Socialife September 2017

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PAG Award of Distinction Gala 2017............................................................... 6 2017 Congressional Dinner...................................................................... 8 First Annual Project Angel........................................................................ 10 A Meet and Great Event.......................................................................... 12 The Perfect Pair 2017................................................................................ 14 Gorditas DoĂąa Tota Ribbon Cutting........................................................ 16 Perceptions by Giron............................................................................... 17 3rd Annual South Texas International Film Festival............................... 18 Manic Monday at Bob's Steak................................................................ 20 Cornerstone Periodontics & Implant Dentistry....................................... 22 Happy Birthday Edna!.............................................................................. 26 Going Out With a Bang!........................................................................... 28

SOCIALIFE and its employees do not assume liability for products or services offered herein.

4TH Annual Casablanca Fundraising Gala............................................ 30

Permission to use or reproduce material herein must be expressed written consent of the publisher 2017

The International Museum of Arts and Science Holds Art Night.......... 32

SOCIALIFE is printed in Mexico Please recycle this magazine.

New Respite Center Blessing................................................................... 36

Building Urban Cultures............................................................................ 32

A New option for your business.............................................................. 34

Moving Woman Forward......................................................................... 38 How much cardio should I do?............................................................... 40 Opera for Sight.......................................................................................... 42

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Linn, Tx | Photographs by Karla Kernz

Commissioner Joseph Palacios and son Christian Joseph Palacios

A Meet and Great Event

Richard Cortez, Carlos Jasso, JJ Avila, and Andy Elizondo

Gabriel Mora and Michelle Nieto

Hosted by Joseph Palacios Hidalgo County Commissioner Ptc. 4 Commissioner Palacios had a meet and greet social event at Mi Ranchito Sporting Clays, the evening started with a BBQ dinner, a silent auction and live music and topping off the night with guests having an amazing time skeet shooting.

Judge Arnoldo Cantu, Obi Salinas, Judge Albert Garcia, and Oscar Cansino

Dorian Hailey Palacios, Commissioner Joseph Palacios, and Misti Palacios

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Carlos Jasso and Chuck Gomez

Ceci Paz, Christina Paz, and Veronica Luea

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Edinburg, TX | Photographs by Dustin Coronado

G N I T T U C urg b N n O i d B B E I R n I n e Now Op

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orditas DoĂąa Tota opens new location in Edinburg, gathered with community leaders from the Valley and Mexico the opening of this new location was met with great success. With amazing owners and staff this new location is now open to the public.

Julia Robles, Silvia Castillo and Lourdes Cabeza De Vaca

Margarita Muniz, Joe Quiroga and Judge Letty Lopez

Dave and Dora Rogers

Lizbeth and Pepe Cabeza De Vaca

Karla Muniz, Mayor Richard Garcia and Margarita Muniz

Jesus Cabello and Adriana Rodriguez de Cabello

Ruben Davila, Margerita Muniz and Elodia de la Garza

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Edinburg, TX | Photographs by Jesus Martinez

3RD ANNUAL SOUTH TEXAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Bigger and broader every year

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he South Texas International Film Festival is based in Edinburg, Texas. It is a selective film festival that strives to connect regional filmmakers with the world; while also showcasing the works of visionary filmmakers from all over the world.

This year it consisted of a 3 day festival featuring full-length, regional and a short film competitions and screenings, panel discussions, educational workshops, industry mixers and networking events. With actors, screenwriters, directors, producers and make up artists like Valente Rodriguez, Efrain Valdez, Carsten Woike, Chris Hansen, Don Umphrey and Daisy Maldonado to name a few made of this event the most attended festival to date.

Board members

Dalia Sanchez, Agustin Lozano Jr, Noe Tamez and Edna Pena

Victoria Lopez and Antonio Villarreal

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hinojosa

Richard Garza, Nick Parkins, Bruy Brown, Jordan Sterwart and Linda Wilson

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Sue Elliott, Brian Elliot, Don Umphrey and Kim Umphrey

Edinburg, Tx|Photographs by Karla Kernz

Manic Monday at Bob’s Steak

Tom De Rosa, Luis Villagomez, Candance Foxx, Tuval Baruch, and Agustin Lozano

RGV HCC Celebrated Professional Mixer The RGV Hispanic Chamber did their monthly mixer at Bob’s Steak & Chop House, with members and community leaders, great food and networking made this event the place to be after a hard day at work.

