2022 Christmas Tree Luncheon Fundraiser
We want to thank everybody for participating wholeheartedly in the following ways:
Gifts from The Heart – Paddle Raise for Operation Schoolbell
Thank you to all of our guests who raised a paddle and gave generously as a Gift from the Heart to support Operation School Bell. We are all grateful for your generosity. This year’s totals are coming soon!
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors and Underwriters for their generous support.
Palladium
Pam & Tom Bender
Platinum Plus
Kay & Jack Hockema
Gold
Merlone-Geyer Partners
The Kern Family
Susan & Peter Dolbee
Evon & William Peacher
Silver
Kathy & Bill Ambrosius
Bonnie & Phil Presicci
Marleen & Jim Quandt
Nancy Jumper
Bob Kallenbaugh
Joyce & Bill Urone
Amy & Robert Pereira
Lisa & John Rydell
Copper
Bottom Line Financial LLC
Beverly Sandelman
Pop-A-Prize and Stage Décor
Karen & George Thagard
With Special Thanks To:
Assisteens® Auxiliary
Leslie Bird – Bird Studios
Elite OC Productions
Elizabeth Brady – Ritz-Carlton
Paula Fairfield – Design de’Fluer
Linda & Bill Kemp
Lane & Kelly Keran
Mi Place – Newport Beach
One Step Services
ENCORE – Chris Elg
Santa Margarita Water District
Yen Ly Kilewer – Bid Helpers
Zack Krone – California Coast Auction
A Very Special 34th Annual Christmas Tree Luncheon Committee
And
Co-Chairs: Marie & Renée Thomas
2022 Christmas Tree Luncheon Committee
Kathy Ambrosius, Marigold Baker, Carla Beddone, Pam Bender, Pam Bisson, Maile Busby, Darelene Carpenter, Marla Carlson, Debra Corley, Debbie DaPena, Susan Dolbee, Cylene Fitzsimons, Sue Fleischli, Eilene Fletcher, Gloria Forrest, Maureen Gates, Mimi Holcombe, Nancy Jumper, Janet Kazarian, Linda Kemp, Allison Kern, Maggie Kerns, Laura King, Kathie Kopkash, Valerie Kowalski, Kate Kweder, Mary Lou Light, Kris McDowell, Alice Meek, Flo Mulhere, Anne Neish, Evon Peacher, Terry Petersen, Bonnie Presicci, Heather Redd, Tracy Rogers, Jean Simmons, Dani Smith, Karen Thagard, Karen Varone, Pam Whitaker, Carole Wong
Previous Luncheon Chairs
| 2021 | Karen Thagard & Darelene Carpenter | |||||
| 2020 | Darelene Carpenter, Maureen Gates | |||||
| 2019 | Anne Neish, Tracy Rogers, Polly Rohrbach | |||||
| 2018 | Karen Thagard & Pam Bender | |||||
| 2017 | Karen Thagard & Darelene Carpenter | |||||
| 2016 | Darelene Carpenter | |||||
| 2015 | Anne Neish | |||||
| 2014 | Anne Neish & Pam Bender | |||||
| 2013 | Becki Henry & Eilene Fletcher | |||||
| 2012 | Becki Henry & Eilene Fletcher | |||||
| 2011 | Mimi Holcombe | |||||
| 2010 | Gloria Urone & Susan Roney | |||||
| 2009 | Karen Thagard | |||||
| 2008 | Sandy Armstrong & Margaret Kalimada | |||||
| 2007 | Sandy Armstrong & Margaret Kalimada | |||||
| 2006 | Kris McDowell & Linda Prenovost | |||||
| 2005 | Kris McDowell & Linda Prenovost | |||||
| 2004 | Sandy Ewing & Maureen Gates | ||||
| 2003 | Maureen Gates & Jean Simmons | ||||
| 2002 | Jane Chadburn & Gaye Calcaterra | ||||
| 2001 | Hedy Stern | ||||
| 2000 | Joyce Urone | ||||
| 1999 | Susan Dolbee & Gaye Calcaterra | ||||
| 1998 | Cody Ball & Carol Phillips | ||||
| 1997 | Lyla Rogers | ||||
| 1996 | Marlene Short | ||||
| 1995 | Jane Chadburn | ||||
| 1994 | Barbara Bassi | ||||
| 1993 | Diane Peters | ||||
| 1992 | Debra Ferguson | ||||
| 1991 | Barbara Marceau | ||||
| 1990 | Terri Burmeister | ||||
| 1989 | Anne Neish | ||||
Live Auction Contributors
Glitz & Ritz: The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Mammoth Lakes Escape: Dr. David & Catalina Quintero
Up Close & Personal With The LA Lakers: Pam & Charlie Cummings
