SOCIAL LIGHTS/SALLY GERAK Leukemia Foundation Afternoon of Hope
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Dr. Kate Gowans talked about “The Faces of Childhood Leukemia”, complete with first names and colored prints of those precious beings, not all of whom beat their cancer. “We work, we wait, we pray a lot…there are too many sad stories,” she concluded with moist eyes. CLF president Heidi Grix then revealed that the very successful luncheon resulted from a series of small house parties where guests learned of the CLF mission (compassionate, personalized support for the 43,000 adults and children in Michigan affected by leukemia and other related blood disorders). At one of these mini gatherings “…the two Roses volunteered (to chair a larger event),” said Grix. That would be the very energetic Rosemary Fox and Rosemarie Robbins, who received a standing ovation and bouquets of roses. They were quick to credit the donors and their committee. “Plus everything was donated,” bragged Rosemary. The first Afternoon of Hope luncheon raised at least $30,000. Learn more about CLF at leukemiamichigan.org.
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1. Rosemary Fox (left) and Rose Robbins of Bloomfield. 2. Joanne Butzier (left) and Denice Richmond of Bloomfield, Tina Turner of Troy, Janice Tucker of Birmingham. 3. Dr. Kate Gowans of Rochester. 4. Kristin Turner (left) of Birmingham, Jim Berline of Orchard Lake, Heidi Grix of Dexter, Becky Howland of Novi. 5. Pamela Hildebrand (left) and Randi Dolik of Birmingham. 6. Fran Perez (left), Lisa Seneker and Sheila Biehl of Bloomfield, Beth McNish of Troy. 7. Jenny Kolbow (left) of Beverly Hills, Sharon Lucas of Troy. 8. Claire (left) & WXYZ’s Brad Galli of Troy, Karen Jbara of Waterford. 9. Barb Beauchamp (left) of Troy, Sheri Windisch of Farmington Hills, Anne Welch of Bloomfield.
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Fine Art Exhibition benefiting Beyond Basics
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1. Maggie Allesee and Teddy Shinkle and his mother Linda Shinkle-Rodney of Bloomfield. 2. L. Brooks Patterson of Clarkston, Pamela Good of Birmingham, Julie Nicholson of Rochester Hills. 3. Tom Strickland (left) and Jack Krasula of Bloomfield. 4. Janet (left) & Roger Shoemacker and Nancy Strickland of Bloomfield. 5. Chanell Hana (left) of Shelby Twp., Abe Fadel of Detroit, Val Lane and Doug Shinkle of Birmingham. 6. Steve Petti and Linda Hommel of Birmingham. 7. Laura (left) & Bob Campbell of Madison Hgts., Judie Sherman of Bloomfield.
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Fine Art Exhibition benefiting Beyond Basics Linda Shinkle Rodney and her son Teddy Shinkle hosted an Open House and Art Exhibition at their Bloomfield Village home. The cocktail hour social was co-chaired by Maggie Allesee and L. Brooks Patterson to benefit the Shinkle Fine Art partnership with Beyond Basics, an education program which is changing the destiny of Detroit and Pontiac school children. With displays of the Shinkles’ Metalagram digital art positioned throughout the gardens, 125 guests sipped, socialized and noshed. They also applauded Beyond Basics’ Erin Waddell’s beautiful a cappella version of “Summertime” before Linda, a “retired” attorney, and Teddy spoke briefly about the development of their unique work. It begins as a full-color digital photograph printed on aluminum that has been engraved, etched or distressed. A work table was set up on the terrace at which some Beyond Basics students were demonstrating the engraving step. As the sun was setting, a light and music show (Metalagram Experience) took the viewing sensation to a whole new level. Guests also were free to explore the art displayed throughout the house/gallery. Sales during the evening benefitted the SFA / Beyond Basics partnership. It has already resulted in a piece of art - “Renaissance City” – for Mayor Duggan’s office. Preservation Bloomfield Corn Roast The Friends of Preservation Bloomfield staged their annual Corn Roast at Bowers Farm with folk music generously provided by Paul Balogh and his group Tartanius Flynn. Frank’s hot dogs and Mt. Garden’s corn were as succulent as always and the silent auction had folks earnestly keeping an eye on their bidding for such offerings as lunches with local elected officials. Friends’ president Bee Engelhart spent most of her time taking donations from people who wanted to leave their mark (actually their hand imprint) on a wall in the Barton Farmhouse. And face painter Mary Kleinstiver not only decorated children and some parents, she also made a large board a la Grant Wood’s famous painting “American Gothic” 11.15