Kevin Whitworth, Berry Urey, Ernesto Sepulveda, and Brent Smith

Juan Rosales, Michael Wilson, and Cris Wilson

Judge Norma Ramirez, Janie Solis, Toni Williams, Adelita Figueroa and Maria Isabel Perales

Elsie Perez, Cynthia Sakulenzki, and Nilda Paxman

Lizzie Jarzombek and Fina Stutz

Maria Sandoval, Roxanna Godinez, Adrian Benavidez, Judge Marie Elise Palacios and Chano Garza

Ginna Richardson, Coco Melendez, Agustin Lozano, and Maggie Salinas

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Memorial Funeral Home Earns National Green Funeral Practices Certificate National association recognizes local funeral home for meeting strict criteria in the area of green funeral practices Memorial Funeral Home recently earned the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Green Funeral Practices™ Certiicate which recognizes member funeral homes for being leading providers of green funeral services in their community and for integrating green practices into their business operations. Consumers are increasingly concerned about environmental issues such as energy conservation and the preservation of natural resources.

According to the 2017 NFDA Consumer Awareness and Preferences Survey, 53.8 percent of respondents indic indicated an interest in exploring green funeral services. In response to these trends, NFDA funeral directors have begun exploring ways they can meet the service needs of these families through practices that include offering green services, products, and funeral package options.

To earn the exclusive NFDA Green Funeral Practices™ Certiicate, funeral homes must fullll speciic criteria including offering green funeral service and merchandise choices, which include biodegradable caskets and urns.

Certiicate holders must have implemented a green responsibility plan addressing the reduction of waste and energy use, wa conservation and recycling practices, and the use of environmentally friendly products. Further, rms must water demonstrate participation in educational programs related to green practices, affirm their commitment to NFDA’s Code of Professional Conduct, and attest to their compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the profession.

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Valley's Newest Periodontal Office Cornerstone Periodontics & Implant Dentistry celebrated the opening of their new office in Edinburg, Texas with the Ribbon Cutting ceremony, hosted by the McAllen Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Arturo Salinas, Jr. and Dr. Stacy Beltran opened their doors revealing state-of-the-art equipment and modem design to family, friends and colleagues.

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DR. STACY BELTRAN, born and raised in McAllen, attended Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School and the Science Academy of South Texas. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio and her D.D.S. & M.S. from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas. She is an active member of the Rio Grande Valley Dental Society and board member of the RGV Night Rotary Club. Dr. Beltran is also a member of the Southwest Society of Periodontists, American Dental Association and holds diplomat status of the American Academy of Periodontology.

DR. ARTURO SALINAS, JR., also born in McAllen, attended the University of Texas at Austin where he obtained his Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering. He went on to complete a Bachelors of Science in Biology from the University of Texas Pan American and acquired his D.D.S. from Baylor College of Dentistry. Dr. Salinas completed his residency in Periodontics from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He and his wife, Nicole, have three beautiful children: Madison, MacKenzie and Macie.

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To Learn More, Call or Visit: MARIO A. ECHAVARRIA, MD 5800 N. 23rd St. McAllen, TX 78504

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McAllen, TX | Photographs by Cesar Tobon

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GOING OUT WITH A BANG!

ugust was a big month for Belinda Villarreal as she celebrated her 65th birthday and after 23 years of working in the banking world she hung up the phones for the last time! Belinda started working at McAllen National Bank back in 1994 where she started in Loan Administration and Switchboard. Years later McAllen National Bank took on a new bank name Border Capital Bank and with that Belinda was moved to handling the switchboard for all the new locations.

In 2013 the bank was bought by Texas Regional Bank and she was now handling the phone lines for over 15 locations. Belinda always answered the phones with a smile in her voice and it’s no surprise she was nicknamed “The Voice of the Bank”. On September 2nd Belinda celebrated with her family and friends a celebration of life and happiness with great food, great music and lots of memories! On behalf of her husband Juan, her two daughters Victoria and Erika and her 6 grandchildren Nevaeh, Nathan, Virginia, Neenah, Nellie Rose and Jadonn, we want to wish her a wonderful retirement full of lots of relaxation and time to spend with her family and friends! We love you!

