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  • Amica Helping Hands Gala Means Giving

    Galas and giving go hand in hand at this time of the year. And never more so than with the great folks at Amica Mature Lifestyles and their Helping Hands Gala. Held at the Four Seasons hotel, guests were treated to a spectacular 70s themed evening complete with crazy costumes, auction items, live music and a 70s themed food event that featured specially made Cracker Jacks and Pop Tarts for dessert. Always known for fun, the evening is all about raising funds for the Helping Hands charity which supports low-income seniors during the holidays. In addition to the many social and wellness programs they support, monies also go to help fund passenger vans for seniors’ community groups and a heartwarming basket giving program that sees a holiday basket full of food, gift certificates and blankets delivered to seniors in need. Happy Holidays!

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    01 – Honorary gala chair Chuck van der Lee, left, joins Amica president and CEO Samir Manji and MC/host Riaz Meghji from CityTV.

    02 – Chief operating officer Colin Halliwell and wife Brenda are digging the disco ball decorations at the 70s themed gala.

    03 – Three cheers for Amica glam gals Deb Burrowes, left, event co-chair Lynn Madigan and Sheena Manji.

    04 – Helping sell giving baskets are two of the evening’s best helpers: sisters Celina and Kiyaana Manji.

    05 – West Vancouver’s Amica ladies Lynn Larsen, left, and Laura Lachambre get into the theme of things.

    06 – The North Shore’s Tamee and Salim Karim are celebrating in two ways tonight after just having twins a few weeks ago.
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    By Catherine Barr – Nov 6, 2013

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Dec 12, 2013

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  • Global TV’s Deb Hope Hosts Amica Rock n Roll 50s Gala

    Remember the days of poodle skirts, drive-ins and 50s style rock n’ roll? Then good for you Peggy Sue, because you would have fit right in at the fourth annual Amica Helping Hands Gala. Guests dressed in their nostalgic best at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver to rock the night away to raise funds for the program which helps supports seniors in need, especially during the upcoming holiday season where a gift basket full of food and essential items could make all the difference. Hosted by Global TV news anchor Deb Hope, the night also included live and silent auction items and a special Buddy Holly tribute artist Zach Stevenson. Congrats to all involved.

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    01 – Global TV news anchor Deb Hope is only too happy to help MC this fabulous event alongside Amica CEO, chairman and president Samir Manji.

    02 – Amica staff members Carnie Hilko and Chris Huggins dress the part in a perfect purple poodle skirt and Buddy Holly tribute suit.

    03 – Known for their generous philanthropy, North Vancouver’s Karim and Shala Chandani get ready to bid on some glamorous auction prizes before dinner.

    04 – West Vancouver financier John Jennings and his wife step out in style in support of this very worthwhile cause.

    05 – Goodness, gracious, great balls of fire. Amica’s own Melissa Szakacs, left, and Deborah Burrowes help guests find their table for the night as everyone arrives for the big event.

    06 – Also helping out are Amica’s Laura Lachambre and Walid Bazzi who both work at the Amica facility in West Vancouver.

    07 – Gala events like this are nothing without all the help of volunteers and staff. From left: Pat Bates, Carol Pedlar, Jocelyn Krul, Andrea Simoes and Pal Trehan.

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    By Catherine Barr – Nov 7, 2012

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Nov 22, 2012

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  • Amica Helping Hands Gala 2011 at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver

    deb_hope_globaltv.jpgThe Amica retirement housing complex in West Vancouver is both beautiful and luxurious. But what many don’t realize, is that seniors living below the poverty line are more common than ever before. Thankfully, the good folks behind the Third Annual Amica Helping Hands Gala are here to help. Held at the Four Seasons Hotel, the gala featured a delicious gourmet meal, live auction items and a great night of entertainment by the Fab Fourever Beatles tribute band. The 2011 gala raised over $150,000 for seniors living in poverty across Canada. Those wishing to contribute can do so at any time through www.amica.ca/helpinghands.

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    01 – West Vancouer’s Graham and Angela Lee, left, socialize with Amin and Nermin Karim during the champagne reception.

    02 – It was so nice to meet John and Linda Davidson and to share a table with them during dinner.

    03 – Former World Cup freestyle skier Randy Bartsch and wife Patsy are among the distinguished guests at the gala.

    04 – Making the trip from the North Shore for this gala night are Karim Chandani, left, with Stittgen jewellery store owners Selina and Mobeen Ladak.

    05 – Seen here with wife Brenda, Amica Helping Hands chair Colin Halliwell points out a serious reality. “More and more seniors are having to turn to local food banks, agencies and programs such as ours.”

    06 – Amica owner Samir Manji cuddles up to Global BC TV news anchor and event MC Deb Hope.

    07 – With sets and songs that range from the early years to the Sgt. Pepper years, the members of the Fab Fourever Beatles tribute band had everyone dancing and singing along.
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    By Catherine Barr – Nov 2, 2011

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Nov 17, 2011

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