The gala promises an extraordinary evening filled with elegance, excitement, and entertainment. Guests will enjoy a champagne reception, a delectable three-course seated dinner, live and silent auctions, and an unforgettable finale of dancing to the captivating tunes of the renowned Emerald City's Limelight Band.
Individual tickets begin at $375. Sponsorships, underwriting, and tickets can be purchased at www.turtlecreekassociation.org
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| Mari Epperson, Karisti Julia, Tour of Homes Co-Chair |
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| Roaming Photo Robot |
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| Martin Grubman, Leslie Fornino, Michael Simon, Honored Guest and Reception Sponsor |
Honorary chairs of both the Tour of Homes and the gala, Elyce and David Walthall, were joined by their son, Christopher Walthall; gala presenting sponsor Teresa Byrd; Tour of Homes presenting sponsor THE URBAN TEAM Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Kyle Crews and Ani Nosnik; JD Trueblood, President and CEO, Turtle Creek Association; Deborah Stanford, board chair and Tour of Homes event chair; Karisti Julia and Wayne Smith, Tour of Homes co-chairs; Mari Epperson, décor chair; Dr. Ann Stuart, Luis Julia, Sharon Smith, and more.
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| Sharon Ballew, Gala Chair; J.D. Trueblood, President and CEO, Turtle Creek Association; Deborah Stanford, Board Chair and Tour of Homes event chair |
Sharon Ballew welcomed everyone and introduced JD, who thanked her and Mari for their support of the Turtle Creek Association and its mission, their commitment to the community and for their hard work in making the gala a success. He gave special recognition to the Walthalls for serving as honorary chairs and presented David with an opulent bouquet of Texas yellow roses.
Mike Sadler with Heritage Auctions took the stage as auctioneer as JD encouraged bidding. Supporters competed in an exciting live auction featuring items such as an exquisite pair of diamond earrings, a six-course tasting menu for 10 from Chef Darren McGrady (which sold twice), exclusive vacations and a NorthPark shopping spree.
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| Sharon Smith; Wayne Smith, Tour of Homes co-chair; Pam Morgan |
JD invited Gala Presenting Sponsor Teresa Byrd to the stage. He thanked her for her unwavering support for the Turtle Creek Association, the significant impact she has made and presented her with the TCA President’s Award. JD also recognized some founders of the Turtle Creek Association, asking Judith Lifson and Jane Manning to stand. Calling on Kyle Crews, a presenting sponsor for the Tour of Homes, JD said that since the beginning of TCA, he has been there for the nonprofit, offering guidance, support and rallying the troops when necessary. He presented Kyle, as one of the original founders, the TCA Founder’s Award.
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| Elyce Walthall, David Walthall, Honorary Chairs; Christopher Walthall |
With sincere gratitude, JD thanked Diamond Sponsor, Lyda Hill Philanthropies. Sharon thanked Ruby Sponsors Dick Babb and Phil Neely, JD Trueblood and Franco Dooley; Elyce and David Walthall, Gloria and Jerome Westheimer, Susan and Bill Montgomery.
The party continued into the night with dancing to the ever popular and dynamic Emerald City’s Limelight Band.
To learn more about the Turtle Creek Association, visit the website at www.turtlecreekassociation.org
Sunday, October 22, 2023
1:00-4:00pm
Homes located at The Warrington, 3525 Turtle Creek, Stonebridge and The Selene. Exact addresses will be revealed to ticket holders.
TCA’s highly anticipated Tour of Homes returns in-person and better than ever. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience four significant homes nestled in the picturesque Turtle Creek area. Bus service is included in the ticket price for the Tour of Homes.
Individual Tour of Homes tickets begin at $45. Tickets available at www.turtlecreekassociation.org
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| Contemporary Living Urban Elegance - Stonebridge |
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| Modern - Contemporary The Warrington |
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| A Masterpiece in the Sky Turtle Creek Elegance |