Belinda Villarreal celebrates her 65th Birthday & Retirement

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord; plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11

David Garza, Betty Garza, Bel Villarreal and Juan Villarreal

Our Family

Omar Berrones, Debbie Miller, Bel Villarreal and Lee Gathlin

Class of '71

Family friends

TRB Girls

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Sandov Dr. Jose & Norma

John Escamilla, Diana Almaguer, Emilio Santos, Dave Hoffman, Sandra Stark, Janette Gonzalez, Marissa Rodriguez, Dr. Richard Guillette, Dr. Maria Parras

Nancy Ochoa, Susana Garcia, Susana Figueroa, Lynn Shaffer, Jorge Rodriguez, Imelda Rodriguez, Kay Copold and Magali Rodriguez

Raul Gaytan, Claudia Gaytan, John Escamilla, Liza Hutchins and Steve Hutchins

Dave Hoffman, Lorena Hoffman, Norma Delgado & Ruben Delgado

Ignacio Alm aguer, Dia na Almag Cristina Re uer, yes & Javie r Reyes

David Brian, Erik Stark, Sandra Stark, Danielle Arnemann, Ruben Elizondo Herica Brondo & Jorge Brondo

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Norma & Omar Guevara

Valley Scholars Program SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE presents

Net Proceeds to Benefit Valley Scholars Program Scholarships October 12, 2017 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Corinthian Special Event Center 1516 E. Expressway 83, Suite A Mission, Texas

Call Today for Sponsorship and Ticket Information (956) 872-2621 or Go Online

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Recognition of 2017 Sponsors EXECUTIVE Texas Border Business DIAMOND BBVA Compass H-E-B Wells Fargo PLATINUM Broaddus & Associates Corinthian Special Event Center Dr. Shirley A. Reed FirstSouthwest Spectrum Reach The Monitor The Warren Group Architects, Inc. GOLD Boultinghouse Simpson Gates Architects Dannenbaum Engineering Company Dr. Fredericka M. Borland Duke Energy Renewables/Amshore U.S. Wind Gateway Printing & Office Supply, Inc. Gulf Coast Paper Company, Inc. Halff Associates, Inc.

Kent M. Biel Mission Regional Medical Center Raba Kistner Rio Grande Regional Hospital Rio Mattress Rita K. and Glen Roney Skanska USA Building, Inc. SOCIALIFE Magazine Terracon Consultants, Inc. UTRGV SILVER DBR Engineering Consultants, Inc. Frost IBC Bank Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. Pedro E. McDougal, MD Pepe Cabeza De Vaca Pharr Rifle & Pistol Club Richards/Carlberg Shepard Walton King Insurance Group Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. Texas Regional Bank Valley View Consulting, LLC

BRONZE Aerodynamics Inspecting of Texas, LLC Bob Davis Karate Bonita Flowers & Gifts Dr. Anahid Petrosian Eva Mullis Frontier Rustic Store Jaime Aleman, Attorney at Law Mr. & Mrs. Roy de Leรณn Patty & Mark Ramirez REFCO Tranquility Financial Planning, LLC Sponsors as of September 1, 2017

McAllen, TX | Photographs by Cesar Tobon

Building Urban Cultures BUILDrgv Curbside Chat BUILDrgv had their monthly community engagement social at Koko’s on July 26th with the intent of inviting leaders from around the area to discuss small intervention projects in their neighborhoods. How do we plan, organize and implement small interventions that bring signiicant low cost change for safer, accessible and livable communities. In preparation for South Texas College INNO conference focused on the importance of Innovation in Urban Planning in the Rio Grande Valley.

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McAllen, TX | Photographs by Karla Kernz

A New Option for Your Business Centennial Business Center Opens in Mcallen

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entennial Business Center opened its doors to the professionals in the area. A spectacular architectural design, modern and elegance fill the core of this contemporary structure perfect for any buisness.

Along with family, friends and fellow professionals the McAllen Chamber celebrated the ribbon cutting and grand opening of this magnificent place.

Centennial Business Center Ribbon Cutting

Bella Feria and Juan De Dios Hinojosa

Diego, Jose and Hesiquio Cuevas

Lona Dekenipp and Jennifer Vasquez

Mario and Maria Gutierrez

Mary Tanguma and Jaime Aranda

Tim Hollinger and EZ Lara

Yolanda Guzman and Agustin Lozano Jr

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

FA L L T R E NDS ALERT

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e can still feel the summer weather but if you’re like me, there’s one thing that’s making us look forward for the next season: the fall trends. We have seen so many cool clothes and accessories in the runways but there’s just a few of them that are actually wearable and that will become the biggest fall trends.

Strong colors, luxurious fabrics, and statement-making pieces are winning this fall. These are the top four trends to shop now.

FASHION

By Krizia Velez | recklessbabe.com | @therecklessbabe

VELVET This luxurious fabric is here to stay… probably you already started eyeing it. Last year, we saw it become a popular trend but this year expect for the velvet trend to be a little different. We can all thank Prada, Koché and Erdem for making this trend a little more polished. Coming in the richest tones, it is a must-have in every closet.

