PARTIES EXTRA: SEPTEMBER 9, 2007- CLUB MEMBERS CELEBRATE
SUMMER’S ENDING…Members of the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club celebrated the Labor Day holiday with a pool party.
This was the last day this season that the swimming pool was open. The children played pool games including boat races, traditional coin tosses and balloon stomps. They also created a long banana split dessert.
After that, the chef’s gourmet Caribbean -themed buffet was served to adults and children. The menu included roast pig wrapped in banana leaves, Caribbean red curry and coconut cream chicken along with Tilapia with tropical fruit relish.
The “Something Steel” Band played during the evening.
RED IS THE COLOR…Red, the color of the University of Oklahoma’s football jerseys for the first game, was all over Norman as the favorite shade of summer. Red (and white) decorated the campus for Saturday’s game too.
A busload of fans had their own tailgate party during the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club bus ride to the first game. Box dinners and cocktails were served.
Ann Felton and Bob Gilliland rode the bus to the football game in Norman.
New club general manager Oliver Boudin greeted guests as they boarded the bus.
In the crowd were Mary and Bill Price, Sonny Boyles, Ann and Tom Flesher, Nancy Flesher (white shirt, red OU), Bette Jo and Frank (white shirt, red OU) Hill, Pam Smith, Mary Ann Malone, Carol Magness, Ann Felton, Bob Gilliland (white shirt, red OU), Lori and Dodge Hill, Dorthlynn and Gil Gaddis and Joanna Champlin and Shawnee Brittan.
Kent Coleman, Lane Wheeler, John Cox (red shirt, white OU), Brett Robinson and Allen Muchmore set up in the early afternoon for their tailgate party. The group got together near Boyd House in Norman. They have organized this party for the past 10 years.
Their tents and tables are reunion spots for 100 friends (plus or minus depending on the game). Their menu varies (depending on the weather.)
PARTIES EXTRA: SEPTEMBER 6, 2007- FIESTA
Kelsey Jennings, Leslie Kearns, Margo Ward, back; Marianne Sharpe and Eileen Everett,front, were at the second Junior League Summer Social at Chica’s Mexican Cafe in Nichols Hills Plaza.(Photo provided)
Connie Nowell and Lesley Noller arrive at the Mexican fiesta.(Photo provided)
Junior League members and guests attended the second Summer Social at Chica’s. Sombreros and balloon bouquets decorated the restaurant and the menu featured a taco bar. On the member’s nametags, they were asked to write their favorite television show and these favorites ranged from cooking shows to news and cable. It proved to be an interesting “ice breaker” conversation topic for the members.
PARTIES EXTRA: SEPTEMBER 1, 2007- RAIN FOREST THEME
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Engaged couple Jennifer Edge and Patrick Quillian are at the dinner and tabletop shower in their honor.
THE RAINS CAME…Engaged couple Jennifer Edge and Patrick Quillian were honorees at a tabletop shower and dinner given by Mary and Jim Richard. Leigh Ann and Paul Albers and Kay and John Bishop in the Richard home.
The party theme featured the rain forest in Costa Rica because Edge and Quillian will honeymoon there. The hosts built a tiki hut and had huge tiki statues and dining tables outside. Then it rained in Oklahoma City and the hosts moved the rain forest theme indoors. There were stuffed monkeys hanging everywhere and party foods included chicken wrapped in banana leaves…a la Costa Rica.
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES…Larry Lucas celebrated his 75th birthday with a party at The Coach House last Friday and then he and his wife, Jean Richardson Lucas, had a Mexican Fiesta in their home to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary.
At The Coach House party guests dressed in black or white. Red roses in individual vases decorated the tables. The honoree was given a unique board game based on his life.
The next day was the anniversary celebration. That afternoon the family members played softball, fished and went swimming at the Lucas home. They also played the “ FYI Larry Game”.
That night there was a Mexican Fiesta.
At the Lucas home, there was a collection of round tables with yellow tablecloths, red bandana napkins and lantern centerpieces and zinnias. The anniversary cake was shaped like a marzipan scrabble board. Guests gave speeches about the anniversary couple. A special fortune cookie was given to the guests as a thank you from Jean and Larry Lucas. The fortune: “Thanks for the Memories.”
PARTY TO REMEMBER…Suzanne and Bill Coburn celebrated his 90th birthday with a cookout in their home. Hosts were Stephanie and Peyton Langford, Clint Langford, Clare Langford and Mary Catherine Langford.
They fixed a rib roast and Caesar salad. There were two birthday cakes.
The honoree, (ret.) Capt. Coburn, was in the United States Army in World War II. He received the Purple Heart.
HOP ON OVER…. Members of Tri Delta Alumni gathered at the home of Claudia and Jim Robertson for an annual party. The party featured a limeade drink called the “Bullfrog.” Soft drinks and bottled water were shunned on this night.
