November 2004

Debs don their dancing shoes

Nineteen Kew Residential Services residents donned evening dress and dancing shoes to attend a special event—a debutante ball.

Stretch limousines chauffeured the elegant debutants to the ball.

Their outfits, make-up and hair reflected hours of work and preparation.

Residents and staff had gone shopping together to choose that perfect dress or suit for the eagerly-awaited event.

The ball, hosted by the Department of Human Services’ North and West Region, was held at the Grand Star Reception Centre in Altona.

Formalities included a three-course dinner, after which the party-goers hit the dance floor.

Unit manager Tess Blumhoff, who played a role in organising the memorable night, said it had been a delight to see the excitement the occasion had brought to the residents, their families and Kew staff.

‘The staff were outstanding in their efforts to help the residents choose the finishing touches—classy accessories and hairdos—as well as working to alter dresses and outfits in the hectic weeks before the event.