FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Cheramis Dance Club celebrated its 47th anniversary Friday, April 25, with a formal dinner dance at the Vestavia Country Club.

President Joy Patterson, escorted by Robin Skipper, greeted Cheramis members and guests, after which the ladies of Cheramis and their guests mingled over cocktails in the Grand Ballroom amidst pink and ivory tablescapes accented with pink potted begonias. A buffet dinner was served and followed by a festive anniversary cake. The group The Classics of Birmingham provided the music. New Cheramis members recognized during the dance included Nancy Coggin of Hoover with husband, Thomas; Betty Rogers of Pelham with John Bosshart; and Linda Self of Riverchase with Charlie Steele.

Shelby County Cheramis members and escorts attending the spring dance included Barbara Carroll of Hoover with Dendy Rousseau of Huntsville; Cindy Day with Jim and Mary Klemenc with Elmer, all of Maylene; Elaine Hughes of Montevallo with Robert; Susan Davis with Wendell Harless, Gloria Grube with Bill, Jessica Ireland with Jorge Torres, Linda Oliver, Sandra Otts with Don, Mary Pate with Barney Darche, Lisa Powers with Robert, and Teresa Weaver with Buddy Hart, all of Hoover; Alice Ellison of North Shelby County with Tony; Kimmy Yee of Pelham with Matt Cearly; and Robin Ward of Helena with Richard.