Decorations featured frogs everywhere…on balloons, plastic figures, napkins and nametags. Guests sipped their drinks and nibbled on hors d’oeuvres. Lisa Synar fixed a multi-tiered fruit and vegetable tray.
Guests wandered through the Robertson’s recently remodeled backyard area and the bartenders Jim Williston, Jim Lowe, Ed Stringer, Stan Wilson, Jim Robertson and Bob Floyd wore the traditional Froggy aprons.
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PARTIES EXTRA: AUGUST 28, 2007- LARRY’S BIRTHDAY
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Larry Lucas celebrated his 75th birthday with a party at The Coach House last Friday and then on Saturday, he and his wife, Jean Richardson Lucas, had a Mexican Fiesta in their home to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary.
At the anniversary celebration family members played softball, fished and went swimming at the Lucas home. They also played the “ FYI Larry Game”, a board game based on his life.
That night there was a Mexican Fiesta attended by family members.
A family picture was taken at the home of Jean and Larry Lucas where a party celebrated the couple’s 30th wedding anniversary. The night before was Larry Lucas’ 75th birthday party at The Coach House.
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PARTIES EXTRA: AUGUST 27, 2007- CELEBRATING WITH THE HELVEYS
A reception at the Petroleum Club was held in July when Michael Helvey, owner of Helvey International, signed a contract with Petronat International in Tanzania to build and deliver drilling rigs and service equipment to the East African nation.
The contract was inked in the Legislative Lounge on the 4th floor of the Oklahoma State Capitol. Nassir Yusuph, CEO of Petronat, was in town for the festivities.
Shannon and Michael Helvey were at the party.
Frank and Sharon Young were in the crowd.
Don Navard, Michael Helvey and Nassir Yusuph celebrate.
Shannon and Hannah Helvey.
PARTIES EXTRA: AUGUST 24, 2007- AUGUST PARTIES
POOLSIDE PARTY….Margaret and John Spears were the honorees at a recent party given by Stacey and Eric Stiglets in their new home. The Spears were married August 18th.
Tropical flowers decorated the tables which were set up around the swimming pool. Landscaping for the new home was still being planted the day of the party.
Eric and Stacey Stiglets, Margaret and John Spears, Harolyn and Tom Enis talk at the party given by the Stiglets for the Spears.
SHOWERING THE BAR…Lindsey Erhardt and Carlos Herrera were honorees at a bar shower given by Janie and Bill Comstock. The engaged couple will be married in September.
The hosts gave them cups with their names imprinted. Red and yellow sunflowers decorated the tables which had black and white checked cloths, plates and glasses.
Hosts Bill and Janie Comstock greet guests Renee and Steve Knox.
Claudia and Larry Altshuler, Lindsey Erhardt, Carlos Herrera and Margarita Figueroa enjoy the pre-wedding bar shower for Erhardt and Herrera.
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PARTIES EXTRA: AUGUST 17, 2007- 35TH ANNIVERSARY
Rudy and Linda Hiersche have been married for 35 years.
STAY THE COURSE…The table was set with all sorts of special foods and guests were hidden all over the house when Linda and Rudy Hiersche arrived for a surprise party to celebrate their 35th anniversary.
The party, in the home of their daughter-in-law and son Christina and Justin Hiersche, was co-hosted by daughter-in-law and son, Crystal and Trey Hiersche. The very surprised couple thought the six of them were having a home-cooked dinner.
After the initial shocker, they enjoyed seeing a video presentation of their married life together with pictures of them when they first dated. Many of the guests had known them from college days.
Sarah Dorr with her son, Anders Dorr, 1, and her mother, Linda James, were at the Sip and See party in the home of Susan Hoffman.
CENTER OF ATTENTION…Anders Dorr, Corona del Mar. Calif., came in town with his mother, Sarah James Dorr, and they were honorees at a “Sip and See” party given by Shirley Everest, Susan Hoffman, Karen Samis, Lynn Samis and Mary Kay Samis in the Hoffman home.
A blue and white cachepot held an array of flowers, yellow calla lilies, tulips and roses and party foods featured cookies and cupcakes.
Bill Brown, Mary Ann Markey, Pete, Mike and John Brown surround their dad Cecil Brown who celebrated his 98th birthday.
Mary Catherine and Norman Albritton were at the birthday party.
TOP BILLING…Cecil Brown was 98 years old this week and Barbara and Pete Brown hosted a dinner in his honor. Pete cooked pork tenderloin outside on his grill, along with party hors d’oeuvres of bacon-wrapped chicken.
A special drink called “Rock and Roll” was served to the guests and was from an old recipe of Cecil Brown’s which included hard rock candy.
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SPECIAL RECEPTION…A reception honored U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt, Washington, D.C.
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation members gave the party at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.
