Circles - Casa Allegra Community Services

August
2005
Vol 10. No. 2
www.casaallegra.org
415.499.1116x115
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30 2005
C
ircles is the theme of
our 30th Anniversary
Celebration. Everywhere
we look Casa Allegra
Community Services is
filled with interdependent,
intertwined, overlapping
circles.
Two young women
began this adventure with
5 children with significant disabilities. The circles began
with Missy, Michael, Janette, Tom and Lisa who all went
to school together.
Eileen and Chris knew each one of these children
prior to opening CACS. They had been students of
Eileen’s sister, Mary, who was Chris’ mentor.
As we grew, we found Nick, who had gone to school
with the other children, and Nicki, the younger brother
of a friend.
Steven, Scott, Julia, Eileen, Michael, and their active
families crossed paths, intersected circles and advocated
non stop for their children.
Then there were Richard, Caroline, and Bob who
knew each other when they were institutionalized.
Dusty, Jonathan, Kim, Jesus, Elijah, Caitlin, Scarlett,
Gavin, Megan, Krystal and Brian have known each other
since childhood and continue to share their friendships
daily as young adults.
Lisa was the director of our first community based day
service who became good friends with one of the directors,
Alison. Alison married one of the founder’s brothers, Tim,
who was the brother-in-law to our administrative assistant
Debbie.
Through those circles, Joe, Donna, Don, Kevin,
Manetta, and Robin all became part of several circles of
friends and community.
Golden Gate Regional Center and word of mouth
connected many circles and we found Jamie, Mike, Cathy,
Rigo, Kevin, Andy, Mia, Jared, Larry, Marina, Joelle,
Estelle, Alesa and Stephan.
So the circles grow and connect and overlap. It is
amazing that something as simple as a circle can represent
so much and become so integral to the quality of one’s
life.
~ Chris Bonfiglio, CACS Executive Director
Marin Designer Showcase
Benefits CACS
C
asa Allegra Community Services is delighted to be among
this year’s Heart Tug recipients selected by The Auxiliary
of The Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of
Marin (CVNL). The Auxiliary has hosted Marin Designer
Showcase, its annual fundraiser, for the past thirty-six years.
In addition to supporting CVNL, the Auxiliary donates a
percentage of their profits to an agency (or agencies) who is
a member of CVNL.
The 2005 Marin Designers Showcase “Hacienda de
las Colinas” is a 10,000 square foot estate in the hills off of
Lucas Valley Road.
Showcase Runs: Sept. 27–Oct. 15.
Tues.–Sat.: 10 am–3 pm
Sun. 11 am–4 p.m
Thurs. eves. 6–9 pm: Meet Designers/Wine Tasting
Closed Mondays.
Admission: General $25
Seniors (60 and over): $22
Groups (Ten minimum with
advance reservations): $22/person
Visit www.marindesignersshowcase.com for more
information.
The Gala Preview Party is Sat., Sept. 24. For
Preview party reservations call 415-479-5691
or email [email protected].
Include your name and mailing address.
As Heart Tug recipients we are asked to provide guest
staffers on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Two shifts are available: 9:30
am–12:45 pm or 12:30 pm–3:45 pm. Please call Jane
Scurich at 415-499-1116x499 to volunteer.
Calendar
Chevy's Day:
Weds. 9/14
Marin Designer Showcase:
9/27-10/15
CACS Guest Staffing:
Tues. 10/11
30th Anniversary Gala:
Sat. 10/1
Parent Meeting:
Thurs. 10/27
Guest Speaker, Tim Pidgeon
Carlos Lopez
Creative Writing Class
College of Marin, Spring 2005
An Artist's Life by Caitlin Lannon
A
are.
Dedicated to Carlos
s parents receiving support from Casa Allegra Community
Services for our son Michael, we know how fortunate we
We have had many people come and go as support staff.
Some that really cared and others who cared but felt it was just
a job.
I mentioned fortunate, that does not even begin to
describe how Michael and our family feel about Carlos Lopez.
Carlos has been Michael’s support staff for over five years. He
believes in making a difference. It is not just a job to Carlos.
