Dear Readers,

Wishing you all the best during this busy Holiday Season and hoping you have time to enjoy one of these special December events with your friends or loved ones!

Searching for a unique gift item this year? Try the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation’s limited-edition collectable ornament featuring the 1925 Imperial Sugar Char House. For details, visit slheritage.org.

Looking forward to seeing you out and about in the Bend! Don’t forget to send your photos and upcoming event information to Kelly@sugarcreekcctexas.com.

Cheers!

Kelly

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Save The Date

Dec. 2 -18: The Queen Theatre presents Little Women at the newly renovated Sugar Land Auditorium. queentheatre.org

Dec. 3: City of Sugar Land’s 7th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. sugarlandtownsquare.com

Dec. 4: Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra concert: Deck the Halls at The Stafford Centre. fbso.org

Dec. 5 – 20: Fort Bend Theatre presents: Princess Christmas. fortbendtheatre.com

Dec. 9 and 10: 20th Annual Child Advocates of Fort Bend CASA Christmas Home Tour. cafb.org

Dec. 25: Christmas Day!

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Insperity NFL-Alumni Charity Golf Classic

The NFL Alumni Houston Chapter recently held its 2011 Charity Golf Classic and Gala benefiting the Be An Angel charity. Many familiar faces and NFL Alumni from the famous Houston Oilers “Luv Ya Blue” era enjoyed the Gala and Golf Tournament held at Sugar Creek Country Club.

1) Former Houston Oiler and Be An Angel Board Member, Dan Pastorini; former Houston Oiler and television sportscaster Giff Nielsen; Jim McMahon, former Chicago Bears quarterback and member of the winning team at the Charity Golf Classic.

2) Former Houston Oilers football players Carl Mauck and Giff Nielsen with State Senator and Be An Angel Board Member, Dan Patrick.

3) Dan Pastorini with former Houston Oiler  Greg Bingham.

4) Linda Horton and former New Orleans Saints owner John Mecom, Jr. with Walt and Dot Cunningham.

5) John Mecom, Jr. and former Houston Oilers Head Coach, Bum Phillips.

6) Dan Pastorini and Marti Boone, Executive Director of Be An Angel.

7) Dan Carey and former Houston Oiler, Billy “White Shoes” Johnson.

8) Former Houston Oilers Eddie Biles, Greg Bingham, Lynn Dickey and Giff Nielsen.

9) Gordon Wagner and Jim McMahon.

10) Ken Ward with Sterling McCall Lexus, and Jay Pennison, former Houston Oiler.

11) Claudia and Bill Stephanos, former Minnesota Viking.

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American Cancer Society’s Couture For The Cause Kickoff

Sterling McCall Lexus hosted the American Cancer Society’s Couture for the Cause Puttin’ on the Ritz kickoff reception. Mark your calendar for this stylishly spectacular event to be held at the home of Cindy and Randy Garbs on March 31, 2012.

12) Committee Chairs Scott and Cari Middaugh with Raj and Keith Patel.

13) Marji Strohmer, Event Chair with KK and Scott West, Honorary Event Chairs.

14) Michelle Castaneda, Melissa Hayslip and Johnnie Wright

15) American Cancer Society Community Manager Sheree Prather, Will Guzman and Betty Guzman, Regional Vice President, American Cancer Society.

16) Claude Leatherwood, Marvin Marcell with Group 1 Automotive Group, Laura Leatherwood, Debbie Marcell and Sterling McCall Lexus General Manager, Joey Dupuis.

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Sugar Creek Country Club Women’s Association Holiday Boutique

A Sugar Land tradition for 34 years, the Annual Holiday Boutique hosted by the Sugar Creek Country Club’s Women’s Association was a great way to kick off the Holidays with friends, shopping and fun!

17) Sugar Creek Country Club Women’s Association Board Members, Sondra Tappmeyer, Carole Baker, Beverly Todd and Kathy Luckenbach.

18) Catheryn Wilson, Sue Abbott and Donna Weinberg.

19) Bette Lemon, Janet Ely, Jenny Hrbacek and Diane Helms.

20) Kim Whitener and Sheila Lemon.

21) Dena Day, Melinda Hampton and Melone Zak.

22) Barbara Conklin, Janet Morris, Maureen Wallace and Joy Rosner.

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Scene In The Bend

23) Dr. Ivan and Ruthanne Mefford with Joan and Neil Vogan at the CASA Christmas Home Tour homeowner appreciation event held at the Meffords’ home.

24) Patti Green and Metoyer Martin  with Child Advocates of Fort Bend.

Seen at the Fort Bend Medical Society Social held recently at Sweetwater Country Club:

25) Dr. Amitabh Shukla with Dr.Nick and Nina Desai.

26) Dr. and Mrs. Tom Chapman.

27) Dr. and Mrs. Rajesh Bindal.

28)  Dr. and Mrs. Paul Loubser.