Oh, the Places We`ll Go!

Oh, the Places We’ll Go!
2015
Choice Affairs
Special Friends
O f Planned Parenthood
Thank you to our sponsors and underwriters
for their generosity and spirit.
Grand Gala Mo CAs
(Mothers of Choice Affairs 2015)
Nancy Alexander
Leslie Bhutani
Sue Burk
Lucia Cleveland
Carrie Cooper-Griffith
Anne Diamond
Judy Egenolf
Dorothy Elchoness
Nancy Even
Carol Fell
Chris Flannery
Dorothy Flaster
Lylie Francis
Mollyanne George
Noëlle Harrott
Arianna Jansma
Claire Johnson
Terry Kleid
Minda Kraines
Marylou Kravetz
Bette Kulp
Jennifer Larkin
Ellen Lilley
Janet Lindquist
Marna Lombardi
Julie Lyon
LeAnne Madden
Betsy Manger
Karen McElwain
Roz McGrath
Berkeley Meigs
Laura Newman
Lorelle Patterson
Planned Parenthood Staff M o CAs
Lynda Frank
Sherry Madsen
Meggan McCarthy
Alicia Morin
Lindsay Soleimani
Marnie Pinsker
Linda Poppenheimer
Tori Poppenheimer
Susan Robeck
Chris Saunders
Carol Sinsheimer
Marianne Slaughter
The Rev. Dr. Betty Stapleford
Susan Stenovec
Karen Steves
Pam Talbot
Shirley Thayer
Judy Wainwright
Charlotte Williams
Parm Williams
Valerie Williams
O h, the Places We’ll Go!
Celebrating 26 Years of Fabulo us Choice Affairs Events
When we sat down to brainstorm this year’s theme, we knew we wanted to
convey what h o ice Affairs really means to all of us – unique experiences, fun
and friendship. Thinking back on events we’ve attended over the years, we all
recall one common theme – the joy of travelling the globe through exotic foods,
interesting lectures and one-of-a kind experiences, while never having to set
foot in an airplane. Hence, “Oh, the Places We’ll Go” was born. We invite you to
join us on our journey this year through the many places we’ll visit…
This year’s offerings promise to have plenty of new events to select from.
These include a special operatic performance by the accomplished Rebecca
Comerford while dining on James Sly’s finest culinary interpretations, a tour
of an operational farm specializing in permaculture that includes a lovely tea
under the trees, as well as the chance to discover your inner artist by creating
a mosaic piece or developing a dream box with the guidance of local artists.
Also it is with great sadness and appreciation to the San Luis Obispo Coast
District/Hearst Castle®, California State Parks that we will offer our final
behind-the-scenes tour of Hearst Castle.
This signature fund-raiser for Planned Parenthood of Santa Barbara, Ventura
and San Luis Obispo Counties provides support for the programs and
services that Planned Parenthood offers to women, men and families in our
communities. Our team has had the rewarding opportunity of collaborating
with our many friends, volunteers and supporters who are helping to bring you
these terrific h o ice Affairs . We give our heartfelt thanks to each and every
MoCA (Mothers of h o ice Affairs) whose participation in planning, hosting or
underwriting these events has provided another season of unique experiences.
Special appreciation goes to Carol Hillygus-Irving and Blake Irving and the
Cheeryble Foundation, who generously underwrote the production cost of
this booklet. In addition to the many hosts and event underwriters, we thank
our generous supporters: Luella and Pat Connelly, the Connelly Family
Foundation. Many thanks, too, to our editor, Nancy Davidson, and our
writers, Arianna Jansma and Betsy Manger, and especially to our booklet
designer, Chris Flannery, who has created yet another beautiful booklet to add
to our archives.
With so many great Affairs that will allow you to sample the bounty and luxury
that exists right here in the tri-counties, we hope you won’t delay in purchasing
your tickets…many do sell out quickly. Because of you, we are now celebrating
another year of fun and camaraderie in support of Planned Parenthood – we
thank you for your continued generosity.
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Let’s Go to Interesting Places and Have Fun!
Minda Kraines, Laura Newman, Marnie Pinsker & Pam Talbot
hoice Affairs Co-Chairs 2015
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Because we are a qualified 501(c)(3) charity, a portion of your payment to
attend hoice Affairs is tax-deductible. The tax-deductible amounts are
indicated after each event price.
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* Meggan McCarthy, C hoice Affairs Coordinator
805-722-1524
[email protected]
Fax 805-965-2292
Choose Your Places To Go For 2015
* April
Wed April 8 11:00 am.... Cucina Italiana…Cook, Eat and Enjoy.................#1
Sat April11 10:00 am.... Off To The Beach…Discover Arroyo Burro...........#2
Sat April18 10:30 am.... Day In The Country…Musicians, Milking & More....#3
Sun April19 1:00 pm.... Santa Barbara Style With Ann James.................#4
Wed April22 8:30 am.... The Dunes Have It All…Nature, Photography.......#5
Wed April22 5:30 pm.... Room With A View…A New Perspective...............#6
Fri April24 10:00 am.... Nature At Its Finest!........................................#7
Fri April24 4:00 pm.... Master Mixology: Making A Perfect Cocktail........#8
Sat April25 1:00 pm.... The Magic Of Succulents..................................#9
Sun April26 11:00 am.... Permaculture And Community..........................#10
Wed April29 10:30 am.... Spice Up Your Life…Experience The Aromas........#11
Thur April30 2:00 pm.... Declare Your Way To A Grand Slam…Play Bridge...#12
* May
Sat May 2 11:00 am.... Ojai Raptor Center…A Bird’s Eye View................#13
Sat May 2 4:00 pm.... Oh, The Music Of Springtime............................#14
Sun May 3 5:30 pm.... Ciao Bella! Opera and Sly In Italia.....................#15
Thur May 7 5:00 pm.... Lutah…A Life and Legacy Of Design....................#16
Fri May 8 4:00 pm.... C’est Cheese…Say View! C’est Magnifique!.........#17
Thur May14 8:00 am.... A Magical Day At The Huntington.......................#18
Sat May16 5:00 pm.... Looking and Cooking…An Affair To Remember....#19
Sun May17 9:00 am.... A Legendary Home and Gardens.......................#20
Sat May3010:00 am.... An Urban Hike…Getting To Know The Neighbors...#21
* June and Beyond
Wed June 3 11:00 am.... Off To The Races: A Master Class In Motorcycles...#22
Fri June 510:00 am.... Mosaic Masterpieces…Meet Your Inner Muse.......#23
Sat June 610:00 am.... Dream A Little Dream Of Me…Dream Boxes........#24
Sat June 6 4:00 pm.... Dinner In The Vineyard…A Perfect Vino Venue......#25
Sat June13 11:00 am.... Let’s Go Braiding! There’s Knot A Twist..............#26
Thur June1810:00 am.... Discover The Port Of Hueneme.........................#27
Wed Aug12 11:00 pm.... Behind The Scenes At Hearst Castle®................#28
Mutually Agreeable Date.... You’re In Cruise Control…A Yachting Adventure....#29
These events require more physical activity—stairs, walking, etc.
