Art show held at Dodson Galleries
Ben Dodson, Cathy Rowten enjoy the art show. (Photo by David Faytinger).
Cathy Rowten was honoree at the painting exhibition and art show at Dodson Galleries. Her collection of paintings included dancers and performing arts themes and portraits. The exhibit will be in the gallery until April 15.
Among the guests were Janet Wood, Jessica and Craig Vaughan, Kim Baker, Regina Murphy, Betsy Hyde, John Kersey, Deborah Gale, Nick Berry, Jan and Mike Hill and Joy and Jerry Richardson.
Engaged couple honored at brunch
Dick, Kimberlee, and Elizabeth Jordan; Hunter, Missy, and Bill Hoehn were at the party for the engaged couple Elizabeth Jordan and Huner Hoehn. (Photo by David Faytinger).
A Sunday brunch honored engaged couple Elizabeth Jordan and Hunter Hoehn. The event was in the Veranda Terrace of the Waterford Hotel. The couple will be married in April in Tulsa.
In the host group ( parents of the groomsmen) were Christ Ernst, Chele and Gary Gatewood, Joanie and Blair Holmboe, Kim and David Rainbolt, Mary and Frank Sims, Robin and Chris Wray. They gave the couple crystal wine glasses.
Mirrored vases held pink peonies, white hydrangeas and pink roses.
Chris Berend played background music. Guests included Emily and Austin Brewer, Ev Ernst, Laura Thompson, Adam Rainbolt, Whitney Ward, Jens Holmboe, Carol and Andrew Solomon, Will Sims, Richard Sims, Blair Chaney, Christopher Wray.
Book signing party honors Stan Hupfeld
Bill Mosteller, Gene Torbett, David Kallenberger, Stan Hupfeld were at Hupfeld’s book signing and reception. (Photo by David Faytinger).
Stan Hupfeld’ s book has been published and there was a book signing and reception at Full Circle Book Store. The name of his book is “Political Malpractice – How the Politicians Made a Mess of Health Reform.” He launched his book tour at this party.
At the reception were Suzie Hupfeld, Charlotte and Bill Mosteller, Sandy and Dick Shaw, Linda and Steve Haneborg, Laurel Kallenberger, Dennis Johnson, Elaine Mosca, Suzan Whaley, Karrie Oertli, Dennis Pendleton, Dr. David Kallenberger, Deloris and Dennis Bradford, Margaret and Jay Henry, Kelly Merkur and Evie and Cami Merkur.
20-40-60 Etiquette—On the stairway…how do I get by?
QUESTION: Here is an etiquette question that applies mainly to people downtown. Some of our parking garages have small stairways. I’ve noticed that men and women carry multiple bags (such as a purse, gym bag, lunch box, laptop bag, etc.). When they walk up and down the stairs, they block both the up and down passageways with all their stuff. No one can get around them as they walk at a leisurely pace. When I am in that situation and I sense a stranger needs by, I step to one side and allow traffic to go around me. What is the correct thing to do?
CALLIE’S ANSWER: Yes, that is the correct thing to do. This is situational. I would just see how the other person reacts in the situation. Someone, hopefully, will stop to let the other person go by.
LILLIE-BETH’S ANSWER: Although this may happen often and feel like more of a problem when you’re in a hurry, thankfully this is more of a brief inconvenience than a serious affront. The best way to handle it might be to treat it as such. Take a deep breath, be patient and try to slow down as you wait for the chance to go around the person. If you’re rushed, perhaps you could wait until the person gets to a landing and say “Excuse me. Do you mind if I get around you so I can make my meeting (or appointment or whatever) on time?”
Because the stairwell in our building is wide and usually empty, I don’t usually run into this problem, although I’m always aware of people coming or going, and I’m usually the one in a hurry. I suspect it’s similar to getting behind a slow driver, another frustration.
HELEN’S ANSWER: You probably only notice how slow people with lots of bags are when you are in a hurry to get somewhere. It is perfectly OK to say “excuse me” and go on by. If it seems impossible to get by because of all the things the other person is carrying, then exercise your patience and wait until the other person gets where he/she is going. If the person in front is holding up several people, then he should stop and let everyone go ahead.
If you are in the situation carrying lots of stuff, stay to the right and allow room for others to pass. Last week we had the question of “track etiquette” and I advised everyone to stay to the right on the track, but the slower walkers/runners should really stay to the inside of the track — often that is the left side. My friend Pam Smith, a walker at a local fitness center, reminded me of which side we should be on. Sorry.
GUEST’S ANSWER: Matthew Price, Features Editor: If you want to step to one side and let traffic go around you, when you are in that situation, I think that’s fine. But I don’t think it’s required. My take on “staircase etiquette” is that the first person in the staircase sets the pace. So, no tailgating the person in front of you; they started down first, you have to walk at their pace.
If you are coming up the stairs, and you see the person coming down the stairs is carrying a lot of items, I would suggest waiting at the foot of the stairs until the person has cleared the staircase.
In general, I tend to think you should stay to the right if possible whether going up or down, but if someone is having trouble handling their belongings and you aren’t in a position to help, the best thing you can do is allow the person to get safely where he or she is going.
To ask an etiquette question, email helen.wallace@cox.net.
