People in the News...
Chris and Walter Kase and Punkin and Walter Hecht were the brightest stars at the National Council of Jewish Women’s 24th annual Starlight Ball. The two couples were honored for their heartfelt
dedication to community causes. Chairs
Karen Freedman, Prissy Roosth, Judy Rosenstock and Ede Weiner raised $175,000 for community projects.
Muffin Clark, executive director of Bo’s Place, will receive the Robin Bush award at the Hearts of Hope Luncheon on
Jan. 29.
Ellen and Tommy Ford and Allison and Pat Allison chair the event to support free grief support programs for children and their
families.
Make plans now...
Jan. 9: Cabaret for a Cure for Legacy Community Health Services. 713-574-9713.
Jan. 10: “Jewels” 2009 Winter Ball for CCFA. 713-524-2337.
Jan. 21: An Evening with Legends for Texas Heart Institute.
Jan. 22: Tourette Syndrome Association of Texas Gala. 281-238-8096.
Jan. 29: Hearts of Hope Luncheon for Bo’s Place. 713-942-8339.
Jan. 29: Cancer Fighters of Houston Games Day for cancer research. 713-528-6365.
Jan. 30: Prom Night for Ronald McDonald House Houston. 713-795-3585.
Jan. 31: Hope Gala for Santa Maria Hostel. 713-957-2413.
Feb. 5: Pearl Ball for the Good Samaritan Foundation. 713-529-4647.
Feb. 7: “Razzle Dazzle Red” Heart Ball for the American Heart Association. 713-610-5081.
Please email your event photos - jan@jancarson.com or mail to: Jan Carson, 109 North Post Oak Lane, Ste. 422, Houston, TX 77024.l
Sweet Night
Erica Rose and Exa Grubb joined a festive crowd at Zucchero Sweet Fashion
boutique for an evening benefiting the Children
’s Assessment Center, chaired by Cindi Rose and Vanessa Sendukas.
S.P.A. Luncheon
Debra Grierson and Chree Boydstun were among the stylish guests at the 12th
Annual Society for Performing Arts Fall Luncheon featuring Celebutantes authors
Amanda Goldberg and Ruthanna Hopper.
What’s Up Doc?
Pediatric specialists from Texas Children’s Hospital entertained and educated guests at the 14th annual “What’s Up Doc?” dinner. Harry Masterson, co-chair Laura McCullough, Kathy Masterson and
co-chair Andrew McCullough helped raise more than $200,000 for TCH.
True Blue Gala
Honorary chairs Mayor Bill White and Houston Police Chief Harold Hurtt join
hosts Paige and Tilman Fertitta for the Houston Police Foundation
’s inaugural True Blue Gala. Several hundred guests enjoyed a lavish buffet and
mock police encounters, raising $400,000 for HPD projects.
On the Town
with Jan Carson
Winter Ball Winners
Julie Brown, Ellie Francisco and Philamena Baird—co-chairs of the Jan. 10 Winter Ball—at the Saks Shoe Salon reception for the 2009 Women of Distinction. The trio won
the Excellence in Special Events Award from the national Crohn
’s and Colitis Foundation.
Holocaust Museum
Holocaust survivor Walter Kase and wife, Chris, at the 2008 Guardian of the
Human Spirit Award luncheon benefiting Holocaust Museum Houston.
Distinctive Women
Taking a break from shoe shopping at the Saks Women of Distinction reunion event
are past Woman of Distinction Mehrnaz Gill and 2009 WOD honoree Donatella
Benckenstein.
BEAR
Stassa and John Moore, owners of Pan Y Agua, hosted an evening of “Bebidas and Botantas” to benefit BEAR - Be A Resource for CPS Kids.
Texas Children’s Hospital
Mike and Susan Plank attend “What’s Up Doc?” featuring dinner conversations on 35 pediatric medicine topics. The 14th annual
event raised more than $200,000 for Texas Children
’s Hospital
Rise School
Phoebe Tutor and event chair Sheridan Williams at a personal appearance of
designer-to-the-stars Monique Lhuillier at Tootsies. Proceeds benefited the
education services at the Rise School of Houston.
The Seniors Place
The ”Seasons of Significance” fundraising luncheon raised money and awareness for The Seniors Place Memory
Care Day Center. Luncheon co-chair Lisa O
’Leary (left) joins Executive Director Tracey Brown and co-chair Linda Evans.
Holiday Happening
Shannon and Mark A. Wallace join Philamena Baird at the Houston Junior Woman’s Club 25th anniversary Holiday Happening. Wallace, president and CEO of Texas
Children
’s Hospital, received a “Helping Hands & Caring Hearts” award.
On the Town - Houston Lifestyles & Homes January 2009
Fort Bend Publishing Group 2008
Houston Lifestyles & Homes features homes, people and upscale lifestyles.