His support comes from his heart. He is generous and kind
and always patient. His dedication is to be honored.
There has never been a problem that Carlos did not resolve
with dignity and respect. He has taught me to have patience.
At times I need to be reminded and Carlos is always there to
support Mom too.
Thank you Carlos for your friendship. You truly make a
difference.
With Gratitude,
The Bruciati Family
I was happy when I started college,
Felt it with my heart and with my spirit.
Now I want to take more classes.
It’s in my dreams.
I love to paint flowers and rainbows in
the summer.
Painting tulips
I relax and feel good.
I listen to my heart
I keep my spirit free.
Writing
Is like water and coffee,
It flows.
Casa Allegra Day Program and the Human Race
by Scarlett Murphy
I go to Casa Allegra every day from 8 am to 3 pm,
sometimes even on Saturdays or Sundays. I help Daniel
Reichling, our program director, with the recycling project.
We recycle old cell phones, ink cartridges and toner. I go to
companies that need their recyclables picked up. When I am
all done I go bowling, or for a walk in the park, or to the
library.
Saturday, May 7th was a major fundraising event for Casa
Allegra. Last year we raised $25,000 for our program alone.
People walk, run, or just hang out. We met at 7:30 a.m. at
Marin Civic Center. Clients, staff and parents walked 3 miles
around the duck pond. After the race there are always games
and food. It was all over by noon. We had fun.
Casa Allegra Community Services
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Anne Newman
President
Margaret Farley
Secretary
Peter Murphy
Treasurer
Board Members: Jacki Anderson, Lynn Holbrook, Larry Mason
Gretchen McMenimen
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Chris Bonfiglio
Debbie Falvey
Ole-Jan Hafstad
Daniel Reichling
Socorro Gallardo
Executive Director
Administrative Assistant
Director of Residential Services
Director of Day Services
Director of Supported Living
Articles Contributed by Staff
LAYOUT AND DESIGN: SantangeloDesign.com
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Casa Allegra Community Services
Third Annual Bocce Tournament
Diane Bazler, Kelley Agnew, Barbara Burke-Heaton
Suzanne Grant
T
he third annual bocce tournament is a perfect example of the growing circles of friends who support our agency and the
individuals who receive services from Casa Allegra. Peter and Jane Murphy and a group of their dear friends conceived the
first tournament in 2003. This year the tournament field swelled to 21 teams representing friends of board members, friends
of clients, friends of friends. Ralph Salivimini, President of the Marin Bocce League and owner of Marin Cheese Co generously
donated a fabulous selection of cheeses for an hors d’oeuvre table. The Bruciati family, Jeanette, Ron and CACS client Michael
attended their first bocce tournament and were delighted to see Ralph, a friend of Jeanette’s brother, Joe Sanchez, a regular
CACS supporter who is also in the cheese business. Ralph also knew first time bocce player, Chantal Griffin, neighborhood
buddy of development director Jane Scurich. Chantal once owned the 6th Ave Cheese Shop and is a friend of both Joe and
Ralph. And so the circles of friendship and support continue – people who know people who know people who believe in
caring and coming together to have a good time and support a cause in which they believe.
And quite a tournament it was! The winners round was never more than one point apart in scoring. The final victory was
won at 5 pm, long after most players had departed. Congratulations to Tom & Stevie Serleth and Phil & Francine Lynch for
victory and perseverance and to 2nd place team Angelo & Elaine Devincenzi, Tom & Mimi Bonge and Ed & Doris Basko.
We are so grateful to our many sponsors, donors and volunteers who helped to make this day a success. Derek Romano
designed our delightful invitation. NCL members Julie & Olivia Schreader, Sarah and Grace Greiner, Sally and Madeleine
Bannon and guest NCLer Jack Bannon, all were great help with the tournament. Clipped Wings member Jan White
volunteered to help with raffle and drink ticket sales. Marin Catholic volunteers Chandley McKinnon and Joey Morlock and
Boy Scouts, Peter Shatara, Brendan Laing and Erik Rademacher staffed the event from start to finish.
