Houston Chronicle Sunday

Women advised ‘do what makes your heart sing’ at luncheon

- 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.

Greenwood King Properties’ Sharon Brier co-chaired The Houston Chapter of Hadassah 11th Women of Courage Awards Luncheon recently at the Westin Galleria Hotel.

Women from across the city came to honor Linda Freedman Block, a multi-level Hadassah leader who has dealt with important issues in the community and has gone the extra mile to make a difference in the lives of others.

Brier and co-chair Randee Kaplan of Traditiona­l Title donned boas and tiaras at the queen-themed event as they gave the crowd a royal welcome.

Block spoke about how she learned by example, from her parents and grandparen­ts, about the importance of serving her community.

Tying in with Hadassah’s theme of sisterhood, keynote speaker and bestsellin­g author Jill Conner Browne took the crowd on a humorous journey about how she came to be the “Sweet Potato Queen,” with books and a play of the same name, and her mantra of “do what makes your heart sing.” She inspired the crowd to “be the queen of whatever you choose.”

••• For the fourth consecutiv­e year, three fun-loving agents from Martha Turner Sotheby’s Internatio­nal Realty The Woodlands got together to support Montgomery County Youth.

This year’s Ladies Night Out fundraiser was themed on Brazil’s “Carnaval” so Melissa Harrison, Arlene English and Kecia Haseman accessoriz­ed with masks and sequins in the spirit of caring for kids.

••• Anne Incorvia of John Daugherty, Realtors attended the Real Trends “Gathering of Eagles Conference” in Dallas recently.

The event brings together industry executives to share insights and informatio­n new home technology and the latest trends in real estate.

 ??  ?? Linda F. Block, Randy Kaplan, GK’s Sharon Brier and Jill Conner Browne enjoy the recent Women of Courage Awards in Sweet Potato style.
Linda F. Block, Randy Kaplan, GK’s Sharon Brier and Jill Conner Browne enjoy the recent Women of Courage Awards in Sweet Potato style.
 ??  ?? MTSIR Woodlands agents Melissa Harrison, Arlene English and Kecia Haseman supported Montgomery County Youth Services in style.
MTSIR Woodlands agents Melissa Harrison, Arlene English and Kecia Haseman supported Montgomery County Youth Services in style.
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