Words to remember
“My family wasn’t the poster child for recognizing Alzheimer’s disease. There were many signs we missed. As early as 1985, she’d told a friend she sometimes felt so spacy she didn’t recognize herself.” – Jeanne Phillips, who took over the syndicated advice column “Dear Abby,” when her mother, its namesake, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 1996.
“We’re here to help, not just fantasize about an Alzheimer’s-
free world.” – Developer Gary Antonoff who, with his wife, Donna, was presenting sponsor and honorary chairman for Memories Lost & Found, the annual luncheon put on by AWARE, a guild of Colorado chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Just the good stuff
The Central City Opera created the Belle Award to recognize a woman whose volunteer work is “unsung, but not unnoticed.” This year’s winner is Lucy Showalter, who has devoted hundreds of hours to maintaining the historic properties that the company uses for special events and to house the singers who perform during the summer season. “Those of us who know her well will probably always remember her in paint-splattered clothes, laughing, joking and generally keeping us entertained as we eat lunch on one of the (historic property) porches,” notes Cathy McClean, president of the Central City Opera Guild … Freda Gold,, who was widowed several years ago, has become a bride. She married Bob Landie earlier this fall … Gov. Bill and Frances Owens’ daughter, Monica, is now living in Washington, D.C., where she is a scheduler for Vice President Dick Cheney and completing a graduate degree online … Denverite Josh Blue, winner of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” headlines Sewall Child Development Center’s Beacon Dinner Dec. 5 at the Hyatt Regency Tech Center. Frontier Airlines CEO Jeff Potter is chairing the event with his wife, Kelly; Channel 2 news anchor Asha Blake will emcee. Tickets, starting at $250, can be purchased by calling 303-399-1800 … The Junior League’s
Holiday Mart is Dec. 7-10 at the Denver Merchandise Mart … The Denver Public Library Friends Foundation is back in action following a several-years hiatus; members will celebrate “new beginnings and a future filled with stronger relationships and collaborative endeavors” by meeting Nov. 30 for a holiday cocktail reception. Hanne Lichtenfels is the president.
Dress to impress
The Inner City Health Center is to receive proceeds from the Little Black Dress Affair, a cocktail party and fashion show Nov. 30 at Valley Country Club in Aurora. The $75-a-ticket event is being put on by the Colorado Angels, with Scottie Iverson and Bev Church as co-chairs. There will be a signature beverage, “small plates” of hors d’oeuvres served during a fashion show presented by Eleny of New York City and a dessert and coffee bar. Guests are encouraged to wear that evening wardrobe staple, the little black dress. Call 303-789-2126 or 303-898-8208.
