Fort Bend Lifestyles and Homes Magazine Dec 2009: Scene1, Socials, Galas, Parties, Fort Bend and Sugar Land

Dec. 5: City of Sugar Land Historic Walking Tour – See historic locations up close and personal in old Sugar Land on a Historic Walking Tour scheduled from 9 a.m.-11 am. beginning at Lakeview Elementary School (Wood @ 2nd Street). The tour will be guided by a knowledgeable local historian. For more information, call Tanya Dannhaus at 281-275-2216.

Dec. 12: Fort Bend Boy’s Choir Christmas Musicale – Start your holiday season on the right note by attending the Fort Bend Boys Choir ’s annual Christmas Musicale—a great time to relax with family and friends and get into the holiday spirit! The event is held at Williams Trace Baptist Church in Sugar Land. Visit fbbctx.org for more information.

Happy Holidays!

COUTURE FOR THE CURE

Hundreds of attendees mixed and mingled at “Couture for the Cure,” presented by Sterling McCall Lexus, one of the most stylish events of the season. Benefiting The American Cancer Society, the show featured the suave styling of fashion show expert Lenny Matuszewski, showcasing both professional models and cancer survivors in exclusive fashions by TOOTSIES and Al ’s Formal Wear. The event brought to life the James Bond favorite, For Your Eyes Only, staged in the Sweetwater home of honorary chairs Drs. Shelena and Ayeez Lalji. Guests were given swag bags to take home with goodies from many wonderful donors.

“Cancer has touched so many lives in our families, our friends and our community,” said KK West, who chaired the event with husband, Scott West. “Scott and I were so pleased to work with the American Cancer Society to help raise much-needed funds for research, patient services and programs. ”

1) “Couture for the Cure” model

2) Event chairmen Scott and KK West with Bond girls

3) Hosts Drs. Shelena and Ayeez Lalji (second and third from left) celebrate the night with friends and event-goers.

4) KK Tracey and Angie Baughman

5) Debbie Marcell, Betsy Kamin, Cynthia Von Tesmar and Molly Cooper

6) Tom Kraner and Todd Riddle

7) Angela Hughes, KK West and Robin Alston

8) Jill and Jim Gibson, and Kelly and Russ Buettner

9) Peter and Marji Strohmer, Andrea Coleman and Rick Coleman

10) Catherine Howell, Tonja Oria, Michelle Sparks and Paige Oria

SUGAR LAND

MEDITERRANEAN FESTIVAL

The Sugar Land Mediterranean Festival celebrated its first annual event held at the Forty Holy Martyrs of Sebaste Orthodox Church. Attendees took in the sights and sounds of all things Mediterranean including delicious foods, music, folk dance performances and cultural discussions. This year ’s event benefited the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County.

11) Ray Salti and Jamil Musa

12) Dr. Joseph Carter, Rene and Peggy Staeb, and Dr. Yvette Nadeau

13) Maan Mourad and Fadi, Fadi’s restaurant

14) Literacy Council’s Brenda Bowman, Lynda Fresquez, Brenda Crump and Arden Myers

CASA CHRISTMAS TOUR KICK OFF

As CASA gears up for the annual Christmas Home Tour, the committee celebrated with a pre-event kick off. The Tour has become a Fort Bend holiday tradition and features beautiful homes decked out for the holidays. Six decorated homes in Sugar Land and Richmond will be highlighted

during this year’s two-day event on Dec. 11-12. Now in its 18th year, the CASA Christmas Home Tour helps Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) advocate for the needs of abused and neglected children in this community.

15) Lisa Vernon and Child Advocates of Fort Bend Executive Director Ruthanne Mefford

16) Carole Albers and Martha Baer

17) Cindy Garza and Cristina Block of H-E-B

JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE COOKBOOK LAUNCH

Fort Bend Junior Service League “cooked up a storm” recently at the launch of its second cookbook, Treasures from the Bend, Rich in History and Flavor. The League hosted a party to celebrate the official release of the book at Sugar Land Town Square … a mixture of friends

and dash of supporters made it a real recipe for success!

18) Fort Bend Junior Service League members show off the new cookbook.

19) Melissa Haylsip, Brooke Livingston and Yolanda Celestine

20) Todd Nelson, Laura Fillault, Shannon Bloesch and Kimberly Thompson

SCENE AROUND THE BEND

21) Dana Piazza, Brett Beach, Erik Dean, Matt Solo and Paul Schaefer had some of the best seats in the house at the U2 concert at Reliant Stadium. The guys had floor tickets and saw Bono up close and personal.