Our generous Court Sponsors for the day were: Budget Blinds, Pamela A. Brewer & Associates, Daniel Murphy of
Morgan Stanley, Golden State Lumber, Inc, Reliance Electrical Services, Law Offices of Leland, Parachini, Steinberg, Matzger
& Melnick, LLP, Frank Howard Allen, Farley Law Offices, Gear Up, San Francisco Shutter Company, George & Linda Vaio
and Tim’s Treads.
Sheila Bertram, Rick & Rita Montalvan, Merry Kindred, Mick Griffin, Jeff Ivarson, Jim Nevin
Angelo & Elaine Devinceni, Mimi & Tom Bongi
August 2005
Tom & Stevie Serleth, Francine & Phil Lynch
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Casa Allegra Community Services
Marin Human Race Parents Meeting Report:
Estate Planning
ain, rain go away; the mantra was shared by the Center
R
for Nonprofit and Volunteer Leadership (CNVL) along
with the over 100 agencies registered for the Human Race.
The days leading up to the big race were filled with cloudy
skies and drizzle to downpour. But Saturday, May 7 dawned
as picture perfect Marin in May!
And dawn it was as our booth crew arrived!
Our booth was fabulous! Lynn Holbrook assembled a
six foot tall anniversary candle to celebrate our 30th. At 6am
volunteers Joyce Thornton and Jane & Mike Scurich were on
hand to assist Lynn and her son, CACS day program member
Jonathan, assemble the candle and anchor it in the wind. Our
table of mini anniversary cupcakes to be dressed with personal
frosting options was very popular. Throughout the race, the
booth was staffed with energetic volunteers, sharing the CACS
spirit with all visitors.
Thank you to Clipped Wings members Carolyn Mueller,
Susan Fordyce and Joyce Thornton for helping board members
Jacki Anderson, Gretchen McMenimen and Anne Newman
staff our booth. Thanks to the National Charity League
(NCL) folks who supported our clients through the race
course, staffed our booth and set such a warm and friendly
tone to the picnic; helping, serving, cleaning, and befriending
– we are so fortunate to have their support! NCL volunteers:
Carly and Tracy Schlocker, Katie and Margie Rogers, Laura
and Lauren Mogannam, Claire and Cyndy Poulos, Pam and
Sandra Joyce, Natalie and Colette Urroz, Kathy and Kim
Gallagher, Jana and Jillian Corey , Jan and Megan Bishop,
Cindy Galloway, Katie Fisher, Lisa and Illana Rabin, Natalie
Urroz, Emily Wondelleck, Rusty and Delta Williams, Joan
and Soroya Gray, Marissa and Anna Boucher, Kimberely
Killian and coordinator Nancy Masters.
Thank you also to the Marin Catholic volunteers: Len
Biss, Stephen Simon and Peter Thalman for supporting our
clients.
Thank you to Janice Waunigatunga, a special friend to
CACS, who collected money on our behalf and supported Lisa
Jay in the race.
And a very special thank you to Alison Falvey who
shopped, cooked, planned and facilitated the fabulous end
of the race picnic for all our clients, staff, friends, family and
volunteers.
Everyone looked fabulous in the 30 year anniversary tee
shirts sponsored by: Golden State Lumber, Dan Murphy/
Morgan Stanley, Leland Parachini, Pamela Brewer & Associates,
Reliance Electric and Budget Blinds. Patti Anderson of Gear
Up donated much of her time and expertise to insure our tee
shirts were “just right.” Marshall Arts did a great job printing
our shirts and waived some charges for us as Human Race
participants.
Michael Birch, supported by Robert Cardenas and Cathy
Adams supported by NCL member, Lisa and Illana Rabin,
both received $100 awards for their wheelchair race.
Thank you to our donors, our participants and our
fabulous volunteers for yet another great Human Race!
August 2005
T
he parent meeting on March 10 included a presentation
by Brent Kato. Mr. Kato is a California attorney who
specializes in elder law, public benefits programs, long term
needs and estate planning. Since 1987 he has been a founding
member of the firm of Kato, Feder & Suzuki in San Francisco.
