Attendees at the annual “Puttin on the Poodle” luncheon raised funds for Florida Poodle Rescue.
By
Niki Kottmann
| 2:30 p.m. November 1, 2016
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Dog lovers united over lunch at Michael’s On East Nov. 1 for the third-annual “Puttin on the Poodle” luncheon to benefit Florida Poodle Rescue. Guests enjoyed songs from “Bark! The Musical” performed by Andrea Keddell and Carl Bowman, watched a choreographed dance with Penny Noriega and her “dancing poodles,” and bid on various poodle-themed auction items.
Penny Noriega practices with her “Dancing Poodles,” Springer and Roxy, before their choreographed performance.
Josie Watts, Denice Pebler and Linda Stillman
Jeanne Marie Hamil, Debbie Reeser and Tara Off
Paula Falk and Lynne Frasche
Robin Fiegle and Lolita.
Lynn Arthur and Jean Harkin
Danny and Margie Connell
Mary Bologna, Jim Lachapelle and Aggie
Freida Joyner with the dogs she’s fostering while they wait for someone to adopt them, Jimbo and Jackie
Rona and Stephen Loewenthal
Scott Anderson, emcee, welcomes guests and encourages them to buy bedazzled “I Kissed a Poodle and I Liked It!” shirts.
Marlene Liberman, Alfred Rose and Stephanie Shaw
Emily Sheets and Liz Elliot
Charlene Diggins, Jennifer Parrish and Coco
Margaret Levinson, Sarah Stern and Nancy von Lazar
Poodle-shaped centerpieces adorned every table and were also available for purchase through the auction.
Kay Curtis and Bill Farmer
Jimbo and Jackie, both up for adoption, watch guests calmly from their crate.
Janet Hunter, event coordinator, and Scott Anderson, emcee for the event
Lynne Meskey and Joan Golub
Virginia Gregory, Frank Robles and Lauren Keith
Hand-painted “poodle shoes” were available for purchase.
Mary Muller models her poodle and poodle-walker necklace, which she got from the Art Institute of Chicago, along with her sparkly poodle-shaped brooch.
