Standard ladies night rocks out to the 80’s

Times Contributor

 

The Standard Community Hall was packed with brides, mothers of the bride, bridesmaids, wedding singers and even a clergy person on Friday night for the Standard Lionettes annual Ladies Night Out.

Everyone who attended came out in their finest attire. Many wore bridesmaids dresses and wedding dresses circa pre-1980. A fantastic array of colors and very prim outfits were all the rage for the night. The ladies were welcomed by local Lionette members handing out champagne flutes filled to the brim with mimosas.

Ticket holders were encouraged to check out the silent auction items and buy tickets for the four main draws of the evening, which included everything from diamond earrings (won by Marlis Nielsen) to a $500.00 gift certificate to Check-Mate Shoes (won by Maureen Howard).

Kim’s Katering catered the evening’s meal from Strathmore and participants made many positive comments about the delectable meal of stuffed chicken breasts and veggies. The desserts were one of the highlights of the evening as well, with everything from wedding cake to go with the theme to some very sinfully delightful chocolate desserts.

Local sisters Shelby Gregory (nee Blaney) and Kelley Gabert (nee Blaney) did a tremendous job preparing to be the evening’s entertainment. The girls had been practicing for months on their harmonizing and their wonderful 80’s choreography. The girls dressed accordingly with vibrant neon colours, legwarmers, lace gloves and “big” hair. They sang everything from Madonna to the Judd’s and finished off the evening with “Love Shack” by the B-52’s. 

The Lionettes hold this event every year as their major fundraising project and the tickets sold out fast again this year.