Women of Larchmont
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Hilary Crahan Jane Gilman
Lynn Hall Russell Diane Dicksteen
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New Ebell president and cookbook plus best barbecue; Zappa and LBA Every summer, the venerable 124-year-old Ebell of Los Angeles welcomes new board members. The installation of these ladies was fêted with a gala luncheon in the Grand Lounge of the Lucerne Boulevard club on June 25. This year they also inducted a new president, long time Ebell member and former Deputy Chief of Protocol for Los Angeles County, Ginger Barnard. Ebell’s chef Dan Cincis prepared a lavish three-course meal accompanied by musical entertainment. Among club members and their guests in attendance were Carolyn Layport, Natalie Battersbee, Sandy Boeck, Caroline Moser, Janine Missimer, Kay Balue, Gerry Apostle, Carolann Bennett, Myrna Gintel, Laura Cohen, Dennee Frey, Cynthia Comsky, Mary King, Carrie Perry, Fluff McLean, Donna
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Patty Hill Russell, Angela Sacchi, Dia Schuldenfrei, Amy Sinclair, Maria Wohlmuth and new board members Perry Maiorana, Lorraine Spector, Gerri Hurley, and Laurie Schechter. A similarly festive gathering took place a few days later in an upstairs office on Larchmont. The Larchmont Boulevard Association gathered members for one of its periodic mixers, and lots of merchants showed up to enjoy the hospitality of LBA member and Hancock Park resident Ahmet Zappa. The Zappa office walls are covered with Frank Zappa art and memora-
bilia and provided a fascinating setting for the reception, organized by LBA board members Bob Day and John Welborne. “But Ahmet did most of the work,” said Bob. Attendees included staff from the “Larchmont Buzz:” Patty Lombard, Liz Fuller and NEW OFFICERS of the Ebell board are (left to right) Helene Seifer, Maria Wolmuth, Karen Evans. Perry Maiorana, Laurie Schechter, new president Ginger Barnard, Gerri Hurley, LorPhoto by Camera Creations In addition, raine Spector and Suzanne Wilton. Steve Cohen, Pam Rudy, Edie Frere, and chef Jenn Segal, author of the LBA president John Winther new cookbook, “Once Upon a were among the luminaries. Chef” and creator of the popuBack at the Ebell, the pre- lar blog of the same name, vious week, the club hosted along with Daphne Brogdon,
NEWLY INSTALLED Ebell president Ginger Barnard (left) receives congratulations from outgoing president Loyce Braun. Photo by Camera Creations
LBA PRESIDENT John Winther, left, and Ahmet Zappa with Ahmet’s wife, Shana.
comedienne and host of the television Food Network show “Daphne Dishes.” Ms. Segal spoke about her path from being a classically trained chef to a mom and blogger, combining her skills with fresh and accessible ingredients for fail-proof family meals. (Please turn to page 18)
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Hilary Crahan puts volunteerism front and center in her life By Sondi Toll Sepenuk When it comes to community and charitable involvement, the younger generation seems to be picking up where the older generation left off. At least, that’s the case for Hilary Crahan. Her mother, current Windsor Square resident and previous “Woman of Larchmont” Michele McGarry Crahan, served in the Junior League of Los Angeles, volunteered for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and was president of the Third Street School PTA, just to name a few of her many volunteer activities. Hilary therefore grew up with charity in mind, volunteering side-by-side with her mother on many occasions, and has since made charity her own life’s work. But let’s start at the beginning. And by “the beginning,” I really do mean “the beginning.”
Crahan’s family is part of the First Century Families (FCF) of Los Angeles, a group of descendants of the first pioneers who came to Southern California before or during the first 100 years after the founding of the City of Los Angeles in 1781. Hilary’s great-grandfather on her dad’s side, Isidore Bernard Dockweiler, was born in Los Angeles and baptized at the Plaza Catholic Church near Olvera Street back when only 5,000 residents called Los Angeles home. Her mother’s great-grandparents, Daniel Michael McGarry and Margaret McCaughan, came from Ireland to escape the potato famine, arriving in Chicago. Due to Margaret’s worsening arthritis, they eventually left Chicago and headed west for a warmer climate. While on the train in 1881, they were befriended by a “Mr. Barker,”
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who told them, “Los Angeles is the city of the future” and that they should head to Los Angeles. They took his advice. Turns out, Mr. Barker owned a furniture store called “Barker Bros.” Yes, he was that Mr. Barker. Hilary Crahan attended Third Street Elementary School, Marlborough and the University of Southern California.
During her time at Marlborough, she completed a senior project that involved volunteering at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. From that moment forward, Crahan, a devout Catholic, became hooked on helping others. She worked at the Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena for 13 years, five of those years as CEO. After leaving the Boys & Girls Club, she took on many other charitable positions. She is a past chairman of Children’s Chain for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, a women’s volunteer support group that raises funds for the hospital. She has served on two boards at USC, The Trojan League and Town & Gown of USC, organizations that raise and distribute money for student scholarships. She is part of the Newman Guild at Our Savior Parish & USC Caruso Catholic Center, a women’s group that, among
other things, raises money to fund meals for 300-400 children after the Sunday 5 p.m. mass. “It’s been a great community for the kids and it gives them something social and spiritual to look forward to,” says Crahan. She is also on the school board for the 104-year-old Blessed Sacrament Jesuit Preparatory School in Hollywood, one of only two Jesuit elementary schools in the city.
“It was more meaningful and thoughtful than I could have ever imagined, and it made me realize how lucky I’ve been in my own life.” As if that’s not enough, Crahan also serves on the committee for the Cardinal’s Awards Dinner hosted every spring at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, an event that honors people for good works throughout the city. The proceeds of the event go to different Catholic schools or youth groups across the city, raising nearly $1 million annually for disbursement. After having been involved with Catholic charities and outreach for so much of her life, Crahan recently decided it was time to do something significant for herself. She joined over 100 other faithful Los Angeles Catholics on a pilgrimage with Archbishop Jose H. Gomez down to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, in Mexico City. According to “Angelus News,” “The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe houses the original tilma (cloak) of Juan Diego, which holds the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe that appeared in 1531. For nearly 500 years, the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe has been the symbol of hope, peace, and love, uniting peoples around the world as one family of God.” Each day of the pilgrimage, the group attended mass in different locations throughout Mexico City. “It was more meaningful and thoughtful than I could have ever imagined, and it made me realize how lucky I’ve been in my own life,” says Crahan. Having recently returned from such a meaningful pilgrimage, Crahan has been able to evaluate her life in terms of the things she is doing and the things she still wants to do as she moves forward. “I’m so lucky to live my life as a full-time volunteer,” reflects Crahan. “I’m living my dream. I’m living my perfect life.”
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Diane Dicksteen: Fun and a laugh, helping animals and neighbors
By Rachel Olivier Diane Dicksteen likes to laugh — a lot — which is one of the reasons she ended up in Los Angeles and Windsor Village, albeit in a roundabout way. “Born in Scotland, schooled in England, graduated in Canada, married in Los Angeles,” quipped Diane when asked about her route to Los Angeles. At the end of World War II, Diane’s father, who was in the British Armed Forces, thought it would be safer for his pregnant wife to be in Scotland, away from any possible action in England. Soon after Diane was born, however, the family was back in England, where Diane went to primary school until the family immigrated to Canada when she was 12 years old. In Canada, Diane loved ice skating and ice dancing, and was an instructor in both until a back injury prevented her from continuing. Meanwhile, a young man, Shelly Dicksteen, whom she’d met and gone to school with in Canada, had moved to Los Angeles. He had been here nine years when he returned to woo Diane away from the Great White North to the land of palm trees, swimming pools and movie stars. As Diane pointed out, he
‘Suitcase clinic’ is saving lives around the world Dr. Patricia Gordon, Hancock Park, started her second career saving women’s lives in third-world countries in 2014. Her CureCervicalCancer is expected to reach a milestone this month for having screened 100,000 women. “We have a global epidemic — upwards of 300,000 w o m e n die every Dr. Patricia year from a Gordon nearly 100 percent preventable disease,” according to Dr. Gordon. Her nonprofit has trained 500 healthcare professionals and treated more than 7,000 women in Haiti, Vietnam, Tanzania, China and other countries. Her Clinic in a Suitcase allows a prevention clinic to be set up at a remote site, and her staff uses a “See & Treat” method. This enables screening and treating women anywhere in the world via Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid to identify precancerous lesions and treat with cryotherapy in the same visit. For more information and to learn how to help, visit curecervicalcancer.org/donate.
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made her laugh and he already had a house here in the Southland, so she followed him down, moving into a home in Windsor Village, where she’s lived ever since. Shelly was a computer expert before such things were popular, says Diane. She worked in office administration at what was formerly Fred Sands Realty. She contin-
ued when it became Coldwell Banker and then Prudential, before eventually retiring. Now, at 76 years young, she has worked and lived in the neighborhood for at least 40 years. And she was always surrounded by dogs she and Shelly rescued, as well as “the one cat,” she laughs. Love of animals Diane’s style isn’t sitting still, and her love of animals prompted her to volunteer at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens. She had the time, she says, and they needed the help. In fact, she was involved in helping start sleepover and other overnight programs at the Zoo. When they first began the programs, the setup wasn’t conducive to spending the night on the grounds at the Zoo. It has since become one of the Zoo’s most popular programs. She volunteered there for 23 years. Diane didn’t limit her in-
volvement with animals to the Zoo and her rescue dogs, however. She and her husband also loved to travel to anywhere there were interesting animals to see. Borneo and Madagascar are just two of the stops they made to see the variety of wildlife that lives on our planet. Windsor Village Association Diane also didn’t limit her involvement in the community to furry friends. As president of the Windsor Village Association from 2010 to 2014, Diane was involved when the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone was created for Windsor Village, and also when Windsor Village and Fremont Place were redistricted from District 10 to District Four. The move ensured that the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council would be entirely in District Four. Diane has also volunteered with the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council Out-
reach Committee and the Friends of Harold A. Henry Park Committee. Still active Shelly passed away about 10 years ago, and Diane is down to one dog, Calli, but she is still active. Every five years, she meets up with four close friends from other parts of the world and they take trips together. Diane also still keeps her hand in when it comes to community affairs. She likes to go to meetings for the WVA and GWNC to keep informed. “I’m nosey,” she says. Currently she and others in WVA are working on getting people in the neighborhood acquainted with one another, and in reminding others to get their earthquake preparedness kits together. She loves Larchmont, while lamenting the parking situation. But she makes the best of it, as one does.
