Bonnie Burrescia, Nancy Schwartz, Doreen Hughes, Karen McWhorter and Deb Deats.

The Family Service Center’s annual fundraiser, Connections of the Heart – Bridges of Hope Luncheon, on April 30 at Moody Gardens Convention Center, was dedicated to the late Pastor Gerald “Gerry” Westerbuhr of Galveston. Mayor Jim Yarbrough was the master of ceremony, and folk singer Judy Collins was the featured speaker. The silent auction preview was followed by a sumptuous luncheon. Funds raised at the event help the center to provide mental health services to families and individuals throughout Galveston County. Photos by Leslie Ackerman

Pege Wright and Nancy Schwartz.

Joe Giusti, Nancy Schwartz, Jimmy Fullen and Anne Forrester.

Ron Crumedy, Denise Gonzalez, Tino Gonzalez and Galveston College President Myles Shelton.

Suzanne Dues, Diane Magliolo, Susan Andrew and Harriett Engelke.

Wendy Zein-Eldin and Zoula Zein-Eldin.

Sandra Brizendine, Teresa Salinas and Rachel Cantu.

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