Tag: Mel Zajac

  • Gotham 15th Anniversary Soiree Attracts Local Celebs

    Gotham Steakhouse is a well known celebrity hotspot in Vancouver. With big wines, a glamourous cocktail lounge and famous faces – it is a see-and-be-seen kind of place that has held some legendary parties and charity events over the years. Celebrating its 15th anniversary last week, owner Neil Aisenstat invited friends and VIP guests to help mark the milestone. Cheers and congrats!

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    01 – Lovely ladies are alway part of the mix. From left: Shannon Marler, makeup artist Bree-Anna Lehto and Gillian Andrews.

    02 – Turner Media Canada’s Craig Turner, left, chats with owner Neil Aisenstat.

    03 – Music mogul and talent agent Sam Feldman, the name behind music legends like Anne Murray and Loverboy, poses with philanthropist Mel Zajac.

    04 – Welcoming guests and VIPs to Gotham are Ashleigh Danielsen, left, and Jenn Goulding.

    05 – Cranking up the tunes for invited guests is DJ Flipout.

    06 – Painted Rock Estate Winery owner John Skinner, left, and lawyer/judge/politician Wally Oppal are among the VIPs.

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    By Catherine Barr – April 2014

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  • Rutledge Run for Zajac Ranch

     

    John Reynolds MP
    John Reynolds MP

    Did you make any New Year’s resolutions this year? If you did, and you’re finding it hard to stick to some of them, then maybe this can be an inspiration. West Vancouver’s Don Rutledge, who is better known for his involvement in race cars, the hospitality industry and investment portfolios, made a pledge last year. It was time to give something back to himself, and others. So he started to train, and with the help of some very influential friends, he qualified for the ING New York City Marathon. It was time for his friends to pay up on the bet – a bet that helped raise money for a very worthwhile cause – the Zajac Foundation for kids.

     

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