RED Every season we see a new color that everybody is obsessed with and this fall is the vibrant color red. Some consider that this is not for those who are cautionary with fashion but for bold trendsetters, I think that we all can incorporate it by adding a little touch of this rich hue to any outfit to make it pop.

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METALLIC High shine and drama are now for daytime looks and not saved for the nighttime anymore. You can add a little bit of sparkle to you daily outfit with some metallic boots, purse or even a blouse.

This fabric gives a total makeover to your daily office look as power suiting is huge for the fall as well. Plaid should be worn on accessories, outwear, and head-to-toe looks.

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McAllen, Tx |Photographs by Dustin Coronado

Myrta Tijerina, Hermi Forshage, Cardinal Blase Cupich, Dora Brown & Major Jim Darling

New Respite Center Blessing

Catholic Church Extension Society of the USA & Cardinal Cupich from Diocese of Chicago visited the Diocese of Brownsville and awarded Catholic Charities of the RGV with a donation for the construction of the Respite Center The visit began with a Mass, with Cardinal Cupich as the main celebrant and Bishop Flores as homilist. Guest also visited the temporary Humanitarian Respite Center in the parish hall of Sacred Heart and met Sister Norma Pimentel, who explained the respite center operation to the visitors. This event ended with a brief presentation of Cardinal Cupich on the grounds of the new Respite Center.

Myrta Tijerina, Silvia Castillo, Sister Norma Pimentel, Dora Brown, & Hermi Forshage

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Presents the

11th Annual Ricardo Rodriguez Hidalgo County D.A.

Carlos Sanchez The Monitor

Rudy Garcia H-E-B

of Hidalgo County

Richard Garcia Mayor of Edinburg

Saturday, October 14, 2016 Mario’s Banquet & Event Center Mission, Texas Lenny L. Garza Texas Citrus Coop

Felicia Villarreal Texas Regional Bank

Marla Cuellar Attorney At Law

Kriss Karr Lacks Furniture Store

Carolina Cruz KRGV Channel 5

Dr. Audrey Jones Family Urgent care

Jennifer Garza Edinburg Children's Hospital

Jerry Sanchez ImageHouse Media

Judge Arnoldo Cantu Hidalgo County

Agustin Villa

For information, to become a Sponsor or if you would like to donate an auction item please call the RGVDA office at (956) 781-1900

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FITNESS

how much cardio should I do?

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oo many times I get asked how much cardio should I do? Or what kind of cardio should I do? First thing you have to understand

is that it doesn't matter how much cardio, type of intensity, or kind of cardio you do if your eating habits aren't clean, you will not lose inches or weight desired. If anything you'll probably gain is weight because your body acts like storage unit if it need be. So let's say you do have a good diet and you want to incorporate cardio into your regimen, i would give my trainees a small amount anywhere from 2030 mins of a mild form of cardio, example: walking, bicycle, elliptical, treadmill, stepper ... you ask why? Well, see the way cardio is suppose to be used is to eat more ....not to burn calories even though a lot of people have that belief. What you're supposed to try and do is raise your metabolism with the cardio you do and let the diet create the body you desire. Now you ask why so lil’ time? When you start cardio at higher time let's say an "hour" then within a matter of time your body will get use to that hour and you will have to do more time or increase the intensity to bump up your metabolism, which let's face it who has that type time laying around. So a good base of 20-30 mins of cardio a day would be good until the body gets use it and then doing 10 mins more from those 20-30 mins would be the smart

By: Albert Gramoff @theycallmeyoda 956-617-6528

way to increase your metabolism without wasting so much time.

To learn more follow me at my Instagram @theycallmeyoda or Facebook profile: Albert Gramoff

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Mcallen, Tx Photographs

by Angela Scardigno McAllen,Tx | Photography

South Texas Vocational Institute

Opera for

Sight

Dulce Carolina de los Santos, (Soprano) Lolina Fernandez de Garza-Uribe, Carlos Alberto Velazquez, (Tenor) Marisol Saenz

Miradas de Esperanza Opera Fundraiser

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iradas de Esperanza celebrated their opera fundraiser, this successful evening was filled of magnificient music, performances

by Francisco Rocafuerte, Aura Victoria and Jacqueline Aguilar amongst others.

Damayanti Reyes

Ludwin Jasso

Ana Paula Sanchez and Rafael Rojas

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Francisco Rocafuerte, Pianist

Ximena Flores