JRB Art at the Elms features New Year’s Day party in Oklahoma City
Mary Ellen Gumerson, Laurie Keffer and Jim Keffer have a great time at the party. (Photo provided.)
The 7th annual News Years Day opening at JRB Art at The Elms featured blackeyed peas, ham and turkey and a viewing of new exhibition of artwork.
Artists were Shelley Horton-Trippe, Marko Krakohvil and Joe Andoe.
Guests included: Glen Gentele, Shannon Fitzgerald, John Krasno, Jeanette and Rand Elliott, Gail Vines, Suzanne Cunningham, Luck Jabara, Teresa Rose, James Pickel, Peter Dolese, Joan Gilmore, Al McLaughlin.
Joy Reed Belt was hostess.
Shirley and Mac Dunning honored at birthday party
Shirley and Mac Dunning and Ford and Angie Sanger were at the party in the home of Marylee and Tim Strange.
Shirley and Mac Dunning celebrated their 80th birthdays with a dinner given by their children and grandchildren, Marylee, Tim, Juliann, Katylee Strange and Ann and Craig McBride and Cullen and Courtney Greer in the Strange home.
It was a Mexican come –and- go taco buffet dinner using the taco recipe that Mac Dunning has cooked for years. A red and white birthday cake was the dessert.
Edmond Women’s Club sets Mardi Gras Ball in February
Dr. Maria Trapp-Braly, Mardi Gras Ball chairman, and Diane Baird Doeksen, vice president, Fund Raising Council for the Edmond Women's Club. (Photo provided).
Edmond Women’s Club will have the second fundraiser of the season. It is the Masked Mardi Gras Ball Reunion. The event is Feb. 6, 2010, at the Skirvin Hotel, in downtown Oklahoma City.
Tickets are on sale now and are available by visiting ewc.org.
Ticket Options include: corporate tables for ten, $2,000; couples tickets, $250, and individual tickets are $150. Sponsorships are still available ranging from $7500 to $500. There are a limited number of corporate tables available, and are available on the website.
All monies raised go toward funding the club’s scholarships and grants distribution program, which will be awarded at the May 12, 2010, General Meeting at Oak Tree Country Club
Parties Extra!—Update on Chef Mary Payne Moran of Hail Mary’s
HAPPY NEW YEAR! HFW
Former Oklahoma City resident, Chef Mary Payne Moran who appeared on NewsOk’s Parties Extra! video recently, is now Food/Nutrition Writer for The Washington Times Communities section.
After graduation from the California School of Culinary Arts in 2002, Chef Mary Payne Moran began her professional career shelling crabs at Michael’s Restaurant in Santa Monica. She launched her own company, Hail Mary’s, founded upon the belief that good food nurtures the soul, and began catering weddings, parties and large corporate events.
In the fall of 2008, Mary began teaching her culinary skills to others at Hollywood School House.
Recently, Mary added another division to her company. She is now also a Certified Nutritionist for high profile clients. She helps her clients discover their healthy way of eating.
Her parents are Libby and Morton Payne, Oklahoma City.
Click on link to read her blog at: Hail Mary’s Boutique Catering.
Click on link to read her column: Washington Times
Helen talks to Mary Payne Moran with Hail Mary’s Boutique Catering, Margo Ward and Dave Cathey.
Helen, Mary, Dave. (Photo by Margo Ward).
25 favorites from 2009
Here is a list (#1-25) of things that made me smile in 2009…my favorites for the year….it has been fun to look back….HFW
My favorites:
1.Oklahoman readers and NewsOk viewers for party coverage. We are thankful for everyone who reads about parties.
2. A growing family.
3. Bennett Brinkman won first place in a December essay contest. (Photo from Edmond Sun.)
4. Angi Bruss interviewed Pioneer Woman about her wonderful new cookbook. 
5. Blogger Sarah James and her graciousness on Parties Extra! (Click here for Sarah’s video).
6. The Gaylord Prize luncheon and the high tech coverage. 
7. A beautiful Beaux Arts Ball with beautiful flowers and a crown theme. 
8. Reminder of thankfulness and pumpkin pie from POW Patty Stephens. (Click here for Patty’s video on NewsOk).
9. The Heart Rhythm Institute luncheon and all of the volunteers. 
10. Jose Freede and her famous Andrew Hamilton Crawford bracelets.
11. Ann Kilpatrick and the Commodore’s banquet. (Click here for Ann’s story). 
12. The 20-40-60 gang and guests and their etiquette responses. (Latest blog post). 
13. Chesapeake’s Christmas lights on Western. 
14. Braum’s ice cream flavors.
15. Hatch chilies from New Mexico.
16. Creating gingerbread houses.
17. Kate Stanton’s sip- and -see party for her niece.
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18. Paige, center, our favorite bride, with family members. 
