Social Scene

The Georgetowner

January 2010

Lovely Lolo Photos by Neshan H. Naltchayan

Christine Warnke, Nicole d’Amecourt and Lolo Sarnoff

Lolo Sarnoff defies age.  Now in her nineties, she was radiant on Jan. 21 at the Capricorn birthday party which she has hosted for many years “In honor of all Capricorns and their Friends.”  In l988, the hostess founded Arts for the Aging, Inc. (AFTA), a non-profit that provides arts outreach programs in underserved day care centers, nursing homes and community settings throughout the metropolitan area to enhance the health and well-being of seniors.  With so many supporters in attendance, she gave a gracious acceptance speech as AFTA board members presented her with a $42,000 check in recognition of her dedication. - Mary Bird

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Latino Student Fund

LSF Board Members Mandy Delk, Juan Altamar and Alex Garcia

On Jan. 22, Cindy and Jaime Sanchez hosted a salsa party to benefit the Latino Student Fund (LSF), whose mission is to provide young students of Hispanic descent equal access to education in order to promote higher learning and professional leadership.  Guests were encouraged to bring items or monetary contributions for the auction at the upcoming LSF Gala on May 4 at the Organization of American States.  Everyone delighted in the margaritas followed by fabulous paella and Cuban-style pork loin from the hosts’ popular Cactus Cantina and Lauriol Plaza restaurants before taking to the dance floor to salsa away the calories.-Mary Bird

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Book Launch: “The Overnight Socialite” Photo: Jennifer Gray

Bridie Clark

Hosted by Ginger Boutique on January 21st 2010. Bridie Clark greeted guests and signed copies of her newest book “The Overnight Socialite.”

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Labels of love Photo: Jeff Malet

Will Thomas anchors the weekend editions of FOX 5 News at 5, FOX 5 News at 10 and The Edge at 11. Mary Schmidt Amons, and Paul Wharton

An exclusive evening of Fashion, Art and Philanthropy! Benefiting the Center for Heart, Lung and Kidney Disease at Children’s National Medical Center featuring a runway show by Lela Rose as she brings her Spring 2010 Collection to Washington, DC, and a Fashoin inspired art auction by 7 of DC’s most notable artists “Labels for Love, Inc. benefits 501(c)3 charitable organizations that protect women and children from the damaging effects of poverty, homelessness, political unrest, abuse, and the hardships associated with terminal illnesses. One children’s charity and one women’s charity is chosen to benefit from event proceeds, per calendar year. While the core of our efforts are geared toward solutions-focused organizations in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area, we also lend our support to national organizations who share in our passion and vision to make a difference.” Mary Schmidt Amons is founder and president of Labels for Love.

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2010 Georgetowner Contest Photos Celebrate the Town’s Classic Style Photos: Robert Devaney

Photo exhibitor Ray Regan (left) with Lara Driscoe, Raina Dieterle and Guy Filippelli.

Georgetowner photo contest winner Jeff Kouri, whose “Cold Misty Morning” shimmered on the Jan. 13 front page, was at Peacock Cafe Jan. 22 with other photographers and admirers as well as publisher Sonya Bernhardt and staffers. Their photographs hung at the walls of Peacock Cafe as they captured the archetypes we love: the C&O Canal, the Potomac, Key Bridge, the spires of Georgetown University. View the pictures at Peacock or on the newspaper web site, and capture images of the village for the 2011 contest.-RAD A special thanks to our sponsors Peacock Cafe and Dodge Chrome Imaging. Join us in our continued support of the recovery of Haiti by purchasing these images. On view at Peacock Cafe, 3251 Prospect St. through Feb. 10, 2010. Call  for details 202-338-4833.

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