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Annual Las Madres Luncheon: Ooh La La... A Day at the Spa  

 

 


 
 

Annual Las Madres Luncheon

The Las Madres 2010 Annual Welcome Luncheon is a Mom's Day Out and was the official kick-off event for the incoming 2009 Club. Thank you to everyone who attended. We hope you had a wonderful time relaxing with friends!
 

Sunday April 18, 2010
11am-3pm
Villa Ragusa, Campbell, CA


The Annual Las Madres Welcome Luncheon is our signature event. It is a Mom’s Day Out held each spring, and our only member-wide event. This year the Luncheon was the official kick-off event for the incoming Club. Thank you to the Club 2009 Officers:


Club President

Lauren A Carlinsky

 

Club Vice President

Amanda J Parr

 

Club Roster Coordinator

Min Choi

 

Club Treasurer

Dorian A Momsen



Awards


The Luncheon also serves as our annual volunteer recognition event. We paid tribute to the ongoing efforts of our tireless volunteers, and presented Las Madres Awards to specific members for their outstanding service to the Las Madres community.


Executive Award: Amy Mendenhall

Club Awardl: Candice Lucado

Playgroup Award: Freda Collier

Community Service Award: Lisa Nishimoto Kunze


Congratulations, and thank you to the following members and award nominees for their outstanding service in 2009 to the Las Madres community:

 

Janine Arietta

Deadra Berkan

Andrea Brown

Angela Brown

Jaimee Burch

Nicole Burrell

Amber Castro

Aimee Catalano

Freda Collier

Kelley Conway

Lauren Carlinsky

Amy Castello

Thao Congleton

Kelly Cosmas

Lisa Cowart Reiche

Rachel Derus

Ingrid Dick

Angela Gordon

Marna Grigorieff

Elizabeth Guthrie

Lauren Harrell

Yvonne Hirsch

Nancy Kay

Sara Krings

Arielle Kurtze

Cheryl Lavery

Johanna Leasure

Candice Lucado

Nicole Lurie

Renee Matsunami

Amy Mendenhall

Renata Miller

Dorian Momsen

Gina Nishihara

Lisa Nishimoto Kunze

Christina Nyquist

Amanda Parr

Shelley Paulsen

Tammy Pochop

Veronica Pruitt

Nicole Puccinelli

Karyn Roehl

Dina Solnit

Arti Steinkamp

Lorraine Strassman

Ambrosia Studly

Darcy Turner

Jenna Valentine

Kalin Weihs

Diana Wells

Diane Young


We also presented two Darling Awards. Based on nominations we found two Las Madres moms who recently experienced a hardship and need a little TLC to boost their spirit and help them feel like new women!

 

Our two winners Megan Duncan & Reisa Babic received a Chic Mommy Makeover:

 

From Urban Darling - Corinne Phipps, Wardrobe Stylist & Closet Auditor

    · 1 hour closet audit

    · 2 hours shopping (includes $100 for new clothes!)

*Bonus: haul away of donated clothing

 

From Beauty Society - Tera DeLong, Beauty Society Diva

    · 1 hour facial & skin care & makeup evaluation

    · Skin care and makeup gift package from Beauty Society

 

Congratulations ladies. We’re proud of you for embracing the spirit of Las Madres!





Luncheon Committee Volunteers


Thank you to the time and effort you put into make the Luncheon an enjoyable event for everyone!

Shilpi Agarwal

Kacey Azhar

Min Choi

Leana Dalton

Rachel Derus

Ingrid Dick

Edwina DiSilvestre

Nicole Lurie

Sandra Maat

Oriana MacGregor

Amy Mendenhall

Christina Nyquist

Wendy Prickett

Veronica Pruitt




Luncheon Sponsors


CORPORATE

 

Stratford School

Campuses throughout Bay Area including Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Morgan Hill, San Jose, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale

www.stratfordschools.com

 

When children are inspired, amazing things happen.  Stratford School is an independent, private preschool, elementary, and middle school with 12 campuses throughout the Bay Area. Voted one of the best private schools by readers of Bay Area Parent, Stratford offers a well-balanced curriculum in a safe, nurturing environment. Stratford is fully accredited by WASC.  Evident at all its schools is the Stratford motto, "High hopes, high things." Learn more at www.stratfordschools.com

 

 

GLAMOUR PHOTO SPONSOR

 

Ryan Willis Photography

http://www.ryanwphoto.com/


Ryan Willis Photography is a pioneering fine art photography studio specializing in baby, children, maternity and family portraits. Ryan Willis Photography celebrates the essentials of the human spirit: Love, Family and Relationships. Come in or let us come to you to create a family heirloom that will be treasured for generations.