He is particularly adept at molding long term plans with
public benefits to maximize the use of public offering by
his clients. He shared his knowledge and expertise on estate
planning with the needs of a developmentally disabled family
member in mind. Mr. Kato discussed the different estate
planning mechanism including wills, trusts, conservatorship,
powers of attorney and the Special Needs Trust which allows
one to maximize the public benefits a person may be entitled
to through Medicare, SSI and Medi Cal while still having an
estate nest egg to supplement these benefits.
The next parents meeting is scheduled for Thursday
October 27th. It will be the second in this series that discusses
ways to invest your estate with the needs of a family member
with a developmental disability in mind.
To reach Mr. Kato for further information or consultation:
Brent Kato, Kato Feder & Suzuki, The Monadnock
Building, 685 Market Street, Ste 490, San Francisco, CA
415.974.5715.
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GRANTS & DONATIONS
Mr. & Mrs. Walter A Adams
Daniel and Donna Addario
Beatrice Aguilar Miller
Donna Alban
Kimberly Alvarez
Mr. & Mrs. R. C. Amore
Jacki Anderson
Linda Anderson
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Anderson
John Anderson
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Anderson
Mr. & Mrs. James Andrews
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Angotti
Karen Arroyo
Jahn and Ida Arruda
Alice Arvizu
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Atkin
R. Peter Attell
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Avona
Barbara Avona
Mr. Randolph H Bainbridge
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Balestrieri
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Balestrieri, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Balich
Mr. and Mrs. John Bannon
Bernadette A. Baraty
Mary Ann Barry-Smith
Georgia Bartl
Philippa Batlin
Craig Batty
Jack and Diane Bazler
Mr. & Mrs. Norman Beal
Dominic Berardi
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Berman
Mr. & Mrs. George Bertram III
Mr. & Mrs. William Best III
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Bevilacqua
Buddy and Kerri Biancalana
Steve Bianchini
Daniel Biggs
Theadotta Biggs
Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Birch
Faye Blatt
Shirley Blaul
Charles Bloomer Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Bodington
Mr. & Mrs. John Boland IV
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Bonfiglio
Thomas and Maureen Bongi
Christine Bookmyer
Lisa Bordley
Barbara Bosque
Ron and Jeanette Bruciati
Laurie & Jim Bruschera
Verner and Carolyn Bueman
Robin Bullard
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Burden
Allison Burr
Mr. James Burroughs
Mr. & Mrs. John Byrns
Mark Byrns
Mr. & Mrs. John Callan
Damon Campolo
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Cappelletti
Janice Carey
Christine Carlson
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Carlton
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Carnago
Joasia Carson
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Cascio
Robert and Susan Casillas
Antonio and Rita Castellucci
Claudia Castillo
Jacqueline Castleman
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Cavallero
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Cavanaugh
Nancy Chandler and Family
Christine Chang and Rainer
Rothbacher
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Chicca
Mrs. Anna Church
Madeline Churchill and David Reich
Peter and Kathy Cimarelli
Linda Cimoli
Gerald Clifford
Winifred Coleman
Jean-Marie and Alicia Colombard
Mr. & Mrs. K.L. Colwell
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Comings
Felix and Mary Conte
Tom and Patti Cook
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur T Cooke
Julia Corcoran
Ralph Cordero
Avril Couris
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Couvillion
Pamela Covillo
Aldo Cozzi
Mr. & Mrs. John Cozzi
Mr. & Mrs. John F Craemer
Scott Crask
Mr. & Mrs. Keith Cronk
Terence and Nancy Curran
Tracey Dale
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Daly
Pam Dammen
Barbara Daub
G.E. Davidson
Dr. Russell C Davis
Frank and Kathleen Davita
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph DeRango
Mr. and Mrs. De Silba
Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Dean
Margaret Deedy-Koller
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Della
Mr. and Mrs. Aldo DelPiccolo
Mr. & Mrs. Thaddeus DeMartini
Frank Deraffele Jr. and Cynthia Evans
Laura Di Stasi
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Dierkes
Colleen Dieterle CPA
Larry and Barbara Dineen
Mr. & Mrs. William Disbury
Mr. & Mrs. Robert K Ditmore
Kevin and Laura Dommes
Mr. & Mrs. Neville Donovan
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Douglas
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Douglas
Mr. & Mrs. John Dowty
Diane Dresser
Paul L Drew and Peggy R Peak
Wrenetta Duffy
Kevin Dunlop
David and Janet Dunn
Russ Duren
Madeline Durkin
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Dutton
Dusty Dutton
Debbie Dybsky
Mr. and Mrs. David Egan
Mr. & Mrs. David Eichel
Andrew and Anna Eppinger
Mr. Robert Ertassi
Maj. Gen. and Mrs. Paul W Essex
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Estrada
Mrs. Florence Falvey
Eileen Falvey
Tim & Alison Falvey
Mr. & Mrs. Pat Falvey
Mr. & Mrs. Allan Farbstein
Paul Farbstein & Tara Castagnoni
Steve Farbstein
Margaret Farley
Paul Farley
Mary Ann Farnsworth
Elizabeth Farrell and Timothy Creed
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel S Fass
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Fay
Mr. & Mrs. John R Feiner
Rosemary Fellows
Michael Feno and Ginnie Miraglia
Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Fernandez
Mr. & Mrs. John Feuti
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Fewell
Mr. David P Finnane and Ms.