PARTIES EXTRA: AUGUST 15, 2007- BRIDAL SHOWER
Harolyn Enis, Margaret Enis, Dixie Spears and Julie Adams attend the shower for the bride Margaret Enis. ( Photo provided)
Margaret Enis who married John Spears August 18th was the honoree at a shower given by Gale Bollinger, Mary True Neumann, Chris Houk, Gwen Cockrill, Jessie Ann Arnold and Mari Imel in the Bollinger home.
The hostesses gave the bride a Duvet cover. Some other gifts included an antique silver basket from Corey Blake and Cara Barnes and Christmas ornaments from “The Bride’s Tree Collection” from Dixie Spears.
PARTIES EXTRA: AUGUST 14, 2007- HAPPY BIRTHDAY SEAN MARIE
Cinderella (Heather Hansen) checks out Sean Marie Butler’s two year old birthday button. (Photo by David Faytinger)
Sean Marie Butler celebrated her 2nd birthday party with a luncheon in the home of her parents, Lisa and Sean Butler. The Disney character, Cinderella, made a guest appearance. 80 Balloons decorated the home for the 40 guests. A large fountain filled with punch was served.
Cinderella poses with Bailee Hanigar, Kyla Priest, Danielle Priest, Kyla Hoover, the birthday party honoree Sean Marie Butler and Gabriela Sarabia. ( Photo by David Faytinger).
PARTIES EXTRA: AUGUST 12, 2007- IN SANTA FE
ON CANYON ROAD…Oklahoma residents were in Santa Fe, New Mexico, recently for the opening of Joan Marron LaRue’s art show. The show and reception was at Nedra Matteucci’s Fine Art Gallery on Canyon Road.
An Italian dinner followed the opening in the guesthouse at the Matteucci-Fenn Gallery.
Theme of the show was “Enchanted Coast: Sorrento to Amalfi” based on the recent painting trip that LaRue took to Italy.
Susan Coles, M.J. Van Deventer and Joan Marron LaRue were in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for LaRue’s art show.
LUCKY BOY…Heather and Billy Coyle were honored at a couple’s baby shower last weekend. Hosts were Shelley and (cq) Ceth Loomis and co-hosts were Stephanie and (cq) Zhawn Stevens, Sarah and Scott Humphreys, Meredith Brown and Gina and Brian Fowler.
There was a sundae bar in the Loomis backyard and table centerpieces were chocolate -colored vases filled with blue hydrangeas. Dinner was served indoors. Water bottles and glasses were personalized with “Baby Boy Coyle.”
Gifts ranged from a baby swing and a baby basket with monogrammed pillow and blanket and stroller to a silver spoon. The hosts gave the couple a baby bathtub and accessories and towels.
Guests included Beth Wells, Julee and John Coyle, Judy and Jim Dupre, Fred Mendoza, Maria and Jeff Troxclair, Bud Beeler, Daniel Reineke, Bobby Wegener, Alix and Shea Samara, Candy and Chuck Ainsworth, Sydney and Anthony Warren, John Edwards, Sarah Brune, Ashley Altshuler, Traci Bernard, Sally Holmes, Kent Kennedy, Marissa and Tommy Adler, Ryan Cunningham and Vanessa Hill.
The couple’s baby boy is due in September.
Honorees Billy and Heather Coyle talk with hosts Ceth and Shelley Loomis at the couple’s baby shower.
J.W. Coyle, Chuck Ainsworth and Bud Beeler are in Ceth and Shelley Loomis’ backyard
IT’S PERSONAL…Joan Hunter was the honoree at a personal shower last weekend. Cyndi Cleary was hostess and assisting her were Tammy Robertson and Alice Lawson.
Gifts ranged from Oprah’s favorite body soufflé to manicure and pedicure gift certificates and lingerie. Red and pink roses and rose petals decorated the tables.
Hosts served Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Raspberry tea, along with such brunch items as quiche and fruit. Guests stayed after the party to swim in the Cleary pool.
Guests included Alison Hafar, Beth Holcomb, Carin Petty, DeeDee Devore, Diane Potter, Elaine Hood, Elizabeth Black, Liz Brown, Hilarie Blaney, Jackie Hatton, Melissa Rajeski, Patty Coe, Susan Geary, Vicki Knotts and Ashley Corneilus.
Hostesses Tammy Robertson, Alice Lawson and Cyndi Cleary, right, had a personal shower for Joan Hunter, second from right.
THE KNIGHT… Paul Weigl was honored as the incoming state deputy of Oklahoma Knights of Columbus, a Catholic family fraternal organization.
Themed “A Knight In Margaritaville with Cheeseburgers in Paradise, “ the party featured what else, but cheeseburgers.
Weigl oversees 80 councils (about 7300 people) and their charitable and service projects throughout the state.
Among the 90 guests at the party were his wife Barbara Weigl and children, Matthew, Mark and Christopher Weigl, (cq) Kathaline Weigl, Ernie Chastain, Bernie Fonza, Max Schmitz, Richard Schulte, Dale Harrison, Leroy Weismann, George Denelsbeck and Greg Perry.
