Society

from Park Cities People March 2022

by People Newspapers

Obituaries

2022 DUCHESSES TAKE THEIR DIPS AS LA FIESTA EMBARKS ON 37TH YEAR

2022 Duchesses and Escorts

Brooks Bond, Carson Green, Thomas Mencke, James Guandolo, Luke Annett, and Key Coker

2022 Duchesses at Duchess Dip

(PHOTOS: JAMES FRENCH)

La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas, now in its 37th year of service and support of 17 Dallas area beneficiaries, has gifted more than $9.9 million since 1986.

Ashley Dugas and Michelle Hopper chaired the Viva! La Fiesta Mexico-inspired Announcement Party on Dec. 16 at the historic Belo Mansion, where La Fiesta introduced the 2022 duchesses and escorts.

Earlier in the day, Tootsie’s hosted the annual “Duchess Dip” event. The girls, clad in their respective college T-shirts, learned “the dip” from Britney Tynan Sisk, a dance instructor with Preston Center Dance. They later practiced their presentation bow for their mothers.

The 82 Duchesses and Escorts will be formally presented on June 11 at the La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas Presentation Gala at the Fairmont Hotel. Melissa Rieman and Kasey Bevans are this year’s chairs. – Staff report Kasey Bevans and Melissa Rieman Ashley Dugas and Michelle Hopper

Ellie Steindorf, Blaire Messmann, Meredith Sims, and Grace Wells

Looking Ahead

Symphony of Chefs for KidLinks

Christina and Chase Sanders

(PHOTO: COURTESY KIDSLINK)

Chase Sanders, who had brain tumor surgery when he was 12, takes KidLinks’ mission of using music to help children personally.

“During a long recovery process, music therapy was something that I always looked forward to, which was a great asset for recovery,” said Sanders, co-chair for the 12th annual Symphony of Chefs benefiting KidLinks along with his wife, Christina, and Lisa and Stuart Sides.

The culinary experience, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at SMU’s Armstrong Fieldhouse, 6024 Bishop Blvd., features host Roni Proter, of Dinner Reinvented, and honorary chef chairs Eric Dreyer, of Monarch Restaurants, and John Kleifgen, of Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse. Visit kidlinks.org.

Make a Difference Gala

Help One Man’s Treasure clothe formerly incarcerated men for success and enjoy an evening at Fair Park emceed by Natalie Woods Stanyer.

The Make a Difference Gala, on March 25 at the historic Hall of State, includes dinner, silent and live auctions, drawings, and games. Visit onemanstr.org for tickets and information.

“Our Fresh Start Wardrobe greatly reduces the barriers faced by these men reentering their communities and gives them the dignity and confidence to find employment,” said Jennifer Clubb, executive director.

Stars in Recovery

Jason Starkey and children.

(PHOTO: COURTESY RECOVERY RESOURCE COUNCIL)

The 34th Annual Jim Bradshaw Memorial Stars in Recovery event, April 21 at the Fort Worth Botanical Garden, will feature former NFL player Jason Starkey who spent four years with the Arizona Cardinals.

Proceeds benefit North Texas’ Recovery Resource Council, a non-residential nonprofit dedicated to prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery. Visit recoverycouncil.org. – Compiled by William Taylor

Ice Sculpture presented by LegacyTexas Title and The Rhodes Group Joan Clark, Burton and Lesley Rhodes, and Tish Key

Bob and Christine McKenny Hadley and Jana Paul

Evan and Amy Beale Lucinda and Barry Buford Mike and Bunny Tibbals Helen Patterson and Devin Rambie

(PHOTOS: ROB WYTHE/WYTHE PORTRAIT STUDIO)

Members of Preservation Park Cities on Dec. 8 enjoyed a sumptuous buffet and got updates on 2022 events such as the annual Spring Historic Home Tour.