Margaret M Gunderson
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Flahavan
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Foley
Mr. & Mrs. John Fontan
Julie Fornasero
Brynda Foster
Deidre Ann Frain
Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Freeman
Janet Friedman
Bonnie Frith
Gwendolyn Froh and Richard Dowd
Mr. & Mrs. Francis Fugate
Pierre Fuger
Socorro Gallardo
Apolonia Garcia
Mr. & Mrs. Florenzo Gardin
Dr. Linda Gauduani
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gehardt
Val & Gordy Gellner
Mr. & Mrs. Blair Gershkow
Lila Giambra
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred L Giannini
LeAnn Glass
Maureen Goldfarb
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Gomez
Debra Goodwin and John Campbell
Mr. & Mrs. Jacques Gosselin
John Grant
Patricia Grant
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Grant
Joseph Grasso
Robert Greenberg
Milton and Constance Greenfield
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J Greenwood
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Greenwood
Pattie & John Grey
Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Grey
Mick and Chantal Griffin
Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Grimaldi
Donald Guttman DDS
Irmelin Hafstad
Mr. & Mrs. William Hagler
Mr. & Mrs. William Haley
Kaylynn Hall
Jane Hall
Steve Haramis
Mary Hartford
Deanne Hartnett
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Haskett
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hatfield
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hawkins
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Hay
Barbara and John Heaton
Paula Hendricks
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Heyworth
John Hokanson
Johnathan and Lynn Holbrook
Marilyn W Holden
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hood
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Hoskins
Mr. & Mrs. James A Houha
Laura Krom Hout
Carol Hudson
Mr. & Mrs. V. Charles Hufford
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Humphrey
Pamela Hunt
Francine Huss
Mr. and Mrs. Romolo Iavarone
Jeffrey and Henri Ivarson
Mr. & Mrs. H.L. Iverson
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Jacobs
Mr. & Mrs. Hubert James Jr.
Dixie James
Suzanne Janik
Moji Javid Smulewitz
Mrs. Ruth M Jay
Marilee Johnson
Robert J Johnson and Mary S Kmak
Patricia Jordan and Andrea Bruinsma
Mr. & Mrs. Drake L Jordan
Kathryn Kay
Sherry Mo Kean
Grant and Patricia Keefer
Dawn Keller
Merry Kindred and Dwight
Myllenbeck
John Kiefer
C.L. King
Warren L King
Rebecca Klipfel
Mary S Kmak and Robert Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. David Koel
Ronald and Shirley Kosciusko
Mr. & Mrs. David Kortman
Kenneth Kozicki
Sandra K Kriegish
Bob and Sue Kunst
Rose G Kuntz
Catherine Laing
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Lamb
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Lannon
Kathleen Lanphier
Mary LaPrarie
Sidney & Paula Lebow
Jeffrey B Lee
Wendy Lee and Timothy Ezekiel
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Legallet
Christiane LeJeune
Donna Lemmon and David Salesky
Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Lenett
Madalin Levie
Joanna Lezak
Mrs. Joanne Linn
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Longo
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Lozano
Laurie Lubeck
Marvin M Lundwall Jr.