19. A trip to the American Girl store in Dallas with Ella. 
20. Earth ships in Taos, New Mexico.
21. Backyard patio lighted for the holidays. 
22. North Carolina in the fall.
23. Miniature poinsettias for the holidays.
24. Rossi, the therapy dog. (Click here to read about Rossi and owner Judy Savage). 
25. A wonderful man!
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU! YAHOO 2010! HFW
Parties Extra—Happy December 25th—Merry Christmas
Check out Bakerella’s Web Site for a joyously- decorated party….www.bakerella.com/
Merry Christmas. HFW
Sarah James, blogger for Whoorl and Hair Thursday, visits NewsOk studio
Sarah James, Los Angeles, talks with Helen about holiday party hair-dos.
Sarah filmed and produced a video with her dad. She called it “The Candy Man.”
It is one of my favorites. Happy Holidays!
Parties Extra – Seventy Five club members celebrate the season
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Table at the Seventy Five Club Dance. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).
Seventy Five Club members celebrated the season at a dance at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.
Red roses, lilies and mums with silver ribbons, Christmas berries and greenery decorated the tables and the gourmet menu included crab cake and caviar, filet of beef and a chocolate cup with white chocolate mousse and berries. Many of the women wore red dresses.
Partygoers included Linda and Steve Garrett, Jane and Paul Austin, Jane and David Thompson, Cynda and Larry Ottaway, Jeary and Mike Seikel, Sue Ann and Dudley Hyde, Gennie and Bob Johnson, Diana and Jeff Beeler and Sandy and Stewart Meyers.
Cynda Ottaway and Marilyn Meade arrive at the party.
Clay and Holly Healey are ready to party.
Jay and Pat Edwards were at the formal event.
Parties Extra! Ho Ho….It is the season!
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Susan Johnston and Judy Love greet guests as they arrive at their Christmas party in the Love home. Hostesses were Love, Johnston and Barbara Brou. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).
Judy Love, Barbara Brou and Susan Johnston were hostesses for a holiday party in the Love home which was spectacularly decorated with Santas, Christmas stockings, poinsettias, doll Christmas carolers, nativity scenes and angels.
Glittering trees decorated the food table where a huge array of party foods was served.
It was cold outside and two tall heaters were set at the front door.
Among the guests: Sue Timberlake, Jeaneen Naifeh, Harolyn Enis, Jenee Lister, Joan Gilmore, Karen Luke, Marilyn Meade, Martha Bradshaw, Pam Smith, Laurie Hyde, Penny McCaleb, Sharon Wade, Mary Ann Haskins, SoRelle Fitzgerald, Carol Gann, Pam Shdeed and Carolyn Zachritz.
Barbara Brou and Sharon Wade talk at the holiday party.
Jeaneen Naifeh and Jenee Lister enjoyed the holiday event.
Pam Smith waits for her car by the outdoor heater.
Stan Hupfeld honored at dinner
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Stan Hupfeld and Father Rick Stansberry talk at the party honoring Stan. 400 people attended his event. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).
Stan Hupfeld, President and CEO of Integris Health Center, was honored at dinner at Gaillardia Golf and Country Club. The event celebrated his health care career and his 22 years of leadership at Integris.
He will be new chairman of the Integris Family of Foundations. Bruce Lawrence will be the new President. Transition of officers is January 2010.
Lawrence was master of ceremonies for Hupfeld’s retirement party and was also an honoree as incoming CEO.
Speakers at the party were Kate Hupfeld Halinski, Kelly Hupfeld Merkur, Matthew Hupfeld, Travis Hupfeld, Turner Hupfeld, Jim Daniel, James Moore, Beth Pauchnik, Bill Mosteller, Luke Corbett.
It was announced that December 4 had been proclaimed Stanley F. Hupfeld Day by Gov. Brad Henry.
A video of the skits that Hupfeld participated in through the years was shown and he was presented a sculpture, a trip, and his wife, Suzie Hupfeld, was recognized with a gift and a bouquet of flowers. Donna Lawrence, Bruce Lawrence’s wife, was also introduced and presented flowers. Guests and the Hupfelds also heard that Western Village Academy would be re-named to Stanley F. Hupfeld Academy because of Hupfeld’s interest and support of the school through the years.
Luke Corbett talks about Suzie and Stan Hupfeld via one of the big screens set around the room.
Dolly Flesher and Burns Hargis were at the party to honor Stan Hupfeld for 22 years of service to Integris Health Center. Bruce Lawrence was introduced as the incoming Integris President.
Matthew and Shari Hupfeld were at the party honoring Matthew’s dad, Stan Hupfeld.
Jean Davidson and Jim Daniel enjoyed the party.
Laurel Kallenberger and Dennis Johnson enjoy the evening at Gaillardia Golf and Country Club.
Sandi Shaw and Marilyn Torbett were at the party honoring Stan Hupfeld.
Angi Bruss interviews Stan Hupfeld, President and CEO of Integris Baptist Health Center.
