Ladies of New Heart celebrate 25 years with special luncheon
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Bette Ruth, a board member for Ladies of New Heart passes out thank you gifts to staff at Parkway Chateau, the venue for the organization's anniversary luncheon.Â
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Louise Ditthardt delivers a speech during the Ladies of New Heart silver anniversary luncheon on Dec. 9.
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Founders of the Ladies of New Heart all gave speeches about the how the group began. Left to right: Doris Alwine, Walli Bergmann, Louise Ditthart, Anita Schroeder.Â
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Ladies of New Heart celebrated their 25th anniversary on Dec. 9 at Parkway Chateau. A special cake was made during the luncheon to celebrate the milestone.Â
PLEASANT PRAIRIE — What started as a luncheon for three has evolved over the last quarter century into a community group with hundreds of attendees.
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Bette Ruth, a board member for Ladies of New Heart passes out thank you gifts to staff at Parkway Chateau, the venue for the organization's anniversary luncheon.Â
Founders of the Ladies of New Heart all gave speeches about the how the group began. Left to right: Doris Alwine, Walli Bergmann, Louise Ditthart, Anita Schroeder.Â
Ladies of New Heart celebrated their 25th anniversary on Dec. 9 at Parkway Chateau. A special cake was made during the luncheon to celebrate the milestone.Â