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THE WOMEN’S FOUNDATION OF COLORADO

The Women’s Foundation of Colorado Vail Valley Regional Committee hosted author and journalist Helen Thorpe as the keynote speaker for its annual luncheon. This year’s luncheon theme was “A Place At The Table: Challenges & Opportunities of Women in the Military and at Home.”

Diane Musgrave of the Wounded Warrior Project with Bailey.
1. Diane Musgrave of the Wounded Warrior Project with Bailey.
3. Susan Wagenecht, Pamela Davis, Amanda Precourt, Corey Lamothe.
3. Susan Wagenecht, Pamela Davis, Amanda Precourt, Corey Lamothe.

The Vail Breast Cancer Awareness Group supports all those in Eagle County in who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The group also supports the Shaw Regional Cancer as well as the Sonnenalp Breast Diagnostic Centers.

4. Local friends of Kim Spahmer for the Colorado West Plumbing & Heating Table.
4. Local friends of Kim Spahmer for the Colorado West
Plumbing & Heating Table.
5. Lisa Tanenbaum, Cynthia Busman, Gail Mahoney.
5. Lisa Tanenbaum, Cynthia Busman, Gail Mahoney.
2014 WOW! Awardee (Women’s Oustanding Work Award) Cheryl Jensen and featured author Helen Thorpe.
2. 2014 WOW! Awardee (Women’s Oustanding Work Award)
Cheryl Jensen and featured author Helen Thorpe.

 

 

EAGLE YOGAFEST: COME. SHINE. SOAR.

1. Racquel Hernandez doing Slackline Yoga.
1. Racquel Hernandez doing Slackline Yoga.
2. Yoga acrobatics, easier than it looks!
2. Yoga acrobatics, easier than it looks!

The Eagle YogaFest introduces yoga and mindfulness to individuals and groups, helping them create positive life experiences. This year the festival benefited UB.U that  ncorporates yoga-based movement and practice to Eagle County students.

3. Instruction before the Slackro Class.
3. Instruction before the Slackro Class.
4. Meredith Cameron offering her Bhakti Chai Tea samples.
4. Meredith Cameron  offering her Bhakti Chai Tea samples.

5. Volunteers Torrey Benson, Kelsey Cole and Kelley O’Kelly relaxing in the sun.

5. Volunteers Torrey Benson, Kelsey Cole and Kelley O’Kelly relaxing in the sun.

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEAVER CREEK CHEF RACE

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Beaver Creek’s Food and Wine event not only celebrates the culinary experience but ads an element of excitement with the Celebrity Chef Race. The crowds watch as celebrity chefs and Beaver Creek favorites raise money for their favorite charities on the Beaver Creek Epic Mix Race Course. There are eight ski racing teams consisting of four people each. This years event is on January 22nd through the 25th.

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VAIL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF LIFE LUNCHEON

The Vail Breast Cancer Awareness Group supports all those in Eagle County in who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The group also supports the Shaw Regional Cancer as well as the Sonnenalp Breast Diagnostic Centers.

1. Kristin Kenney Williams, VBCAG President, welcoming the guests.
1. Kristin Kenney Williams, VBCAG President, welcoming the guests.
2. This year’s guest speaker was Joy Behar, a 16 year cast member and Emmy winner from “The View”.
2. This year’s guest speaker was Joy Behar, a 16 year cast member and Emmy winner from “The View”.
4. The Vail Breast Cancer Awareness Group’s Board of Directors showing camaraderie for the cause.
4. The Vail Breast Cancer Awareness Group’s Board of Directors showing camaraderie for the cause.

 

 

 

 

3. Susan Wagenecht, Pamela Davis, Amanda Precourt, Corey Lamothe.
3. Susan Wagenecht, Pamela Davis, Amanda Precourt, Corey Lamothe.
5. Women near and far attended the luncheon to educate and support those coping with breast cancer.
5. Women near and far attended the luncheon to educate and support those coping with breast cancer.

 

MAN OF THE CLIFF BENEFITTING FIRST DESCENTS

The Sixth Annual Man of the Cliff, an event comprised of outdoor, rugged activities to
fit all strength and abilities was held at Nottingham Park in Avon. All funds raised benefited First Descents.

1. Henry Gaud demonstrates how the Keg Toss is done.
1. Henry Gaud demonstrates how the Keg Toss is done.
2. Erin McTigue, Shelly Watson and Amanda Slater enjoying Bonfire Brewing Companies Beer.
2. Erin McTigue, Shelly Watson and Amanda Slater enjoying Bonfire Brewing Companies Beer.
3. Boomer Rennie practicing for the Ax Throwing Event.
3. Boomer Rennie practicing for the Ax Throwing Event.
4. Sylvan Ellefson, vendor and competitor.
4. Sylvan Ellefson, vendor and competitor.
5. Ryan Berringer, Archery Event.
5. Ryan Berringer, Archery Event.