Westlake Forest September 2017

September Events
KATY BACK TO SCHOOL 5K
Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2017
Villagio Town Center
The Katy Back to School 5k will be a chipped timed race on a certified
course benefiting Katy Students Run (KSR). KSR focuses on transforming
the lives of high school students in the Katy area by developing
character and promoting healthy choices through training for the
Aramco Houston Half Marathon. Through mentorship, unconditional
acceptance and training for a half-marathon KSR empowers youth to
set and achieve life-altering goals. Break out your running shoes and
get Back to School in style!
More information at: www.KatyAreaRunningClub.com
Register at: www.runsignup.com/Race/TX/Katy/KatyBacktoSchool5K
FREE INTRODUCTION TO SQUARE DANCE & SOCIAL
The Katy Prairie Promenaders invites you to a special Fun Night of
dancing and socializing. Learn basic Square Dance, try Line Dancing,
have snacks and meet new friends.
Square Dancing is a form of folk dance that had its beginnings as far back
as 1600 in England. Folk dances in France, Scotland, Scandinavia and
Spain are thought to have influenced square dance as it was brought to
America by the settlers. Modern square dance was standardized in the
1930s. It is a form of dance that everyone of all ages can participate in and
have fun. Please come and experience the fun of square dance with us.
Date: September 1 st
Time: 7-8 PM
Where: Westland Baptist Church,
1407 West Grand Parkway South, Katy Texas
Attire: Casual with comfortable shoes.
Ages: Teens and adults
For more information call 281-492-8798 or visit us at
www.katyprairiepromenaders.com.
THE HEY LOLLIES SQUARE DANCE CLUB FUN NIGHT
Remember the questions: who, what, where, when and why?
Who? The Hey Lollies, Houston’s largest square dance club.
KATY’S 1 ST ANNUAL REIGN OVER CANCER (ROC) WALK
Michelle Perzan, who lives in Grayson Lakes, was diagnosed with breast
cancer in 2014. She has been successfully fighting it, but she has had
many painful roads to battle. Her mother, father and eldest brother have
all passed away from various types of cancer, so you can see where she
would have the passion to want to give back to other cancer fighters!
Michelle and her husband, Aaron, decided to start the GEST Foundation
to raise money for grants for those battling cancer. The upcoming ROC
Walk will be their first fundraiser event ever and they are asking for the
support of their neighbors and friends to get the word out.
What? Fun, food and dance for free
Where? Memorial Drive Christian Church gymnasium,
After being diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2014, Michelle
11750 Memorial Dr., 77024
Perzan knew she had to make a choice. She decided to be an encourager
and beacon to others. In October 2016, she released her book
7th , 7-9:30 PM
When? Thursday Night, September
Why? In hopes you will like what you see, feel the warmth of the members,
recognize that Square Dancing is FUN, get exercise out of it and her book release, Michelle and her husband Aaron created the GEST
called: Strength In My Storm: Faith and Breast Cancer. Following
keep your mind sharp.
Foundation Inc.
For any questions: Ted or Dana Webber tedanddana@sbcglobal.net, GEST: G for her mama Gemma, E for her dad Elmer and Baba Elsie, S
Ben or Marika Will benedwill@gmail.com.Sign up at www.heylollies.org.
for her oldest brother Steven (all whom she lost to cancer) and T for
her maiden name Trakalo. The months after surgery tend to be the
most difficult for those undergoing treatment for cancer. Therefore,
Michelle’s vision is to provide a support system for those who do not
have one or who just need a little extra help.
GEST Foundation Inc., will provide grants for people for things like grocery delivery, home cleaning, home wound care,
transportation or even counselling to help with the internal wounds that come with facing the news “you have cancer.”
Join us on September 24, 2017 at Cane Island from 2-5 PM for Katy’s 1 st annual Reign Over Cancer (ROC) Walk which is aimed
to recognize people in the community that are currently undergoing treatment, highlight survivors and raise money. Register
as an individual or a team today online at www.GESTfoundation.org. A limited number of complimentary/sponsored walk
registrations are available for cancer survivors and caregivers as well on the website thanks to our generous sponsors.
We are now ready to start taking sponsors! We have a fantastic selection of sponsor packages available.
Contact Aaron or Michelle Perzan at 956-832-9187 or 956-832-1988.
For more information about this 501c3 organization, how to donate, become a sponsor or how to submit a grant,
please contact Michelle Perzan at 832-377-1367 or email at michelle.perzan@gestfoundation.com.
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