Cucina Italiana . . .
Coo k, Eat and Enjoy
Imagine yourself enjoying lunch
like a true Italian in Italy!
Join cookbook author Joan Bowman at her lovely home in
Montecito and learn how to prepare a few special recipes from her
new Italian cookbook, La Cucina Marinello: Three Generations
of Italian Cooking. Written with her two sisters, it celebrates
the art of preparing simple dishes inspired by the rich ItalianAmerican family tradition of good food shared with close friends
and lots of love.
Joan will include a discussion about her father’s notions on
improvisational Italian cooking, such as how to stock and keep
on hand all the ingredients needed for easy, healthy Italian meals
that warm your heart and satisfy your soul. You’ll be able to
sample these family ideas of food and friendship when you sit
down to an old-fashioned Italian lunch. Fantastico!!!
As you head back to the reality of your own kitchen, take
memories of this engaging event with you…a signed copy of
Joan’s cookbook, La Cucina Marinello, with its unique collection
of heartwarming stories, kitchen tips and three generations of
tried-and-true, quick-and-easy Italian recipes that stand ready to
inspire the Italian chef in everyone.
“Grazie” to our hostess Joan for opening her lovely home and
providing all of the food and fun you’ll experience at this event
and to Carhartt Vineyard for donating the wine. Appreciation
also goes to MoCAs Terry Kleid and Laura Newman for making
this event happen.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Limited to 20 Studenti di Cucina
$135.00 per person ($100.00 tax-deductible)
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O ff To The Beach . . .
Discover The Mysteries of Arroyo Burro
Can rocks burn? Were there volcanoes in Santa Barbara?
Stroll along Arroyo Burro Beach and Lagoon with Dr. Ed Keller,
Professor of Environmental Studies, Earth Science and Geography
at UC Santa Barbara, and discover the answers.
This amazing 90-minute walk begins at Arroyo Burro Beach in
front of the Boathouse Restaurant. Large boulders have been
deliberately brought to this part of the beach to protect it from
erosion. Wild ducks and herons may accompany you as you walk
along the shoreline, listening to Professor Keller’s explanations of
the geological events that created the rock formations you see.
He will shed light on how fires, resulting from the spontaneous
combustion of tar when it oxidizes, have perplexed and fascinated
people for generations. In the 1700s, the Spanish made note of
Santa Barbara’s “volcanoes,” believing that the smoke and gases
they saw came from a volcanic source. A century later, passing
ships utilized the fire and smoke from the burning shale as a
natural light source to find safe harbor at Santa Barbara. In 2006,
a landslide caused the shale in the sea cliff to spontaneously
combust, resulting in a fire.
Once you’ve become an expert on the geology of this coastline,
you’re invited to join MoCAs Carol Fell, Mollyanne George, Noëlle
Harrott and Charlotte Williams at the Cappello Picnic site at
Elings Park for a delectable lunch.
Special thanks go to Professor Ed Keller for his expertise, and to our
MoCAs for underwriting and hosting this extraordinary beach walk.
Saturday, April 11, 2015
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Limited to 15 Beach Bums
$75.00 per person ($60.00 tax-deductible)
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A Day In The Country . . .
Musicians, Milking & More
Jump into your best dungarees and get ready to enjoy a countrylife adventure in the mountains east of San Luis Obispo, in Santa
Margarita.
Musicians and artisans Janita and Robert Baker have extended
a rare invitation to visit their studio. Learn how they have been
handcrafting beautiful inlaid Appalachian dulcimers and guitars for
the past 35 years. Janita has been playing mountain dulcimer for
over 30 years. Through her recordings, books and appearances
at festivals and workshops across the United States, she has
become well known for her master teaching skills and Blue Lion
Dulcimers.
Don’t put on your city duds yet…the adventure continues down
the road a piece at Giving Tree Family Farm. Meet Rembrandt
(Remy, for short), Picasso, Raphael and Michelangelo, the resident
alpacas. Try your hand at milking a momma goat and snuggle
with her baby. Learn how goat’s milk cheese is made. Take a stroll
among the free-range heritage chickens and Guinea hens. Smile
as baby ducks waddle by.
No doubt you will have worked up an appetite by now, so mosey
on over for a country-style picnic, artfully prepared by Trumpet
Vine Catering.
Get ready to tap your feet to the beat while Janita and Robert
treat you to a private concert, performing a range of musical
experiences including classical, traditional, delta and country
blues, ragtime, swing and original instrumental pieces.
Our sincere appreciation goes to Maryan and Dick Schall for
underwriting this delightful day in the country.
Saturday, April 18, 2015
10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Limited to 30 Country-Lovin’ Folks
$100.00 per person ($65.00 tax-deductible)
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“Santa Barbara Style”…
With Ann James
There’s no place like home, especially when home is
Santa Barbara…our destination with noted local decorator Ann
James. We’ll get an exclusive peek behind gates and doors
to discover what’s become known as “Santa Barbara Style.”
From cozy retreats to homes designed for entertaining…seaside
oases to mountainside havens, you’ll tour four of her residential
projects that have been designed with her unique sense of style.
Ann, who has spent 30 years creating some of the most inviting
and diverse interiors in the area, will share her secrets about the
elements of style. She’ll offer tips and insights into the process of
creative thinking, design and planning required for capturing the
“look” and ambiance that makes each of these homes reflect the
lifestyle of their owners.
After you’ve had the luxury of being driven to each of these
distinctive residences, you’ll arrive at Ms. James’s own home. You
will enjoy a glass of local wine and treats while Ann offers you a
list of her favorite local design resources plus a hard-cover book
with photos and thoughts for inspiration.