 

DARLING AWARD SPONSORS

 

Beauty Society

Tera DeLong

Beauty Society Diva

www.tera.societyskincare.com

(408) 930-4442

 

Beauty Society is obsessed with helping women achieve their full potential in beauty.  Our skincare and make up line is superior.   Each and every product we offer surpasses the absolute highest bar in quality, performance, safety and overall impact.  All of our products are paraben free, irritant-free, cruelty-free, fragrance-free, environmentally-friendly, and dermatologist-tested. 

 

 

Urban Darling Wardrobe Stylists

http://www.urbandarling.com


When was the last time you stood in front of your closet and thought (or cried), “I have nothing to wear!!?”  Urban Darling was founded to make your life easier - we style real people. You, and your wardrobe, are not alone. We don’t just make you over, we make you better!

 

 

CHAIR COVER SPONSOR

 

A Touch of Elegance

Blanca Samano, Owner

Member of ACPWC (Association of Certified Professional Wedding Coordinator)

A Touch of Elegance

Specializing in Chair Covers & Wedding Coordinating

408.726.5883|www.touchofe.com|www.blanca@touchofe.com

 

We offer chair covers and service the Santa Clara County and beyond. Our priority is to give a lasting impression to any event we undertake. We fully appreciate the enormous trust that our customers put in with us by giving us the opportunity of being part of their most precious moments. Make an appointment today for your free 1 hour consultation.

 


FAVOR SPONSOR

 

Creative Cake Bites

www.creativecakebites.com

 

Cake bites have the look of gourmet chocolates with all the fun and deliciousness of cake.  Create a buzz at your next event by letting us create a divine dessert tailored to your liking.  Contact us today to get started.

 

 

BOOTH SPONSOR

 

Baby Boot Camp

www.babybootcamp.com

 

We provide stroller based fitness classes for prenatal and postpartum moms by instructors certified in these fields.  Classes combine strength-training with cardiovascular drills for a comprehensive workout.  Jump start your fitness by attending your "first class free."  There are over 40 classes a week to chose from in the immediate area.

 

Barefoot and Pregnant Spa at Hotel Los Gatos and Spa Elia

http://spa.barefootandpregnant.com

 

Barefoot & Pregnant spas offer one-of-a-kind babymoon packages and maternity spa services including prenatal massage, prenatal facials and bellycasts. To provide moms and moms-to-be with the nurturing they deserve, spa treatments are specially designed to relax the mind and revitalize the body. And with all organic and sustainable products, the intention of the spa is to renew its guests while renewing the planet. The extensive prenatal spa menu was applauded by Health Magazine as "the most extensive we have ever seen". See what all the buzz is about.

 

Birth & Postpartum Doulas in the South Bay

Paula Calhoun                                408.761.5876                        www.deliverydoula.com

Felissa Hay                                    408.781.2182                        www.yourbirthdoula.com

Diana Hurwitz                                 650.996.3547                        www.dianathedoula.com

Param Matharu                               408.480.5542                        www.alaboroflovedoulacare.com

Marmar Pourmand                          408.781.4775                        www.siliconvalleydoulas.com

 

Doulas support you with evidenced based information and include all options so you can make the best choices for your growing family.  We support you in the way you desire and provide continuous care in labor until your baby is breastfeeding.  Empower yourself; hire a doula to protect your memories. 

 

Chiropractic Health Institute

http://www.drjuliechiro.com

 

At Chiropractic Health Institute, Dr. Julie Lynch-Sasson, D.C. tailors each person’s care to their specific needs by taking time to get to know you and your body. Dr. Julie provides chiropractic and nutritional care using the comprehensive home run formula for the entire family. Specializing in pre and post pregnancy, newborn infants to seniors.

 

 

EarthBaby Compostable Diaper Service

http://www.earth-baby.com/home.php

 

EarthBaby is the first Compostable Diaper Service in the country, and offers the most environmentally responsible diapering solution. Our weekly service includes delivery, pickup, and professional composting of our compostable diapers and wipes. By keeping these products out of landfill, we are changing the planet, one diaper at a time.

 

Hand to Hand Contact

Patti Glick

Distributor for SendOutCards

www.HandtoHandContact.com

 

Use it/Promote it -- Save $$/Earn $$ -- You Decide

 

HiveMoms.com

www.hivemoms.com

 

The #1 Place For Babysitting Co-Ops.  We make it easy to start and run babysitting co-ops with nearby moms.  Come take a look – there may already be a co-op near you!  Membership is free.

