Matilda Gardner (PBP) 2-7-90Instructor Lerma Malone, will
hold self-help classes for peo-
ple with arthritis at Jupiter Hos-
oital's Wellness Center.
The Fantasia Fashion Show
Luncheon at the er Jupit Hilton on Ho-
tel was a sell-out a month in ad-
vance and a huge success, accord-
ing to Babs Ferguson, chairman.
Leona Malone was co-chairman.
Peter Phelps, executive director
and Elin Ozdemir, program direc-
tor, greeted guests.
"It was a great honor to be
chosen as the Arthritis Foundation
1989 Celebrity Guest," said Chris
Noel. "I appreciate the opportunity
to support and work with all the
volunteers on behalf of this most
worthwhile organization." Noel is
an actress who appeared in a - B.L.
Stryker episode, in China Beach
and with Elvis Presley in Girl
Happy. She entertained the troops
in Vietnam and has written a book, -
6F THE PALM BEACH POST
Sevgin McAuley, a native o .
%Istanbul, Turkey, will speak at the
American Association of Universi-
---- -- tag on Monday at 8
er instructor Leona Ma- is entitled 66Turkey
eceived special training a returned last
Arthritis Foundation, is trip to Istanbul,
Self -Help Classes on d her family.
]ginning Feb. 2 at the will be held in the
>pital's Wellness Center. f the North Palm
rse is designed to assist 303 Anchorage
)ping with arthritis, ex- alm Beach. For in -
If -help hints and aids, Tillie Gardner at
techniques, exploring
and stress and sugges-
v to handle pain.
rse is limited to 25 and
vations are necessary.
information call 478-
Babs Ferguson of Juno Beach is
chairman of "Fantasia," the fourth
annual fashion show luncheon to
benefit the Arthritis Foundation.
Leona Malone, Jupiter, is co-chair-
man and Dorothy walker Bush is
honorary chairman. Chris Noel will
be the Celebrity Guest, with f ash -
ions by The Gardens of the Palm
j Beaches. The Jupiter Beach Hilton
will host the event Friday, Dec. 15.
Both chairmen men
are arthritis
itis pa
-
tients and not only know theimpor-
tance
impor-
tante of the foundation but feel its
needs. Admission tickets are $25.
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For information call the Arthritis �
Foundation at 478-1.166.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1.990 N
Luncheon,
f'ashion show
to benefitnee y infants
Layettes and other items for by
chapter are: Agnes Gregory, Boca
needy infants will be funded by the
.Raton,. president; Bonnie Pape, Ri-
third annual Luncheon and Fashion
viera Beach, vice president; Loret-
Show to benefit the Christ Child
Society of Palm Beach. The show
to Banaszak, North Palm Beach,
will be at Jonathan's Landing Club-
secretary; June Young, North
house in Jupiter on Saturday, with
Palm Beach, treasurer; and Mar -
cocktails reception at 11 a.m.
lene Genovese, Boca Raton, re -
Loretta Banaszak and Marie
cording secretary.
Emswiler are co-chairmen.
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Fashion coordinator Rose
-
Meyerow.ich will present resort
wear and spring collections from
area boutiques. Tickets are $25.
For more information and reserva-
tions call at Walters 626-7041.
The grist i Society is a
national organization dedicated to
;
provide for needy infants and to
supply layettes and other items to
Maurawood Home for unwed moth-
ers, St. Mary's Hospital and Birth-
�
line. Marie Enswiller, 626-4695,
will furnish information on the so-
ciety.
Officers of the Palm Beach
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STARS": SENIORS TAKING P
STAR- OF THE WEEK
MATILDA GARDNER
atilda "Tillie" Gardner has always loved
working with children. She was a bridal
consultant for 32 years and enjoyed plan-
ning weddings for the brides-to-be. She and her
husband; Jerry, live in Harbor Village in Old Port
Cove, North Palm Beach, and they are the parents of
three children.
Mrs. Gard-
ner, who is in her
late 60s, is very
active in several
organizations.
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'Y. '..:'.'.«:'.:•:•4 She is a board
member of
the
Friends en
d
s
} the Li-
brary,
i-
brar
�y, serving as
publicity chair-
man, a
n
and d
is in-
volved
i
` volved with the
book sales. She is
w
publicity chair-
man
-
man for the
American Asso-
Matiida Gardner ciation of
Uni-
versity Women and a charter member, organizer
and fund-raiser for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the
Northern Palm Beaches.
Mrs. Gardner acts as secretary to her husband,
who is president of the condominium board of
Harbor Village. At the condo, she also plans parties
with innovative themes, such as a Greek party with a
belly dancer. The Gardners like to travel when they
aren't serving their community.
Mrs. Gardner is a muscular dystrophy patient
and writes articl&s on the handicapped for various
publications.
"I am living because I have the will to live and
also to walk with the aid of a cane," she says. "If one
can remember that God is always with us, our faith
will help us do what we want to do. My faith and love
of God give me a special awareness of all my
blessings and family."
GINNIE IV CMULLEN
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