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University Park Women's Club has a ball

The group hosted its Diamond and Crystal Ball Dec. 5.


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 10:10 p.m. December 5, 2015
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Dressed in red and white sparkling gowns with matching stilettos, members of the University Park Women's Club and their family and friends had a ball Dec. 5.

The group hosted its annual Diamond and Crystal Ball, which benefited Just for Girls Academy. 

Attendees of the invitation-only event twirled and dipped across the dance floor to the beat of live music. The event also featured dinner, drinks and a range of silent auction items, such as wine and trips to local restaurants.

Alba and Mark Foreman wear matching smiles while dancing.
Alba and Mark Foreman wear matching smiles while dancing.
Ronni and Marc Loundy dress for the occassion.
Ronni and Marc Loundy dress for the occassion.
David and Maria VanBrunt find a place on the dance floor.
David and Maria VanBrunt find a place on the dance floor.
Pam and Milton Yulke take a break from dancing.
Pam and Milton Yulke take a break from dancing.
Helga and Martin Graaf enjoy the live music provided throughout the night.
Helga and Martin Graaf enjoy the live music provided throughout the night.
Jim and Barbara Barrett say cheese.
Jim and Barbara Barrett say cheese.
Jane and David Krombeen twirl around the dance floor.
Jane and David Krombeen twirl around the dance floor.
Rosemary and Jon Diffee wait for dinner to be served.
Rosemary and Jon Diffee wait for dinner to be served.
Jay and Carolyn Leshyn enjoy time with their friends, Lyn and Peter Conway.
Jay and Carolyn Leshyn enjoy time with their friends, Lyn and Peter Conway.
Gal pals Marilyn Kessler, Bonnie Femec and Teresa Phillips show off their formalwear.
Gal pals Marilyn Kessler, Bonnie Femec and Teresa Phillips show off their formalwear.
Fulton Lewis and Karen Curlin show off one of the event's centerpieces — a lighted Christmas tree.
Fulton Lewis and Karen Curlin show off one of the event's centerpieces — a lighted Christmas tree.
Carol and Wayne Osten cozy up near the tree.
Carol and Wayne Osten cozy up near the tree.
Event Chairwoman Evelyn Cooper and Women's Club President Terry Kees show off sparkling white dresses against a snowy backdrop.
Event Chairwoman Evelyn Cooper and Women's Club President Terry Kees show off sparkling white dresses against a snowy backdrop.

 

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