Maui, the Valley Isle: Maggie Kerns
Dinner with Wine& Friends: Ed Szubielski – EB Winery
Alex Ayala – Executive Chef, Marbella Country Club
Viva Cancun: Rob Ellin
Paso Robles Fun: Daou, Justin & Barton Family Wineries
Pasolivo Ranch, Renée & Marie Thomas, Mary Lou & Larry Light
Old Glory: Chris Justice
Community Contributors
| Aliso Viejo |
| Aliso Viejo Country Club |
| Chili’s |
| Ferial Art |
| Mangi Con Amore Italian Bistro |
| Salon Platinum |
| Stater Bros. |
| Anaheim |
| Friar Tux |
| Arcadia |
| Santa Anita Park |
| Coarsegold |
| Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino |
| Corona Del Mar |
| Kittie Olivier Salon |
| Ocean’s |
| Sherman Library & Gardens |
| The Little Spa by the Sea |
| Costa Mesa |
| Ayres Hotel |
| King’s Seafood Company |
| South Coast Plaza |
| South Coast Repertory |
| Culver City |
| Wheel of Fortune |
| Dana Point |
| Club Pilates Dana Point |
| Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching |
| Lingerie Paradis USA |
| Posh Nails |
| Salt Creek Grille |
| Swiss Connection |
| Timeless Teak |
| Del Mar |
| Del Mar Thoroughbred Club |
| Encino |
| The Stand Restaurant |
| Foothill Ranch |
| Avila’s El Ranchito |
| Irvine |
| Irvine Improv |
| Irvine Lanes |
| Watts on the Harbor Cruises |
| Ladera Ranch |
| Joe’s Italian Restaurant |
| Mama’s Comfort Food |
| Mama’s Ladera |
| Stater Bros. |
| The Med Lounge |
| The Ranch Sports Grill |
| Laguna Beach |
| Certified Yoga Instruction |
| Las Brisas |
| Surf & Sand Resort |
| The Chocolate Soldier |
| Laguna Hills |
| Art Steps Classes, Inc. |
| AWG Bakery |
| Big Air Trampoline Park |
| El Torito |
| Franco’s Famous |
| Home Depot |
| King’s Fish House |
| Mardi’s Jewelry |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes |
| Olympica Gymnastics Academy |
| Outback Restaurant |
| Ralph’s #223 |
| Silvi’s Oils & Acrylics |
| Starbucks |
| Sway Ballroom Dance |
| The Hills Hotel |
| Woody’s Diner Laguna Hills |
| Laguna Niguel |
| Avila’s El Ranchito |
| Cinderella Cakes |
| Costco |
| Handel’s Ice Cream |
| Mandarin Garden |
| Mangi Con Amore |
| Mangia Bene Cucina |
| Mission Fine Art Gallery |
| Nuggets & Carats |
| Pavilions |
| Refine Men’s Salon |
| Snooze Eatery |
| South Coast Conservatory |
| Trader Joes |
| Witford Laguna |
| You and the Mat Yoga |
| Laguna Woods |
| Bill Kemp’s Allstate Agency |
| Stater Bros. |
| Lake Forest |
| El Toro Gourmet Meats |
| Green Thumb Nursery |
| Heritage Hil Historical Park |
| Home Depot |
| Long Beach |
| Lungu Law Group |
| Los Angeles |
| Petersen Automotive Museum |
| Six Flags Hurricane Harbor |
| Six Flags Magic Mountain |
| The Dr. Phil Show |
| Mission Viejo |
| A Hidden Vine/OC Wine Guys, Inc. |
| Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club |
| Beauty by Dona |
| Build-A-Bear Workshop |
| California Cosmetic Medical Institute |
| California Pizza Kitchen |
| Chili’s |
| ChocOBean Coffee |
| Claim Jumper |
| Dance Daly Ballroom |
| Defy Mission Viejo |
| Denault Ace Hardware |
| Domenico’s On the Lake |
| Five Star Upholstery & Drapery |
| Hacienda on the Lake |
| Hala’s Paws |
| Home Depot |
| Islands Restaurant |
| Lakshmi Design |
| Lolli & Pops |
| Luxury Nails |
| Magic & Monsters, The Card Shop |
| Massage Heights |
| Mission Viejo Country Club |
| Paul’s Pantry |
| Pavilions |
| PF Chang’s |
| Piccolino Restorante |
| Plaza Cleaners |
| Ralph’s |
| Roger Dunn Golf Shops |
| Ruby’s Diner Mission Viejo |
| South County Lexus – Gina’s Boutique |
| Swiss Watch Gallery |
| Target |
| The Cheesecake Factory |
| Tina’s Nail Salon |
| Wild Birds Unlimited |