Lesley and 2022-2023 PPC president-elect Burton Rhodes and Helen Patterson and Devin Rambie of LegacyTexas Title greeted guests arriving at Park House in Highland Park for the holiday party sponsored by The Rhodes Group and LegacyTexas Title.

Other attendees included Suzy and Tom Rhodes, PPC board member Joan Clark, PPC president Tish Key and her husband Marvin, 2022 Home Tour chair Amy Beale and her husband Evan, Bunny and Michael Tibbals, and 2021 Distinguished Speaker Luncheon chair Marla Boone and her husband, Mike. Membership in Preservation Park Cities is open to the community. Visit preservationparkcities.org.

- Staff report

Garden Writing Symposium, Luncheon Comes Up Roses

Susan Sully, G. Michael Shoup, and Bettie Bearden Pardee The Scene

(PHOTOS: DANA DRIENSKY)

The 15th Annual A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” at the Rosine Hall at the Dallas Arboretum attracted design and garden aficionados to hear from G. Michael Shoup, Bettie Bearden Pardee, and Susan Sully.

Shoup, founder of The Antique Rose Emporium in historic Independence, Texas, revealed his sometimes rogue experiences in saving and growing antique roses. Pardee took the crowd on an insider’s behind-the-scenes look into her private life, design inspirations and lush surroundings in her hometown of Newport, Rhode Island. Sully shared her passion about the distinct regional culture and architecture of the American South.

Sandy Ammons chaired the Nov. 16 symposium and luncheon with honorary chair Marilyn Weber and president of the Women’s Council Lisa Loy Laughlin. Ann Galbraith and Connie Rhoades Betsy Hunt, Susanne Bancroft, Jahn Lafitte, Marilyn Weber, and Jennifer Clark

When it comes to digestive health, follow your gut.

From simple questions to complex issues, Methodist Digestive Institute (MDI) at Methodist

Dallas Medical Center is here to help you navigate all your digestive needs. As a leader in digestive healthcare, we’ve brought together physicians on the medical staff from highly specialized areas of digestive diseases. At the MDI care center, you can speak with a patient navigator about your specific case and get connected with the right care specialists for your individual needs. When it comes to digestive issues, the knowledgeable patient navigators are dedicated to helping guide our friends and neighbors on the journey to a healthier, happier tomorrow. That’s community. And why so many people Trust Methodist.

MethodistHealthSystem.org/MDI

Texas law prohibits hospitals from practicing medicine. The physicians on the Methodist Health System medical staff are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Methodist Health System, or any of its a liated hospitals. Methodist Health System complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

We love you, Drew

You don’t need to throw a Hail Mary to put the Big Game in a party when you’ve got the original 88 in the house.

Retired Dallas Cowboys receiver Drew Pearson showed off his Super Bowl and Hall of Fame rings while partying on Feb. 8 with 100-plus residents of the Ventana by Buckner senior adult community.

He regaled them with tales from his football glory days and offered senior health and wellness tips. It was unclear whether the appetizers and Cowboys-themed cookies were considered healthy options.

Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer

Lone Star Monarchs presented Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer (WOKC) with a check for $26,000 – in honor of 26 young area warriors battling the disease.

Regina Bruce and Dr. Carla Russo, founders of the Lone Star Monarchs, also chaired the Warrior Family Holiday Party on Dec. 19, 2021, at the BMW of Dallas dealership, where attendees enjoyed a dinner from Jersey Mike’s Subs, a movie, and other activities.

The young cancer fighters received “warrior baskets,” decorated by Lynn McDonough and filled with stuff from their wish list and presents for family members.

Lola Smith tries on Drew Pearson’s Hall of Fame and Super Bowl rings and gets a hug from the Dallas Cowboys legend after winning an autographed football. (Photo: Courtesy Ventana by Buckner)

Sweet-smelling checks

Rose Gault, 2021 president of KidneyTexas Inc., presented checks to 2021 beneficiaries Children’s Medical Center Foundation, National Kidney Foundation/Camp Reynal, Texas Health Resources Foundation, Southwest Transplant Alliance, and Baylor Health Care System Foundation.