Judith A MacEmehiser
Nancy Anne MacPhee
Florence Mann
Cathy Manovi
Bettie Mansen
Marsea S Marcus
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Margetich
Mr. & Mrs. Leon Mason
Len Mayfield
Mr. & Mrs. William Mazzina
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph McCabe
Mary McCaffrey
Mr. & Mrs. Noel McCarthy
Mr. & Mrs. Michael McCarthy
Mr. & Mrs. Leo McCarthy
Patrick and Mary Lee McDermott
Mr. & Mrs. William McGillivray
Ms. Patricia McGrath
Joseph and Judith McGrath
Michael and Diana McGrath
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick McIlroy
Mr. & Mrs. John McKean
Bob and Mary McKenzie
Matthew McLeod
Mr. & Mrs. Jack McMenimen
Dave McMullen and Ed Ortiz
Glen Mellinger
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Memory
David Merin
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Michaelsen
Cyr and Mary Miller
Michael Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Millham
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Moering
Douglas B Moke
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Molinar
Mr. & Mrs. George Monardo
Rick and Rita Montalvan
Angelina Montani
Mr. & Mrs. Rudolph Monte
Margaret R Morales
John and Carolyn Muller
Thomas Murk
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Murphy
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Murphy
Patrick and Rita Murphy
Kathy Murphy
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel M Murphy
Jason Nachbar
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Nealon
Jim and Terry Nevin
Mr. & Mrs. Russ R Nicholson
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Nickerson
Kathy and Peter Niggeman
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Nogueras
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Noyes
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Oishi
Maura and Mariano Ochoa
Francine Osenton
Jeanne Overstreet
Mr. & Mrs. John Pantalone
Mr. & Mrs. John Pappas
Mr. & Mrs. Ignatius Passantino
Mr. & Mrs. David Peak
Iris Pera
Penelope Pera
Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Perone
Mr. & Mrs. Allen Peters
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Phillips
William J Phillips
Daniel Phillips
Mr. Richard A Picchi
Mr. & Mrs. James Pierre
Marilla W Pivonka
Lt. Col. Nathan Plotkin
Mr. & Mrs. Willis Polite Jr.
Kathleen Prisant
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Puerling
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Purcell
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Quinlan
Mr. & Mrs. James Quinn
Ruth Rankin
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Rasmussen
Toni Redmayne
The Reichling Clan
Daniel Reichling and Leslie Rohrman
Erika Rein
Dr. and Mrs. L.A. Ricciardi
Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Richards
Eric Roby
Gayle Rohrbasser
Doug and Allison Romano
Mr. Sterling L Ross Jr.
Theresa and Myron Rosser
Steve and Judi Rubin
Kathyrn Rudy
Bonnie Ryan
Jeffrey Salchow
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Salemi
Mr. & Mrs. Anton Sanchez
Joseph Sanchez
Susan Sanders
Judith Sanford
Dean and Diane Sandquist
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Sands
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Sauve
Carolyn Scarola
Mr. & Mrs. David Schmitz
Margaret Scrofani
Michael and Jane Scurich
Mrs. Louis Scurich
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Sebesta
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Seifert
Rolf Selvig Jr.
