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SOROPTIMIST<\/strong> members, escorts and models pose on the staircase of Delmar Garden Villas North at the recent 35th<\/sup> Soroptimist Fashion Show<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n The Soroptimist International of Greater St. Louis held its 35th annual Fashion Show on Saturday, Nov. 6, at Delmar Garden Villas North.\u00a0 Julie Berthold, director of the Villas and Cathy Bono, administrator of Delmar Gardens North did an outstanding hosted this event.\u00a0 The guests were greeted in an opulent setting, with an ice sculpture of the signature Soroptimist Helping Hands, carved by Delmar Garden’s own chefs, Gary Hall and Joe Modica.<\/p>\n Before luncheon, guests sampled \u00a0cheese, fruit, crackers and wine, while sitting at the tables laden with exquisite baskets for raffle.\u00a0A \u00a0chocolate fountain was a scrumptious way to end the feast.<\/p>\n Soroptimist president Susan Keuss and fashion show chairperson, Norine Haffer greeted the guests and thanked them for their support and generosity.\u00a0\u00a0 Cathy Bono presented the Soroptimist Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women to: Valerie White, co-owner of White Auto Body, and Teresa Miller, a local community volunteer.<\/p>\n Teresa Miller, long time North County resident, was honore for 40 years of service to her parish (St. Angela Merici) and volunteering at the Pillars of North County\u00a0 ande Delmar Gardens North where she expanded a volunteer program of young students visiting with the elderly at the retirement centers.<\/p>\n Valerie White, co-owner of White Auto Body, was honored \u00a0for the long list of organizations that she gives her time and energy helping women .Each year she holds an event called Benevolence program in which White Auto Body refurbishes wrecked \u00a0automobiles and gives them to a person who needs the transportation.<\/p>\n The Fashion Show featured a wide and fun variety of styles, with fashions by Bridal Connections, Chico’s, Eddie Bauer, Moss Boutique Clothes & Accessories, and Michele’s.\u00a0 There was something for every taste from jeans to sequins.\u00a0 The fashions co-chairs were Irene Viviano and Marie Quicke.<\/p>\n Delivering raffle gift baskets to lucky winners, were 12 young ladies from Hazelwood Central High School Community Service Program.\u00a0 Justin Haffer, Kent Haffer, and Jake Heskin escorted the models down the winding staircase onto the walkway.\u00a0 Most attending agreed that this year’s event was the best ever.<\/p>\n Platinum Sponsors were: \u00a0Garden Villas North & Delmar Gardens North,\u00a0 SSM DePaul Health Center and Susan & Joe Keuss Silver Sponsor: Don Henefer Jewelers<\/p>\n Bronze Sponsors:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0BJC Health System-Christian Hospital NE, Click Heating & Cooling, Nimmons Wealth Management, Stems and Zykan Family Partnership<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" SOROPTIMIST members, escorts and models pose on the staircase of Delmar Garden Villas North at the recent 35th Soroptimist Fashion Show The 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