Program/Luncheon/Meeting Events

August 2023 thru May 2024, on the 3rd Thursday of the month, the Program/Luncheon/Meeting events are held at Gleneagles Country Club in Plano, TX .

‘Meet & Greet’ is from 10:30 – 11 a.m.

‘Welcome & Introductions’ are at 11:00 a.m., followed by that month’s Program (see below).

After the Program, Gleneagles Country Club serves lunch.

A short business meeting ends the event.

Cost is $35 per person for Members, Guests, and Visitors.

Reservations are required.

August 17, 2023

Welcome Back Luncheon

Activity Signup, Charity Selection, and Membership Directory Pickup

September 21, 2023

Dave Lieber

Dallas Morning News Columnist, Author, Book Reviewer

“Watch Dog Nation: Bite Back When Business Does You Wrong“

There’s nothing funny about getting hurt by a scammer or your bank or a credit card company. But if anyone can get you to laugh at these heartless institutions and show you how to beat them at their own game, it’s Dave Lieber. If you want to laugh AND learn how to be a superhero in your own life, don’t miss Dave’s review of his book.

October 19, 2023

John Buxton

Certified Appraiser of Personal Property

“War Stories from the Road”

John Buxton has been in the antiques and appraisal business for more than 45 years. He established Bahraini Chest, Shango Galleries, AuctionTrak computer database, ArtTrak art services computer network, and Buxton Appraisal, Authentication and Consulting Service. He has been an appraiser with ANTIQUES ROADSHOW since 1997.

November 16, 2023

Christopher Bianez

Plano Police Officer, Crime Prevention Unit

“Personal and Property Safety Tips”

Chris Bianez has been a police officer for over 23 years. For the past 13 years, his full-time assignment is in the Crime Prevention Unit, where he provides safety education and has delivered thousands of programs to corporations, associations, schools, and places of worship. Officer Chris Bianez delights audiences with programs that are content-rich, research-based, and generously sprinkled with humor to keep attendees laughing while they learn. He provides tools and strategies to increase personal and property safety.

December 21, 2023

Ken Freehill

Actor, Book Reviewer

“Scratchit Cratchit” – Review and adaption of Charles Dickens’ book, A Christmas Carol as viewed from Tiny Tim father.

Ken Freehill’s career includes Chicago suburb theater ownership, University of North Texas professor, Dallas Screen Actor’s Guild office executive director, and U.S. Army entertainment director. A seat is dedicated in his name at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C.

January 18, 2024

Lisa Durham Fairchild

Actor, Book Reviewer

“Mama Revisited” – Review and adaption of author Bailey White’s hilarious short essays about southern living.

Lisa Durham Fairchild acted for the Kim Dawson Talent Agency and the Circle Theatre.

February 15, 2024

New Horizons’ DixieSwing Band

“Dixieland Music”

DixieSwing Band is one of the four bands in the New Horizons Band Dallas association. This association provides volunteer opportunities for people ages 50+ who play, used to play, or want to learn to play.  Formed in 2011, the 8-member DixieSwing band has steadily evolved from a collection of individual musicians into a solid ensemble dedicated to preserving the traditional New Orleans sound. With a repertoire covering a wide range of musical influences—spirituals to early 1900s blues and age-old hymns to WW II favorites—its performances evoke the rich musical sound of the French Quarter. The DixieSwing Band has gained a loyal following through its hand-clapping, foot-tapping tunes and dedication to preserving America’s music.

March 21, 2024

David Preziosi

Texas Historical Foundation Executive Director / Braniff Airways Foundation Board Member

Braniff Flight Attendant Models

“Braniff Style Tour: The History and Legacy of Dallas’ Hometown Airline”

Take a step back in time and learn about the colorful history and legacy of Braniff International, Dallas’ first hometown airline, through this fascinating presentation. The style show features Braniff’s epochal flight attendant uniform designs from Haute Couturier’s Emilio Pucci and Halston. Several Braniff flight attendants will model these magnificent icons of airlines fashion.

April 18, 2024

North Haven Gardens Education & Outreach Coordinator North Texas Master Naturalist & Texas Certified Nursery Professional

“Spring Planting for New and Established Gardens”

With over 40 years in the horticulture, retail, and design industries, Rusty Allen is committed to ensuring you have all the knowledge, skills, flowers, and foliage you need to create a truly beautiful landscape, vegetable garden, or terrarium. He greatly enjoys teaching others and loves to focus on organics, wildscaping, and Texas natives. Rusty has been at North Haven Gardens since 2011.

May 16, 2024