The "NOT JUST BRUNCH" Summer Event!
Join us on September 30th, 2023
A little over a year ago, a few women gathered at brunch to start this journey without an idea of how this was going to take root and this not for profit group was born. The goal of coming together was not just to socialize but to create a network of meaningful relationships that build up, support, uphold virtues, help our weaknesses, boost, encourage, empower, enable, enhance, ultimately to help us be our best self …. it has a been quite a journey with people stepping boldly into themselves to try new things and find answers to questions. As we navigate life wearing the multiple hats we wear as wives, moms, sisters, daughters, professionals, friend, aunts, mentors and much more, this has encouraged us to break a glass ceiling, follow our passion or just enjoy a pastime with the like minded. Remember how being here has changed something within you and be that person who shares the joys that you encounter with others. Please bring a guest!
In the spirit of introspection, our focus this summer is our health and well being and finding solutions to the things that may encumber us in this regard.
Please join me as I present our gathering laced with grace,
The "Not Just Brunch" 2023 Summer Event!
Oluwatosin Smith
Wife, Mom, Sister, Daughter, Friend, Professional etc
In the spirit of introspection, our focus this summer is our health and well being and finding solutions to the things that may encumber us in this regard.
Please join me as I present our gathering laced with grace,
The "Not Just Brunch" 2023 Summer Event!
Oluwatosin Smith
Wife, Mom, Sister, Daughter, Friend, Professional etc
Location
Dahlia Bar and Bistro
3300 Ross Avenue,
Dallas, 75204
3300 Ross Avenue,
Dallas, 75204
Date & Time
September 30th, 2023 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Dahlia's Brunch Menu Selection
Appetizer
Waffle board
Entree Options
Short Rib Hash
Salmon Egg Benedict
Dahlia’s French Toast
Ceasar Salad with Grilled Chicken
Desert
Chocolate Torte
https://dahliaonross.com/dallas-uptown-dahlia-food-menu
Dahlia's French Toast Short Rib Hash Waffle Board Salmon Egg Benedict
Location
Dahlia Bar and Bistro
3300 Ross Avenue
Dallas, 75204
3300 Ross Avenue
Dallas, 75204
About us
Southern European Inspired
Cuisine & Botanical Cocktail Garden
Times are changing. Appreciation for the simple things in life, like a good bowl of pasta or a glass of wine with a friend, has become essential.
We’re trading a night on the town, packed belly-up to the bar top, for intimate experiences with those we actually care to spend time with.
Parking: Valet ($5.00) at entrance to restaurant.
https://dahliaonross.com
Southern European Inspired
Cuisine & Botanical Cocktail Garden
Times are changing. Appreciation for the simple things in life, like a good bowl of pasta or a glass of wine with a friend, has become essential.
We’re trading a night on the town, packed belly-up to the bar top, for intimate experiences with those we actually care to spend time with.
Parking: Valet ($5.00) at entrance to restaurant.
https://dahliaonross.com
The NJB Community Outreach & Service Group Presents
(Chair: Mrs Funmi Fawehinmi)
(Chair: Mrs Funmi Fawehinmi)
"A Raffle for a Cause"
Support the Mani Adams, Jr. Foundation
Who Was Mani Adams Jr?
Mani was hard-working and resilient, beginning his first job at age 14, then as a representative for an insurance agency during high school, finally landing his dream job as a project coordinator for Kaiser Permanente in his final semester of college. Mani faced adversity in his last semester where he was unsuccessful in one of his final classes and ended up having to postpone his graduation. Mani was very disappointed but persevered, stayed focused and retook the course while he was working full-time in his new role. To see Mani commit to finishing strong despite this unexpected set back was a testament to his strong character, ambition and family values on education. Like his parents and all of his first cousins, Mani completed his bachelor’s degree in early December of 2020 and set his sights on graduate school like many of his family members. Not even two weeks later Mani was tragically taken from us with a terrible act of gun violence leaving his family to grieve the great loss of this beautiful, amazing spirit. To recognize Mani’s great legacy, The Mani Adams Jr. Legacy Foundation was founded on January 28, 2021, just three days before Mani would have celebrated his 24th birthday and exactly two months after his passing.
Mani was hard-working and resilient, beginning his first job at age 14, then as a representative for an insurance agency during high school, finally landing his dream job as a project coordinator for Kaiser Permanente in his final semester of college. Mani faced adversity in his last semester where he was unsuccessful in one of his final classes and ended up having to postpone his graduation. Mani was very disappointed but persevered, stayed focused and retook the course while he was working full-time in his new role. To see Mani commit to finishing strong despite this unexpected set back was a testament to his strong character, ambition and family values on education. Like his parents and all of his first cousins, Mani completed his bachelor’s degree in early December of 2020 and set his sights on graduate school like many of his family members. Not even two weeks later Mani was tragically taken from us with a terrible act of gun violence leaving his family to grieve the great loss of this beautiful, amazing spirit. To recognize Mani’s great legacy, The Mani Adams Jr. Legacy Foundation was founded on January 28, 2021, just three days before Mani would have celebrated his 24th birthday and exactly two months after his passing.
In support of the Mani Adams Jr. Foundation, please buy a raffle ticket and enter to win this absolutely beautiful bright red Valentino crossbody perfect for any outing from “Hang out” to “Night out”
No attendance required to win.
