Bonjour, Richardson and North Dallas!

The YWCA Richardson held its annual Women of Achievement luncheon Nov. 2 at the Omni Richardson Hotel.

Tallie Young was chairwoman for the event, which recognized 52 women, nominated in five categories, for their professional achievements.

The winner in the various categories were:

• Small Business: Sandra L. Thomas of Choice Home Mortgage
• Public Affairs: Dr. Margaret Fair of the Richardson Independent School District
• High Tech: Judy Odom of Software Spectrum
• Nonprofit: Bonnie Perry for the Richardson Symphony Orchestra
• Corporate: Cynthia Driskill of CDG & Associates

Speakers at the luncheon included Carla R. Weiland, branch director of the YWCA Richardson, and Billye Meyer, a longtime area volunteer.

Junior League benefit

Sports broadcaster Scott Murray headlined the 35th annual charity gala of the Junior League of Richardson on Nov. 4 at the Omni Richardson. The gala was chaired by Danna Bowman and Heather Brown.

Vicki White, president of the JLR, says community projects that will benefit from the gala are the Boys and Girls Club, Don't Wait to Vaccinate, the Down Syndrome Guild, Miss Belle's House, the Richardson Development Center and Done in a Day.

The gala committee consisted of Amy Scott, Bonnie Mahoney, Amy Yates, Caroline Haness, Sheri Boysen, Tobey Cleek, Tanya Mitschke, Janet May, Kelley Ludman, Judey Dozeto and Courtney Trylovich.

Santa season

Breakfast with Santa, part of the Santa's Village activities, will be held Dec. 9 at the Richardson Civic Center. There will be three seatings between 9 a.m. and noon. Admission is $6 for children and $12 for adults. For reservations, call Tobey Cleek at 972-705-9306.

Mary Jane Snow-Pike is a Richardson resident and a regular columnist for the Richardson Morning News. Please fax information of upcoming events to 972-235-1244.

Illustrations/Photos: 1. Travis and Danna Bowman with Stuart and Heather Brown at the Junior League gala. 2. Vicki White and Scott and Vickie Murray at the Junior League gala. 3. Jim and Tanya Mitschke and Laurie Kane- Sellers at the Junior League gala. 4. Women of Achievement winners (front row) Sandra Thomas, Bonnie Perry and Judy Odom; (second row) Dr. Margaret Fair and Cynthia Driskill. 5. Tallie Young, Gina Redmond, Billye Meyer and Carla Weiland at the Women of Achievement luncheon. ; LOCATION NOTE: These photos were not sent to the library for archiving.