2015 - Carolyn Worsham's Life Master Party

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Carolyn Worsham's Life Master Party
August 29, 2015

Honoree
Carolyn Worsham with husband, Bill
Carolyn Worsham's earliest recollections in life are bridge games played by her mom in her living room in Port Neches, so taking up social bridge in college was just a rite of passage. In 2001 she left the "dark side" and reluctantly began playing duplicate bridge at the Beaumont Bridge Studio with friends from Pleasure Island and midcounty. Before long Carolyn and faithful partner, Linda Briggs, began their journey toward Life Master -- requiring 500 points. The "Sailorbration" was enjoyed by 22.5 tables of players and other friends and family members.

Carolyn's Family (L to R) Brad, Liz, and Haley (Heathsville, VA), Laurie, Bill, Lee, and Margaret (Austin, TX), Carolyn and Bill (Port Arthur), and Kim (Portland, OR)

Linda Briggs hosted the event, sharing personal stories of a friendship and bridge partnership spanning over 50 years; Tipton Golias recognized Carolyn as "a jolt of endorphins for the Beaumont Bridge Studio"; and Juanell Jones, bridge mentor for four years and former co-worker at PN-G High School, offered a toast.

Hostesses and kitchen helpers included Beverly Broussard, Linda Briggs, Juanell Jones, Donna McFerrin, Mabel Matthews, Lynda Jones, Marilyn Adams, and Lou Ida Rising. The traditional sign announced the event.		Ed Rasmussen very ably "herded the cats" as director.

During the program Carolyn was presented with a James Avery medallion with an anchor on one side and "Life Master" on the other.

Daughter Kim, helped with the medallion.	Carolyn took the microphone to thank those who had helped on the journey.	"Bashful" Anna Smith saluted the crowd.

The feast was enjoyed by all!	Tommy Engelking provided a GREAT pecan pie!	Anna Smith was recognized for her "over-the-top" attire.

Players toasted Carolyn,...	...and the game began!
The Players

Linda Briggs and Carolyn Worsham	Lynda Jones and E. W. Sweeney	Ruby Collins and Dee Payne

Loretta Hughes and Joe Payne	Flo Gillispie and Martha Sigler	Susan Mandel and June Eddingston

Loretta Gary and Mary Johnson	Kimberly Goodson and Betty Kirwin	Dana and Joan Burnett

Marian Jones and Betty Poindexter	Bob and Carol McGill	Blanche Sibley and Juanell Jones

Connor Smith and Paul Keedy	Martha Oliver and Gail Griffith	Don and Juinez Moss

Nathalie Hallmark and Frances Price	Arline Meyers and Beverly Leger	Barney and Jean Hammer

Gertrude Cherry and Sarah Smith	Frankie Hall and Pat Schiwart	Patricia Woods and Lucille Armintor

Jack Evans and Liz Mackenzie	Jerry Heckman and Ann Montgomery	Susan and Jerry Gore

Ernestine Fisher and Anna Smith	Sylvia Street and Kay Hooper	Jim Landrum and Cynthia Stueber

Juanita Dean and Dolores Belton	Norma Crane and Barbara White	Marcia Freeman and Brenda Campbell

Jan Niederstadt and Joan Hataway	Susie Way and Edwina Landrum	Wilbur and Verna Dahlquist

Kaz Bell and Sandra Allison	Beverly Broussard and Lou Ida Rising	Patsy Pierce and Pat Bell

Nixie Lynch and Thelma Stockdale	Patti Salter and Rebecca Krull	Nancy and John Smalley

Susan Nimmo and Paul Aguillard	Jane Kalkbrenner and Jo Woody	John Kacher and Tim Stelly

Phyllis Mann and Cathy Henderson	Tipton Golias and Dr. A. Bharathi	Donna McFerrin and Kris Cherry
The "After Party" at Vine2Wine Vineyard and Winery in Winnie

Carolyn, enjoying the evening with sons Bill (Austin, TX) and Brad (Heathsville, VA) and daughter Kim (Portland, OR)

Friends enjoying friends on the porch, under the covered patio, and inside the winery

Friends enjoying friends

Friends enjoying friends

Lots of Worshams

Telling a story?	The kitchen help extraordinaire	Saluting the end of a fun memory-filled day (speaking for Carolyn!)