Many thanks to Ann James for being our style guru for the day,
to our underwriter Thistle and Rose Foundation, and to our
stylish MoCAs Pam Talbot and Judy Egenolf for making this day
possible.
Oh the Places We’ll Go…right here at home!
Sunday, April 19, 2015
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Limited to 15 Style-Seekers
$100.00 per person ($75.00 tax-deductible)
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The Dunes Have It All . . .
Nature, Photography, Wildlife!
The Guadalupe expanse of the largest and most bio-diverse
coastal dune-lagoon ecosystem on earth will exhilarate both
your head and heart.
Breathe the salt-filled air and spend a morning with nature and
wildlife photographer Donald Quintana learning the basics of
wildlife photography with a focus on birds. Observe the behavior
of your subjects, studying their environment and habitat. Develop
working field techniques that allow you to capture images like the
pros as you explore the Oso Flaco (skinny bear) lake area using
digital cameras or long lenses.
In addition to numerous awards, Donald has contributed images
to the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of
Threatened Species, and his work has appeared on the cover of the
National Audubon Member Calendar. He sits on the Environmental
Committee of the North American Nature Photography Association.
We will be joined by accomplished birders Bette Kulp and Anne
Spencer of the Morro Coast Audubon Society.
Then, it’s off on a short caravan ride to a home overlooking
Monarch Dunes Golf Course for a ‘muy delicioso’ taco bar, assorted
salads, cerveza or wine and desserts generously hosted by Marna
Lombardi and Karen Steves. While enjoying lunch, Will Meyst,
Educational Programs Coordinator for the Guadalupe–Nipomo
Dunes Center, will share stories about the “Dunites” and Cecil B.
DeMille’s “The Ten Commandments,” filmed in the dunes in 1923.
Many thanks to Donald Quintana, Bette Kulp, Anne Spencer, and
Will Meyst for their time and expertise, and to Marna Lombardi and
Karen Steves for providing the wonderful lunch.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Limited to 25 ‘Focused’ Dune Worshippers
$125.00 per person ($100.00 tax-deductible)
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Room With A View . . .
A New Perspective
This remarkable evening combines a very special
behind-the-scenes tour of Santa Barbara City College’s
gem, the School of Culinary Arts, delicious food and spectacular
views from our private dining room, the Luria Press Center,
above the stadium on campus.
MoCAs Sue Burk and Nancy Even and their husbands John
Burk and Joel Ohlgren invite you to join them for an exceptional
behind-the-scenes culinary adventure that will begin in the
gourmet dining room. You’ll enjoy delicious appetizers and wine
before joining Chef Roberto Lopez Carrillo, who will serve
as your guide on this private kitchen tour as he describes the
heralded local program that has turned out many accomplished
chefs.
The adventure continues as you head over to the “room with
a view,” the Luria Press Center. From this vantage point, take
in the magnificent view overlooking the Santa Barbara Harbor,
Channel Islands and coastline…one rarely seen by the public and
unmatched in Santa Barbara. As you relax and enjoy these sunset
views, the aspiring chefs from the SBCC culinary arts program will
prepare an exquisite, multi-course meal, complemented by fine
wine and impeccable service.
Oh, what an opportunity…one you won’t want to miss!
Many thanks to our hosts and underwriters, Sue, Nancy, John and
Joel, for providing the opportunity to experience this incredible
room with a view!
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Limited to 14 Lucky View-ers
$175.00 per person ($125.00 tax-deductible)
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Nature At Its Finest!
Located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley,
the diverse 6,000-acre Sedgwick Reserve invites
you to come back to nature. One of seven natural
reserves managed by UC Santa Barbara, it is rich in
animal life, plant life, natural resources and cultural heritage.
Knowledgeable docents, illuminating the history and the nature
encountered on the trail, will lead several small groups on a
90-minute hike through the preserve. In order to maximize the
hiking experience for all of our guests, we will have groups to
accommodate different fitness levels.
Coffee and a light breakfast will be served to prepare you for the
adventure that awaits. Upon your return from the hike, Buellton’s
most talked-about restaurant, Industrial Eats, will provide a
sumptuous lunch of sandwiches and salads accompanied by
selection of Kunin Wines, and dessert. While savoring this
delightful meal, you will be entertained by the live music of
Rebecca Troon, an award-winning songwriter and recording
artist, who accompanies herself on guitar, banjo and percussion.
Also a member of the all-women band Honeysuckle Possums,
Rebecca has performed at Live Oak Music Festival, Song Tree
Concert Series, Trinity Backstage and Bodie House Concerts.
Still have energy and looking for more fun??? A bocce ball
tournament will follow…
Special appreciation goes to MoCAs Minda Kraines and Laura
Newman for organizing this delightful day of play!
Friday, April 24, 2015
10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Limited to 30 Hearty Hikers
$100.00 per person ($75.00 tax-deductible)
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Master Mixology:
The Making Of A Perfect Cocktail
They used to be just drinks. Now they’re an art...not to mention
all the rage. Craft cocktails have re-emerged as a calling card for
restaurants and for the best hosts.
Hosted by MoCA Pam Talbot in her gracious Montecito hillside
home, this is guaranteed to be the most creative Happy Hour
ever. Become a master of mixology with Arianne Swaffer,
mixologist extraordinaire with years of experience at Sly’s in
Carpinteria. She’ll demonstrate the preparation of a few special
drinks... and of course, serve them to prove they taste as good
as they look.
Then it’s hands-on: each guest will have a chance to create their
own personal bitters. As aficionados know, bitters, that aromatic
concoction of herbs and spices, are key to some of the most
innovative drinks. Arianne will provide the ingredients and then
guide you through preparing your own signature creations which
you’ll then bottle up to take home.
As the sun goes down, enjoy the delicious cocktails Arianne has
“shaken up” along with a variety of hors d’oeuvres. There will be
plenty of time to ask questions and exchange ideas with other
cocktail enthusiasts.
Start planning your own creative cocktail party as you make your
way home with cocktail recipes, provided by your hosts, and your
creatively crafted bitters.
Skol! to MoCA Valerie Williams and to Arianne Swaffer for their
enthusiastic and generous support and to Pam Talbot for hosting
this cheer-full event.