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Las Madrinas announces 2018 debutantes
LADIES with a local Larchmont connection include, L-R, Isabel Ruth Forbes Murr, Kristin Leigh Larson, Kerry Elizabeth Larson, Sarah Margaret Stokes, Nina McNicholas Adams.
Las Madrinas has announced the 28 families and their daughters who will be honored for their service to the Southern California community and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) at the Las Madrinas Ball on Fri., Dec. 21. The debutantes and their families gathered at the CHLA Saban Research Institute on May 2 for an informational meeting and tour with Paul Viviano, CHLA president and CEO. He spoke to the families about the medical programs that Las Madrinas has funded over the years and what these
programs are still doing for the hospital today. A month later, the debutantes, their mothers and their grandmothers were guests of honor at a tea given by Las Madrinas at the home of Mrs. Stephen Fitzmaurice Bennett. Mrs. Douglas Andrew Thompson, president of Las Madrinas, formally welcomed the families and thanked them for their contributions and commitment to the Southern California community. Established in 1933 as the
first Affiliate Group of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the all-volunteer organization has been supporting pediatric medicine for 85 years. Since 1939, Las Madrinas has sponsored an annual debutante ball. Donations made in honor of the debutantes, together with the annual support of Las Madrinas members and friends, have enabled the group to complete 10 major endowments and capital projects at the hospital since 1988.
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1/06 1/07 Vnldm ne K`qbglnms LADIES OF THE CAT: Camille, Eva, Ashlee and Paula, in a photo from 2012.
Ladies of the Cat and Fiddle carry forward old traditions and create new
Improving the lives of at-risk children in our community since 1919 www.AssistanceLeagueLA.org
This is Part One of a two-part article on The Cat and Fiddle. By Rachel Olivier When The Cat and Fiddle closed down at its Sunset Boulevard location in 2014, it was a sad day for many, especially the Gardner family — mom Paula and daughters Eva, Ashlee and Camille — owners of “The Cat,” as it is affectionately called. Last year, however, the family-owned, family-friendly public house was resurrected after a brief hiatus at 742 N. Highland Ave. in the former home of Highland Grounds.
The Junior League of Los Angeles congratulates
the 2018 Women of Larchmont
who share our mission of building a better Los Angeles The Junior League of Los Angeles is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
Headquartered on Larchmont Boulevard at Rainey House 630 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles 90004 (323) 957-4280 • www.jlla.org
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, Save the date for JLLA s 19th Annual Harvest Boutique: where giving is always in style on November 18th, 2018 at the JW Marriott at L.A. Live.
Extension of home When Londoner and musician Kim Gardner decided to open a pub, he wanted to recreate the “locals” he grew up with, where people hung out with friends and family. However, Paula already had her own successful shoe store, “Lily Bleu,” on Santa Monica Boulevard. And she and Kim had one toddler, Eva, and twins Ashlee and Camille, were “on the way.” Kim also wanted to “get the party out of our living room,” says Paula (who married Kim after they met on one of his tours). As a musician, Kim had friends who visited from all over the world who frequently ended up in the family’s living room. For Paula, from a Lebanese family in New Orleans, hospitality reigned supreme in their home. She had learned from her own mother that every guest was greeted with a snack and a drink. “You don’t ask if people are hungry. You just put the food out,” she says. For the sake of Kim’s dream (and their living room), Paula closed her store down and threw herself into helping open The Cat. She was eight and a half months pregnant when it opened October 1982 in Laurel Canyon, and it soon became an extension of the Gardner’s living room — popular among many of Kim’s musician and artistic friends. Check in next month for Part Two to read what happened next.
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Victoria is a Los Angeles native and a long-time resident of Hancock Park/Windsor Square. Her real estate career spans 23 + years with such achievements as Rookie of the Year, Assistant Manager, Top Producer and Woman of the Year. She has sold from Santa Monica to Palm Springs & is a member of numerous charitable & religious organizations. (323) 823-6869.
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A forty-two year resident of Hancock Park, Mollie has been in real estate in the area for 40 years and 29 years with the Coldwell Banker Hancock Park North office which is recognized as being in the top 1% of its offices. She is also an Assistant Sales Manager. Call Mollie at (323) 460-7636
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June has been a long-time resident and prominent realtor in Hancock Park meeting the individual needs of each client with her expertise and knowledge of the area. In each of her year’s affiliation with Coldwell Banker, June has been named to the International President’s Circle / Elite and is a certified Previews Property Specialist. (323) 860-4262.
Betsy is a very trustworthy real estate agent. Her expertise in preparing a house for sale is incredible. She takes a marginal house and with minimal expense, turns it into a home where people put multiple offers to live in. She is a fullservice agent whose warmth and genuine caring has made her loved by all who know her. She is deeply committed to her clients getting them top dollar for their homes. (323) 806-0203.
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NADIA KIM Nadia Kim looks forward to working with you now and in the future, handling all of your real Estate needs. She is fluent in English and Korean. In her first year with Coldwell Banker, she was honored to be recognized as “Rookie of the Year” and she has consistently built on that success each year. Her one goal is to insure that all of her clients achieve their Real Estate goals. Call Nadia at (213) 700-3709.
A real estate professional for over 40 years, Barbara holds the titles of Executive Sales Director, Previews Property Specialist and Assistant Manager of the North office. She has been awarded some of Coldwell Banker’s highest achievements including I n t e r n a t i o n a l Pre s i d e n t ’s Circle. A Hancock Park re s i d e nt s i n ce 1 9 6 8 . Ca l l (323) 460-7633.
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Grace Kim understands that buying and selling a home can be a challenging experience. As an experienced real estate professional, Grace provides the highest quality service with attention to details that will make your sale or purchase a smooth and seamless process. You can rest assure that Grace will take care of your real estate needs every step of the way. Trust in Grace to have your best interest at heart. Call Grace at (213) 700-6833.
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A long-time resident of the area, Jenny specializes in residential and commercial real estate. She has more than 24 years experience and is a consistent top producer. Jenny is a native of Taiwan & speaks three dialects of Chinese. She is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers & Altrusa International. She is married with two sons. Call (323) 460-7624.
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After 33 years, Sue is a virtual computer: if you want to know the history of a property, she likely has the answer. Her credibility with industry colleagues often results in referrals & is given preview on exclusive properties before coming on the market. Her patience, humor & attention to detail are unparalleled. Call (323) 864-7406 www.LovelandCarr.com
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Peggy graduated from UCLA with a BA in English; studied design at Otis Parson’s Art Institute for 3 years and completed a summer course in the Architecture of English Country Homes at Oxford University in England. Peggy has been selling real estate for 21 years with Coldwell Banker South on Larchmont & has been a resident of Hancock Park for 46 years. Peggy is involved in many community activities. Call (323) 860-4250
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Hana Ali is the daughter of M uhammad Ali. Like her father she is a people person and enjoys being of service to others. Hana grew up in Fremont Place Hancock Park and went to Paige Elementary school on Larchmont Blvd. Hana will provide the highest level of service for every buyer and seller. Call (310) 775-5307
Over twenty years ago, Barbara relocated from Massachusetts with a Master’s Degree from Boston University’s School of Communications. She specializes in residential homes & residential income properties in the Hancock Park, Miracle Mile, Hollywood, Silver Lake & Los Feliz areas. She’s a member of International President’s Circle. Call (323) 610-1781 www.BarbaraAllenla.com
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Armed with an MBA from USC, Anne brings business discipline to the team, its staff & her clients. She has a spreadsheet or a flow chart with details most buyers or sellers want to know. Anne loves negotiations & practical ways toapply technology to the buying & selling process. Hancock Park resident.
As an agent who’s an expert in this local area, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate here. It’s not the same ever ywhere, so you need someone you can trust for upto-date information. I am eager to serve you.
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The following organizations involve many Larchmont people. If your group is not listed, please write to Who’s Who Directory, circulation@larchmontchronicle.com bers. Nine meetings a year. Purpose: Supports or call 323-462-2241, ext. 13. Children’s Institute, Inc. to help children affected by violence, abuse and other trauma. Fundraising activities include annual spring ALEXANDRIA HOUSE luncheon and fashion show and operation of Michelle Tonn, executive director; Sr. Judy The Colleagues Boutique, a designer resale Vaughan, founding executive director. Pur- and vintage clothing store at 3312 Pico Blvd. pose: A transitional residence for single wom- 213-260-7621; thecolleagues.com. en and women with children in the process COLLEAGUE HELPERS IN of moving from emergency shelter to permaPHILANTHROPIC SERVICE (CHIPS) nent housing. Volunteers can play “top chef” Lisa Baker Morgan, president. Purpose: supfor a night. Thrift sale every 2nd Saturday. port Children’s Institute, Inc. with its work 213-381-2649; alexandriahouse.org. to help children affected by violence, abuse ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL and other trauma. Fundraising and volunJenny Chow, president. 7 members. Pur- teer efforts include an annual fashion show, pose: Chartered in 1938, serves and provides boutique fashion events, hosting special support to School on Wheels, Good Shep- children’s activities, and donating and disherd Shelter for Homeless Women, Braille tributing toys. 213-260-7621; thechips.org. Institute and Hope-Net. 213-810-8791; disCUISINE Á ROULETTES tricteleven.altrusa.org. Daryl Twerdahl, contact. 120 members. Two ASSISTANCE LEAGUE general meetings yearly at St. Vincent Meals OF LOS ANGELES on Wheels. Open board meetings monthly. Lisa Wierwille, board president. Melanie Meri- Purpose: Fundraising and volunteer support ans, chief executive officer. 400+ members. for St. Vincent Meals on Wheels. 213-484Purpose: Established in 1919 to improve the 7112; dtwerdahl@stvincentmow.org. quality of lives of at-risk children and their DIDI HIRSCH MENTAL HEALTH families. The League’s five programs serve SERVICES 22,000 children annually. Auxiliaries and their Christopher J. Harrer, board chair. Dr. Kita chairs include: Anne Banning Auxiliary, ShelS. Curry, president/CEO. Kim Kowsky, diagh Callahan and Kiel FitzGerald; College rector of development and communications. Alumnae Auxiliary, Barbara Hardesty and Established in 1942. Purpose: Provide menMary Toolen-Roskam; Hilltoppers Auxiliary, tal health and substance use services. Home Judy Davis and Mary Kaufman; Mannequins to the Suicide Prevention Center. Crisis serAuxiliary, Melly Lindsay; Nine O’Clock Playvices, training and support groups for peoers Auxiliary, Melanie Edward and Preschool ple who have attempted or lost loved ones to Auxiliary, Yvonne Cazier. Family and League suicide. Several fundraisers a year. 310-751at Large membership are also available. Con5331; didihirsch.org. tact Kai Tramiel, director of membership, at EBELL OF LOS ANGELES 323-545-4847 or visit assistanceleaguela.org. Ginger Barnard, president. 500+ memAVIVA CENTER bers. Purpose: Philanthropic, cultural and PLATINUM ASSOCIATES educational programs support 20 charities Purpose: Fundraising group for Aviva Treat- that help women and children and grants ment Center for Abused Children, which pro- for over 50 college scholarships each year. vides support, therapeutic services and guid- Holds various events in a National Register ance to at-risk children and families, includ- historic Italian Renaissance building. Mereing “wraparound” community mental health, dyth Deighton, membership director. 323foster care and adoption services. Contact Iris 931-1277 or visit ebellla.org. Arias in development at 323-876-0550, ext. FREEDOMS FOUNDATION 1105, or development@avivacenter.org.
