On The Town: Lorraine D. Wilson
Partygoers boogie down to disco sound
 7/21/04
Momentum 4 Life and the Darin Jon Studios brought a new
twist to the fund-raising scene with a benefit for the Council
on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.
The sound of the Bee Gees' "Stayin' Alive" told it all,
and DJ Peter Brie and Solid Gold Sound kept the beat going
as the healthy, attractive crowd seldom stopped dancing.
There was so much energy bouncing against the walls, I wanted
to capture some in a jar and take it to the next party.
No surprise, Momentum 4 Life was formed from various healthy
athletic activities that included a group of mothers who
began running, pushing their babies in strollers, as well
as support groups all the way from charity runs to triathalons.
 Central
to the evening was the idea that one person can change the
world, supported by featured speaker David Wagner, the author
of "Life as a Daymaker: How to Change the World by Simply
Making Someone's Day."
The theme was compatible with Momentum 4 Life's purpose,
which is a belief that every individual can make a difference
in themselves, their family and their community by living
a healthy lifestyle.
Three "behind-the-scenes" staff members enjoyed a makeover:
Maria Long, the council's director of special events; Isabel
Blagborne, coordinator of community outreach; and Ramon
Velazquez, Teen Court program manager for the council.
The week before the benefit, Darin Jon provided the hair
and makeup transformation; Wendy Foster and King Tux, the
clothes; Dayna Jordan, massages; Dr. Stuart Sato donated
the teeth whitening; facials by Skin Resolutions; manicures
by Ruth Clincy; personal training by Liz Lauderdale; and
Bryant & Sons loaned $150,000 in jewelry for the festive
evening.
 Catherine
Remak emceed the party which was held at Fess Parker's Doubletree
Resort. Dawn Shroeder was the inspiration and coordinator
for the successful fund-raiser that had casino gaming tables,
run by Casino Knights, for those not dancing.
Among the guests I spotted were Lynda and Rusty Fairly,
Stan Weinstein, Lois and Eric Abbott, Debby Davison, Sheriff
Jim Anderson and his wife Lori, Judy Pesce, president of
the Council, Penny Jenkins, executive director of the council,
Greg Hackethal, Cathy Downard, Janice Beaty, Marie Ann Strait
and Charles Browning, Kelly Fuller and Jonathan Stokes.
LORRAINE D. WILSON / NEWS-PRESS PHOTOS
Makeover magicians included Darin Jon, Dawn Schroeder,
Dayna Jordan, Liz Lauderdale and Bob Bryant, from left,
at the party to benefit the Council on Alcoholism and Drug
Abuse.
Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse staff members
Maria Long, Ramon Velazquez and Isabel Blagborne, from left,
received a makeover the week before the benefit.
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