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Realtors glitz up for fashion show fundraiser

The annual Women's Council of Realtors had its annual fashion show on Oct. 22.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 11:00 a.m. October 23, 2021
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The Women's Council of Realtors committed to the Roaring '20s theme with its 27th annual fashion show at the Art Ovation hotel on Oct. 22. 

The group's members and supporters dressed up in 1920s looks for the annual fundraiser, which this year benefitted the American Cancer Society. 

After an hour of mingling, photos and shopping, guests sat down for lunch and to hear from 2021 president Anita Lambert,  co-chair Cindy Jaramillo and emcee Barry Grooms. 

Bethany Lynch, development manager with the American Cancer Society, addressed the crowd before having Emily Rhoads and Kelli Nolds speak about their experiences with the group.

A twist for this year's event featured police officers and firefighters dressed in old-fashioned attire from the Players Centre for Performing Arts walking down the runway. 

Alissa Silvers painted a 1920s creation.
Alissa Silvers painted a 1920s creation.
Maryellen Paterson, Alina Kirilenko and Natasha Selvaraj
Maryellen Paterson, Alina Kirilenko and Natasha Selvaraj
Emma Johnson, Carissa Pelczynski and Amanda Rosenberg
Emma Johnson, Carissa Pelczynski and Amanda Rosenberg
Kim Robinson, Kim Peens, Kelly Cochrane and Terri Harrington
Kim Robinson, Kim Peens, Kelly Cochrane and Terri Harrington
Melissa Scherk and Tara Miller
Melissa Scherk and Tara Miller
Christal Gentile and Tamara Schwartz
Christal Gentile and Tamara Schwartz
Chris McKee, Sue Tapia and Rachel Campise
Chris McKee, Sue Tapia and Rachel Campise
Anna Kwasnik, Paula Switzer and Sarah Moore
Anna Kwasnik, Paula Switzer and Sarah Moore
Susan Retzkem, Jay Fahs and Lauren Kohl
Susan Retzkem, Jay Fahs and Lauren Kohl
This year's event benefitted the American Cancer Society.
This year's event benefitted the American Cancer Society.
JJ Williams and Nicole DeSantis
JJ Williams and Nicole DeSantis
Selena Wiggins, Tony Fitzgerald and Valentina Kvamme
Selena Wiggins, Tony Fitzgerald and Valentina Kvamme
Laura Kelly and Laura Rode
Laura Kelly and Laura Rode
Alyssa Simons, Jen Fiorca and Samantha Kingsley
Alyssa Simons, Jen Fiorca and Samantha Kingsley
Mary Ann Hartmann and Linda Dooley
Mary Ann Hartmann and Linda Dooley
Meagan West, Co-chairwoman Cindy Jaramillo, Julianna Burns and Debbie McHardy
Meagan West, Co-chairwoman Cindy Jaramillo, Julianna Burns and Debbie McHardy
2021 president Anita Lambert
2021 president Anita Lambert
Emma Johnson walks the runway.
Emma Johnson walks the runway.
Karen Medford and Kathy Collums walk the runway.
Karen Medford and Kathy Collums walk the runway.
Peter Salefski works the crowd.
Peter Salefski works the crowd.
Emcee Barry Groom
Emcee Barry Groom
American Cancer Society development manager Bethany Lynch
American Cancer Society development manager Bethany Lynch
Ariana Gillooly
Ariana Gillooly
Lauren Nielsen
Lauren Nielsen
Brandy Coffey
Brandy Coffey

 

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