DIRECTORY OF WHO'S WHO
Philanthropic
BIG SUNDAY
David Levinson, founder and executive director. Mission: Connects people by providing a variety of opportunities and projects that bring people together to improve lives, build community and give people a sense of belonging. Board of directors meets four times a year. 6111 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, 90038. 323-549-9944. bigsunday.org.
BLIND CHILDREN’S CENTER
Danette Beck, board president. Sarah Orth, CEO. Scott Kassel, director of development. Purpose: Provide family-centered early intervention and education services for children birth through second grade who are visually impaired. Golf tournament fundraiser in May each year. Volunteer opportunities available year round. 323-664-2153; blindchildrenscenter.org.
CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S LAW CENTER
Betsy Butler, executive director. Purpose: Advance the potential of women and girls in California. First law center in California solely dedicated to addressing the comprehensive and legal needs of women and girls. The three primary activities are education and support services, including training; impact litigation, including lawsuits and amicus briefs; and policy advocacy. CWLC places particular emphasis on effecting change for low-income and indigent women and girls. 323-951-1041; cwlc.org.
CHILDHELP
Loretta Sturla, president. 100 members. Meets every 2nd Thurs. except July, Aug. and Dec. Purpose: Address the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children by focusing efforts and resources in the areas of advocacy, prevention, treatment, and community outreach. Annual Wonderland event is Dec. 9 at the Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel. 323-465-4016; childhelp.org.
THE COLLEAGUES
Cara Leonetti Esposito, president. 65 mem-
90057. 213-380-8168; regishousecommuni- or neglect or in poverty. 323-463-2119; uptycenter.com, regishousecc @att.net. liftfs.org/about/hollygrove.
LAS FLORISTAS
Linda Cappello, president. 80+ members. Celebrating its 80th year, Las Floristas meets once a month, Sept. to June in members’ homes. Purpose: Serve the special needs of children with physical or cognitive challenges at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, including wheelchair sports, scholarships, recreational therapy, adolescent support and pediatric art therapy. The two yearly fundraisers are the holiday luncheon and the spring gala. Contact Heather Schuchert, heseboo@aol.com.
LES AMIES CHILDREN’S INSTITUTE, INC.
Susan Armistead, president. Purpose: support Children’s Institute, Inc. with its work to help children affected by violence, abuse and other trauma. Fundraisers include theater receptions, an annual holiday dinner and other activities. 213-260-7621; childrensinstitute.org.
NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE LOS ANGELES FOUNDER CHAPTER
C. Suzanne Boone, president. 522 members. Purpose: mother-daughter philanthropy organization. Annual benefit in December. Timeless Treasures Thrift Shop open Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 9441 Culver Blvd, Culver City. 323-665-5981; nclla.org.
NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE CORONET DEBUTANTE BALL BOARD
Kathleen E. Zlokovich, ball director. Purpose: Annual Coronet Debutante Ball in November at the Beverly Hilton. Event fundraising supports philanthropic projects of the National Charity League, Los Angeles Founder Chapter. 323-665-5981; nclla.org.
HOLLYWOOD WILSHIRE YMCA
HOPE-NET
Brian Milder, president of the board. 200 volunteers. Board meets monthly. Purpose: Hope Net is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower individuals and families facing food insecurity with access to available resources in collaboration with inter-faith agencies. Taste of Larchmont is Mon., Aug. 27. 323-804-6058; bmilder@sbcglobal.net.
JEFFREY FOUNDATION
Elizabeth Abugayda, president. Meets for lunch 1st Thurs. Nov., Feb., April and June with other events in Dec., March and May. Purpose: Contributes to four charities a year. Hosts a holiday luncheon and an annual tea at the home of the Consul General. 818-368-2429; puffinlvr2000@yahoo.com, or P.O. Box 8060, Northridge, CA 91327.
Civic
ARCS FOUNDATION, INC. LOS ANGELES FOUNDER CHAPTER
Donna Tohidi Anderson, president. 68 members. Meets monthly Sept. to June. Purpose: Advance science in America by raising scholarship awards for undergraduate and graduate medical students and postdoctoral fellows in the fields of science, math, engineering and medical research. 310-3751936; arcsfoundation.org/los_angeles
BANNING RESIDENCE MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS
Kathy Tillotson, president. 500 members. Meets once a month. Purpose: Support the Banning Residence Museum. 310-548-7777; thebanningmuseum.org.
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, LOS ANGELESESCHSCHOLTZIA CHAPTER
Jan H. Gordon, chapter regent. 110 members. Purpose: The D.A.R., founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a nonprofit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America’s future through better education. lahawki@aol.com or follow on Facebook.
NGA HANCOCK PARK NEEDLEWORK GUILD OF AMERICA FRIENDS OF THE FAIRFAX LIBRARY
Beverly Brown, president, 85 members. Purpose: Improve the quality of life for disadvantaged members of the community by purchasing and distributing new clothes, linens and personal care items through AT VALLEY FORGE seven local charities. One annual fundraiser Diane Deshong, president. 85 members. Pur- event in February. ngahancockpark.org; pose: raise funds to provide scholarships to ngahancockpark@gmail.com. students and accredited teachers to participate ORPHANAGE GUILD in the Foundation’s educational programs. Mary Anne Atkisson and Phyllis and Conk310-275-1039; freedomsfoundation.org. le, co-presidents. Purpose: Raise funds for GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER FOR Maryvale, oldest residential treatment agency HOMELESS WOMEN AUXILIARY in Los Angeles, which provides care for girls Annemarie Howse, volunteer contact. Pur- ages 13 to 18, mental health services for indipose: assist at four centers for the homeless viduals and families, and an emergency placeand raise funds. 213-235-1460; ahowse@ ment center for children ages 6 to 12. 626gschomeless.org. 280-6510; laorphanageguild.com. David Almaraz, chairman. Purpose: Strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. 323-467-4161; ymcala.org.
WOMEN’S CANADIAN CLUB OF LOS ANGELES
ORPHANAGE GUILD JUNIORS
Liz Goralka, contact. Book sales are Wednesdays, 12 to 4 p.m. Meets 2nd Tues., of the month. Always looking for more volunteers. Purpose: Support the library acquisition fund and various programs. 323-936-6191; lapl.org.
FRIENDS OF THE JOHN C. FREMONT LIBRARY
Thom Garbrecht, president; David Kendrick is treasurer. Polin Cochrane is co-treasurer. Five members. Purpose: Support the library. Holds book sales on the first Friday and Saturday of the month. Always looking for more volunteers. 323-962-3521; tpg0915@gmail. com. lapl.org. FRIENDS OF THE MEMORIAL LIBRARY Chris Metro, contact. Purpose: Support the library through various programs. 323-
938-2732; lapl.org.
Bette Baer, president. Meets eight times a HOLLYWOOD BUSINESS AND year. Purpose: mentorship through activiPROFESSIONAL WOMEN ties and outings for residents at Maryvale. Marjory Hopper, president, 15 members. 626-280-6510; laorphanageguild.com/ju- 97th year as advocates for women. Purpose: nior-guild. betteannbaer@gmail.com. Achieve equity for individuals in the workPEGGY ALBRECHT place through advocacy and education. Meets FRIENDLY HOUSE 2nd Sat. for monthly luncheon at the PresPeter White, board president, Monica Phil- ton in the Loews Hollywood Hotel. 562-699lips, executive director. Founded in 1951 as 6288; mjhop6334@aol.com; bpwcal.org. the first home for women recovering from LEAGUE OF WOMEN alcohol and drug addiction in the USA. Pur- VOTERS, LOS ANGELES CHAPTER pose: Provide opportunity for women to re- Martha Sklar and Crissi Avila, co-presidents. cover physically, spiritually and emotionally 350 members. Meets monthly Sept.-May. from drugs and alcohol in an atmosphere Purpose: Non-partisan organization to inof love, compassion and support. 213-389- form citizens about government. 213-3689964; friendlyhousela.org. 1616; lwvlosangeles.org.