 

Natural Mom Gear

www.naturalmomgear.com

 

Natural Mom Gear has one of the largest selection of soft structured baby carriers in the Bay Area as well as great gear that makes motherhood easier. We provide in-depth baby carrier consultations for free. Our focus is excellent customer service, combined with 365 day guarantee on all our products.

 

Pictured::Perfectly

Stephanie Brady

www.picturedperfectly.com

 

Pictured::Perfectly offers custom baby announcements, party invitations, thank you notes and much more.  Personalize your stationery by having the freedom to change the colors and fonts on most of our designs and receive free back side printing. Las Madres members receive 10% off and complimentary return address printing.

 

RentMaternityWear.com

www.RentMaternityWear.com

 

Look fabulous at that upcoming special event -- for up to 70% less!  Now you can rent brand new, designer maternity dresses through the convenience of online shopping.  Labels include Project Runway winner and Heidi Klum favorite Christian Siriano, Maternal America, and Olian Maternity.  Las Madres Members receive free FedEx ground shipping on every order with promo code “Mothers Club.” (Look for RentMaternityWear.com in the 9th edition of Baby Bargains, the 2nd best-selling parenting book in the United States, release date March 2011.)

 

 

Stella and Dot

Susan Drucker Hunsaker, Independent Stylist and Founding Leader

www.stelladot.com/sdhunsaker

 

Stella and Dot provides the ultimate personal shopping experience.  Our in-home trunk shows reward the hostess with oodles of free jewelry and the envy of her girlfriends.  Contact Susan Drucker Hunsaker to book your trunk show today.  Or, better yet, join Stella and Dot as a stylist. It’s the next big opportunity for our era. To learn more email druckerhunsaker@yahoo.com or call Susan at 650.455.0026.

 

 

Weight Watchers

www.weightwatchers.com

 

Weight Watchers is a healthy, effective and livable way to lose weight and keep it off.  Weight Watchers focuses on four key components: eat smarter, move more, build helpful habits and get support.  For more information about Weight Watchers, or to find a meeting near you, go to www.weightwatchers.com.

 

 

GOLD TABLE SPONSORS

 

Alzheimer’s Association

www.alz.org/norcal - (800) 272-3900

The Alzheimer’s Association is your 24/7 resource for help, information, referrals and the opportunity to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

 

Fun Services

http://www.funservicesbayarea.com

Fun Services offers a wide range of carnival booths, games, inflatable attractions, food machines and much more for your next party, school or church event.

 

Pamper Mama

http://pampermama.com/

The Pamper Mama beauty and skin care collection was created for moms...by moms.  Whether you work, travel or stay home with the kids, take a moment and visit us at our website!  (Hosting a baby shower?  Consider our "baby shower in a box!")

Pure Romance by Ingrid Dick

www.ingriddick.pureromance.com

We offer lotions, spa items, relationship enhancement products and lingerie. Hostesses receive 10% of the total party sales in FREE products plus a FREE Hostess gift.

 

Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal

http://sanjose.bizjournals.com

 

Tiny Tots Diaper Service & Baby Boutique

tinytots.com

Boutique offerings include award winning natural parenting supplies for mom and baby.  Diaper service options include cotton, compostable or a combination of the two.  

 

 

SILVER TABLE SPONSORS

 

Barefoot and Pregnant Spa at Hotel Los Gatos and Spa Elia

http://spa.barefootandpregnant.com/

One-of-a-kind babymoon packages and maternity spa services.

 

Funfoodle – Edible Lessons in Food and Fun

www.funfoodle.com

A series of food exploration classes for kids

 

HappyBaby

www.happybabyfood.com

Premium organic meals for your family. First foods, healthy snacks + toddler meals.

 

Modernseed - Furniture + Fashion + Design for Kids

http://www.modernseed.com

The online place to find All Things Modern for the Mini®.

 

Umbrella Salon

umbrellasalon.com

Find Umbrella Salon on: Facebook, iTunes AppStore, Twitter, & Yelp!

 

Tiny Treks

www.tinytreks.com

Teach children about the world through exploration of their natural surroundings.

 

Stitch Diva Studios

http://www.stitchdiva.com/

Well-written knitting and crochet patterns for hipsters.

 

Stroller Power

http://strollerpower.com/

The finest stroller-based exercise and fitness program in Silicon Valley!

 

Wee Gallery

www.weegallery.com

Smart Art for Little Minds--flash cards, wall graphics, and more.

 

Weight Watchers

www.weightwatchers.com

Weight Watchers is a healthy, effective and livable way to lose weight and keep it off. 

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