Can’t carry a tune in a bucket? No worries, because almost everyone else sings off-key too. That’s what makes Cocktails & Karaoke such a hoot.
But for everyone who puts the “croaky” into karaoke, there’s someone who manages to blow the crowd away with his or her magnificent voice.
Emcee Les Shapiro, for example, is always a crowd favorite. Who knew Shaun Gallagher (besides his wife, Barb?) of the Solid Gold sponsor Gallagher Family Foundation could give the Chairman of the Board a run for his money? Gallagher chose Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” in honor of their 17th wedding anniversary.
The fourth edition of this benefit for National Jewish Medical and Research Center took place at Mile High Station and was chaired by Rachel Kodanaz and Janice Silver. Rachel’s husband, Taner, heads the sponsoring Asthma Immunology Respiratory Medicine Society at National Jewish.
The 250-plus guests who helped raise $47,000 also included Lisa and Dr. Lynn Taussig; Dr. Michael Salem, who in January will succeed Lynn Taussig as National Jewish’s president and chief executive; David and Charlene Engleberg (he’s chairman of the National Jewish board); Ellen and Mark Schwartz; and Troy Davey, who at age 26 rode a bicycle across America to celebrate the good health he enjoys, thanks to care received at National Jewish.
It’s OK to brag
You can’t blame local members of Delta Sigma Theta for bragging: One of their own, Marcia Williams, has been elected to serve as the sorority’s central regional director. She was feted at a reception at the home of DeVita and Mical Bruce. … Wild Things, the young professionals who support Denver Zoo, are feeling pretty good too, because their annual fundraiser, Brew At The Zoo, raised a record $40,000 for the Red Apple Fund. The fund is used to underwrite the cost of admission for children from low-income families.
Events of note
U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar is to receive the Herrick S. Roth Community Service Award Oct. 7 when LARASA (Latin American Research and Service Agency) stages its 14th Bernie Valdez Awards Luncheon at the Denver Merchandise Mart. He is also the keynote speaker. In addition, the Lena Archuleta Education Service Award will go to Richard Garcia, executive director of the Center for Effective Parent Involvement in Public Education, and state Sen. Abel Tapia will be given the Roger Cisneros Public Service Awards. Reservations can be phoned to 303-722-5150, ext. 104 … That evening, the Double Tenth Celebration Committee of Colorado observes the 94th anniversary of the Republic of China in Taiwan at a dinner held at the Four Points Sheraton Denver Southeast.
Nancy Tan is the committee chair and can be contacted for reservations at 303-302-4790. … Jill DiPasquale and Dr. Dean Prina are chairing Project PAVE’s 13th annual Secret Chefs Dinner, which gets under way at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Strings. Tickets are $125 and $175 and includes a multicourse dinner prepared by such local luminaries as Jon Lorenz of Colorado Business Bank, Pamela and Jim Basey, EVENTeur principal John Tobey and artist Gary Paul. RSVP to 303-322-2382. … The Colorado UpLIFT guild is having its fall luncheon Oct. 12 at the Littleton home of Carol and Dr. Robert Brewka. Event chairs Sandra Arkin (303-771-6751) or Lisa
Yurglich (lyurglich@msn.com) are seeking new members. … Deb Sturm passed the president’s gavel to Cindie LoSasso when Friends for Families First had its membership luncheon at Tammy and Chris Marsico’s home in Cherry Hills Village. Diane Sweat was installed as president-elect and Gail Johnson will chair the group’s spring fundraiser with her husband, George. … Denver Country Club was the setting for the Junior Symphony Guild’s annual meeting and installation of officers. Sarah Omer is the group’s new leader, succeeding Linda Zinn, and Marie Cramer is president-elect.
Society editor Joanne Davidson can be reached at 303-809-1314 or jmdpost@aol.com.
