b"goodTIMESTHE IRELAND FUNDS TEXAS EMERALD BALLFrom the moment guests arrived at The Adolphus Hotel for The Ireland Funds Texas Emerald Ball, they were surrounded by all things Irish, including the dcor, beverages, entertainment, and honorees. The annual event raises funds for the support of hundreds of charities and causes across the island of Ireland and around the world. This year, at the request of honoree Gary Kelly, a portion of the funds raised also benefited Planos Emilys Place. When it was time for the dinner and program, a bagpiper played and led guests to the upstairs ballroom. Kelly was presented with The Ireland Funds 2020 Philanthropic Leadership Award, which honors an individual who has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to making a positive impact on the community. irelandfunds.orgPhoto Credits:Can Turkyilmaz and Jersean GolattDarina Padian, Kathryn Cassidy, Maureen Kelly Cooper Rev. Bill Shaw, David Cronin, Gene McQuadeAWARE MENS FIRST MEETING KICKED OFF AT THE CENTER FOR BRAIN HEALTH AWARE Men kicked-off their first meeting at The Center for Brain Health featuring a panel of families creatively dealing with Alzheimers disease. Audette Rackley, Assistant Director, Strength-Based Programs at The Center for Brain Health, served as the moderator as she led the panel through their experiences from the moment of when they were first diagnosed with Alzheimers, how it has affected their everyday lives as husbands and wives, their jobs, and families. There were many lighthearted moments as well as heart-wrenching ones as they discussed their ongoing struggles and triumphs.AWARE Men is dedicated to fighting Alzheimer's disease by providing funding and support to programs, projects, and research provided by nonprofit organizations that actively help individuals affected by Alzheimer's in Dallas and the greater North Texas area.awaredallas.orgPhoto Credit: Dana Driensky Jason Haisler, Luis Ellis, President, BVB Richard Harmer, President, AWARE Men, Lori HarmerJolie Humphrey, President, AWARE; Jack Broyles, President, AWARE Men; Audette Rackley, Speaker64GoodLifeFamilyMag.comAPRIL 2020"