This year’s Club 21 Dinner Dance was a night to remember. For twenty-one years, hubby and I have ushered in Memorial Day with our annual black-tie event. We look forward to the who’s who of attendees and the particular time with our guests.
It was a night to remember to bring together our favorite people for dinner and dancing at the sweetest place on earth, Hershey, Pennsylvania. At this stage of our lives, we are not meeting new people. However, we have forged great friendships that we care to stay connected to.
The club is unique in that only 21 men simultaneously are members of this nearly 70-year-old social group. A member has to resign, die, or take emeritus status for new members to be considered. No funds are ever raised or platforms supported. It is a fabulous event held once a year to celebrate the success and history of the men in the group. The group was birthed during the time of segregation when men of color could not eat or meet in public places. The exclusive membership to the club includes successful African American businessmen, physicians, dentists, and lawyers.
I look forward to planning what to wear and admiring what other attendees will wear. I typically prefer a short cocktail dress for easy dancing, but I have chosen long gowns for the last two years. The ball gown I decided to wear this year limited the amount of dancing because of the train on the dress. I love an elegant dress or gown; it speaks to the ultimate feminine girl that I am.
The Club 21 Dinner Dance committee does a fabulous job every year, sending out formal invitations one month before the event, planning the dinner menu, selecting the band, and providing fresh flower arrangements for every table.
The following day, we kept the conversation going by returning to our home for my Sunday Brunch meal or dining at a local restaurant in the area. This year, we decided to brunch at a newly renovated facility in Harrisburg called the Millworks. A former mill works business that now showcases Central Pennsylvania’s artistic talents and features local and sustainable food.
The best part of the evening was spending it with some of my favorite people: the Harolds from Baltimore, the Jacksons from Harrisburg, and my BFF and her hubby from the Philadelphia area. It was a night to remember! Life is precious to us, and I love that we have this time together every year to reconnect, dance, have fun, and laugh. Isn’t that what life’s all about?
Have a wonderful Memorial Day and a fabulous week.
Stunning! I love your dress so much…you look gorgeous!
Pam,
Hi! Thanks you for your kind words. You know by now I just love dressing up! This annual event is the perfect time to display my ultra girly feminine side.
You look amazing and I had a wonderful time at this elegant event!
Cynthia, hi! Thank you to you and Howard for attending our annual event. We had such a wonderful time. You looked amazing as well in your red dress.
Eugenia
Was a lovely event and we had a Fabulous time at the Annual Club 21 Affair. It was a night to remember! Looking forward to connecting soon! Have an Awesome Week! 🙂
April, hi! Thank you, it was a night to remember. Trent and I are thankful you and Tony would share your anniversary with us.
Gorgeous couple!
Nina,
Thank you for your kind words!
Hi there!
Glad you are here! I enjoyed reading about your night out. You are your husband so sophisticated and glmourous! Love seeing this full skirt and chic black look. It llooked like a wonderful night!
Thank you for linking up with Turning Heads Tuesaday!
jess xx
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Jess,
Hi! Thank you for your kind words. I do look forward to these events every year. It is fun playing dress up. I hope I did your Tuesday Link Up correct?
Wonderful post! Life is truly about the relationships that are forged and cultivated. It looks like you’ve done it masterfully! What a great event!
Odetta Li,
Thank you for stopping by The Age of Grace. I am thankful for wonderful friends to celebrate fun times at our annual event.