Alyce Morris Winston, founder and CEO. Purpose: provide services for special needs children and their families, typically chilPROJECT ANGEL FOOD dren from 12 months through age 18. 323- Richard Ayoub, executive director. Bobby 965-7536; thejeffreyfoundation.org. Ralston, Target Media Partners, chair. FoundJUNIOR LEAGUE OF LOS ANGELES ed in 1989 by Marianne Williamson and a Karla Sayles, president. 1,200 members. group of volunteers to provide food to those Founded in 1926. Purpose: Promote vol- combating the effects of HIV/AIDS. Project untarism, develop women’s potential and Angel Food now provides free meals, love improve the community through effective and support to people battling critical illness, action and the leadership of trained volun- including cancer, kidney failure and other illnesses, as well as the dependent children of teers. 323-957-4280; jlla.org. clients. 323-845-1800; angelfood.org. JUNIORS OF SOCIAL SERVICE UPLIFT FAMILY SERVICES Ellen Norris, president. Purpose: Fundraising and other support for Regis House ComAT HOLLYGROVE munity Center owned and operated by the Brad Slocum and Heather Jones, co-chairs. Sisters of Social Service. Annual fundraiser Purpose: A family-centered community oris in November. Group meets approximate- ganization serving abused and neglected ly four times a year. 2212 Beverly Blvd., LA children to age 18, and those at risk of abuse
LOS ANGELES GARDEN CLUB
Nora Leibman, president. 60 members. Meets 2nd Mon. of the month at Visitors’ Center, Griffith Park at 9:30 a.m. Sept.–June; different speaker each month. Purpose: Increase knowledge and love of gardening and support philanthropic causes. Toy collection / monetary donations in Nov. for Homeless Health Care Los Angeles. Two horticultural scholarships are given for students at Mt. San Antonio College. Spring and winter fundraisers. 818-236-3641; losangelesgardenclub.org.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS, LOS ANGELES
Schenae Rourk, president. Purpose: Propel women entrepreneurs into economic, social
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Retirement and Care Center through appeals and popular events such as the annual “Charity Golf Classic,” the “Classic Car Show” and and political spheres of power through advo- Benefiting vision research at Doheny Eye In- the “Brothers Night.” The Helper’s Club also cacy, innovation and community. 213-622- stitute, now affiliated with UCLA’s Jules Stein sponsors the Foundation’s Newsletter. 323731-7141; info@hospitallerfoundation.org. 3200; nawbola.org. Eye Institute. 323-342-7101; doheny.org.
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN, LOS ANGELES SECTION
Helen Davidov, board president. Purpose: Improve the quality of life for women, children and families and to ensure individual rights for all. Operates eight thrift stores in Los Angeles. 323-651-2930; ncjwla.org.
TOWN AND GOWN OF USC
LUMINAIRES JUNIORS
Stacey Henning, president. 130 members. General meetings six times a year. Purpose: Benefiting vision research at Doheny Eye Institute, now affiliated with UCLA’s Jules Stein Eye Institute. 323-342-7101; doheny.org.
ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN (OIC)
ST. JOHN OF GOD WOMEN’S LEAGUE Margaret Cherene, president. 100 members. Purpose: Volunteering and fundraising to assist patients in St. John of God Retirement and Care Center. 323-731-7141; info@hospitallerfoundation.org.
USC MEDICAL CENTER CARES AUXILIARY
ortho-insti- Mindy Halls, president. 200 patrons. Board meets monthly Sept.-June, brunch in Dec. Purpose: support Los Angeles County / USC CHARITABLE CHILDREN’S GUILD Medical Center through volunteer work and (CCG) donations. 323-226-6941; lacusccares.org. Nancy Rossi, president. 30 members. Meet last Thursday of the month (September through June). Purpose: Support Orthopaedic InstiTHE BLUE RIBBON WILSHIRE ROTARY CLUB OF LOS tute for Children’s charitable care program Suzy Boyett, associate director, 450 members. with financial resources and volunteering. By invitation only: meets on a special events ANGELES Christopher Cox, president. 85 members. Main fundraiser is a tea in springtime. basis. Purpose: Founded in 1968 by Dorothy Meets Wednesdays at 11:55 a.m. at The LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE Chandler, this charitable support group of Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. ORTHOPAEDIC GUILD The Music Center is comprised of outstandPurpose: “Building friendships and tackling ing women leaders in the Los Angeles comAUXILIARY OF THE CCG community challenges — for 85 years.” Marie Baker, president. 30 members. Meets munity. Funds raised go to its education proContact Ben David, membership chair: ben1st Thurs. of the month (Sept. through grams and resident companies — Los Angeles david.rotary@gmail.com, wilshirerotary.org June). Purpose: Support Orthopaedic Insti- Opera, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeor facebook/wilshirerotary.com. tute for Children’s charitable care program les Master Chorale and Center Theatre Group. WINDSOR SQUARE-HANCOCK with financial resources and volunteering. 213-972-3347; sboyett@musiccenter.org. PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY Main fundraiser is a Book & Author LunBARNSDALL ARTS /FOJAC Richard Battaglia, president, 300 mem- cheon held on a Tuesday in October. Shelah Leher-Graiwer, executive director. bers. Board of Trustees meets quarterly at 14 board members. Purpose: Provide quality LAS AMIGAS DE LAS LOMAS members’ homes. Researches and preserves art education and exhibits that nurture creAUXILIARY OF THE CCG historical information on Windsor Square, Stella Chang, president. 25 members. Meets ativity, artistic skills, and the aesthetic apHancock Park and Greater Rancho La Brea. 2nd Mon. of the month. Purpose: Support preciation of art. Build community through Historical tours, social events and annual the Orthopaedic Institute for Children’s access and engagement. Sunday free family Homes / Gardens Tour. Contact: wshphs@ charitable care program with financial re- art workshops throughout the year. 323gmail.com, wshphs.org. sources and volunteering. Main fundraiser is 363-4629; barnsdallarts.org. WOMEN AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE in October. Visit lasamigas.org or facebook. HOLLYWOOD BOWL COMMITTEE Margot Bennett, executive director. Ann Re- com/lasamigasdelaslomas. Van Kantor, president. 40 members. Meets iss Lane, founder. Purpose: Prevent gun viomonthly over the summer. Purpose: SupLAS MADRECITAS lence by educating the public, policymakers port the Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles PhilAUXILIARY OF THE CCG and the media about the human, financial harmonic and youth music education proand public health consequences and dangers Brandy Calvignac, president. 140 mem- grams. 213-972-3530; hollywoodbowl.com. bers. Meets 1st Thurs. of the month (Sept. of firearms. 310-204-2348; wagv.org. LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM to June). Purpose: Support Orthopaedic WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION Institute for Children’s charitable care proOF ART COSTUME COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES gram with financial resources and volun- Anne Landsberger, contact. 50 members. Kay Burt, executive administrator. 1,200 teering. Main fundraiser is held in the fall. Council members enjoy six to eight fashionmembers. Board meets monthly. Purpose: LAS NINAS DE LAS MADRECITAS centric programs annually. Purpose: AcquiPromote full participation of women lawyers Audrey Bogosian, president. 70 members, sitions and special project support for the and judges in the legal profession, maingirls grades nine to 12. Meets 2nd Wed. of the Costume and Textile Curatorial Department tain integrity of legal system by advocating month Sept. to June. Purpose: Volunteer at of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. principles of fairness and equality, improve Orthopaedic Institute for Children and in the 323-857-6558; costumecouncil@lacma.org. status of women in society, including exerLOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM community; fundraising projects benefiting cise of equal rights and reproductive choice. the patients of OIC include a spring fashion OF ART DOCENT COUNCIL Does not give referrals or do pro bono work. show and Christmas See’s Candy Sale; presen- Emily Craig, docent council coordinator. 213-892-8982; wlala.org. tation of seniors at Annual Evergreen Ball. 426 members. Purpose: Volunteer educational services for students and adults in the LOS AMIGOS form of tours, lectures, and informal conAUXILIARY OF THE CCG CEDARS-SINAI WOMEN’S GUILD versations. 323-857-6109; lacma.org. Gina Furth, president. 400 members; 3,000 Jared Roth, president. 50 members. Meets LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF once a month. Purpose: Volunteer at Orconstituents. Board meets six times a year. thopaedic Institute for Children and in the ART MUSEUM SERVICE COUNCIL Purpose: Support Cedars-Sinai Medical Cencommunity; support Las Amigas de Las LoTim Deegan, chair. 150 members. Annual ter, primarily through fund-raising, support mas through volunteerism at the Fall Fundmeeting at museum. Purpose: Guest servicprograms, research and education. 310-423es. 323-857-6228; tdeegan @lacma.org. 3667; womensguildcs.org or womensguild@ raiser event in October. SEARCHLIGHTERS LOS ANGELES cshs.org. Anne-Marie Peterson, president. 20 memPHILHARMONIC AFFILIATES CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL bers. Meet 1st Tues. of the month (Sept. Becky Novy, chair. 900 members. Meets 10 LOS ANGELES through June). Purpose: Provide funds to times yearly. Purpose: Support the mission ASSOCIATES & AFFILIATES support medical research and education for Bonnie McClure, chairman. 38 Guilds and Orthopaedic Institute for Children. Main of the LA Phil through volunteer service, Auxiliaries. Purpose: Raise money for Chil- fundraiser is an annual luncheon and silent community engagement, and fundraising; be ambassadors for music and connect comdren’s Hospital Los Angeles. 323-361-2367; auction in the fall. munities. 213-972-3530; laphil.com. chla.org. Pat Whitman president. 870 members. Established in 1904. Purpose: Philanthropic organization supporting USC through scholarships for students, building and campus enhancements and cultural programs. pdwhitman@roadrunner.com; president@ townandgownofusc.org.
mperrine@mednet.ucla.edu; tute.org.
Art-Music
Hospital-Medical
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL AUXILIARY
SISTER SERVANTS OF MARY GUILD
LAS MADRINAS
Denise Nighman, president. 165 members. Purpose: Fundraising to assist sisters, RNs, LVNs and CNAs, who provide care to patients in their own homes regardless of illness, race or religion, free of charge. The annual benefit luncheon will be Sat., Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. at the Luxe Sunset Hotel. 818-7630970; dnighman@gmail.com.
LUMINAIRES, FOUNDER CHAPTER
Dolores Bononi, president. Esther Clark, associate director of special events and volunteer resources. Purpose: Help pregnant and parenting teens, young women and their children in underserved communities. Thrift shop at 3315 W. Burbank Blvd. Guild events at 155 N. Occidental Blvd. Fashion show is Thurs., Sept. 13. Christmas Bazaar is Sat., Nov. 3. 213-381-2931 x341; eclark@stannes.org.
Mahlon Lawton, president. 150 members. General meetings Oct., Feb. and May. Purpose: Philanthropy, staffing of the Good Samaritan Gift Shop and public relations. 213977-2414; goodsam.org. Kathy Thompson, President. 175 members. Jacquie McMahon, public relations chair. Purpose: Improve and enrich the community with commitment to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and other philanthropic enterprises. Through members and debutante families, honor those who have shown exceptional commitment to the community. correspondingsecretary@lasmadrinas.org.
