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PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Golf and Country Club Fashion Show


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 5:00 a.m. March 7, 2014
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PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Golf and Country Club Fashion Show
The models, before they played dress up — Shirley Krieger, Mary MacCuag, Raye Winthrop and Core Visscher.
The models, before they played dress up — Shirley Krieger, Mary MacCuag, Raye Winthrop and Core Visscher.
Patty Smith, Heather Cunningham and Pat Cowley are all smiles.
Patty Smith, Heather Cunningham and Pat Cowley are all smiles.
Elsa Merkel and Rosemary Jelisks enjoy cocktails.
Elsa Merkel and Rosemary Jelisks enjoy cocktails.
Bright, multi-colored flowers in vases decorated each table at the event.
Bright, multi-colored flowers in vases decorated each table at the event.
Dee Levi and Grace Becker show off their dresses.
Dee Levi and Grace Becker show off their dresses.
Sallie Shuford, Elaine Leonard and Barbara Paddock enjoy time with friends.
Sallie Shuford, Elaine Leonard and Barbara Paddock enjoy time with friends.
Gal pals — M.J. Smartley and Gloria Mazza.
Gal pals — M.J. Smartley and Gloria Mazza.
Betty Lawson and Sue Sackman converse before the show.
Betty Lawson and Sue Sackman converse before the show.
Anamaria Tedesco, Janet Cecin, Betty Mallozzi, Marianne Morelli and Lucille Limone.
Anamaria Tedesco, Janet Cecin, Betty Mallozzi, Marianne Morelli and Lucille Limone.
Roanne Haines, Barbara Pacelli and Carol Vesiglio chat while they wait for the festivities.
Roanne Haines, Barbara Pacelli and Carol Vesiglio chat while they wait for the festivities.
Diane McDonald, Irene Ras and June Oxner enjoy girl time.
Diane McDonald, Irene Ras and June Oxner enjoy girl time.
Fashion show attendees had the option to purchase necklaces and purses before the event.
Fashion show attendees had the option to purchase necklaces and purses before the event.
Four of the eight models in their
Four of the eight models in their "street clothes" — Dyan Morgan, Betty White, Elaine Drewniak and Barbara White.
Wilma McCray and Kristy Kaufman enjoy dressing up for the day.
Wilma McCray and Kristy Kaufman enjoy dressing up for the day.

 

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