Christmas shopping will begin right after Halloween with the Wrap it Up Luncheon, Christmas Boutique and Fashion Presentation on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at the Brook Hollow Golf Club. The event is presented by Body Mind Spirit Connection and proceeds will benefit the Benevolence Fund at C. C. Young.
The Christmas boutique will offer stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, girlfriend gifts, baby gifts, jewelry, Christmas gifts, and themed Christmas trees (will be delivered). There will be one-of-a-kind items, Christmas ornaments, scarves, shawls, unique santas and many gift items. Many items are priced below retail and are limited in quantities.
The Christmas Boutique Shopping will begin at 10:30 a.m. and the luncheon will start at 11:30 p.m. It will feature A Fashion Conversation with Betty Reiter and Jan Strimple with a fashion presentation by Betty Reiter, Inc. Fashions will be modeled by the Body Mind Spirit Connection members.
The event is chaired by Jill Goldberg and Katherine Blair is the President of Body Mind Spirit Connection. Community Volunteer with Sue Ringle is serving as the Honorary Chair.
Sue Ringle has always been interested in and supportive of organizations that meet the needs of persons who need a helping hand. She became interested in the good work of C.C. Young to its important mission by her friend, Sharon Ballew. Sue has been impressed by the many activities C.C. Young makes available to its residents and the fundraising activities it undertakes to support the programs offered to residents. She is now a member of the C.C. Young Board of Directors. She is on the board of the Dallas Museum of Art League, Dallas Symphony Orchestra League and the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. She also serves as Election Judge. Sue is a member of Highland Park United Methodist church. She has been married to Brett for 43 years. They have one son, Kyle, who is 26 years old.
Orville Rogers will present a program, “Living Life with Purpose.” Rogers is a 98 year old Dallas resident who became an avid runner at age 50 when he read Dr. Kenneth Cooper’s book Aerobics which was highly controversial when it was published. His message is a source of inspiration for all ages.
Tickets begin at $175 and are available online at www.bodymindspiritconnection.org. For information, contact Sharon Ballew 214-841-2909 or sballew@ccyoung.org.
About Body Mind Spirit Connection
The purpose of Body Mind Spirit Connection is to support the Benevolence Fund at C. C. Young and outreach to the surrounding community through education on health and social issues. Seniors often outlive their income and assets and the Benevolence Fund ensures they will be taken care of for the remainder of their lives.
C. C. Young is located near White Rock Lake and has really become a driving force in the East Dallas Community.