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throughout the decades. Besides having this traveling insider information, Ed has a knack to fill his office with like-minded travel agents that have been with him for decades which is an attribute to his natural business acumen and charismatic and friendly personality. After planning a group vacation cruise to Alaska for the Los Gatos Social Club, Ed (since dubbed FedEd) noticed a $3,000 camera that was left behind on the bus, after a send off party for the cruise goers. No, Ed did not ship the camera, he handdelivered it to the group after catching a flight to Alaska and had a crab leg dinner with his customers! Who does that? Ed Stahl from Travel Advisors of Los Gatos. Travel Advisors of Los Gatos also supports many community functions and projects, for instance, they are a proud Jazz on the Plazz sponsor and supported the Jazz Patron Reserved Seating section. Besides his generosity and compassion, Ed’s vast traveling experience
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I’m Griselda Lynam and my partner Carmen Eberhardt have been best friends for 18 years. Having shared our life journey together makes us more like sisters. We have celebrated many of our children’s birthdays and holidays. Our first choice for dessert was always Nothing Bundt Cakes. We both fell in love with the flavor chocolate-chocolate chip years ago. When the opportunity came to us to become the new owners of Nothing Bundt Cakes in Los Gatos it was a lifetime opportunity we both did not want to pass up.
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he Wonderful Witchy Women with a Cause (WWW) with its roots in Los Gatos, has expanded to include such a large number of attendees that local restaurants and even La Rinconada Country Club could no longer facilitate this luncheon event, so this wonderful group of philanthropic spirited women are now heading downtown San Jose to the Fairmont Hotel, thanks to our local WWW founder Cheryl Bailey who began this charity 8 years ago. The 2012 event raised $200,000 for local charities and attracted 500 attendees. This year’s event on October 17th is sure to sell out as well, so purchase your tickets early by visiting www.WonderfulWitchyWomen.com. With the growth of the event and committee members now numbering 47, the event is now under the newly founded umbrella organization named the Bella Vista League. Many of the members are from Los Gatos. Los Gatan Board members include Tracey Wookey and Heidi Grady whom have enjoyed being influential on both the board and as team leaders for many years now. Heidi sits on the Bella Vista Board as Vice President, and is also President and City Sponsorship Chair for the Silicon Valley Delta Gamma Alumnae Chapter. Heidi is married with two sons; her oldest a junior at Santa Clara University and her youngest a senior at Los Gatos High School. Founder, Cheryl Bailey said, “Heidi has added such depth and brought such non-profit knowledge to our group. We love her creativity and enthusiasm.” Tracey is married with two children and has a long history of supporting charitable organizations in the Bay Area. Her commitment started over two decades ago when she volunteered for the Child Advocacy Council helping children in dire need. Recently she has focused on supporting her children’s schools, a daughter at St. Andrews School in Saratoga and a son at at Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose. She has also been heavily involved the Aquamaids, a synchronized swimming club, where her daughter swims. Tracey says, “I love being on the board and working with the charities each year putting on the WWW event. I have made such good friends working on teams each year.”
This creative and driven group know how to have fun and get noticed, as illustrated by Joanie Kriens who is known to not only show up in a glamorous witch hat, but also to arrive in style in one of her many antique cars from her eclectic collection she and her husband, Scott, enjoy. Joanie says, “I enjoy this event so much each year, and the charities chosen to fund are well vetted by the group.” There is a unique story behind every attendee, as they all have a special spot in their heart for the three beneficiaries: The Heritage Home which services unwed mothers and their infants by helping them on their way toward a healthy, productive future; Freedom House, a safe house for rescued teenage girls who have been victims of human trafficking; InnVision, a shelter home for Bay Area women and children in need. Cheryl was inspired during a sermon years ago to help the less fortunate in our community. She started the event with a heart to help others and the feeling that this would become a great fundraiser. The beneficiaries speak at luncheon, each telling their personal stories of how they have been helped through the chosen organizations. It is difficult not to be inspired after hearing these life stories. Compassion and admiration bind the hundreds of luncheon attendees to the spirit of giving. The event is a sight to behold as well with all the creative hats and outfits. Expect a fun time! LG TM
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Please join us this year in helping others as we present: The Bella Vista League’s 8th Annual Wonderful Witchy Women with a Cause Luncheon Where: The Fairmont Hotel in San Jose When: October 17, 2013 Time: 10:30am - 2pm Attire: An open heart, a smile and a Halloween Hat! For information or to make a donation, contact Cheryl at cbailey676@aol.com
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