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Women gather for fashion, food and fun

Members of the Peridia Golf and Country Club admired the latest fashion trends


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 2:15 p.m. March 26, 2015
  • East County
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After a light lunch of salad, and chicken or shrimp, women relaxed with their neighbors and observed a display of the season's latest trends, March 24, at Peridia Golf and Country Club's Fashion Preview Luncheon. The community's clubhouse housed the event, which benefited Baby Basics.

Theresa Boley and Mercedes Samuels sport sun dresses at the event.
Theresa Boley and Mercedes Samuels sport sun dresses at the event.
Joan Ackerman and Barb Wilson show off their clutch purses beside their friend, Fran King.
Joan Ackerman and Barb Wilson show off their clutch purses beside their friend, Fran King.
Marge Bagge, Clare Sutter and Charlene Crable look forward to the fashion show.
Marge Bagge, Clare Sutter and Charlene Crable look forward to the fashion show.
Jean Cooke, Jackie Miller and Toni Bookout are ready for spring in their bright outfits.
Jean Cooke, Jackie Miller and Toni Bookout are ready for spring in their bright outfits.
Barb Hungate, Sharon Fawcett and Charlene Crable enjoy cold drinks and chat time before the event.
Barb Hungate, Sharon Fawcett and Charlene Crable enjoy cold drinks and chat time before the event.
Judy Kartsounes and Marva Velichko are friends and fashion enthusiasts.
Judy Kartsounes and Marva Velichko are friends and fashion enthusiasts.
Kathleen Layson, Connie Delmonaco and Peggie Stockham are excited to see spring fashion trends on display.
Kathleen Layson, Connie Delmonaco and Peggie Stockham are excited to see spring fashion trends on display.
Char Cornely and Carol Lefebvre dress for the occasion.
Char Cornely and Carol Lefebvre dress for the occasion.
Mary Jane Maounis enjoys an afternoon out with her mother, Constance, and longtime family friend Carol Williams.
Mary Jane Maounis enjoys an afternoon out with her mother, Constance, and longtime family friend Carol Williams.
Carolyn Potter, Martie Smith and Beth Bittler show off spring outfits.
Carolyn Potter, Martie Smith and Beth Bittler show off spring outfits.
Judy Regan, eileen Galley, Mary Ward and Patt Nagle wait for their salads to be served.
Judy Regan, eileen Galley, Mary Ward and Patt Nagle wait for their salads to be served.
B.J. Sherrell says cheese, flanked by two friends, Shelah Stage and Inez Veraldi.
B.J. Sherrell says cheese, flanked by two friends, Shelah Stage and Inez Veraldi.
Brenda Strack, Michelle Steggeman, Karen Roell, Ann Mavrikis, Sandy Handy and Stephanie Frohne enjoy time with friends before the fashion show.
Brenda Strack, Michelle Steggeman, Karen Roell, Ann Mavrikis, Sandy Handy and Stephanie Frohne enjoy time with friends before the fashion show.
Barbara Van Buren, Joan Ackerman and Brenda Leonard show off matching smiles in the dining room.
Barbara Van Buren, Joan Ackerman and Brenda Leonard show off matching smiles in the dining room.

 

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