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Sophisticated Strut Fashion Series


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Experience a unique fashion luncheon featuring wine, raffles, door prizes and goodie bags. All of the proceeds go to the United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Florida. Entertainment by Sheri Nadelman. To purchase a ticket, contact Hearts Desire at 302-1069. Seating is limited.
Cassie Nell with chairwomen Susan Short, Lauren Glassman, Leslie Cornell Anders, Lea Mei and Vicki Rollo
Cassie Nell with chairwomen Susan Short, Lauren Glassman, Leslie Cornell Anders, Lea Mei and Vicki Rollo
Michelle Glassman and Lauren Glassman
Michelle Glassman and Lauren Glassman
Meredith Garofalo and Lauren Walsh
Meredith Garofalo and Lauren Walsh
Rebecca Bird and Zhanna Kens
Rebecca Bird and Zhanna Kens
Linda Cornell, Cambelle Anders, 6, and Leslie Cornell Anders
Linda Cornell, Cambelle Anders, 6, and Leslie Cornell Anders
Candice Jones and Lisa Tripodi
Candice Jones and Lisa Tripodi
Each table was set up to celebrate Passover traditions.
Each table was set up to celebrate Passover traditions.
Ann and Veth Senenoi
Ann and Veth Senenoi
Holly Wright, Renee Phinney and Wendy Elwell
Holly Wright, Renee Phinney and Wendy Elwell
Steve Arvey
Steve Arvey
Jacquie Florio with her daughter Avery Florio, 8.
Jacquie Florio with her daughter Avery Florio, 8.
Victoria Leopold and Jennifer Mitchell
Victoria Leopold and Jennifer Mitchell
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Margaret Maglich, Therese Swiatkowski, Mary Abbott and Linda Garbin
Virgene Linse and Lauren Fitzgerald
Virgene Linse and Lauren Fitzgerald
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Mercedes Mann and Martin Rivenbark
Jacquie Florio, Rosemary Angeleri, Linda Cornell and Laurie Gomes
Jacquie Florio, Rosemary Angeleri, Linda Cornell and Laurie Gomes
Nicole Mei, Fondren Watts and Molly Klauber
Nicole Mei, Fondren Watts and Molly Klauber
Wendy Mann Resnick and Denise Mei
Wendy Mann Resnick and Denise Mei
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Mary Ann Gaines, Marie Sellberg and Roberta Tengerdy
Ann Campbell and Nicky Lake
Ann Campbell and Nicky Lake
Jennifer Kelly and Assunta Swier
Jennifer Kelly and Assunta Swier
Susan Ferguson, Debbie Seitl and Bridget Spiess
Susan Ferguson, Debbie Seitl and Bridget Spiess
Sandra Krause and Sheila Zinder
Sandra Krause and Sheila Zinder
Amber Stidham and Cassie Nall
Amber Stidham and Cassie Nall
Joy Weston and Wendy Feinstein
Joy Weston and Wendy Feinstein
Pamela Pascale and Shealyn Goggin
Pamela Pascale and Shealyn Goggin
Leslie Malkin and Nisey Wilterding
Leslie Malkin and Nisey Wilterding
Guests signed in and bought raffle tickets.
Guests signed in and bought raffle tickets.
Jenn McAlister and Tamara Davis Chapman
Jenn McAlister and Tamara Davis Chapman
Each person left with a gift bag that was on the back of their chair.
Each person left with a gift bag that was on the back of their chair.
Cherie Ketchum and Vicki Rollo
Cherie Ketchum and Vicki Rollo
Cassie Nall and Susan Short
Cassie Nall and Susan Short
Lea Mei
Lea Mei
There were more than 400 people who attended Couture in the Courtyard.
There were more than 400 people who attended Couture in the Courtyard.

 

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