(Tax deductible except winner)
No attendance required to win.
(Tax deductible except winner)
Sponsorship & Contributions
Unable to attend but still want to participate? Would you like to Sponsor an attendee or parts of the event? Considering supporting our chosen charity?
All are welcome...
All are welcome...
Update
A Quick Update!
We were able to raise $5000 for the Mani Adams Jr legacy Foundation. Thank you all so much for making this happen. For those who made a direct contribution towards the foundation and the non winning raffle tickets, a tax deductible receipt will be sent to you directly once we put the list of donors/ addresses together and send to the foundation with the check. The lucky raffle winner was Jaiyeola Ashaye of Boise, Idaho.
The Foundation is so grateful for your contributions. It will go a long way to make an impact on the educational aspirations of the selected individual next spring. Thank you all so much. 🙏🏽
We were able to raise $5000 for the Mani Adams Jr legacy Foundation. Thank you all so much for making this happen. For those who made a direct contribution towards the foundation and the non winning raffle tickets, a tax deductible receipt will be sent to you directly once we put the list of donors/ addresses together and send to the foundation with the check. The lucky raffle winner was Jaiyeola Ashaye of Boise, Idaho.
The Foundation is so grateful for your contributions. It will go a long way to make an impact on the educational aspirations of the selected individual next spring. Thank you all so much. 🙏🏽
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Keynote Speaker
Dr. Catherine Toomer is a Family Medicine and Community Health physician, certified hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner, keynote and TEDx speaker, author and founder of TOTAL Weight Health Institute based around the program she developed to lose over 100 pounds mostly over twenty years ago to reverse her Type 2 Diabetes and survived her pregnancy related congestive heart failure when told she had a 50% chance of living five years.
Dr. Toomer teaches and collaborates with other courageous rule breakers who believe there is an alternative to the shame-to-change model of transformation too often seen in health and wellness spaces. She uses a biopsychosocial (holistic ) approach to whole person care first introduced at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine then reinforced in her residency training at Shands Hospitals at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
When not guest appearing on podcasts and radio shows, Dr. Toomer speaks on topics related to health, wellness, weight loss, dispelling the myths of Imposter Syndrome, advocating for weight loss treatment, and lending her voice to medical anti-shaming.
Dr. Toomer lives in South Carolina with her husband, 2 labradoodles, and an empty nest.
DrToomer.com
Speakers & Performer
Please return to the website often for updates!
Be on the look out for other amazing speakers and performers that will join us!
Be on the look out for other amazing speakers and performers that will join us!
Laughter is the Best Medicine!
Taking cues from our funny lady, Angela Owen…..
Speaker Questionnaire
Please scan the QR code and respond to the confidential survey. One of our speakers would like to know what the general consensus is on some issues. Results will be announced during the brunch. We look forward to hearing from You!
Speakers
Omolara Abitoye MD, MPH
CEO of Acclaim
Pediatrics.
Pediatrics.
Jocelyn Hope JD, MBA, ChFC
CEO of Jocelyn Hope State Farm Insurance and Financial Services.
Angela Owen
Comedian
Schedule of Events
10:30 AM- 1:30pm
saturday, September 30th, 2023.
EvENT Anchor: Mrs funmi Fadayomi
saturday, September 30th, 2023.
EvENT Anchor: Mrs funmi Fadayomi
My Health: Physical, Spiritual and Mental
10:30am - Doors open, Registration, Mingling & Mimosas
10:45am - Call to Order
10:50am - Welcome Address/ Event Overview
11:00am - Dr Lara Abitoye's lecture/ Q&A
11:25am - Games
11:35am - Announcements/ Raffle Draw/ Comedian
12:15pm - Dr Toomer’s Address- Hormones and our Health
12:55pm - Presentation of door prizes, Participation gifts and Closing remarks
01:00pm - Vote of Thanks, Cocktails and Conversations! (Guests can leave or have a limoncello till 1:30pm).
Organizing Committee
Thank you for your time and contribution…
Lauretta Ogbue
Sheelagh Wilde
Ope Adeyemo
Funmi Fawehinmi
Funmi Fadayomi
Jennifer Wersal
Thank You!
Special thanks to our sponsors, speakers, volunteers and members of our amazing organizing committee.
We are appreciative of your continued support and couldn't do this without you.
Most of all many thanks to all the women out there whose individual stories and triumphs inspire us to take our next step, leap or bound .
We are appreciative of your continued support and couldn't do this without you.
Most of all many thanks to all the women out there whose individual stories and triumphs inspire us to take our next step, leap or bound .
Sponsors
Dr Kunle Iluyomade
Dr Patrick Ogbue
Dr Felix Ajuonoma
Dr Patrick Ogbue
Dr Felix Ajuonoma
Contact Us
Do you have any questions for us?
Would you like to sponsor the event?
Would you like to update your registration with a meal change or guest name before the registration deadline?
Please send us a message with your name / contact and we will get back to you shortly.
Would you like to sponsor the event?
Would you like to update your registration with a meal change or guest name before the registration deadline?
Please send us a message with your name / contact and we will get back to you shortly.
The Countdown is On!