Friday, April 24, 2015
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Limited to 16 Aspiring Mixologists
$100.00 per person ($75.00 tax-deductible)
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The Magic Of Succulents . . .
Grow Them, Frame Them, Enjoy Them!
Tucked in behind gates and hidden from view is a Santa Barbara
garden that maintains its looks despite the drought. Designed
by Eric Nagelmann, one of Santa Barbara’s most innovative
landscape architects, this garden is not your grandma’s floral
cottage! It features plants that are impressive both for their
size and rarity. Large specimen succulents and unusual species,
chosen for their texture and form, are massed to showcase and
balance the contemporary architecture of the home. Eric will lead
us on a tour through the landscape he created and elaborate on
his masterful approach.
After the tour, gather in an old greenhouse, transformed by the
property owner into a viable ceramics studio. In this inspiring and
light-filled environment your creative energies will be fueled as
you take a break and indulge in homemade savories, sweets
and teas.
Scaling down from the grandeur of the garden to a more
manageable and personal scope, Jennifer Voss & Arianna
Jansma, acclaimed landscape designers, will demonstrate how
to create exquisite succulent arrangements, set in a frame…
absolutely perfect for hanging on a wall or sitting on a table! You
can showcase your talent by creating your own masterpiece. All
the plants, soil and frames will be provided.
Heartfelt appreciation to Carolyn Wyatt and Eric Nagelmann for
offering this unique opportunity, to Eye of the Day, Pianta Bella,
and Terra Sol Garden Center for generously providing plants
and materials, to Julie Lyon for her coordinating efforts, and
to Jennifer and Arianna for contributing goodies, materials and
inspiration.
Saturday, April 25, 2015
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Limited to 20 Succulent Enthusiasts
$125.00 per person ($75.00 tax-deductible)
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Permaculture
And Community
What is permaculture, you ask?
A visit to Casitas Valley Farm and Creamery
for a tour and tasting at their new operation will enlighten you.
Located off Highway 150 in Ventura County, between Carpinteria
and Ojai, the farm is a family-owned endeavor. By applying
the principles of permaculture to both their business and their
lifestyle, they strive to combine natural capital, soil, and local
food stability, thereby bringing communities together around the
source of their nutrition. Permaculture is a conscious integrated
design system based on ecological principles that create
resource-efficient and productive human environments.
See these principles at work as you take a leisurely hike with
our knowledgeable guides for the day, Ana Brush and Makaila
Harvan. They will explain the family farm operation, including a
quick peek into the creamery operation they’ve recently started
to make locally crafted cheese. Then, it’s down the hill to enjoy a
decadent tea under a canopy of persimmon trees. While sipping
champagne, enjoy tea sandwiches, scones, salads and other
delectable goodies created with seasonal ingredients from the
farm.
Can you think of a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon?
Many thanks to our underwriter Shirley Thayer, and MoCA
Jennifer Larkin, for making this delightful and enlightening
afternoon possible.
Sunday, April 26, 2015
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Limited to 20 Curious Gardeners
$100.00 per person ($50.00 tax-deductible)
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Spice Up Your Life . . .…
Experience The Aromas
Travel back in time on a journey that begins with
a tour of The Spice Hunter, based in San Luis Obispo.
The processing and trade of spices has been an important industry
that has played a long and complicated role in the history of the
world. The Spice Hunter has been sourcing herbs and spices
from the most ideal growing regions of the world for over 30
years. Founder and former owner Lucia Cleveland will explain
the complexities of the spice trade, sharing her insights about
correct harvesting times, as well as cleaning, drying, grading and
packaging various herbs.
Once your sense of smell has been awakened, you’ll caravan
down the road to the home of Lucia and Paul Vanderheyden to
join co-hosts Susan and Tom Stenovec and Carol and Warren
Sinsheimer. Sip a Kir Royale while indulging in a delectable
brunch created by renowned chef José Dahan. Chef José enjoys
working with food, not only as a creative enterprise and a
delicious undertaking, but also as a giving act and often a serious
challenge. This epicurean delight will be inspirationally paired with
wines from the local Edna Valley appellation.
“Piquant” thanks to The Spice Hunter and Lucia Cleveland for
the time, the insights and the expertise; to Paul Vanderheyden,
Susan and Tom Stenovec, and Carol and Warren Sinsheimer for so
graciously hosting this event.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Limited to 15 Spicy Time-Travellers
$100.00 per person ($65.00 tax-deductible)
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Declare Your Way To A Grand Slam . . .…
Play Bridge
Meet the challenge in the fabulous home of MoCA Leslie
Bhutani and her husband Ashish, situated high in the hills of
Montecito. With a view to die for – sparkling ocean and islands
beyond – oh what a place to enjoy the excitement of bridge
games with like-minded people!! Bring your bridge partner or
come on your own.
Get acquainted with your bridge buddies before the games
begin while enjoying a glass of champagne and a light snack.
Meet your hostesses, true bridge aficionados: Leslie Bhutani
and her mother Pat Sweem, and MoCAs Minda Kraines and
Laura Newman.
There will be time to wander through this magnificent home,
see the art and admire the modern architecture. Jennifer
Larkin, a director at the Santa Barbara Bridge Center, will
be on hand to answer your questions. Don Newman, an
excellent bridge player himself, will organize the games for at
least a dozen hands of bridge, allowing you to move from one
to the next and play with new and old friends.
After successful crossruffs, brave discards and decisive plays,
enjoy a feeling of accomplishment and calm your nerves with
more libations and delectable appetizers.
Grateful appreciation to Leslie Bhutani for holding all the cards
and hosting and underwriting this not-to-be-missed event.
Thursday, April 30, 2015
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Limited to 32 No-Trumpers
$85.00 per person ($50.00 tax-deductible)
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Ojai Raptor Center . . .
A Bird’s Eye View
Would you like the chance to meet some wild feathered
creatures up-close-and-personal?
The adventure begins at the Ojai Raptor Center, where
executive director Kim Stroud will introduce you to the many
hawks, eagles, owls, turkey vultures and other fascinating birds
of prey that have been rescued and are being rehabilitated.
The center’s all-volunteer staff is trained in the care and
handling of raptors. They receive injured and orphaned birds
from Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties, assess
them for injuries and illnesses, rehabilitate them and ultimately
release them back into the wild. It’s fascinating to hear the
interesting and unique story about each bird and to see these
birds up close. The center’s other focus is to provide educational
programs to teach visitors more about the environment we
share with these birds and how to prevent additional raptors
from being sent to the center.
