Our featured guest for 2025 Ladies Lunch is one of our good friends, Barbara Drummond, author of the humorous and heartfelt memoir I Finally Have the Smoking Hot Body I Have Always Wanted (having been cremated).

Inspired by her vibrant mother, Sybil, Barbara wrote a playful obituary in Sybil’s voice after her passing from Alzheimer’s. The obituary captured Sybil’s spirit so perfectly that it went viral within 24 hours, gaining attention from major media outlets including The New York Post, The Huffington Post, CBC, and many others around the world.

Barbara’s book shares the story of her mother’s extraordinary life and the unexpected global response that followed. Join us for an afternoon of laughter, inspiration, and meaningful connection as Barbara shares her journey and the unforgettable legacy of her remarkable mother.