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PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Golf & Country Club Holly Ball


  • By Josh Siegel
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 14, 2013
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PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Golf & Country Club Holly Ball
Olga and John Kleis had their dance patterns in sync.
Olga and John Kleis had their dance patterns in sync.
Justin and Georgina Martin have lived in Tara for four years.
Justin and Georgina Martin have lived in Tara for four years.
Pati Vigni and Joan Erickson attended their first Holly Ball.
Pati Vigni and Joan Erickson attended their first Holly Ball.
Marion McCarthy and Jeanie Benson
Marion McCarthy and Jeanie Benson
Melanie Mihocik, Laurie Pierson and Larry Diamond
Melanie Mihocik, Laurie Pierson and Larry Diamond
Nancy Prive (right), the Tara social committee chair, with her husband, Marcel
Nancy Prive (right), the Tara social committee chair, with her husband, Marcel
Chuck and Rosanne Talcott grooved to Holiday-themed songs.
Chuck and Rosanne Talcott grooved to Holiday-themed songs.
Jay Heazilin entertained the guests.
Jay Heazilin entertained the guests.
Al Hixon played the drums.
Al Hixon played the drums.
Adie and Ira Abelson have lived in Tara for 17 years.
Adie and Ira Abelson have lived in Tara for 17 years.

 

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