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Upcoming Events
Women's Council on Mental Health Summer 2010 Luncheon. Join us on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla (Invite) with author Jane Isay speaking on, “Parents and Grown Children – Closing the Generation Gap Between Adult Children and their Parents.” Event co-chairs are Phyllis Epstein and Sheila Lipinsky. For reservations (Reply) or contact Rachel Peniche at 858.514.5153 or rpeniche@vistahill.org
Vista Hill's 21st Annual Gala – AT TEN TION! Please at ten d our “A Perfect Ten” Gala on Sunday, October 10, 2010 (10/10/10) at Liberty Station Conference Center. IMBY (In My Back Yard) Awardees are Virginia Napierskie and daughter Connie Conard. Event Chair, Mary Alice Brady, and her committee are planning a very unpre ten tious evening that you won't want to miss! (Save the Date). For sponsorship, underwriting or reservation information contact Rachel Peniche at 858.514.5153 or rpeniche@vistahill.org.
Upcoming Events in 2011
Vista Hill's 20th Fashion Show - SAVE THE DATE!!! Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Event Chair is Lynn Cihak. More come…
Previous 2009 Events
20th Annual Gala Gets into Gear! Best Attendance Ever!
Haute Rods & Harleys was a roaring success with many theme-inspired touches by a creative committee co-chaired by Liz Copley and Patti Holmes. Three hundred forty bikers and cocktail-attired guests had their photos taken on a Hog while mingling and enjoying delicious hors d'oeuvres. When the doors of the Legends Ballroom at the Hard Rock Hotel opened, the room was aglow in bright blue, red and grey. It was the perfect setting. Comfort food included meatloaf and mashed potatoes with red velvet and chocolate cake and goodies from the “take-away” candy bar for dessert. Silent and live auction items were swept up quickly. Clark Anthony donated his services as auctioneer for the evening and was assisted by our own Rachel Peniche from the Friends of Vista Hill staff.
Energetic guests danced the night away to the music of Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels. Current Friends of Vista Hill Board Chair Vicki Hamilton, owner of Crown Point Catering, received the IMBY (In My Back Yard) Award for her many years of service and dedication to Vista Hill and other worthwhile causes in the local community. The amount raised was $175,000 and counting – all to benefit a variety of Vista Hill programs. Parent speaker Marcia Jones focused the audience's attention on scholarships for after-school Special Care Services at Stein Education Center.
Dedicated Honorary Chairs were mother-daughter duo Jan Mullin and Rachel Mullin Ficara. Our generous underwriters were Audrey S. Geisel – Dr. Seuss Fund; Darlene and Donald Shiley; the Holmes Family; The Jeffrey & Sheila Lipinsky Family Foundation; Thomas J. and Theodora Lynch Fleming Foundation; Virginia Napierskie; the John M. & Sally B. Thornton Foundation; Vista Hill Board of Directors; Ingrid B. Hibben; US Trust – Lisa Behun; Chandler Asset Management; San Diego County Credit Union; and Synergy Electric.
Special thanks to Haute Rods VIP Table Hosts Mary Alice & Ron Brady; Dorothy & Anthony Dain; Darlyn & Chuck Davenport; Alberta & Charles Feurzeig; First American Trust – Carol Powers; Anne Graves-Forren; Vicki Hamilton – Crown Point Catering; Elaine Lipinsky; Diane Martin; Jan & David Mullin; Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP.
Pretty in Pink! 18 th Annual Vista Hill Fashion Show celebrated “Barbie:
50 & Fabulous.” There were plenty of Barbies on hand. Barbie was the center of attention in the middle of the luncheon tables, flanking either side of the stage and a huge display of collectible and vintage Barbies adorned the foyer. 
Over 450 ladies shopped ‘til they dropped at the fabulous boutiques and silent auction tables. Once inside the ballroom, guests were delighted by the luscious lunch and cute cupcakes – frosted in pink of course! 
Barbie Spinazzola, event chair, and Barbara Brown who served as Honorary Chair walked the runway arm and arm with Vista Hill's very own CEO, Robert Dean.
Carol LeBeau once again graced Vista Hill by being the mistress of ceremonies and got a little surprise from Vista Hill Board Member, Maggie Watkins (aka vintage Barbie).
Former Fashion Show Chairs and Honorary Chairs walked the runway before the fantastic Fashion Show by Gretchen Productions began.
(Debra McGinty-Poteet, Mary Alice Brady, Lael Kovtun, Connie Conard, Virginia Napierskie, Barbara Brown, Barbie Spinazzola, Dianne York-Goldman, Denise Hug, Karen Yingling, Dee Ammon, Maggie Watkins, Sally Thornton, and Linda Marteeny – pictured left to right)
Thanks to the sponsors, underwriters and supporters for making this year's fashion show so successful. Nearly $60,000 was raised for critical Vista Hill programs which serve much of San Diego County.
Photo credit: www.thetheorie.com