ST. ANNE’S GUILD
Elizabeth Schonk, president. 160 members. ST. JOHN OF GOD HELPER’S CLUB General meeting four times a year. Purpose: Purpose: Raise money for St. John of God
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MUSES OF THE CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION
Patricia Torres, president. 100 members. Meets 2nd Mon. of the month Sept to June. Purpose: Support and promote the California Science Center and provide fundraising and volunteer activities for community youth programs, the California State Science Fair and the Hands-On Science Camp. Membership open to men and women. 310-529-7540; prtorres617gmail.com.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS COMMITTEE, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Marilyn Levin, president. 70+ members. For membership contact Margaret Black. Meets 8 to 10 times a year. Purpose: Support the National Museum of Women in the Arts and to increase public awareness of the work of California women artists. 323-656-9271; nmwa.org.
Education
BUCKLEY SCHOOL PARENTS ASSOCIATION
Purpose: Support the policies of the school and maintaining school standards and academic and administrative functions; assist in social and cultural activities; foster a good relationship among the school, the students, and the parents; assist in fundraising. 818-461-6770; pa@buckley.org.
CATHEDRAL CHAPEL SCHOOL PTO BOARD
Purpose: Fundraising events for Cathedral Chapel School and general support of school. 323-938-9976; cathedralchapelschool.org.
FRIENDS OF HANCOCK PARK ELEMENTARY
Purpose: Fundraising and implementing projects. hancockparkschool.com/friendsof-hancock-park-school.
FRIENDS OF THIRD STREET
Quarterly meetings held each year in the school auditorium; please see calendar on website for dates and times. Purpose: Raise money for enrichment programs. 323-9398337; friendsofthird.org.
HARVARD-WESTLAKE SCHOOL PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
Kairavi Daum, president. 1,400 members. Meets six times yearly. Purpose: Support school and build school community. 818487-6611; hw.com.
IMMACULATE HEART PARENTS’ COUNCIL
Susan Theiring, president. Board meets triannually. Purpose: Communication and information for parent / student events, including parent information nights, family picnic in October, WALK 2018 in November, faculty appreciation luncheon in February, the spring luncheon in March, and the used uniform sale in May. 323-461-3651; immaculateheart.org.
LOYOLA HIGH MOTHERS’ GUILD
Mona Schlater-Hewitt, president, 50 board members who meet quarterly. Purpose: Hospitality and fundraising for faculty salaries. Annual spring luncheon. 213-3815121; loyolahs.edu.
MARLBOROUGH PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
Purpose: Provide leadership and involvement opportunities. 323-935-1147; marlborough.org.
ST. BRENDAN SCHOOL PARENT BOARD
Purpose: Fundraising, communication forum, support of co-curricular activities and Ranjit Bhatia and Joan MacLaughlin, co- welcome for new families. 213-382-7401; stpresidents. 90 members. General member- brendanschool.com. ST. JAMES’ EPISCOPAL SCHOOL ship meets six times yearly in members’ PARENT ASSOCIATION homes. Purpose: Fundraise to support the Los Angeles Philharmonic and endowment Purpose: Community building, fundraising for youth music education programs. Invita- and hospitality. 213-233-0133; sjsla.org. tion only. 213-972-3530; laphil.com. THIRD STREET PTA Purpose: Promote and build parent/family LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC engagement and work with Friends of Third INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE Rabab Ashley, president. 50 members. Meets to raise funds for enrichment and curricular once a month, Oct. through May. Purpose: programs for Third Street Elementary stuEncourage attendance at Los Angeles Phil- dents. 323-939-8337; thirdstreetpta.org. WILSHIRE CREST PTA harmonic performances; fundraise; build bridges between cultures and countries Purpose: Fundraising and support for school through the annual International Ball; pro- and student needs. 323-938-5291, info@ vide sponsorship to children and their fami- wilshirecrestpta.org. WILTON PLACE SCHOOL PTA lies to attend concerts at Walt Disney ConCall for more information. 213-389-1181. cert Hall. 213-972-3530; laphil.com.
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White Shirt party held for Animal Defenders on Beachwood By Suzan Filipek A fundraiser to raise awareness of their suffering and increase compassion for animals worldwide was held at a Windsor Square home last month. About 50 people nibbled on vegan hors d’oeuvre as Jan Creamer and Tim Phillips of Animal Defenders International (ADI) spoke of their efforts to free circus lions and other animals and open a wildlife refuge in South Africa. Hosts Rev. Dr. Gwynne Guibord and Dr. Lo Sprague, Beachwood Ave., are longtime supporters of the animal rights group. “We come together in such a difficult time for all of us when cruelty is on the rise,� Dr. Sprague told the crowd at
the spout and wouldn’t let go when a caretaker was topping his water bowl.  He is among the first animals to be rescued by ADI following a ban on animals in circuses in Guatemala passed
in April 2017. The circuses were given 12 months to relocate their animals, but around 50 animals remain with circuses, including tigers, lions, monkeys, and pumas. (Please turn to page 19)
REV. GWYNNE GUIBORD and Dr. Lo Sprague. Photos by Ludi Mora
the July afternoon event. “There are so many good causes for animals, and we support all of them,� she added. “ADI doesn’t just rescue individual animals; it begins to dismantle the notion that an animal is a commodity.�
A silent auction included a chewed-up watering can, a prized possession of Kimba’s. It was the lion’s first “toy� after living in a six-foot by six-foot circus cage for seven years. A photo of him showed a sense of joy after he grabbed
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ZAPPA OFFICE on Larchmont was the venue for an LBA mixer where attendees included, L-R: Liz Fuller, Patty Lombard and Karen Evans, all of the “Larchmont Buzz,� and Bob Day, of Coldwell Banker.
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Nibbling mouth-watering samples from a buffet of recipes featured in the cookbook were past Ebell president Loyce Braun, Mary Nelson, Elizabeth Blatt, Sonja Carlin, Diana Larson, Toni Jones, Jackie Kruse, Julie Johnson,
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Larchmont Chronicle
AUGUST 2018
WOMEN OF LARCHMONT 2018
Ginger Barnard takes reins at venerable Club
Dr. Neville Anderson Dr. Anderson grew up in the Windsor Square area. She attended St. James’ School and Marlborough School. After graduating from Stanford University, she was an assistant teacher at Bing Nursery School. She received her medical degree from the University of Rochester. She completed her internship and residency at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. There she received the Victor E. Stork Award for Continued Excellence and Future Promise in the Care of Children. For seven years, she practiced in La Cañada at Descanso Pediatrics. In 2014 she followed her dreams and opened her own practice on Larchmont Boulevard. She was named a Top Doctor in Pasadena magazine and a Top Rising Super Doctor in Los Angeles magazine for multiple years. Dr. Anderson is one of the founding members of the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Health Network, is on the Board of Managers and is the Chair for the Network’s Finance Committee. She is also an attending physician at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and is on the Board of the Los Angeles Pediatric Society. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, hiking, going to the beach, reading and playing tennis.
Dr. Alexandra McCollum Dr. Alex is a board certified general pediatrician with a special expertise in pediatric dermatology. She enjoys working in a small practice and getting to know her families and patients. She practices compassionate, family-centric, and common sensebased pediatrics, hoping to guide and support families through the many challenges of parenthood. She joined the Larchmont Pediatrics in December 2014. Originally from Chico, California. Dr. Alex received her medical degree from St. George’s University in 2005. She completed her pediatric residency at Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center of New York. She then completed a one-year post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric dermatology at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego. She is one of the founding members of the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Health Network and is currently an attending physician at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Alex and her husband, Dr. Sherman, relocated from Brooklyn to Los Angeles with their two little boys in the summer of 2014 and were blessed with the latest little addition, a girl, in December 2016. So not too much free time to speak of but loves to hang with her boys at the beach and snuggle with the littlest every chance she gets.
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Ruth Anderson Principal, Christ the King School Ruth Anderson joined the faculty at Christ the King School in 2001 as the sixth grade teacher. She was appointed to the position of principal in 2010, and served in that role for six years. She left CKS in 2016 to pursue a Doctorate of Education at University College London. Ruth grew up and was educated in Dublin, Ireland. Before moving to Los Angeles to marry her husband Bill, she had accumulated over 20 years teaching experience in Ireland and England. Ruth earned her Bachelor’s degree in Modern Languages from University College Dublin and her postgraduate diploma in Computers in Education from Trinity College, Dublin. Later she received her Master’s Degree in Catholic School Leadership from the University of San Francisco. She has a passion for Catholic education and is very excited to be back at CKS as principal.
If you would like further information about the school, contact Ruth at: ruthcanderson@cksla.org • (323) 462-4753
Angelique S. Campen, MD Esthetic Medicine Specialist and ER Doctor Angelique S. Campen, MD is a mother of three, an Emergency Medicine Physician, an entrepreneur, and an expert in the field of esthetic medicine. As a graduate of Marlborough, Georgetown University, and UCLA School of Medicine, Angelique is the Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Providence St Joseph Medical Center in Burbank and practices as faculty in emergency medicine at UCLA. She also owns an esthetic medicine practice, “The Best Kept Secret in Larchmont.” She offers in-home confidential botox and fillers. You have likely seen many of her clients either on the big screen, TV, or along the streets of Larchmont, but you would never know it (with her talent for achieving the natural look). She is founder of Vital Medical Services which provides medical clearances and DUI blood draws at law enforcement facilities and thus reduces ER overcrowding. In her “free time” she travels on medical missions to Peru, Cambodia, and Colombia, and is a member of Wilshire Rotary and The Ebell of Los Angeles.
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“My goal is to increase the recognition of the Ebell as a welcoming place for all women who are interested in the Club’s commitment to education, culture and philanthropy,” said Ginger Barnard, newly elected president of The Ebell of Los Angeles. She replaces Loyce Braun, who served for two years. Barnard was Deputy Chief of Protocol for Los Angeles County for 22 years and Chief Analyst for Legislation in the County Chief Administrative Office for 10 years. She started her career as a social worker in 1964. A Playa del Rey resident, she is married and has a grown son. The new president has a busy year ahead, beginning with the annual barbecue that is expected to draw more than 100 members and guests on Fri., Aug. 3. A jazz concert featuring Louis Cruz Beltran is set for Thurs., Sept. 13 and the annual Open House is Sun., Sept. 30. In 2019, the club will celebrate its 125th anniversary. Serving with Barnard are Janna Harris, vice president; Maria Wohlmuth, recording secretary and Perry Maiorana, treasurer. New board members are Geri Hurley, director of governance; Lorraine Spector, development.
