Monday, November 25, 2019

Nutcracker Tea, Nov 24, 2019


ANOTHER YEAR....ANOTHER HOLIDAY EVENT
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019 



        Enclosed are some photographs to show what is involved on the evening before the event:
                                    setting up in the AAG's Sunset Room on Saturday


Glasses, cups & plate, tea pots....

An almost empty room....

Plastic bags full of teddy bears; boxes with wreaths; giraffe for raffle;...

Family help is ALWAYS appreciated!!!

Who's hiding in a box? One of many teddy bears.....

One raffle price for Adults; One raffle price for Children...

Looking festive already....






....Family Help is the key for a successful event!!!

The Big Day: Sunday, Nov 24

Merchants set up in the Dining Room at AAG

SF Auxiliary member selling beauty items

PAA President, Marilyn, with helpers in kitchen

The conference room is used for staging....

Carol Singers

Last chance for raffle.....

Good looking crew!

Happy kids with their new friends...

"Santa's Helpers"

The MAIN EVENT drew lots of applause...

...and so did the food and drinks!


Wonderful colors on a Persimmon tree, 

 ..and a decorated Christmas Tree

Auxiliary member with her grandchildren...
Seen on the way out...a lonely Camellia flower

                               Members, look out for January Meeting and Lunch information,
                                        and also for the Springtime Fashion Show & Tea.



















Thursday, October 17, 2019

2019 October Membership Meeting and Tea

An Invitation had arrived to attend the 2019 Membership Meeting and Tea to be held at AAG


A cheerful new banner featuring Miranda greeted us,
she received a transplant at LPCH many years ago.....
"Our Tea Room/Restaurant" is now called Cafe Wisteria
Checking in with Dallas...

Again, problems with the sound system.....
Jeanne and Malissa helping Nancy and Marilyn

PAA President Marilyn, welcoming members (without a mike)

Sarah reporting on successful Garden Party

 President congratulating Betty for 65 yrs of service

Marilyn, 60 years
Barbara, 30 years

Barbara, 50 years

Joanne, 45 years

Pat, 45 years

Norma, 40 years

Carolee, 40 years

Ellen, 35 years

Mary, 25 years

Nancy, 20 years, PAA President 2014-16
and President of Asso of Auxiliaries for 2019

Yummeeee.....

longtime members...

...enjoying tea and goodies...

....in comfortable.....

...and familiar...... 

...surroundings......

.....like in "old times!"

Nancy, Mary, Barbara, Ellen, Norma, Carolee, Joanne, Pat, Barbara, Marilyn, and Betty = 455 years of service!
Miranda talking about her transplant at LPCH.....





....and life since that event...leading.... to being on a banner!
AAG grounds....
....all familiar sights....

...for some who volunteered here for many years.

It was a wonderful afternoon, with typical California weather, cool morning, sunny afternoon.
See you all at
CreoLa for RwH dinner, Oct 22 or 23.
Next meeting is Nov 14, 11:30am, at Chef Chu's
send check for $30 to Karen Stevens.
Next fundraiser is Nov 24, 11 am, or 2pm, "NUTCRACKER" at AAG