Tom and Stevie Serleth
Mary Shea
Mr. & Mrs. James Shepard
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Sheridan
Laura Sherman
Jordan Simonson
Michael and Rosemary Shorrock
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Shorten
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Smith
Tana Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Smith
Ronald J Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J Smythe
Deborah Solvason
Robin Somers and Manuel Fernandes
Mr. & Mrs. Richurd Somers
Mr. Robert Somers
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Sowerby
Lisa Spivey/Spivey International
Bob and Barbara Stauder
James Stavoy
Pati Stoliar
David & Diana Stolich
Mr. & Mrs. Al Stone
Michael Stone
Mrs. Richard Stoppoloni
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Strouss
Mr. & Mrs. Ross Sullivan
Wilfred and Betty Swalberg
Donald Sweet
Mr. & Mrs. Karl Szemeredi
Margaret Taddeucci
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Tall
Dr. Cheryl Tanasovich
Laura S Targgart
Faye Taylor
Gerald Tench
Darlene Thompson
Patricia Thurston
Tebecca and Edward Tilley
Janina Tobin
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Tomsky
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Towslee
Janice Tremblay
John Tripp
Mr. & Mrs. Donald J Truax
Mr. & Mrs. James Tufts
Lydia Tuveson
Mr. & Mrs. George Vaio
Janet Vazquez
Stephen J Vermillion
Juana Villacorta
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Voss
Renee Voss
Patricia Walker
Janice and Daruka Wanigatunga
Marisa Wanigatunga
Mr. and Mrs. R. Wanigatunga
Marie Waters
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Weaver
Shannon Webb
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Webster
Drs. Mark and Karen Wexman
Mr. & Mrs. Steven White
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Whitfield
Geraldine Whitley Brahm
Jerry and Kelly Whiteman
Mr. & Mrs. John Wirth
Dorothy L. Woessner
Peter and Candice Wood
Alicia Yballa DDS
Mr. & Mrs. John Zanardi
B. Anne Zishka
In Memory Of
Jim Coyle
Peter and Jane Murphy
Jennifer Essick
Mary Jane Burke
Berry Farinelli
James and Leone Andrews
Jessie Carolyn Gloor
Dorothy Woessner
Barbara Lloyd
Michael and Kay McCarthy
Doreen O’Reilly
Peter and Jane Murphy
Jean Romano
Douglas and Allison Romano
Colleen Marie Salemi
Joe and Jane Bommarito
Thomas R Chase
Sandra Kriegish
Harold and Julie Oakes
Gregory and Mary Whitfield
William Tomsky
Jacquilyn Aitken
In Honor Of:
Michael Bruciati
Capri Marketing
Richard and Patricia Chicca
Penelope Pera
Kim Chandler
Herbert and Jacquelyn James
Dusty Dutton
Neville and Judy Donovan
Anna Church’s 60th birthday
Brigid Minekheim
Kevin McCarthy
Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Amore
Ralph Cordero
Terry Nevin
George and Sheila Bertram
Eileen Sherman
William and Christine Hansen
Krystal Tremblay
John/Sandra Feuti
Andy Woo
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Szemerdi
Grants
Marin County Clipped Wings
The Outdoor Art Club
Park Ridge Community Women
Business Donors
Applebee’s Neighborhood Restaurant
The Bay Club
Bay Meadows Racetrack
Berardi Tile
Bian Inc.
Bullard Insurance Agency, Inc.
John and Gwen Callen
Peter Cassartelli
Capri Marketing
Clear Channel Radio
Curves/Claudia Castillo
Donna’s Tamales
Eric Ross Winery
Farley Law Offices
Golden Gate Fields
Greenwood Electric
John Kasten/Creative Energy Corp
La Ginestra, Inc.
Lucas Art Entertainment
Madera Pet Hospital, Inc.
Marin Brewing Company
Marin Center
Marin Endocrine Associates
Marin Shakespeare Company
Mill Valley Refuse Service, Inc.
Montecito Plaza Shopping Center
Moylan’s Brewery & Restaurant
Muffin Mania
The Oakland Athletics
Paper White Ltd.
RDG Concessions
Ristorante Fabrizio
Tina Salter
San Francisco Giants
San Jose Sharks
San Jose Stealth
Scotty’s Market
The Seafood Peddler
Seagate Properties, Inc.
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Gerald Tench/Insurance Agency
Tim’s Treads
Sunnyside Nursery
Video Place
Matching Funds
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
The Gap Foundation
Donations listed are from
March 1, 2005 through July 22, 2005
If we omitted any names
we sincerely apologize.
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
SAN RAFAEL, CA
PERMIT NO. 150
4340 Redwood Highway, Suite 121
San Rafael, CA 94903
Return Service Requested
1975
30
2005
www.casaallegra.org
Casa Allegra Community Services:
415.499.1116x115
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Casa Allegra Community Services (CACS), a nonprofit agency, has been providing services for
adolescents and adults with disabilities and their families in Marin County since 1975. CACS
supports individuals through four separate but integrated services:
• Residential care is provided in three homes located in San Rafael neighborhoods.