After working up an appetite, head down the road a few minutes
to Chateau Folie à Deux, the country French home of your
gracious hostess, Berkeley Meigs. A savory luncheon, prepared
by MoCAs Mollyanne George, Mary Lou Kravetz, Ellen Lilley,
Janet Lindquist and Berkeley Meigs, will be served poolside on
the patio. How better to end a lovely day up in the Ojai Valley?
Saturday, May 2, 2015
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Limited to 20 Raptor Researchers
$100.00 per person ($75.00 tax-deductible)
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O h, The Music Of Springtime . . .
Enter a world of sublime sound and serenity
on a spring day and leave the mundane behind!
Join us at the beautiful Birnam Wood home of Annette
and George Robson in Montecito to enjoy a private
performance of delightful music played by pianist Nathan
Maurer on their exquisite Steinway concert grand piano.
Nathan, a young and dashing musical prodigy, is an instructor
at Santa Barbara City College who recently played a sellout
duo piano recital at the Garvin Theater. His love of music,
his technically nuanced skills and the marvelous rapport he
maintains with his audience are all compelling…a guaranteed
treat for every listener.
Enjoy the ocean and island views across the Birnam Wood
golf course as you relax with light appetizers and champagne
before the concert. The selections of music, specially chosen
by Nathan to celebrate spring, will include preludes by Chopin,
Debussy, a little Gershwin and Satie. As a perfect finale to this
lovely solo performance, enjoy dessert and conversation with
this wonderful and talented pianist.
Special thanks goes to the Robsons for hosting, to Nathan for
offering his musical talents to share, and to MoCA Sue Burk
and her husband John for organizing and underwriting this
elegant afternoon Affair.
Saturday, May 2, 2015
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Limited to 20 Twilight Seekers of Serenity
$100.00 per person ($75.00 tax-deductible)
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Ciao Bella!
O pera and Sly In Italia . . .
Let your imagination take you to Italy
for an evening you won’t forget.
As soon as you enter the modern Italian farmhouse home of Ann
and David Gersh in the hills above Montecito, you’ll begin to feel
as if you’ve been transported to an Italian hill town in Tuscany.
Enjoy an evening to remember of first-rate opera and five-star
cuisine surrounded by beautiful gardens and a contemporary art
collection that will dazzle you with its exuberant variety and joie
de vivre.
This wonderful experience begins with wine and delicious
appetizers served on the terrace. Chef James Sly, owner of
the notable restaurant Sly’s in Carpinteria and a generous
supporter of Planned Parenthood, will provide what promises to
be an amazing culinary experience.
Professional opera singer Rebecca Comerford and her
accompanist will enthrall you with an operatic performance
that will stir the hearts of all in attendance. Since making her
Carnegie Hall debut in 2010 as Magdalena in Verdi’s Rigoletto,
lyric mezzo soprano Rebecca has gained recognition as a singer
of “sincere dramatic intensity and great musicality.” Having
performed all over the world, she now lives in Ojai as the artist in
residence for the Ojai Music Festival. Magnifico!
Special thanks to hosts Ann and David Gersh and MoCAs Minda
Kraines and Pam Talbot. We also thank Hogue & Co. for
providing table arrangements, Montecito Village Grocery for
generously providing the wine, and to underwriter Terry Kleid for
her appreciation of all things cultural and musical.
Sunday, May 3, 2015
5:30 – 9:00 pm
Limited to 24 Italophiles
$200.00 per person ($125.00 tax-deductible)
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Lutah . . .
A Life and Legacy Of Design
Join us at the lovely George Washington
Smith/Lutah-designed Montecito home of Gretchen
Lieff for a private viewing of the documentary film
“Lutah, A Passion for Architecture: A Life in Design.”
Lutah Maria Riggs Society archivist and historian Melinda
Gándara will be on hand to present this intriguing portrait
of Lutah Maria Riggs, one of America’s first licensed female
architects and an early associate of locally renowned George
Washington Smith. Because Smith was not a licensed architect,
Lutah’s education and credentials were instrumental in the
success of their dynamic collaboration that began in 1921. Their
partnership lasted for ten years before Smith died suddenly in his
early fifties.
For the remainder of her career Lutah practiced architecture in
Santa Barbara and exerted an incredible influence on the design
of the city. She served on planning commissions, led preservation
societies, and designed hundreds of homes and commercial
buildings. Her detailed journals provide incredible insight into
the history of 20th-century architecture and the work of an
indefatigable woman practicing as a design professional in a maledominated field. This intriguing film, which was shown at the 2014
Santa Barbara International Film Festival, shows many of Lutah’s
seminal homes.
Melinda will take you behind the scenes and discuss the making of
this film, a love letter to both Lutah and Santa Barbara.
You’ll have the pleasure of sipping Lieff Wines provided by our
gracious hostess and enjoy delightful hors d’oeuvres crafted by
Elena Wegner. Many thanks to MoCA Betsy Manger and her
husband Bob for underwriting this Affair.
Thursday, May 7, 2015
5:00 – 8:00 pm
Limited to 50 Architectural Historians
$125.00 per person ($100.00 tax-deductible)
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C’est Cheese . . .
Say View! C’est Magnifique!
Santa Barbara…or the French Riviera?
Sometimes it’s hard to tell with the mountains on
one side and the gentle foothills sweeping down
toward the ocean on the other. When you’re at Carrie
Cooper-Griffith’s house high above the city next to famous
Inspiration Point and above the Botanic Garden, all you
know for sure is that there couldn’t be a more beautiful view
anywhere.
Join us for a private cheese and wine pairing Affair while
capturing the last glowing hours of daylight in Carrie’s magical
yard. To extend the illusion of being in France, sample
French cheeses, French wines, fruit, nuts and charcuterie.
Compliments of C’est Cheese, we’ll have a guided tasting and
learn the best ways of partnering their amazing cheeses with
the perfect wine. You’ll also get some insights into the cheesemaking process and the fascinating stories about the makers.
As you depart in the soft light of early evening on the
Riviera – French or Santa Barbara – take a list of perfect
pairings with you for your future enjoyment…Mais oui!
Merci beaucoup to Carrie Cooper-Griffith for hosting this Riviera
rendez-vous, to C’est Cheese for their fabulous foods and
expertise and, of course, to MoCAs Minda Kraines and Pam
Talbot, whose imaginations are limitless.
