and continues to set running records because there are few in his age bracket running. 

“I will turn 99 next week. I believe in living life to the fullest and I am here by the grace of God,” he said. 

Dr. Kenneth Cooper’s wife Millie was in attendance. “We’ve known Orville for years and years. He is such an inspiration to people of all ages.“ 

Community Volunteer Sue Ringle served as the Honorary Chair. She became interested in the good work of C.C. Young after learning about the many activities made available to its residents and the fundraising activities it undertakes to support the programs offered to residents. She is now a member of the C.C. Young Board of Directors.

The event was chaired by Jill Goldberg and Katherine Blair is the President of Body Mind Spirit Connection.

The purpose of Body Mind Spirit Connection is to support the Benevolence Fund at C. C. Young and outreach to the surrounding community through education on health and social issues. The Fund serves as a financial safety net and ensures residents always have a place to call home, regardless of their financial position. Seniors often outlive their income and assets and the Benevolence Fund ensures they will be taken care of for the remainder of their lives. C. C. Young is located near White Rock Lake and is a driving force in the community. 

Photos by Chuck Clark 

The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate the opening of FRONTLINE ER Dallas White Rock Clinic with a Ribbon Cutting on Nov. 3. The staff were introduced and there were tours of the extensive clinic. The hosts provided a welcome mixer with refreshments served. The emergency room is located at Arboretum Village 7331 Gaston Ave. Ste.180.

Christmas shopping will begin right after Halloween with the Wrap it Up Luncheon, Christmas Boutique and Fashion Presentation on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at the Brook Hollow Golf Club. The event is presented by Body Mind Spirit Connection and proceeds will benefit the Benevolence Fund at C. C. Young.

The Christmas boutique will offer stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, girlfriend gifts, baby gifts, jewelry, Christmas gifts, and themed Christmas trees (will be delivered). There will be one-of-a-kind items, Christmas ornaments, scarves, shawls, unique santas and many gift items. Many items are priced below retail and are limited in quantities.

The Christmas Boutique Shopping will begin at 10:30 a.m. and the luncheon will start at 11:30 p.m. It will feature A Fashion Conversation with Betty Reiter and Jan Strimple with a fashion presentation by Betty Reiter, Inc. Fashions will be modeled by the Body Mind Spirit Connection members.

The event is chaired by Jill Goldberg and Katherine Blair is the President of Body Mind Spirit Connection. Community Volunteer with Sue Ringle is serving as the Honorary Chair.

Sue Ringle has always been interested in and supportive of organizations that meet the needs of persons who need a helping hand. She became interested in the good work of C.C. Young to its important mission by her friend, Sharon Ballew. Sue has been impressed by the many activities C.C. Young makes available to its residents and the fundraising activities it undertakes to support the programs offered to residents. She is now a member of the C.C. Young Board of Directors. She is on the board of the Dallas Museum of Art League, Dallas Symphony Orchestra League and the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. She also serves as Election Judge. Sue is a member of Highland Park United Methodist church. She has been married to Brett for 43 years. They have one son, Kyle, who is 26 years old.

Orville Rogers will present a program, “Living Life with Purpose.” Rogers is a 98 year old Dallas resident who became an avid runner at age 50 when he read Dr. Kenneth Cooper’s book Aerobics which was highly controversial when it was published. His message is a source of inspiration for all ages.  

Tickets begin at $175 and are available online at www.bodymindspiritconnection.org. For information, contact Sharon Ballew 214-841-2909 or sballew@ccyoung.org.

About Body Mind Spirit Connection
The purpose of Body Mind Spirit Connection is to support the Benevolence Fund at C. C. Young and outreach to the surrounding community through education on health and social issues. Seniors often outlive their income and assets and the Benevolence Fund ensures they will be taken care of for the remainder of their lives.

C. C. Young is located near White Rock Lake and has really become a driving force in the East Dallas Community.