The Columbiettes hold luncheon and fashion show

A host of some forty ladies representing five chapters of the Red Hats convened at a recent luncheon and fashion show sponsored by the Columbiettes of St. Sylvester Catholic Church The Navarre/Gulf Breeze Luncheon & Fashion Show sponsored by the Columbiettes of St. Sylvester Catholic Church was a smashing success. Approximately one hundred ninety people attended the event on Saturday, September 16 at St. Sylvester Catholic Church located at 6464 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. Although a large majority of the attendees were women, a few men came and enjoyed the festivities. Several door prizes and table prizes were awarded.

The luncheon, catered by Apple Market of Pensacola, was open to the public in keeping with Father John Kelly policy to promote activities that can be enjoyed by the community. The proceeds from this luncheon will fund the Second Annual Free Senior Bingo Bash scheduled for January that is also open to the community.

The fashions modeled were from Bon Worth Clothing Store of Fort Walton Beach. Bon Worth Clothing Store specializes in ladies sportswear in addition to featuring items for "Red Hatters." As a result forty ladies representing five Navarre Red Hat chapters attended he luncheon: Emerald Coast Red Hot Chicks, Navarre's Red Hat Belles, Zany Ladies of Navarre, Emerald Coast Scintillating Ladies and The Sassy Scarlett O'Hatters of Navarre.

Miller Gulf Coast Friends

Gulf Coast Friends (GCF) Women's Club, a social and charitable organization, will meet for lunch, entertainment and business on October 12 at New World Landing. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch starts at noon. Mr. Andrew LeBlanc, Director of Music at the Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church, will entertain with Cajun stories and music.

The Gulf Coast Friends Craft Fair XVI and Luncheon will be held at the New World Landing in Pensacola on November 9. Tickets were on sale at the September GCF General Meeting on September 14 for $25 each and will be on sale at the October meeting. Directories will be available as well.

This well-known event is Gulf Coast Friends' only fundraiser and all net proceeds go to local charities chosen by the membership. Chairperson of the event, Barbara Borik, is proud to present 19 Gulf Coast Friends crafters. These many talented artisans promise a variety of unique items.

Submitted Photo Ginny Brown, author of the book "Making Memories" stands with the subject, Jewell Wells Golden. The 100 percent donation tables include the Bakery Shoppe, Designer Showcase featuring one-of-a-kind handcrafted items, Collectors Corner, Gifts for Pets, Raffle, and Recycled Books. The centerpiece decorations crafted by our GCF crafters will be sold. There will be door prizes and raffles from donations made by many local people and businesses.

Mark your calendar and get your tickets early as seating is limited. Tickets can be obtained from Peggy Gaertner at 4940911. Tables of 8 are available for purchase.

Further information may be obtained by calling Barbara Borik at 934-9485."

If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at Barbara Briggs 932-3399.

Baptist Women's Board sponsors annual fashion show

On Thursday, Nov. 2, the Women's Board of Baptist Health Care Foundation will host the 30th annual Women's Board fashion show. The event, themed "Runway...a la Parisian," begins at 11:30 a.m. and will be held at New World Landing, 600 South Palafox St., Pensacola.

The premier Pensacola fashion show, long-standing tradition of the Women's Board, has raised thousands of dollars to support area residents who cannot afford medical treatment and prescriptions.

Rhonda Maygarden, President of the Women's Board of Baptist Health Care Foundation said, "The Women's Board is dedicated to raising funds for community health programs, indigent care and new medical technology. Our annuwww. al fashion show has been instrumental in raising funds to provide health care for those who cannot afford it."

The event will feature professional models and local celebrities showcasing the season's fashion trends, provided by Parisian. Tickets are $35 per person and seating is limited.

To attend or have a business sponsor the event, call Kim Rainer at (850) 469-2248.

South Santa Rosa Writers Group

The South Santa Rosa Writers group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Hall at 6:30 p.m. Writers bring selections of their work to read to the group for critiquing and assistance.

Two members of the group proudly presented their first p u b l i s h e d books at the g r o u p ' s recent meeting. Mark Miller's book, "Chasing Faith," tells the story of Cara, a good Catholic school girl, who begins to question her way of life when her mother dies from a drug overdose and she is forced to live with her estranged father. The story allows the reader to join this curious, intelligent, courageous teenager as she attempts to find a way to overcome obstacles, find her place in the world and find a way to believe in God.

Mark resides in Navarre but grew up in Rockville, Maryland. He earned a bachelors degree in Psychology from Wake Forest University. He has spent the last five years as a special education teacher for at-risk youths with learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral problems. Mark's experience working in a mental health hospital for teenage girls gave him the unique opportunity to understand the trials and tribulations that many troubled teenage girls encounter. He has transformed these experiences into the fictional story of fifteen-year-old Cara. "Chasing Faith" may be reviewed and purchased at www.trentsprints.com.

Ginny Brown's book, "Making Memories," is the true story of a Santa Rosa County pioneer family as told to her by Jewell Wells Golden.

"I've done a lot, but it has ten me ninety-four years to do

it all," said Jewell. It was important to Jewell to record the story of her pioneering life so that her grandchildren and their children would know their heritage. This was a time before bridges and roads and follows the many changes brought about with passing years.

Ginny married the stepson of Ira D. Wells, one of Jewell Golden's brothers. She was captivated by this large family and wanted to know more about them. After researching the local libraries with the idea of writing about the family, she felt prepared to undertake this book. Ginny resides in Navarre and also has several stories and articles published in "The Heritage of Santa Rosa County II."

For additional information regarding The South Santa Rosa Writers group meetings, call Nancy at 936-6889.