Friday, May 8, 2015
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Limited to 20 Francophiles
$75.00 per person ($50.00 tax-deductible)
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A Magical Day At The Huntington . . .
Grand Galleries and Gardens
Join us on a comfy first-class motor coach and enjoy a light
breakfast snack while travelling to San Marino to spend the
day at the glorious Huntington Library, Art Collections and
Botanical Gardens!
Upon arrival, we will take a docent-led tour of the breath-taking
gardens…always stunning in the spring time! Of particular note is
the Liu Fang Yuan or Garden of the Flowing Fragrance. This
is a lovely tribute to Chinese culture with Tai Hu rocks, swoopingroofed pavilions, flowing streams and hand-carved stone bridges.
A sumptuous high tea luncheon in the Rose Garden Tea Room
will await you after the garden tour. Arranged by our gracious
and generous hosts, MoCA Dorothy Flaster and Laurence
Miller, it will feature everything from scones to tea sandwiches
and delectable salads to tempting desserts.
After lunch, there will be time for you to explore the Huntington
Library, which specializes in British and American history,
literature, art and the history of science. Don’t miss the
manuscript of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, the Gutenberg Bible,
Shakespeare’s First Folio and Thoreau’s manuscript of Walden.
The Huntington estate also contains one of the finest collections
of European art in the nation in the former home of Henry E.
Huntington.
As the coach whisks us back to Santa Barbara, the journey home
will offer the chance to share the day’s adventures with each
other over champagne and homemade treats compliments of
MoCA Chris Saunders.
Thursday, May 14, 2015
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Limited to 20 Happy Huntington Lovers
$175.00 per person ($100.00 tax-deductible)
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Loo king and Coo king . . .
An Affair To Remember
Book yourself for this fabulous event featuring
contemporary art, Italian cuisine and good times at the
beautiful Hope Ranch home of Allan Ghitterman and Susan Rose.
Enjoy wine and appetizers while the hosts share stories of their
worldwide travel experiences, spanning several decades. While
traveling they compiled their eclectic and diverse contemporary art
collection – the focus is works on paper and three-dimensional pieces.
Their home is designed to beautifully showcase the art inside and the
garden that surrounds it.
Then, roll up your sleeves and join Emanuele Azzaretto, a
charming international chef, and his sous chef, Jim Mitchell, in the
spacious kitchen as they prepare an Italian feast for your dining
pleasure. Inspired by his father, an Italian chef and author of several
cookbooks, Emanuele brings an adventurous spirit and excellent
culinary experience to the table. He opened his first restaurant in
Kenya, East Africa! People came from all over the country to enjoy
his Italian cuisine.
Fortunately for Santa Barbara, Emanuele is now a local, cooking
for ‘divertimento.’ He will bring his stories and talents as you learn
to prepare some of his favorite dishes. Finally, savor the creative
results of your endeavors, paired perfectly with two Buoni Anni
Italian varietal wines generously donated by Cent’Anni owners
Jamie and Julie Kellner and their partner, Doug Margerum. Mangia Mangia!
Grateful thanks to our hosts the Ghitterman-Roses, to chefs
Emanuele and Jim, Cent’Anni and MoCAs Barbara LaPlante, Marnie
and Steve Pinsker for underwriting the food, and to kitchen help,
MoCA Minda Kraines and the Pinskers.
Saturday, May 16, 2015
5:00 – 9:00 pm
Limited to 16 Lookers and Cookers
$150.00 per person ($100.00 tax-deductible)
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A Legendary Home and Gardens . . .
Let’s Go To The Place That Genius
Four creative minds joined forces to build and then renovate a
landmark home, stunning art installation and spectacular gardens in
Beverly Crest, Los Angeles. The opportunity to view this extraordinary
Architectural Digest cover home is “invitation only” by homeowner
James Goldstein, world-famous patron of fashion, basketball and
architecture.
Carved into sandstone cliffs with walls of jutting glass providing
unrivaled views of Los Angeles, it is one of pioneering architect John
Lautner’s most renowned creations in his illustrious portfolio. Together
Mr. Lautner and Mr. Goldstein spent 30 years restoring and expanding
the house, originally built in 1961.
A third genius is world-famous artist James Turrell, whose work has
been exhibited at the Guggenheim and LACMA. His dramatic entry
installation features thousands of recessed LED lights that flood the
structure with color. A slit in the ceiling opens to the stars and the sun.
The fourth brilliant mind is noted Santa Barbara landscape designer
Eric Nagelmann, who joined the team three decades ago and continues
to design, plant and tend the abundant tropical five-acre garden.
We’ll journey by motor coach from Santa Barbara, enjoying mimosas
and breakfast hors d’oeuvres while Eric Nagelmann describes the
estate and shares stories of his world-class projects. Once there, we’ll
explore the house before breaking for a catered lunch in the private
nightclub on the property. The walk through the extensive gardens will
be our crescendo before heading home, enjoying dessert, sherry and a
memento for each guest.
Many thanks to our generous MoCAs and underwriters, Judy Egenolf,
Cyndee Howard, Cheryl Miller, Jean Polos and Pam Talbot.
Sunday, May 17, 2015
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Limited to 20 Garden & Architecture Adventurers
$275.00 per person ($100.00 tax-deductible)
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An Urban Hike . . .
Getting To Kno w The Neighbors
No one knows the Mission District like history buff Thad
MacMillan! Thad has insider information to share with you,
having lived for 36 years in Santa Barbara’s most historic
neighborhood that most refer to as the Upper East!
Brigitte Forssell, a knowledgeable and entertaining docent
for the Santa Barbara Historical Museum and the Santa
Barbara Architectural Foundation, will join him. As a result
of their collaboration, Thad’s popular tour, which was profiled in
a full-page article in the Santa Barbara News-Press, has been
redesigned especially for our group with new stories to tell!
As they guide you through the area on a one-and-a-half mile
walking tour, Thad and Brigitte will take you back in time,
regaling you with profiles of Santa Barbara’s original movers
and shakers, and showing you some of the town’s most notable
residential architecture.
After hearing the inside scoop and working up an appetite, you
can take time to relax at the completely restored, 1929 historic
Mission-style home of Jim Mitchell and Judy Wainwright,
while enjoying a delicious lunch provided by Omni Catering.