• Community Living Services (CLS) provides support in the person’s home or apartment.
• Adult Community Services (ACS) offers non-site based opportunities in education, employment
and community activities.
• Community Inclusion for Adults (CIFA) offers non-site based education and community services
and meets the therapeutic needs of the clients.
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ld cell phones, pagers, PDAs, inkjet printer cartridges
and laser toner cartridges are collected by CACS clients and
sold to recyclers.
• Visit our website at www.casaallegra.org to learn more.
• Call us at 415.499.1116 x 499 to arrange collection.
• Drop off your recyclables at The Mall at Northgate, Guest
Services Kiosk; Golden State Lumber; Mill Valley City Hall;
Tiburon City Hall; or Ecoexpress, 85 Galli Dr. Suite E, Bel
Marin Keys.
Donate your old car
to benefit Casa Allegra Communitty
Services and get a tax deduction. Cars, trucks, vans, fleet vehicles,
trailers, boats, motorcycles, and RV’s are accepted. See www.donateforcharity.
com for answers to most of your questions. Contact Jane Scurich for further
details 499-1116 x 499.
Albertsons Reward Card
Link Ralphs or Cala/Bell Markets cards
to Casa Allegra Community Services
Contact: Jane Scurich 415.499.1116x499
Use your Macy's Credit Card or
Macy's VISA when shopping at
Macy's and 2% to 6% of your
qualified purchases will go to Casa
Allegra Community Service.
View complete listing of
retail & online affilliates,
sign up at www.escrip.com
or call 1.800.254.5404
Contact: Jane Scurich at
499.1116x499
Link your purchases to Casa
Allegra Community Services.
Contact:
Jane
Scurich
415.499.1116x499
Wish List 
Fax Machine
Desktop Copier
DVD players
Computer Monitors: 17” and above
Adaptive Computer Equipment
(ie: keyboard, mouse)
Cuisinarts, Blenders
Barbeques
Entertainment Center
Movie Tickets
Decorative Art (ie: framed pictures)
Bookcases
Houseplants
Lamps
Picnic Furniture—Outside Furniture
Board Games
Videos and DVDs
Arts & Crafts Supplies
Gift Certificates for Bowling
Casa Allegra
Community Services
20%
Date:
Time:
Address:
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005
11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
302 Bon Air Center, Greenbrae
461.3203
Present this flyer when placing order.
1975 ~ 2005
October 1st
30
“Circles” CACS
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Anniversary Gala
M
ark your calendars for our 30th Anniversary Gala,
Circles, to be held at the Osher Marin JCC.
Doors open at 6 pm for a great evening of mingling,
munching, silent auction bidding and paying tribute to
some outstanding people who have helped Casa Allegra
Community Services reach this milestone.
We will be honoring Tim Fewell, a San Francisco
Fire Fighter for his role in making the lives of people with
disabilities safer and healthier as he provides valuable
education to our staff. Pat Wall, Assistant Chief, Social
Work Services at the Golden Gate Regional Center will be
honored for being a role model as a professional, a leader,
and an advocate. The Peter and Jane Murphy Family
(parent’s of Devon resident Scott) will be honored for
their significant contributions to CACS. Peter has served
as CACS board treasurer for many years, Scott’s siblings,
Steve, Mary, Kathy and Joan are all actively involved in
fund raising for CACS. Jane and Peter’s circle of friends
created the Annual CACS Bocce Tournament that
continues to grow.
A sumptuous buffet dinner catered by Soup to Nuts
will be followed by dancing to spin master Clint DeSouza
who offers music for everyone—soul, blues, 80s, funk,
pop, DUB, jazz, rock, swing, R&B, and country.
• Saturday, October 1, 2005
• 6 pm
• Osher Marin JCC
• $60 per person
If you can help us with the donation of a silent
auction or raffle item, please contact Margaret Farley at
499-1116 x 130.
Watch your mail for invitations and make your
reservations early. Thirty years of providing innovative,
indivualized support servies for people with developmental
disabilites is a great reason to celebrate!