Adoption Guild’s Patroness Event an Evening Affair

After hosting a patroness tea for many years, this year the Adoption Guild held an evening affair at Balboa Bay Resort with 175 guests attending. The 59th annual event, themed, “Cocktails for a Cause,” featured wine, cocktails and hearty appetizers, a whiskey tasting, raffle items, and magician Rich Freeman’s magic tricks. Funds raised benefit HFS Adoption and Foster Care Services. Photography Tony Lattimore

HFS liaison Marianne Wright, Katie Richardson, HFS Communications April Rushing, HFS Board President Susan Chakmakian
Committee Chair Pam Selber, Cricket White
Parker Collins, Brigett Steiner
Diane Mondini, Sue Podany, Carol Fracalosy
Susie Gaunt, Susan Lucero
Julie Ahlert, Adoption Guild President Chris Garber
Gayle Corey, Cathy O’Neill, Marcy Sargenti
Attendees enjoying Adoption Guild’s Patroness event