Heart Ball Committee Addressing Luncheon

Carolyn Jackson hosted the Heart Ball Committee Addressing Luncheon at Mountain Shadows Resort in Scottsdale.

THE PARTY That morning the committee was hard at work stuffing the Heart Ball invites to be mailed that day. Chairman Carolyn Jackson addressed the crowd, thanking Mountain Shadows Resort, the event sponsors, guests, committee members and past Heart Ball chairmen for their support of the American Heart Association. THE SCENE The 59th Heart Ball executive committee was abuzz with the excitement of seeing its hard work come to fruition as the event draws closer. Chairman-elect Kristine Thompson dined alongside vice chairmen Ingrid Haas and Sylvia Shoen, while Sweetheart Beth McRae and honorary chairmen Nan and CA Howlet chatted. THE HIGHLIGHTS Eventually, the committee adjourned to the Mountain Shadows ballroom, accented in shades of the Heart Ball’s signature red, for a delicious lunch. For the afternoon’s special entertainment, guests were also treated to a fashion show by Neiman Marcus Scottsdale and Oscar de la Renta. -Lauren Loudermilk

Photos by Scott Foust