Agent gets enthralled by Normandy D-Day festivities
Enjoying a luxurious river cruise through the south of France seems like a pretty good idea any time of the year, but Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty agent Joan Lammons and her husband Richard timed their recent journey to bring them to the beaches of Normandy on June 6, the 71st anniversary of the momentous Allied invasion there.
Lammons called it “unbelievable,” as the area teemed with activity including parades, paratroopers, reenactments, boogie-woogie dancing and more.
“All of the trip was beautiful,” she said, “but the Normandy experience was exceptional in every way.”
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Cheri Fama of John Daugherty, Realtors and Nancy Levicki, president of Dress for Success, Houston hosted the Lafayette 148 New York Sip and Shop presented by Tootsies. Along with a preview of the Lafayette 148 New York’s Fall Collection hosted by Michael Singer, guests were treated to mimosas and brunch appetizers.
A percentage of the proceeds from the event benefits Dress for Success Houston. Fama is an active member of Dress for Success, Houston and serves on the advisory board.
Many real estate offices assist with annual career wardrobe drives for Dress of Success, Houston, but not everyone realizes the variety of life-changing services offered here and opportunities to volunteer.
The organization of- fers career education and support, and according to its website, “success is about building a career, not just landing a job.” More than 30,000 women in Houston have been served to date. Since 2014, the local operation has suited more than 300 females veterans as part of a menu of services to assist with the transition to civilian work.
Volunteer opportunities include serving as a merchandiser organizing donations and the store where clients shop for free.
First Impressions helps women prepare for interviews in one-on-one or small group sessions. Volunteers can provide administrative support, assist with client outreach and follow-up, or provide child care during the ongoing Professional Womens’ Group meetings. For more information on volunteer opportunities call Lindsay Norlander, volunteer manager, at 713-337-0880 or go to www.dfshouston.org.
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It’s that time of year again when the weather and the market heat up, activities with children and grandchildren gear up, and folks are often too busy to talk about what’s keeping them busy.
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Judi Griggs is a writer who lives in Houston in the winter and Buffalo in the summer — because the reverse would be ridiculous. Contact her at realnewshouston@gmail.com or through judigriggs.com.