Show must go on
Word that Jamie Angelich had blown a hammy practicing the splits that were part of the tango she was to perform at Dancing for a Cause spread like wildfire in the days preceding this benefit for Colorado Neurological Institute. She soldiered on, though, and with partner Brooke Diamond Metcalfe, earned the Sassy Sophistication award from judges Cleo Parker Robinson, Terry Vitale and Kent Thompson. As the night progressed, though, the 500-plus guests also learned:
That Joyce Moses, rewarded with the Dynamic Duo Award for a sensual West Coast Swing with Toby Munroe, met her husband, Denver Broncos Ring of Famer and stroke survivor Haven Moses, while they were students at San Diego State University. She caught his eye at a party where, on a dare, she was dancing on a tabletop.
The ebullient Judi Wolf, matched with Misha Belfer for some sizzling moves set to “Whatever Lola Wants,” kept a smile on her face through some dips and drops despite having taken a spill from a ladder a day or two before.
Janet Elway was both the fan and judges’ favorite. She went home with both the People’s Choice and Judges’ Choice awards.
His word is his bond
Former Denver Bronco Odell Barry is a man of his word, one for whom friendship truly matters. Even though his wife, Glenda, inadvertently scheduled a sit-down dinner for 35 at their home the same night, the president of the Broncos Alumni Association kept a promise to be at the Colorado Neurological Institute’s Dancing for a Cause. Former teammate – and good friend – Haven Moses was being honored and, as Odell explained: “If I say I’m going to do something, especially for Haven, I’m gonna do it.” He was on his way home, though, the minute the program ended, presumably to help Glenda bid goodnight to their guests. Or to set up a sleeping bag in the doghouse.
Have a seat
Channel 7 anchors Bertha Lynn, Theresa Marchetta, Anne Trujillo, Lionel Bienvenu and Mike Nelson – along with weatherman Marty Coniglio of 9News and Trista and Ryan Sutter from TV’s “The Bachelorette” – have all painted park benches to be auctioned Thursday night at a benefit for CENTUS Counseling, Consulting and Education. The $75-a-ticket event begins at 6 p.m. in the Donald R. Seawell Ballroom and includes hors d’oeuvres from Dougal’s Catering and music by the Hazel Miller Jazz Trio. CENTUS was formerly the Denver Samaritan Counseling Center and directors include Gov. Bill Owens’ sister, Mary K. Lowe, Agnes Martin, Sue Gallanter and Pat Long. Elizabeth Benda and Debra Inman are chairing the benefit. Visit centus.org.
