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There were smiles all around the Sheraton Universal Grand Ballroom as members and guests of Providence St. Joseph Medical Center Guild enjoyed a fundraising luncheon and fashion show. With the theme "Laughter is the Best Medicine," the April 22 event began with a boutique of jewelry and other glittering accessories. Welcoming the crowd were Terry Campbell, guild president, and Julie McArdle, spring event director. Sister Rose Byrne of the Sisters of Providence Order gave the invocation.

LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE — After several years out of commission, the fundraising arm of the Glendale Adventist Medical Center is back in action. More than 60 members of The Guild at Glendale Adventist Medical Center gathered Monday at Van de Camp Hall at Descanso Gardens to hold their first meeting since they got back together. Along with fundraising, group members also act as liaisons between the hospital and the community. "This is the kickoff group function, from here they can move forward," said David Burghart, president of the Hospital's Heathcare Foundation, which operates the Guild.

An avid photographer and all-around-go-to-girl, Julie Shermer was on the receiving end of the camera at Glendale Adventist Medical Center. On Thursday, in front of some 75 fans, Shermer received the first annual Courage Award for her courageous fight against colon cancer. Her oncologist, Dr. Boris Bagdasarian, presented the award to her in the hospital's “Garden of Hope” in front of the hospital's Cancer Services Center. Bagdasarian is also on the hospital staff and is a member of the L.A. Cancer Network.

The Providence St. Joseph Medical Center Guild will have its annual Fall Dinner Dance, "Autumn Gala," on Oct. 15 at Lakeside Golf Club. Honored guest is Dr. Raul Mena, who has treated cancer patients from all over the world at Providence St Joseph Medical Center for 24 years and is also involved in cancer research. Music will be provided by Victor Cisneros Orchestra and entertainment by Dale Gonyea. Proceeds go to the guild's $1 million pledge for the Roy and Patricia Disney Cancer Center.

TM TS There's hundreds of years of history on it and it's brand new. The Guild of Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center has developed an Afghan quilt with scenes of Glendale history pictured on it. The guild is a 44-year-old organization that raises money for the hospital and provides services in it, like running the gift shop. Images of historical Glendale landmarks such as City Hall, The Alex Theatre, Casa Adobe San Rafael and the Doctors' House have been knitted onto a 48-inch by 65-inch blanket, trimmed in burgundy and forest green with a beige background.

GUILD CELEBRATES NEW OFFICERS AT TEA Providence St. Joseph Medical Center Guild officers took their new positions during an Installation Tea on June 13 at Lakeside Golf Club. The chairwoman of the tea was Grace Patz . To open the meeting an invocation was given by Sister Rose Byrne . Sister Rose presented outgoing President Terry Campbell with a Bible. The past presidents were recognized as were the new Provisional members, the new members of the guild.

Claudia Peschiutta GLENDALE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL -- Angels are coming. The Guild of Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center will give people a chance to honor someone in their life or to commemorate a lost loved one this holiday season with a handmade angel ornaments. The personalized decorations will be hung on a Christmas tree in the hospital lobby. "During the holidays, everybody loves someone and everyone misses someone," said Connie Nakata, vice president of the guild.

The Glendale Community College District and the Glendale College Guild on Thursday reached a tentative agreement on faculty salary increases for the current fiscal year. If finalized, the agreement would give faculty members an on-schedule salary increase of 2%, according to Gordon Alexandre, the president of the college guild. One percent of that increase would be retroactive to July 1; the other half of the increase would deferred until 2009-10. The tentative agreement comes after the district’s recent offer of a 1%, one-time bonus, which faculty members said they would not accept.

Hopes honored at fashion show "Thanks for the memories" is the theme of the annual luncheon and fashion show presented by Providence St. Joseph Medical Center Guild, honoring Dolores and Bob Hope, on March 15 in the Grand Ballroom of the Sheraton Universal Hotel. Festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. with a boutique featuring jewelry, handbags, tableware and other items. Carin Holmenas is producing the fashion show featuring fashions by Robert Ellis of Studio City.

A whopping Glendale contingent went to "New York, New York" without having to buy a plane ticket. Actually, the New York theme wove through the annual fashion show and luncheon of the Providence St. Joseph Medical Center Guild. The event on Saturday attracted more than 450 supporters at 44 tables, each table sporting an orchid centerpiece, scattered on each side of the models' runway. The glittering venue was the Sheraton Universal Hotel's Grand Ballroom. For 67 years this hardy band of guild members has supported and raised funds for the medical center.