President Hollywoodland Realty Patricia Carroll grew up in the real estate business as the daughter of Hollywoodland owner Ed Carroll. She is now president of the firm her late father operated in two offices since the 1940s on Larchmont Blvd. and Beachwood Dr. Patti actively works for preservation, and is the Treasurer for the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council, where she also serves on the Land Use and Outreach committees. She is a member of the Ebell Club, SASNA, Friends of Hope-Net and is on the board of the Anderson-Munger YMCA. She also commutes to Paris and Majorca with her husband Mark, where they served for many years as directors of international marketing for French Vogue and French Architectural Digest magazines. Her new address is in the orginal Hollywoodland Realty Office … 584 N. Larchmont Blvd. 584 N. Larchmont Blvd • (323) 469-3171 • 2700 N. Beachwood Dr.
Careylyn Clifford Controller I am a Hancock Park native! My first jobs were on Larchmont Blvd. at My Favorite Place, Landis & Mail Boxes Etc. I am a blessed mother of two. Noah, 11 years old, attends 3rd Street school with a passion for sports and plays for Wilshire Warriors travel team. Natalee Carey, 7 years old, is excelling in musical arts and also plays baseball. Several years ago I earned my contractor’s license, MBE, SBA8(a). While I still enjoy coaching T-Ball, I have started a global Health & Wellness business as an independent consultant with Arbonne Int., offering beneficial plant-based nutrition, skin care, makeup & an opportunity to change your life (www. careylynclifford.arbonne.com). I am an active member/volunteer with the National Women In Roofing organization providing mentoring and education for women roofing professionals. I have worked with Doug Ratliff, owner of Supreme Roofing on Gower, since 2004 and we are still enjoying working together. While at Supreme Roofing, I implemented a new Safety, Injury and Illness program with a 100% success rate. I am most thankful and admire Doug Ratliff at Supreme Roofing! Doug has been a monumental mentor and positive influence in my life. I am most grateful for my children and the continual joy they bring to my life. Together we have made life changes to overcome and take a stand against the emotional abuse of domestic violence. I remained silent for a long time as many women do to avoid social judgment and lived in fear. My children and I are healing, rediscovering ourselves and starting over.
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(Continued from page 18) The crowd last month was mostly dressed in white shirts in a nod to Creamer and Phillips, who wear white shirts when working with governments, circus officials and communities on behalf of animals. Neighbors Suzanne and Paul Semnacher came to learn more. Along with other guests, they viewed a short film, “Anima,” produced by the Guibord Center, with a soundtrack by Moby and interviews with an eclectic mix of religious leaders from Buddhist monks to Jewish leaders, Sikhs and priests. Online social cause network GreaterGood.org has launched a worldwide appeal to help raise the funds needed for the ADI circus animal rescue. Visit: bit.ly/GGO-ADI.
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Maura Daly Park La Brea Director of Leasing and Marketing Maura Daly has been in the property management industry since graduating from St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA. During her career, she has taken time off to travel extensively and live in Scotland and other European countries. After returning from Europe, she supervised a portfolio of 21 properties for a private developer in Northern California. She moved to Southern California to work for the Sares-Regis Group in Irvine as a property manager specializing in new construction. Los Angeles was her next destination where she was general manager for Douglas Emmett before being hired by Park La Brea. As PLB’s Director of Leasing and Marketing, she supervises 11 leasing agents and five staff members on the support team. She is responsible for 4248 units. “While embracing Park La Brea’s rich history, we have taken our gorgeous interiors into the 21st century. With our Premium and Signature apartments, mid-century modern meets contemporary LA.” In addition to travel, she is dedicated to health and fitness and loves to run or walk several miles a day.
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Sandra Dewey Pilgrim School Parent, Board Member, and Woman of Accomplishment Sandra Dewey has always found time in her busy life to support Pilgrim School, but where she finds it is a mystery! She is the president of Studio T and TBS and TNT Business Operations. She oversees production and business affairs for TNT and TBS cable networks, and business affairs for Cartoon Network, TCM, and several other Turner brands, as well as for Turner’s new media and advertiser-sponsored initiatives. In addition, she leads the LA division of Turner Women Today, a resource and mentoring group for Turner women in the workplace and has participated in several Leadership programs, including the Betsy Magness Leadership Program and Time Warner’s Breakthrough Leadership Program. Sandra has two daughters at Pilgrim School—Charlotte “Charlie” Boyette, Class of 2019, is the incoming ASB President, and Pearl is just joining Pilgrim this fall in the 10th grade. Sandra will join the Pilgrim Board of Governors in the fall of 2018. Sandra Dewey and her daughters are valued leaders of the Pilgrim community!
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WOMEN OF LARCHMONT 2018
AUGUST 2018
Larchmont Chronicle
Marilyn Wells Allison Schallert
Jessica Schulman Edelstein LMFT, ATR-BC, CDP
Creative Family Counseling &Therapy A Hollywood native, Jessica has been a visual thinker her whole life. Her passion for creativity & understanding how the brain works, is part of everything she does. An alumna from both UCLA and ArtCenter College of Design, Jessica spent decades building brands with some of the brightest in business. She is most proud of her “Think Differentâ€? work with Steve Jobs for Apple Computer, which set a path for how the world now creates & communicates. Now a licensed family counselor & therapist, Jessica helps people of all ages navigate personal life stage challenges: • Parenting • Adulting • Aging • Grieving. In her Larchmont office, she uses art making and a gentle hand to help unlock cognitive barriers, while the process itself relieves stress & builds coping skills — providing new tools for a complicated world. Jessica cherishes involvement in developing healing programs with local schools, grief camps, senior & memory loss communities, and many creative organizations globally.
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Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald It’s been a very busy and gratifying year! I am so grateful for the expertise and energy that Dr. Jalian and Dr. Fincher have added to our practice over the last couple of years, and so excited to have Angie back from graduate school. We’ve invested in an expansion and remodel, and purchased new technology to offer treatments at every price level and stage of aging. I’m proud to announce our very own Dr. H. Ray Jalian was chosen by the owners of CoolSculpting and Kybella to lead an important study combining these technologies to reduce chin fat in order to maximize results while minimizing down time. I’ve continued speaking nationally and internationally. I travelled to Taiwan to teach advanced injection techniques while writing for several publications. I’m honored to have participated as one of the editors of the recently released textbook, Master Techniques in Facial Rejuvenation and to have our practice featured in Los Angeles Magazine’s Top Doctors issue. Thank you to my dedicated staff, the patients who inspire my work, and to the special Larchmont community for another great year.
Dr. Helen Fincher I joined RFMD fulltime in 2017 and love working in the neighborhood that I live in. One of my favorite summer procedures for tackling the effects of aging is the latest innovation from Thermage, which is a skin tightening device for any sagging skin and safe enough for delicate eyelids. The advancements in CoolSculpting have changed how we see body sculpting and I’m proud that our practice offers a multitude of applicators as well as two machines that can simultaneously target stubborn areas of fat. So, it’s twice as fast, amazingly safe, well-tolerated and well-liked. On a personal note, our daughter, Eden, graduated from Harvard Westlake and completed her freshman year at Colgate University. Our daughter, Avery, will be a high school freshman at Marlborough and can walk to school! Our son, Harry, will be in 7th grade at Oakwood this year. We’re taking our first family vacation to Europe this summer and are headed to Spain for two weeks.
Angela Sarff, APRN, FNP I completed my Nurse Practitioner Degree from UC, Irvine in June. Now I’m officially an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). I’m particularly excited about being able to offer Laser Genesis. It is a quick, painless procedure that requires no downtime, decreases pore size, redness, acne, rosacea and stretch marks and is safe in the summer. Another new investment is the Halo, which is a profractional laser that stimulates collagen production and reverses accumulated sun damage – brown spots, fine lines, wrinkles, rough skin and scars. We’re one of a few practices to offer PicoGenesis, a revolutionary laser treatment that removes stubborn pigment while creating a brighter complexion from increased collagen production. There’s no downtime and it is safe to do in the summer! I’m expecting my first child in September and ‌ it’s a boy! He is due on September 21, which is the day after our fourth wedding anniversary! I’m thrilled about our new office look and our exciting new technologies.
Visit www.RebeccaFitzgeraldMD.com or call (323) 464-8046. 321 N Larchmont Blvd. Ste. 906
One story at a time from ‘Frontline’ By Sarah Ryan The latest event in the series “Stories from the Frontline: Ending Homelessness through Supportive Housingâ€? took place on the patio of The Brig bar in Venice on June 20. The first event was held at the Ebell in February. Formerly homeless individuals shared their stories to dispel stereotypes and encourage assistance for supportive and lowincome housing. Councilman Mike Bonin of the 11th district also spoke about his experience with homelessness. The John and Marilyn Wells Family Foundation created the series in partnership with CSH (Corporation for Supportive Housing) Speak Up! United Way, with Allison Schallert and Marilyn Wells co-chairing. Schallert says the next event will take place in Lincoln Heights in the fall, followed by presentations in three other communities: East Valley, West Valley and West Los Angeles. “Training formerly homeless people to tell their stories is an empowering effort on its own,â€? Wells said. “It’s beneficial to reach the public in small settings in more of an empathic way and with a human connection, rather than having a politician talking about something.â€? Wells further explained the reasoning behind the project. “People look at homeless people through a stereotype, through a lens that they’ve either experienced over and over from seeing people on the corner or seeing people push carts or seeing people standing next to bus stops and talking to themselves. They don’t realize that that’s a small minority of the amount of homeless people that we have,â€? Wells said. “Nowadays, we are seeing a large group of people that are just falling into homelessness who are working, but they are working poor and are just getting priced out of their housing‌so that’s why affordable housing is becoming very important because we definitely need to house the more chronic people but we also have to provide housing so that working class people can actually afford to live in Los Angeles and work here.â€? The Frontline series is multi(Please turn to page 21)
Jennifer Kim MS, CFPÂŽ, CMFC, ChFC, CLU
Senior Partner, Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC (SEIA) Active Member of the Larchmont Community, PA Board Member, Wife, Mother Jennifer Kim is a native of Los Angeles and a resident of Larchmont for over years. She received her BA degree in Economics from UCLA in 1992. Jennifer is a Senior Partner at SEIA where she customizes wealth and investment strategies for families and corporations. She has been in the securities and insurance business since 1993. Jennifer is married to Mark Kim, a Los Angeles, native and District Attorney in downtown, LA. Together they have four children ages . Sterling BOE 'JPOB BSF attending Harvard Westlake School. 4ullivan and Remington attend St. James where Jennifer is on the PA Board. Jennifer’s family is also active at Marat Daukayev, Los Angeles School of Gymnastics, #FWFSMZ )JMMT 'FODFSTh $MVC and in local sports.