Donna Brogan and Ann Dagg talk about the Variety Show on Parties Extra!
Variety Care Foundation’s annual fundraiser co-chairmen, Donna Brogan and Ann Dagg, talk about what Variety Care does and the guests that will appear at this year’s event on Parties Extra!.
Movie: The Hunger Games
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Cast party for Oklahoma Senior Follies 2012 held in Kauger home
(Ret.) Gen. Jay Edwards, Kerry Robertson, Justice Yvonne Kauger, David Herendeen, Carol Sander, Charlotte Franklin were at the party. (Photo by David Faytinger).
Yvonne Kauger and Bobbie Burbridge Lane were hostesses for the first cast party for the 2012 Oklahoma Senior Follies in the Kauger home.
It was announced that as a result of the Oklahoma Senior Follies, 57,968 hot meals were provide for Mobile Meals of Oklahoma County.
Speakers were Bobbie Burbridge Lane, Founder and Producer; David Herendeen, Director, and John Ferguson, Follies Ambassador. They noted that there would be three performances this year.
At the party were Lynda Tarpley, Kerry Robertson,Carol and Gary Sander, Lou Ann Rice, Jane Hall, Ann Kattov, Sidney Greathouse, Christina Rapp, Jackie Short, Terry Runnels, Jim Henline, Les Taylor, Patricia and Jay Edwards, Larry Darnell, Lynn Christian Hefley, Charlotte Franklin, Michael Crouley, Virginia West, Paul Coulter, Betty Catching, Sherman Andrus, Victor Wong, Virginia Wright, Steve Filkins, David Anderson.
Last week’s 20-40-60 Etiquette on gym manners
QUESTION: This question pertains to the gym. Why do groups of friends or couples take up the entire track (side by side) and assume no one else needs to go around them at a faster pace? Some folks use the gym as an opportunity to visit rather than sweat. I’ve had to run up on someone’s heels, literally stop and say “excuse me” to get them to move over. They always looked a little shocked and upset. Should people be more aware?
CALLIE’S ANSWER: Of course people should be more aware. When you come up on them, why don’t you say “excuse me, on your left”? That way you tell them which way you are coming as well as warning them to move over.
LILLIE-BETH’S ANSWER: Yes, it would be nice if people were more aware. Will they be? Not necessarily. All you can do is warn them of your approach in enough time for them to move out of your way, with a “Coming up!” warning or “Runner coming through” or something like that. I don’t know why the walkers don’t realize that some are using the track for serious exercise and keeping a certain pace, and I understand your frustration. While it’s OK for them to enjoy their time visiting with friends at a leisurely pace, it would be nice if they were aware of their surroundings, too. Can you raise awareness of this problem by working with the gym itself?
HELEN’S ANSWER: Probably the gym staff needs to be more aware of this problem and post walking/running rules for the indoor and outdoor track. You should not have to slow your pace to get around others. Slower gym enthusiasts need to stay to the inside and should not take up the track talking to a friend. They can walk on the streets for the friendship bonding. A track is for people who need to maintain a pace for health reasons, to train for a race, or to just run for the joy of running.
GUEST’S ANSWER: Todd Pendleton, Art Director, OPUBCO Communications Group: I think people should be more aware of their surroundings when at a public or gym running/walking track. Everyone has different speeds and strides, which can make a crowded track chaotic.
When I am trying to get into the “zone” and run or jog, it is frustrating to have to adjust your steps to oblivious walkers. It is sort of like when traveling down the highway and two trucks are traveling under the speed limit side-by-side blocking all passing. (This also can apply to single exercisers with electronic devices causing distracted track weaving.)
I think the same road rules apply: Slower runners and walkers stay on the inside of the track and the outside is for higher speeds and passing. The problem is not with slower participants; it is with people who ignore the rules of the road. It could also cause some accidents or “road rage!”
Former “Brownies” meet for reunion
Ann Millerborg, Lela Sullivan, Ginny Dick, Ann Kruse were in Brownie Troop #5. (Photos by David Faytinger).
Eleven members of the # 5 Edgemere Brownie and Girl Scout Troop, 1947- 1953, met for a reunion in the home of Lela Sullivan. An “Honorary Brownie,” Nancy Baysinger, also attended and one member Kaye Fillmore could not be there but they talked to her via speaker phone.
Party favors and the centerpiece were boxes of Girl Scout cookies and Girl Scout bracelets and a Girl Scout Friendship Patch.
The women were from Washington D.C., Texas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Colorado and California. They were Mary Vanmeter, Ann Henry, Margaret Queen, Carole Harrington, Kay Lynn Sturm, Diane Parker, Mary McMorris, Kaye Fillmore, Ann Millerborg, Ann Kruse, Ginny Dick and Lela Sullivan. The late Lois Stuart was the Brownie leader.
The lunch was catered by Kyle’s 1025 and were favorite foods from the former “Sleepy Hollow” menu. Carole Harrington brought brownies for dessert.
Mary VanMeter, Carole Harrington, Margaret Queen, Diane Parker enjoyed the luncheon.
Kay Lynn Sturm, Mary McMorris, Ann Henry were at the party.
Christi Woodworth talks about the Junior League of Oklahoma City and the annual member luncheon
Christi Woodworth talks about the Junior League Member Luncheon on Parties Extra!