Activities for the whole family are stitched into the Glendale Quilt Guild's 34th annual Quilt Show beginning Thursday night through Sunday at the Burbank Airport Marriott Convention Center. The theme is “Any Holiday on Quilts.” Opening night features professional quilter and entertainer Joe Cunningham, who sings about how he became a quilter. A reception follows, with a chance to meet fellow quilters, instructors and vendors. The rest of the weekend offers a quilt display, workshops, boutique and vendors selling quilting supplies.

Many are familiar with the good works of the Cabrini Literary Guild, especially directed to Catholic charities. But what may be less known are the departments that allow a more personalized experience of philanthropy and socializing. There's the Book Reading Club, the Bridge Department, the Busy Fingers' Department, the Mannequin Department and the Philosophy Department. On Nov. 20, only two days before Thanksgiving, six intrepid souls gathered in the Burbank apartment of Philosophy Department Coordinator Sister Regina Palamara.

The USC Trojan Guild of Los Angeles welcomed Glendale resident Richard H. Dekmejian, professor of political science and director of the Institute of Armenian Studies at USC, as its guest speaker at the first fall meeting on Oct. 4 in the Davidson Conference Center. Dekmejian is considered an expert in Middle Eastern politics, the Arab-Israeli conflict, Islamic civilization, terrorism, U.S. foreign policy, oil politics, international human relations and religious terrorism. His recent books include “Islam in Revolution” and “The Just Prince: A Manual of Leadership.” Dekmejian's presentation focused on current Middle Eastern issues, which was an appropriate topic, said member Christin Bey Moses, because the meeting was held just before the national election and because it parallels the guild's theme for the year - “USC's Global Reach.” The Trojan Guild has been an active women's philanthropic support group at USC since 1960.

The Army of Pink 2012 began its march at the Rosemont Pavilion next to the Rose Bowl. On Sunday several dozen supporters marched to the Power of Pink highlighting breast cancer awareness. The Army of Pink campaign is presented by the Dr. Norick Bogossian Cancer Care Guild and the Guild - both organizations at the Glendale Adventist Medical Center. This kickoff event introduced the Army's six soldier/candidates - Larry Caviness, president of the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; Robert Doyle, Glendale deputy fire chief; Carl Povilaitis, captain of Glendale Police Field Services; Frank Quintero, Glendale mayor; Dr. Vicken Sepilian, obstetrician and gynecologist; and Dr. Richard Sheehan, Glendale superintendent of schools.

"Titanic" made a splash on Broadway in 1997, but full-scale productions of the musical are few and far between, despite that year's Tony Award bonanza for the $10-million show: best musical, score, orchestrations, book and set design. With 37 cast members - many playing multiple roles - a staggering number of costumes and wigs, nearly three dozen songs and the re-creation of the doomed ocean liner itself, an all-out “Titanic” is a budget buster that few theaters can afford. (According to the Los Angeles Times, the $750,000 tab for Civic Light Opera of South Bay's 2001 production included $200,000 for the set alone.)

Members and guests of the Cabrini Literary Guild sure know how to kick off their year in style. On Thursday some sixty supporters enjoyed their annual membership tea in the sumptuous La Cañada home of Patty and Mike Szot. President Mary Andrade greeted early arrivals. Dipping into tea sandwiches, fruit and dessert was the first order of business. Member Marie Urrutia put her catering skills to use when she arose at 5 a.m. to create the feast. The Szot's shaded patio provided relief from the day's heat.

An avid photographer and all-around-go-to-girl, Julie Shermer was on the receiving end of the camera at Glendale Adventist Medical Center. On Thursday, in front of some 75 fans, Shermer received the first annual Courage Award for her courageous fight against colon cancer. Her oncologist, Dr. Boris Bagdasarian, presented the award to her in the hospital's “Garden of Hope” in front of the hospital's Cancer Services Center. Bagdasarian is also on the hospital staff and is a member of the L.A. Cancer Network.

It was Mardi Gras at Cabrini over the weekend. On Saturday, Cabrini Literary Guild members adorned the Oakmont Country Club with Mardi Gras paraphernalia from feathered eye masks and long beaded necklaces to Harlequin figures. A New Orleans-type jazz band kept the rhythm going. Even lunch fit the theme, beginning with a Creole salad with Cajun vinaigrette dressing. The entry was chicken New Orleans with dirty rice. Father Paul Hruby gave the blessing on the food. Once sated, Cabrini members and guests wandered among silent-auction items, spied opportunity prize baskets and bought raffle tickets for the chance to win $1,000.