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Patricia Klindworth Principal, Page Academy Patricia Klindworth is originally from the Midwest and has proven herself as an innovator and leader in the school administration field for over thirty-five years. She served as Senior Director for Page Academy in the Orlando, Florida based schools for 25 years. The following two years, she served as an educational consultant for Page Academy before relocating permanently to California. Ms. Klindworth is currently serving as the Principal of Page Academy - Hancock Park as well as supervising the Beverly Hills campus. Her extensive experience will offer professionalism, innovative ideas, and strong leadership. Her exceptional commitment has earned her many professional awards and certifications. She has chaired and co-chaired on a multitude of accreditation teams, including but not limited to SACS, MSA-CESS, AI, and AISF. Page Academy successfully completed their accreditation during the 2017-2018 school year. Page Academy looks forward to continue working with Ms. Klindworth and her never-ending dedication to the Community and Parent involvement.
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Tamara Miller, ED.D. Principal, Brawerman Elementary School East Tamara Miller comes to Brawerman after a long and impressive career in education, most recently as Academic Dean at the Brentwood School. A graduate of UC Berkeley with a degree in biology, she began her career at Fairfax High School before moving on to the Brentwood School, where she taught science for 12 years, six as chair of the science department. She earned her ED.D in Educational Leadership from UCLA and was promoted to Academic Dean in 2012. Tamara was already familiar with the quality of Brawerman, both as a member of Wilshire Boulevard Temple and from Brentwood, where “Many of the Brawerman students feed into the middle school,� she said. “The world is changing for our students, and our schools need to reflect this. I believe that students need to be central to their learning. I think about the learning experience of all students, whether they are athletes, artists, musicians or scientists. I would add that schools also need to consider how each student learns.�
3663 Wilshire Blvd • brawerman.org • (213) 388-2401
Larchmont Chronicle
AUGUST 2018
WOMEN OF LARCHMONT 2018
United State of Women makes local pick
Rachel V. Olivier Putt Putt Productions Rachel Olivier, owner of Putt Putt Productions, is a writer, proofreader, copy editor and content creator. She has been crafting content, assisting clients in clarifying their communication, and creating crisp clean copy for over 20 years. Putt Putt Productions’ motto, “slow and steady wins the race” is based on the belief that thorough and thoughtful work stands the test of time. Rachel has mentored students through online leadership and “Ask” programs at her alma mater, Western Washington University. She has read slush for the online speculative fiction and poetry ‘zine “Bewildering Stories”. She has organized and participated in numerous writers groups in Los Angeles and is currently a member of The Hatchery. A resident of Larchmont since 1999, she has volunteered for the Larchmont Boulevard Association’s Family Fair and AIDS Project Los Angeles. In 2008 she joined the family of the Larchmont Chronicle managing the front office, proofreading and writing featured articles. Rachel is a published author of speculative fiction and poetry and has had a book signing at Chevalier’s on the Boulevard. To read more about her and Putt Putt Productions, please visit her websites.
puttputtproductions.com • rachelvolivier.com
Lisa Rosenstein The Willows Community School Lisa Rosenstein, Founding Head of The Willows Community School, has over 40 years experience as an educator. For 24 years, she has overseen the development of The Willows from 90 students in a single building to 465 students on a six building campus. Through Lisa’s leadership, The Willows is nationally recognized as a balanced, progressive educational leader with a strong academic program incorporating experiential learning, critical thinking, and thematic instruction into cutting-edge curriculum and integrating STEAM, technology, maker, a 1:1 laptop program, and the arts into the classroom. Lisa has collaborated with the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence to bring RULER, Yale’s approach to social/emotional learning, to the West Coast. She is a leader in community education establishing a thriving parent education program, speaker series, and model professional development program. Lisa began her career in education in Washington, D.C. with the Bureau of Jewish Education. She was the founding head of Temple Isaiah Day School and worked at the Steven S. Wise School. A graduate of American University, she has served on the boards of Windward School and Cal/West Educators.
8509 Higuera St., Culver City • (310) 815-0411
Kristin Shewfelt Escrow/Exchange Officer, Wilshire Escrow Kristin Shewfelt has a Master’s Degree in Spanish Language and Literature from UCLA, and during her graduate school years worked at Wilshire Escrow Company with her father, siblings, cousins, aunts and uncles. After college she worked as a bilingual teacher here in Los Angeles and later moved to Colorado to make a career in building and construction-related industries as the industry began to “green” its operations to make them more environmentally friendly. For Kristin, it has been a long journey to come back to the place of beginning, where she is now working full time as an Escrow Officer. Wilshire Escrow continues to be a full-service escrow company, including single- and multi-family residential transactions, 1031 exchanges, and personal property transactions. Over 70 years in the mid-Wilshire area has blessed this company with tremendous knowledge of the local real estate market, together with the experience and intellectual capital to work with clients on any transaction from start to finish. Kristin splits her time between the office and seeing her daughter Sophia through a local community college before she’s off to university.
4270 Wilshire Blvd. • (323) 935-3530, x318
Dr. Jasmeen Singh, DC, CAP
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Dr. Singh is extremely proud to be part of the Larchmont community, and would like to congratulate the Women of Larchmont. Dr. Singh graduated from Southern California University of Health Sciences with a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree. She is also a certified Ayurvedic Wellness Educator, and a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner. She graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor of Psychology degree. She did her clinical clerkship at Cal State LA; University Health Center Whittier. Dr. Singh goes on Chiropractic & Healing mission trips periodically to help the community. She focuses completely on the patient’s well-being (body, mind & soul). She believes health isn’t a “one size fits all” approach. Every individual is unique and is composed of a unique constitution; movement away from that constitution can create imbalances. Hence, each individual is prescribed a unique treatment plan. Dr. Singh is passionate about empowering and educating the community about Ayurvedic healing, health promotion & disease prevention.
www.AarogyaCA.com 606 N. Larchmont Blvd., Suite 4C • (424) 284-8490
Windsor Square resident Lindsey Lee Alvarezzo was recently selected as a United State of Women Ambassador. She is one of 22 women chosen to lead local gender equality movements in cities across the nation. “I am very happy and honored to have been selected as an Ambassador with the United State of Women (USOW) inaugural 2018/19 program,” Alvarezzo told us. “While we have yet to set a date and time for our first meeting in Los Angeles, USOW has created Lindsey Lee Alvarezzo an online Facebook page for interested parties and participants at USOW Los Angeles.” Lindsey resides with her husband George Alvarezzo, a location scout with Universal Studios, at the historic Los Altos apartments in Windsor Square. As a volunteer, Lindsey joins the two-year-old non-profit program, which trains and equips women to take action for gender equality in their communities, ranging from economic empowerment to women’s health, access to education and civic engagement. Born and raised in the City of Angels, Lindsey is a writer and an artist and advocate of educational opportunity, healthy communities, and safe public spaces. She plans to pursue a doctoral degree at USC with a focus on journalism and communication, examining the representation of women, race and gender in news, media, and entertainment. The United State of Women kicked off with a summit in 2016 in Washington, D.C. hosted by the White House, U.S. Dept. of State, U.S. Dept. of Labor and the Aspen Institute. Participants included President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Warren Buffett and others.
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pronged, the speakers being the main focus, but also incorporating local volunteer opportunities and providing images of affordable and supportive housing that have been built or are in the process of being built. “By filling the room with as many images as we could, we are dispelling the myth or preconception that these buildings are ugly. In fact, they are already in our neighborhood,” Schallert said.
Julie Stromberg
Attorney, Activist, and Advocate An active community member, Julie serves on the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council (GWNC) as the Windsor Village community representative, Budget Representative, Chair of the Transportation Committee, and is the founder and Chair of the Sustainability Committee. Julie is a delegate to the California Democratic Party for Assembly District 50. She is a member of the Executive Committee for the Los Angeles City College Foundation and serves on the board of directors for Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, National Women’s Political Caucus LA Westside, and the Miracle Mile Democratic Club. An Emerge California alumna, Julie also serves on the Community Forest Advisory Committee and was recognized as a “Woman of Larchmont” in 2015. Julie is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and Loyola Law School, and practices education law with Obagi Law Group, P.C. Although she takes pride in her civic service, she is most proud of her role as mother of two boys and three rescue dogs.
811 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1709, Los Angeles, CA (310) 299-2675 js@obagilaw.com
Trina Turk Founder and Creator A California local, Trina Turk is inspired by the Golden State’s multicultural mix, creativity, architecture, and landscape. Trina’s modern and optimistic outlook meld graphc pattern and vivid hues with a California confidence. Founded in 1995 by Trina and her husband, photographer Jonathan Skow, as a women’s clothing collection, Trina Turk has evolved into a print- and color-driven lifestyle brand, now including swimwear, Mr Turk menswear, jewelry, eyewear and residential soft goods. The couple split their time between two historic, mid-century marvels restored in Los Angeles’ enclave of Silver Lake and Palm Springs, interspersed with travels up and down the coastline and around the world. A favorite pastime is vintage shopping and their educated collectors’ eyes discover inspiration in any new destination. They also share a keen passion for architectural preservation. The first retail store opened in Palm Springs in 2002 and has since expanded to eleven boutiques, with two more opening this year. Trina Turk is an active philanthropist, giving back in all of these local communities, as well as contributing generously to arts, education and preservation causes.
