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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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  • BC Cancer Diamond Ball and Barenaked Ladies VIP Night

    barenaked_ladies.jpgIf they had a million dollars . . . well, they do – and a lot more. So it’s only fitting that the Barenaked Ladies help with the VIP opening night party of Vancouver’s newest multi-million dollar property – The Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel. Invited guests were treated to a private concert last week in the lobby of the richly elegant building which is bound to be the new hangout for famous faces. Also last week, it was time for ball gowns and black ties at the BC Cancer Society’s Diamond Ball Gala at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Entitled “Ole”, a $400 ticket to the 14th annual event featured live entertainment, auctions and more for this very worthwhile cause.

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    01 – Canadian supergroup Barenaked Ladies, seen here with Pacific Rim GM and host Randy Zupanski, (second right), delight the invite only crowd by playing hits from their latest “All in Good Time” album.

    02 – Count and Countess Enrico and Aline Dobrzensky play hosts at the Marquis Diamond Circle VIP reception at Diamond Ball.

    03 – Advisory council chairs Bill and Jana Maclagen look fabulous in Spanish theme dress at Diamond Ball.

    04 – BC Cancer Society CEO Barbara Kaminsky is always grateful for the generosity of sponsors and guests at Diamond Ball.

    05 – North Van’s Jill Killeen, left, and Bridgitte Anderson make the scene in elegant black and feather boas.

    06 – One of the North Shore’s most handsome couples, Ashley Cooper and wife Julie celebrated their 12 year anniversary the day after the Diamond Ball.

    07 – Minister of Health Services Kevin Falcon and Jessica Elliott are among the VIPs at the Diamond Ball.

    08 – Taking in the Barenaked Ladies cocktail party at the Pacific Rim are media pals Mike Schaeffer (QMFM), left, Coleen Christie (CTV), Joe Leary (Team 1040) and Dawn Chubai (CityTV).

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    – By Catherine Barr on April 7 & 10, 2010 –

    Published in print in the North Shore Outlook on April 15, 2010

  • 22nd Annual Women’s Media Golf

    Sure, it’s all about the fun and the fairways, but when it comes time to making a kids’ dream come true, these gals go for the green. West Van’s Wendy Cocchia is the powerhouse behind The 22nd Annual Women’s Media Golf Classic and she knows firsthand how hard it can be to raise a child with special needs. The after reception party, which was held at her and husband Sergio’s Beyond Restaurant and Lounge in the Century Plaza Hotel, is always a celebration of life, but never more than this year. Dream Wishes granted this year included a trip to Disneyland for Chantal and a newly trained PADS golden lab dog for Jake – and tears of joy for everyone in attendance. (more…)