Many thanks to MoCAs and underwriters Mary Lou Kravetz,
Laurie MacMillan and Parm Williams for making this
adventure through history possible.
Saturday, May 30, 2015
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Limited to 20 Urban Legend Seekers
$100.00 per person ($75.00 tax-deductible)
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It’s Off To The Races:
A Master Class In Motorcycles
Hang onto the handlebars and join your hosts, Laura and
Don Newman, for an exciting and informative ride
through the Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum.
Virgil Elings, collector-extraordinaire and owner of the museum,
will be your guide as you tour this exhibit displaying a variety of
vintage and rare motorcycles, as well as European racing bikes.
His love of motorcycles and experience in vintage motorcycle
racing has led him to create this extensive collection of bikes
with an overall focus on racing models. You will find a selection
of British, Japanese, European and American bikes from the
1900s until today. There is something of interest for
everyone – ranging across all makes from a 1910 FN motorcycle
to those under production today. You will be amazed by the
elegance and engineering of known brands such as AJS, BMW,
Ducati, Gilera, Matchless, Moto Guzzi, MV, Norton, Triumph,
Velocette and Vincent.
After your tour of the museum, race on over to the River Grill
Restaurant for a delicious lunch overlooking the beautiful Alisal
River Golf Course with spectacular views of the Santa Ynez
Mountains and Valley.
This early June event can make a memorable Father’s Day gift to
share with your favorite dad, son or daughter!
Vroom, vroom and many thanks to hosts Laura and Don Newman
and to MoCA and underwriter Janet Lindquist for their support
of this unique event.
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Limited to 20 Racing Aficionados
$75.00 per person ($50.00 tax-deductible)
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Mosaic Masterpieces:
Meet Your Inner Muse
The art of mosaic is a form of decoration as old as
the earliest civilizations of Mesopotamia and has been
practiced for at least four thousand years.
Hostess Bridget McCarthy invites you to join her at her beautiful
Spanish-style hacienda in Camarillo, where you’ll learn this
ancient art from mosaic master Tami Zweig Macala, owner of
Santa Barbara School of Mosaic Art. Tami is an accomplished
designer and creator of numerous mosaic works that are found in
public and private collections.
Your MoCAs, Lorelle Patterson and Bridget, will provide you
with a picture frame or plaque to embellish with your own unique
bits and fragments. You’re encouraged to bring anything that
evokes your artistic imagination – tile, colored glass, shells – as
well as jewelry pieces, gems and broken bits of china. If you
don’t find any treasures at home, your hosts have collected lots
of interesting tidbits that you can include in your masterpiece.
With Tami as your guide, you will certainly find your inner
creative muse.
At midday, take a break from creativity to sip some wine and
partake of the gourmet luncheon provided by your hosts.
Many thanks to Tami for donating her time and talent, to our
underwriters Beatrice Herrera, Roz McGrath and Maryan and
Dick Schall, and to our co-hosts, Bridget and Lorelle, for this
fabulous day of creativity.
Friday, June 5, 2015
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Limited to 20 Mosaic Masters
$100.00 per person ($50.00 tax-deductible)
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“Dream A Little Dream Of Me”
Create A Dream Box
Spend the day with Beth Amine in her tranquil garden and
explore your inner self in this creative art project.
Creating personal dream boxes or home shrines is a tradition
dating back thousands of years. In many cultures and religions
people have used daily rituals to keep their spiritual lives
connected to their day-to-day living. The idea of creating your
own dream box is an invitation to explore and express your
heart in color, images, symbols and found objects.
You don’t need to be an artist to enjoy and gain insight from
this process. Beth will gently guide you as you assemble, paint
and decorate your dream box. All the tools and embellishments
will be provided, but feel free to bring special objects from
home—photographs, trinkets, figurines – that may have a
special meaning for you.
You won’t go hungry during this day of discovery. Your MoCAs,
Anne Diamond, Lorelle Patterson and Susan Robeck,
will make sure that your body is nourished with a spa menu
creatively designed for this peaceful day. Thank you to our
dreamy underwriters, Maryan and Dick Schall, for their
thoughtful support.
Saturday, June 6, 2015
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10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Limited to 24 Crafty Dreamers
$125.00 per person ($75.00 tax-deductible)
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Dinner In The Vineyard . . .
A Perfect Vino Venue
Sit back and relax as you cruise from Santa Barbara by
motor coach to the beautiful Buttonwood Farm, Winery and
Vineyard, located in the Santa Ynez Valley.
Upon your arrival at the winery’s tasting room you’ll have time
to enjoy a glass of refreshing wine before joining Buttonwood’s
winemaker, Karen Steinwachs, on a personal tour of the
vineyards, gardens and wine-making facility.
Following this very special tour, return to the charming patio
behind the tasting room where Chef Kurt Alldredge of The
Chef’s Touch catering will serve you a delicious Tuscan-inspired
dinner paired with wine. After you’ve indulged in dessert,
surrounded by the beauty and quiet of the Santa Ynez Valley,
you’ll have the luxury of time and the opportunity to reflect on
this extraordinary event on your way back to Santa Barbara.
Very special thanks to Sue and John Burk and Valerie
Williams for hosting and underwriting this Choice Affair and
to Lundy Reynolds for underwriting such a special evening.
Our appreciation also goes to partners Bret Davenport and
sisters Barry and Seyburn Zorthian, owners of the winery, who
welcome you to the Buttonwood property.
Saturday, June 6, 2015
4:00 – 9:30 pm
Limited to 16 Wine Enthusiasts
$175.00 per person ($100.00 tax-deductible)
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Let’s Go Braiding!
There’s Knot A Twist
Create your own Inspired Adornment™.
Jewelry artist, writer, educator, counselor and inventor
who has been teaching the art of beadwork for over
15 years, Laura Gasparrini, owner of Om Tara™, will teach you
simple techniques for creating your own gorgeous, braided-linen
lariat necklace. Just bring your imagination and creative juices!
Laura and MoCA Sue Burk will provide the rest!
This hands-on day of fun and fantasy will take place in the
beautiful Ortega Ranch home of hostess LeAnn Madden and her
husband Orv in Montecito. The ambiance and the ridge-top views
overlooking the ocean and islands will delight and inspire you.
