This is a perfect month to spotlight the 36th annual Children’s Hospital “Sugarplum Ball.” We all express love on Valentine’s Day, and Children’s Hospital gives the most incredible pediatric care to their young patients, which now will include help for their families with a new Patient Family Housing Initiative! Thanks to Co-Chairs Cherie Albro and Jamie Cangelosi for chairing the “Sugarplum Ball” on April 1, which will be held at the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad. The theme this year is “Casino Royale: A Night in Monte Carlo” and all proceeds will help build 28 private suites for families that will be here for extended stays. What a show of love! Thanks to patients Christopher and Henry Dufrene for gracing our cover! These special boys were born with congenital heart defects and have had numerous surgeries and procedures at Children’s Hospital since birth. This new facility will help their families be closer to Christopher and Henry. To purchase tickets, please go to CHNola.org/Sugarplum.
In keeping with Valentine’s Day, check out What’s Hot for Valentine’s Day, featuring jewelry, PJs, a new scent and more. We are excited to introduce four couples who have been married for over 50 years. Wow! You will want to know their secrets to success, and we thank them so much for sharing their advice with us! Be sure to check out my Vintage Wedding article on Warren and Tatine Watters who have been married for 66 years – and they’re still madly in love! So many couples choose Valentine’s Day to get engaged, so we’ve also included the Couture Wedding Guide, our annual feature on 21 local vendors who will set you up with everything you’ll need for your wedding!
Vista Shores is a luxury assisted living and memory care community built on the site of the legendary Vista Shores country club overlooking Bayou St. John. Every detail is attended to so that residents can relax and enjoy life, knowing someone is always close by if help is needed. Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals in the beautifully appointed bistro and dining rooms, coffee and cocktails in the lounge, and beautiful sunsets on the community’s wrap-around porch. Vista Shores offers a wide array of diverse social and cultural activities and health and fitness classes, as well as weekly housekeeping, laundry and transportation services. Learn more about this community by visiting VistaShores.com.
Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day and safe Mardi Gras!
Beverly Reese Church
Join (seated) Honorary Chairs Janice Romig and Mary Beth Romig and (standing) Co-Chairs Aimée Gowland and Corrie Pellerin for Friends of City Park’s premier party “Lark in the Park” on March 10 on the field of Tad Gormley Stadium! The evening will begin with a VIP Party for sponsors with passed hors d’oeuvres by Willa Jean, followed by a gala with cuisine by more than 40 of New Orleans’ top restaurants, along with festive libations and live entertainment, including both a silent and live auction with raffles presented by Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry and Bryan Subaru.
In conjunction with the 80th anniversary of the stadium, this year’s “Lark in the Park” will raise funds to benefit the restoration of the Tad Gormley Stadium field, which is home to over 85 high school football games, soccer games and track and field events, in addition to numerous other sports-related activities.
Friends of City Park is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to maintain and increase the value and importance of City Park as a place of natural beauty, culture, recreation and education for the public.
For more information and to purchase tickets, call 483-9369 or visit FriendsOfCityPark.com.