212 N. Larchmont Blvd. • (323) 536-9122
Kathy Whooley PT, OCS, CSCS, CPI, MBA Owner, Larchmont Physical Therapy “Physical Therapists improve the way you move” An accomplished physical therapist, Kathy Whooley has enjoyed serving the orthopedic and sports medicine needs of the community for over 32 years. LPT is known as a top notch outpatient practice where she oversees a dedicated team of professionals. Kathy’s goal is to ensure optimal results for a wide variety of clients with everchallenging sets of needs and goals. A Magna Cum Laude graduate from Boston University, Kathy holds a BS in Physical Therapy. After relocating to Southern California she went on to earn her MBA in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. Several other credentials are listed below. Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Certification Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification Certified Pilates Instructor USGFA Golf Specific Fitness Trainer Improve the way YOU move and perform today at Larchmont Physical Therapy
Kathy Whooley, PT, OCS • Larchmont Physical Therapy 321 No Larchmont Blvd #825 LA, CA 90004 • 323 464-4458
Leisha Willis CPCU, AU, API Owner & Agent Leisha opened her State Farm Agency in Larchmont Village in 2013 following a 22-year career in management with the organization. Prior to becoming a State Farm Agent, she directed human resources operations in California and led recruiting efforts in the southeast states for State Farm. A Michigan native, Leisha graduated Magna Cum Laude from Spelman College with undergraduate studies at Oxford University as a Luard Foundation Scholar. Her professional accreditations include Chartered Property-Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Underwriting (AU), and Associate in Personal Insurance (API). She is a Leadership America alumna and former board member for the United Way. Leisha holds her Life/ Health and Property/Casualty licenses and is a Registered Representative for State Farm VP Management Corp. In her spare time, Leisha enjoys running, traveling and spending time with family. She is active in community outreach organizations and is honored to have mentored many young people in their careers.
500 North Larchmont Blvd • 323-785-4080 • leisha@leishawillis.com
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By Billy Taylor You might recognize her name as the co-founder and former publisher of the Chronicle, or recognize her face as a volunteer for a number of clubs and organizations. That’s because Jane Gilman has been a fixture on Larchmont for more than five decades. Her love for Larchmont first began in 1963, the year that she joined Dawne Goodwin to publish a 12-page newspaper. “I had met Dawne at a previous job, a newspaper delivered to the aerospace industry. She was selling ads, and I was writing articles,” said Gilman last
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month while sipping a coffee on Larchmont Boulevard. According to Gilman, the two women were out of jobs. “So I said to her, ‘why don’t we start our own newspaper’ and suggested we do something focused on shopping centers. “’Oh,’ Dawne said. ‘I know a nice shopping area.’ So she took me to Larchmont Village, and it was just like my hometown of Rye, N.Y., where I grew up reading the ‘Rye Chronicle,’” says Gilman. The two intrepid entrepreneurs hit the sidewalks of Larchmont to talk to business owners about advertising in a
new community newspaper. “One of the reasons for our success was because you couldn’t say ‘no’ to Dawne,” explains Gilman, who notes that the paper’s first advertising director, who passed away in 2012, was an attractive woman with blue eyes and a strong sales pitch. After approaching a few storefronts, the two ladies got their first big break: the Larch-Mart Grocery (then at 227 N. Larchmont and today the boardedup Mizrahi building north of Vernetti) agreed to take out full page ads on the back cover. “We put together the first issue, and we mailed it to
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10,000 households.” Gilman says her only aspiration for the paper that first month was to have a second issue: “At the beginning, we had no long-range plan, we took it issue by issue.” From the start, the small newspaper received a great reaction from the community, says Gilman: “Fortunately for us, at that time there were a lot of neighborhood concerns for us to cover.” First among them, she says, the State of California was threatening to build a freeway through the neighborhood. Gilman also can recall a plan by a developer to buy up, and raze, all of Fremont Place to build a high-rise condominium and office development, modeled after Century City: “All but three residents said ‘yes’ to the plan, but those three people were adamant in their opposition.” Then, the Wilshire Center area began to explode: “We covered the incredible transformation of the area from lowrise to high-rise buildings. Every month there was some groundbreaking event on our calendar.” The job was never boring, and Gilman says that she felt good about the work she was doing because it promoted and highlighted so many important local issues. “Sometimes I had to pinch myself to see if all of this was really happening,” she gushed. Gilman was acutely aware of the responsibilities that come with being the voice of a community. “We started the Larchmont Family Fair as a way for local churches and schools to make money, as well as it being a wonderful event for kids,” she says of the popular fall event. And that’s just one example. Gilman also was responsible for reinvigorating the Larchmont Boulevard Association, which had been dormant for many years. When the homelessness situation seemed to get worse, she joined with charity HopeNet to create the Taste of Larch-
The Jeffrey Foundation’s 46th anniversary will be celebrated Thurs., Oct. 18 with a High Tea and Founder’s Award Reception from 2 to 5 p.m. at a historic private mansion in Los Angeles. To purchase tickets, contact The Jeffrey Foundation at 323965-7536 x12. Suz Landay, Windsor Square, will cater the event. She is a member of the Circle of Love, the Jeffrey Foundation fundraising arm. The Jeffrey Foundation was founded in 1972 by Alyce Morris Winston after she found it impossible to find adequate daycare for her adopted son Jeffrey who had muscular dys-
mont as a way to raise attention and resources for those in need. She helped to establish the Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society in 1976, and in 1996 she joined with Steve Kramer to activate the Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce. Due to word-count limitations, it’s impossible to mention everything in the community that Gilman has either directly, or indirectly, been involved with over the years. Even today, while technically retired, she spends her time organizing community and charity events. Currently, Gilman serves as the public relations chair on the board of The Ebell of Los Angeles, and she serves as a tour co-chair for the Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society. In her spare time, she is working on a book — “a non-fiction account of the neighborhood and its founders, the Hancocks” — and she keeps a monthly tee-time with this reporter, who can attest to her impressive golf swing. Reflecting on her long career and public service in and around Larchmont, Gilman says credit also goes to many “unsung heroes who have done so much behind the scenes to improve the community.” That includes her husband of 59 years, Irwin, who always has been there to help. For Gilman, her love for Larchmont has been a long affair that continues today.
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Lynn Russell found new perspective, hope at Downtown Women’s Center By Suzan Filipek Lynn Hall Russell’s blue eyes sparkle when she tells of the founding of the Downtown Women’s Center (DWC) 40 years ago. As the story goes, an outreach worker on Skid Row, Jill Halverson, befriended a woman living out of two shopping carts. She found Rose to be a bright, loving and interesting woman. She was also among a growing number of women living on the streets after the state legislature’s removal of mentally ill patients from psychiatric hospitals following implementation of the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act. Halverson, the caseworker, was so moved by Rose’s resourcefulness — including bathing with pails of water warmed by the sun — and others like her, that Halverson spent money she had been saving for a house… to rent a piece of property where women could have a hot meal and a shower and be safe.
Russell, a Denver native, had considered a career in social services, but — in spite of being “discouraged along the way” — she followed her father’s and grandfather’s footsteps into law. Eight years later, with great community support, Halverson and her board bought the land which, today, is home to the DWC at 442 S. San Pedro St. It has two buildings of 119 units of permanent housing and so much more. Founded in 1978, DWC was the first permanent supportive housing provider for women in the United States. “It shows what one person can do, and it grew from there,” says Russell, who, herself started as a volunteer at the downtown site 15 years ago, after her two children were grown. She was still practicing law, but looking for a way to contribute away from courtrooms and contracts. Her legal acumen came in handy as her volunteer post morphed into membership on countless committees and a seat on the board. Her ex-
pertise in corporate law was put to good use when the second building was planned starting in 2004, and — after years of environmental reports, negotiations and contracts — opened in 2010. “That’s how long it took,” says Russell, now a grandmother and retired from law practice but continuing with her posts at the DWC, which she visits most Wednesday evenings. She drives from her 1923 Colonial-style home in Brookside through rush-hour traffic, bringing crackers and cheese to share company with some of the Center’s residents. Many members among the 50-member board only attend the quarterly board meetings. “She is definitely not one of them,” Ana Velousie, DWC director of communications, said of Russell. “She speaks to women oneon-one, without any pretense, and she is genuinely interested in the residents’ lives and keeping track of their grandkids, surgeries… “Particularly for people who don’t have family, she really contributes to their sense of well being… she’s very involved.” Being homeless can be isolating, and being older can also be especially isolating, adds Velousie. “When you get to know them as an individual, each person matters,” says Russell. “You can’t solve all their problems, but you can solve pieces of the problem… “I have seen success stories. I’ve seen many women who were living on the street who were traumatized… and who could take advantage of job training and medical care. “At the Women’s Center, they’re safe. We have a community, a family, and that’s a success in and of itself,” she adds. The Denver native had considered a career in teaching, but — in spite of being “discouraged along the way” — she followed her father’s and grandfather’s footsteps into law. School counselors suggested teaching; law wasn’t a category for women in 1964; and her father told her there was a need for good legal secretaries.
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But a female friend was admitted to Harvard, and so she thought, why not? She met her future husband, L. Michael Russell, at Yale, and she later was the first woman at Hill, Farrer & Burrill, a now-95-year-old local law firm in downtown Los Angeles. The couple are active at St. James’ Church; their son has followed
his parents’ footsteps into law; their daughter is a poet and assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh. Russell found her way to the DWC via a newspaper ad, and she had a friend who was on the board. Meeting with the residents has “given me a whole different perspective on living in the city and how easy it can be to end up on the street if you’re physically ill, mentally ill or lose your job… “Prices keep going up, and many people are on fixed incomes. Some people think they’re alright but then you get sick and lose your job.” Others flee from spousal abuse. “You don’t plan on that… “It gives me a perspective, and I realize how fortunate I am… I feel I help people certainly more than I did when I was in law.”
Gala for 40th Besides the 119-unit “forever” housing, DWC “helps connect women with housing throughout L.A. County. Its Day Center provides food and showers for women living on the street and medical and mental health care and job training for DWC residents and Day Center participants alike.” Treating illnesses before they become chronic is another factor in the Center’s mission, Russell adds. Operating on a $10 million annual budget, the Center has a 125-member staff and serves 4,000 women annually. It is funded by donations and city and county monies. The 40th annual fundraising gala, “Dinner With a Cause,” is Thurs., Oct. 18 at Vibiana, in downtown’s historic core. Learn more at downtownwomenscenter.org
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