Enjoy the company of your fellow jewelry makers and relax in
the Maddens’ beautiful home as you savor a scrumptious lunch
prepared by longtime Choice Affairs chef-extraordinaire, Karen
McElwain. During this lovely day, have your picture taken wearing
your beautiful creation.
As you depart, Sue will provide you with a gift bag to take home,
containing all the tools and materials required for creating another
fabulous necklace of your own.
We can knot give enough thanks to Sue Burk and her husband
John for underwriting this Choice Affair, to the Maddens for
inviting us into their home, to Laura for her expertise and to
Karen for another wonderful meal.
Saturday, June 13, 2015
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Limited to 20 Crafty Braiders
$100.00 per person ($50.00 tax-deductible)
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Discover The Port of Hueneme
And The O rigin of Its Name
What do bananas and BMWs have in common, you ask?
They are both part of $8 billion in cargo that is
shipped into the United States through one of California’s
busiest seaports – the Port of Hueneme.
Ranked in the top 11% of America’s 360 sea and river ports, the
port is a gateway for trade between North and South America,
Asia, Europe and Scandinavia. The abundance of produce and
manufactured goods that travel through our very own local port
provides over $1.1 billion in direct economic activity and more
than 10,226 various types of jobs to our area and the region.
Fresh fruit and other produce, in addition to automobiles and
heavy equipment, travel through the port daily. BMW, Land
Rover, Kia, Hyundai, Jaguar, Mitsubishi, Maserati, Mini Cooper,
Rolls Royce, Saab, Suzuki and Volvo all move automobiles
destined for the Western United States through this port.
While we sip coffee and munch on a morning snack, your
personal guide, Will Berg, Director of Marketing and Public
Information, will begin your tour with an overview of port
activity. Then, you’re off on a private shuttle to go behind the
scenes to see the port in action and learn about how it
operates – stopping at the port’s refrigerated sheds and the
automobile transit areas.
As the tour ends back at headquarters, a follow-up Q&A will
accompany a delicious lunch, provided by MoCAs and
co-hostesses, Dorothy Elchoness and Lynda Frank.
Thursday, June 18, 2015
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Limited to 40 Port Perusers
$75.00 per person ($60.00 tax-deductible)
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®
Behind The Scenes At Hearst Castle
An Insider’s Loo k
This will be our tenth and final year to experience this once-in-alifetime opportunity and your last chance to say to your friends
“Oh, the places we’ve been!”
This is your chance to see what most visitors will never have
the opportunity to experience—an insider’s look at Hearst
Castle® beyond what any standard tour ever allows. Start the
day by getting to know William Randolph Hearst, architect Julia
Morgan and the construction and history of the Castle in the
movie “Hearst Castle – Building the Dream.” It all comes to life
on a giant screen in the Hearst Castle Theatre. Your enchanted
afternoon continues with an extensive, behind-the-scenes tour
where your personal guide will lead you to areas of the hillside
estate, including vaults filled with priceless collections, that are
not on any of the regular tours. You’ll look around in wonder as
you take hidden walkways. It is not to be missed!
Then it’s off to a favorite spot of W.R. Hearst, the terrace
of Casa del Mar, overlooking San Simeon Bay. Alicia Morin,
your knowledgeable and gracious hostess, has arranged for
a delicious supper, beautifully prepared by Trumpet Vine
Catering, served with local wines. This is one of the most quiet
and relaxing locations on the hill to sit and take in the majestic
view—just as Mr. Hearst would have done. It’s your own secluded
terrace for the afternoon.
Many thanks to San Luis Obispo Coast District/Hearst Castle®,
California State Parks and Mary Levkoff, Museum Director,
Hearst Castle®, and to our generous underwriters, Carol
Hillygus-Irving and Blake Irving, for making this memorable
afternoon possible.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Limited to 6 Lovers of History
$1,800.00 party of six ($1,500.00 tax-deductible)
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You’re In Cruise Control . . .
A Yachting Adventure
Even if you don’t know port from starboard,
you can experience the thrill of a yachting adventure
with the ship’s experienced captain, Richard Solomon,
owner and skipper of Grebe, a 40-foot bluewater sailboat.
You are invited to sail with him out of the Santa Barbara harbor
for a one-night, two-day cruise to Santa Cruz Island, tailored
just for you! Picture yourself aboard as the Grebe weighs anchor
and begins to skim over blue waters. Listen as the boat’s sails
unfurl and snap in the breeze and, finally, relax as the sun warms
your back.
The well-equipped Grebe provides must-have safety features as
well as comfortable cabins and a range of water toys to enhance
your sailing experience. You may choose to explore the shores in
a kayak, put muscle power into rowing a dinghy or take it easy
and zip around in a motorized inflatable.
When the ocean air and water activities have heightened your
appetite, you’ll find Grebe’s galley well stocked with food and
drink. Your skipper-turned-chef will transform these edibles
into tasty meals for you. All you have to do is sip your favorite
beverage, listen to the rhythm of the waves and watch the stars.
Can’t you feel the sea breeze already?
A big salute to Planned Parenthood Action Fund Board Member
Richard Solomon and his wife Jana Zimmer for hosting this
adventuresome sea getaway.
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Limited to 4 Seafarers
$2,000.00 for the cruise ($1,800.00 tax-deductible)
O ur Mission
The mission of Planned Parenthood of Santa Barbara, Ventura and
San Luis Obispo Counties is to actively promote family planning and
healthy, responsible reproductive and sexual behavior through the
provision of high-quality, comprehensive educational, counseling,
medical and referral services. We support availability of these
services, particularly to individuals whose access to other sources of
help is limited.
Planned Parenthood
Board Of Directors 2014-2015
Chair
Directors
Deborah Longstaff Lynch
The Rev. Mark Asman
Jeannette Bauer
Leslie Bhutani
Sue Ehrlich
Karen Engberg, MD
Lisa Giegerich
Richard Jensen
Pamela McLean, PhD
Mary Olson
Jennifer Randall 
Diane Rodriguez-Kiino
Anne Schowe
Ayesha Shaikh, MD
Bob Shapiro
Julia Springer
The Rev. Dr. Betty Stapleford
Vice Chair
Richard Saenz
Treasurer
Lucinda Young
Secretary
Elinor Langer
President & C EO
Jenna Tosh, PhD
Medical Director
Virginia Siegfried, MD
Director Emerita
Carnzu Clark
Contact Us
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