But she wasn’t done there. During the Dec. 7, 2021, event at her home, she presented roses to thank 2021 board members.

Funding for the checks came from donations plus proceeds from the 22nd annual KidneyTexas, Inc. The Runway Report 2021 Luncheon and Fashion Show Our Sole Mission: Transformations. Watch kidneytexas.org for details about the 2022 luncheon.

Celebrating Life

World-renowned neurosurgeon and former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Ben Carson and award-winning Christian music songwriter/artist Matthew West helped celebrate the Council for Life’s 20th anniversary.

West has written two songs honoring the unborn: Untold from the baby’s perspective and the title track of the movie Unplanned from the perspective of a parent hearing the heartbeat and seeing the sonogram for the first time.

Ann Carruth and Lisa Troutt, two of the 11 women who founded the council in 2001, served as honorary co-chairs for the Celebrating Life Luncheon on Nov. 17, 2021, at the Omni Dallas Hotel along with their husbands, David and Kenny.

More Cowboys greatness

Lee Roy Jordan, and his wife Biddie, will serve as honorary chairs for AWARE Affair 2022 Soaring to New Heights Fighting Alzheimer’s on April 8 in the Star Skyline Hangar at the Braniff Centre. FROM LEFT: Nicholas and Lucas Hidalgo, a Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer Warrior. (Photo: Sharon Adams)

John and Patty Jo Turner. (Photo: Dana Driensky)

FROM LEFT: Billye Turner, Shannon Graham, Ann Carruth, and Lisa Troutt. (Photo: Melissa Macatee Photography)

During a Nov. 10 kick-off party at the HALL Arts Hotel, Jack Broyles introduced the Jordans, who are longtime supporters of AWARE. Lee Roy Jordan, a dominating linebacker who went to three Super Bowls, became the seventh member of the Cowboys Ring of Honor in 1989.

AWARE president Karisti Julia introduced Mari Epperson and Sharon Ballew as AWARE Affair chairs. Epperson introduced honorary chairs emeriti Sally and Forrest Hoglund, Kim and David McDavid Jr., Ellen Terry, Amy Terry Kriegel, and Todd Terry. – Compiled by Greg Nielsen and William Taylor FROM LEFT: Biddie, Lee Roy, Melanie, and David Jordan. (Photo: Dana Driensky)

JLD Celebrates Centennial With Lunch, Gala

Margo Goodwin and Andrea Cheek. Visit jld.net/jld_events/. (PHOTO: TAMYTHA CAMERON)

The Junior League of Dallas’ centennial celebration continues in April with 1920s Art Nouveau and plenty of modern, feminine star power.

Centennial Milestones Luncheon cochairs Lydia Novakov and Isabell Novakov Higginbotham have booked lifestyle television host and entrepreneur Martha Stewart as featured speaker and made plans to honor former First Lady Laura Bush with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Former Dallas City Council member Veletta Forsythe Lill will receive the 2022 Sustainer of the Year award during the April 21 luncheon at the Hilton Anatole Hotel.

Martha Stewart “is a true trailblazer who proves time and again that commitment, dedication, and hard work are keys to success, and she sets an example by giving her time and talents generously to numerous causes and nonprofit organizations,” said Novakov Higginbotham.

Bush, a member of the Junior League of Midland for more than 15 years before moving to North Texas and supporting the JLD, often credits the Junior League for setting a fine example of how voluntarism and women’s leadership can solve the most complex and challenging issues, improving lives every day.

Likewise, Lill credits the JLD for giving the leadership skills that have served her throughout her life, from nonprofit board service and budgets to the critical issues facing the city.

“Mrs. Bush and Ms. Lill used their volunteer and leadership training in the Junior League to advance numerous efforts in their communities and beyond,” Novakov said. “We are thrilled to be able to honor both of these ladies in this milestone year for the League.”

– Staff report