Parties Extra!—December 19,2008—Pam’s Lobster Lunch
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!
LEADERSHIP OKLAHOMA—Parties Extra!—December 18,2008
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’TIS THE SEASON
Renzi and Lee Anne Stone and Ryan Leonard attend the Leadership Oklahoma holiday party. (Photo by David Faytinger).
A holiday come and go party for Leadership Oklahoma members and guests was held in the home of Linda and Ron Matlock. 225 people attended.
The LOK program brings together 50 of the state’s outstanding leaders for 10 issue- oriented sessions that address state challenges. There are 1,100 graduates of the program. The leaders go through a rigorous application process and are selected from across the state. All must demonstrate a dedication to Oklahoma’s progress and the ability to exercise leadership in issues of statewide significance.
OU Tri Delta alumnae exchange ornaments—Parties Extra!-December 16, 2008
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HOLIDAY EVENT
Virginia Robertson, Connie Baker, Karla Cohlmia, Sharyl Thompson, Ann McBride
Members of Delta Delta Delta alumnae met for hors d’oeuvres, wine and a “dirty Santa” gift ornament exchange in the home of Melinda Compton in Fairview Farms.
Tri Delta -themed ornaments in the shape of dolphins, pansies, crescent moons, as well as silver bells, were among the gifts. Officers provided hors d’oeuvres and wine.
Guests included Melody Bereman,Marylee Strange,Donna Lowrey,Kimberly Casey
Ann McBride, Gaye Wilson, Jackie Acers, Jackie Jones, Sallie Cavin, Karla Cohlmia, Connie Baker, Virginia Johnston, Lisa Synar, Marca Floyd, Carli Stark, Cathey Cundiff, Rhonda Williston and Sharyl Thompson.
OU Pi Beta Phi members celebrate the season—Parties Extra!—December 15, 2008
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HOLIDAY PARTY
Mary Stephenson and Linda Rogers (Photo provided)
Pi Beta Phi Alumnae members had their Christmas party in Susan Hoffman’s beautiful home.
The group met for fun, friendship and to promote literacy. They brought books for Whiz Kids and Celebrations.
Dee Richardson, Diane Kenney, and Julie Vaughn (Photo provided)
Bette MacKellar, Colette Buxton, Mary Reneau and Vicki Kembel (Photo provided)
Book signing party held—Parties Extra!—December 13, 2008
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CHARLES FAUDREE INTERIORS
M.J. Van Deventer signs her latest book. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace)
Cindy Hazelwood invited friends for coffee in honor of her mother, M.J. Van Deventer’ s newest book with Charles Faudree, called “Charles Faudree Interiors.” M.J. signed copies of the book at a table covered with a cut lace runner.
Guests enjoyed her mother’s famous rum cake, along with holiday cookies, tarts and quiche.
Guests included Cherry Kay Clifford, Linda Haneborg, Jane Kenney, Barbara Simons, Linda Barnett, Janet McElvaney, Elizabeth Schatz, Jeanne Blair, Sody Clements, Claudia Robertson, Nancy Cheek, Julie Rivers, Mary Lou Avery, Debbi Dudley, Nina Gaugler, Laurel Anderson, Kathy Velte, Glenda Carlile and Anna McMillin.Parties Extra!—OU Kappa Alpha Theta members have a party—December 12, 2008
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THETAS’ HOLIDAY PARTY
Ed Shapard, Ann Ryan, Sandy Shapard, Mary Kay Samis and Brad Kemp kick off the holiday season at the Kappa Alpha Theta Oklahoma City alumnae chapter’s party. (Photo by David Faytinger.)
Susie and Brad Kemp were hosts for the the Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Christmas Party. Co-hosts were Mary Kay and Bobby Samis.
The Theta tree in the entry hall was decorated with pansies and yellow roses.
There were 100 members and husbands at the event which included recent college graduates and fifty year Thetas.
Food was catered by What’s Cooking and special napkins were donated by No Regrets. Trochta’s Flowers staff decorated the Kemp’s front doow.
University of Oklahoma Bowl parties planned—Parties Extra!—December 10, 2008
Parties Extra!—December 10,2008—Meet Rose
HOFFMANS ENTERTAIN
The tea table at the Hoffmans
Susan Hoffman, Rose Parker (7 months), Latanae Parker (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace)
Little Miss Rose Parker was the honoree at a party given by her grandmother Susan Hoffman in Susan and Peter Hoffman’s home.
She wore a darling satin taupe-colored dress with green trimming at the sleeves and collar to meet her guests. Bouquets of pink roses and white baby’s breath decorated the table where trays of white petit fours decorated with pink flowers and pink and white cookies with “Rose” on them were served.
Among the people stopping by to meet the baby were Shan Samis, Teresita Hoffman, Isabella Hoffman, Linda James, Shirley Everest, Marion DeVore, Ann Felton, C.J. Felton, Laura Kirkpatrick, Lawre Everest, Leslie Samara, Bebe Bolen, Mary Kay Samis and Candy Ainsworth.
Devon Energy Holiday River Parade—Parties Extra!—December 9, 2008
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HOLIDAY RIVER PARADE
Cynthia Reid, John Reid and Pat Downes enjoy the Devon Energy event at Regatta Park on the Oklahoma River. (Photo by Lillie-Beth Brinkman).
There was a VIP event for sponsors and supporters of the fifth annual Devon Energy Holiday River Parade at the Hospitality Chalet in Regatta Park.
Members of the Oklahoma City Riverfront Re-development Authority were hosts. Guests were on the shoreline of the Oklahoma River so they could see the Grand Parade of Boats, a jet ski and water ski stunt show, the major fireworks show and the arrival of Santa Claus.
Parties Extra!—December 8, 2008—Dudmans have party
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HOLIDAY GATHERING
Debby Dudman and Jose Freede celebrate the season. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Debby and Paul Dudman invited friends, neighbors and family members to their home on the night before Thanksgiving to celebrate the season.Beautiful snapdragons, hydrangeas, peonies and roses were in a crystal compote for the centerpiece. Lighted candles and all of the party foods flanked the flowers. Homemade desserts were served on the sideboard.
Debby cooked homemade jars of cranberry sauce as party favors.
Pierre Alaupovic and his daughter,Betsy Hyde, were at the party. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace)
Goeffrey and Jerriann Altshuler ( Photo by Helen Ford Wallace)
Debbie Davis was at the party in the home of Debby and Paul Dudman. ( Photo by Helen Ford Wallace)