| World Market |
| Young Art Lessons |
| Monarch Beach |
| Millie Coastal Accents |
| Monterey |
| Four Sisters Inn/Blue Lantern Inn |
| Newport Beach |
| Balboa Bay Resort Club |
| Figge Photography |
| Kathleen Hutton, M.D. |
| Newport Landing Whale Watching |
| Sapori Restaurant of Newport |
| Oceanside |
| The Paintball Park |
| Orange |
| SPG Cleaning, LLC |
| BG Visual Designs |
| Paso Robles |
| Niner Winery |
| Tobin James Cellars |
| Portola Hills |
| Bicer Studio |
| Rancho Mission Viejo |
| Frisby Cellars |
| Racho Santa Margarita |
| Benjamin & Co |
| Carmelita’s Kitchen |
| Cosmo’s Italian Kitchen |
| Curves |
| Diane @ Legends 2 Salon |
| Hanna’s Restaurant & Bar |
| Lulu’s Cafe |
| Naturally Yours |
| Pavilions |
| Pinot’s Palette |
| Salon 24 |
| Tijeras Creek Golf Club |
| Tutto Fresco Restaurant |
| San Clemente |
| Destino Designs |
| San Diego |
| Rancho Bernardo Inn |
| San Juan Capistrano |
| 3:16 Bakery Shop |
| El Adobe |
| Eli Alexander Salon |
| Hennessey’s Tavern |
| Marbella Country Club |
| Mission Fine Art Gallery |
| Paddy’s Station |
| Rancho Capistrano Winery |
| San Juan Hills Golf Club |
| Soccer Garage |
| The Tea House on Los Rios |
| Trevor’s at the Tracks |
| Zoomars at River Street Ranch |
| Santa Ana |
| The Bowers Museum |
| Santa Monica |
| Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier |
| Signal Hill |
| HHG Hospitality Group |
| Trabuco Canyon |
| Lizzy’s Workshop |
| Tustin |
| Marconi Automotive Museum & Foundation for Kids |
| West Lake Village |
| Wood Ranch Restaurant |
| Additional Donors with Multiple Locations |
| Camp Homework |
| Martha Stewart |
Individual Contributors
| Alice Meek |
| Alicia Komiya |
| Allison Kern |
| Andrea Girma |
| Anne Neish |
| Beth Harding |
| Beth Reel |
| Betty Garcia |
| Betty Jackson |
| Bonnie Presicci |
| Candi Haan |
| Carla Beddome |
| Carole Wong |
| Carolyn Strick |
| Catalina Quintero |
| Christine Stoll |
| Claire Hearst |
| Colleen Dabreu |
| Cylene Fitzsimons |
| Dana Bredenkamp |
| Dani Smith |
| Darelene Carpenter |
| Deanna Jones |
| Deanny Lungu |
| Debbie DaPena |
| Debra Corley |
| Debra Ferguson |
| Diane Mullin |
| Dianne Walcher |
| Douglas Thagard |
| Eilene Fletcher |
| Elaine Carter |
| Evon Peacher |
| Flo Mulhere |
| Georgia Redoglia |
| Gloria Forrest |
| Heather Beall |
| Heather Redd |
| Jan Showalter |
| Janet Kazarian |
| Jean Simmons |
| Jenny Klein |
| Jessica VanderMaath-Aldape |
| Joan Kreuzer |
| Joyce Stewart |
| Joyce Urone |
| Julie Ann Terry |
| Karen Eggold |
| Karen Thagard |
| Karen Tijanich |
| Karen Varone |
| Kate Kweder |
| Kathie Kopkash |
| Kathy Ambrosuis |
| Kathy Guerry |
| Katy Noel |
| Kay Hockema |
| Kelly Keran |
| Kevin Davidson |
| Kris McDowell |
| Laura King |
| Linda Kemp |
| Lindsay Rosenbaum |
| Lois Anderson |
| Lorrayne Pereira |
| Lynn Ruth |
| Maggie Kerns |
| Maile Busby |
| Marie Thomas |
| Marigold Baker |
| Marla Carlson |
| Marleen Quant |
| Mary Benkie |
| Mary Lou Light |
| Maureen Gates |
| Melody Henderson |
| Micky Shannon |
| Mimi Holcombe |
| Myrna Bisson |
| Nancy Jumper |
| Pam Bender |
| Pam Bisson |
| Pam Whitaker |
| Pat Felbinger |
| Renee Ippoliti |
| Renee Thomas |
| Rob Morris, Elevate, Inc. |
| Robyn Yacoby |
| Sandi Von Paul |
| Sandy Ewing |
| Shane Townley |
| Sharron Teague |
| Sita Gyan-Gorski |
| Stacey Bibleheimer |
| Sue Fleischli |
| Susan Dolbee |
| Teri Heisler |
| Terri Torrez |
| Terry Petersen |
| Tracy Rogers |
| Trish McCabe |
| Valerie Kowalski |
| Vicki Easterling |
| Victoria McCaster |
| Wendy Cuboon |