The Children’s Benefit League, which supports various nonprofits in the greater Long Beach area, held its 12th annual “Mingle and Jingle” fundraiser on Dec. 3 at Old Ranch Country Club — with guests brings toys for children.
The recipients of the toy trove included The Guidance Center, the John Tracy Center, The Dental Health Clinic, Ability First and The Children’s Clinic. These organizations provide care for underserved children in need of dental, medical, emotional, hearing and developmental disabilities.
The 100 attendees, the largest group yet, were greeted with festive holiday decor, a shopping bag and a champagne cocktail.
Guests mingled and jingled among 10 vendors and enjoyed a delicious lunch with a view overlooking the golf course. The CSULB Bob Cole Conservatory of Music provided the holiday entertainment under the direction of conductor Jonathan Talberg.
“It was the perfect way to start the holidays,” said Mary Bell.
Seen at the Scene: President Jona Howe, Rachel Campbell, Susan Livesay, Michele Nygard, Judy Nichols, Sharon Young, Lorie Franck, Event Chair Debbie Welding, Desi Eakin, Nancy Perkins, Sylvia Desmond, Connie Stewart, Judy Cornwall, Andrea La Vela, Sherry Reed, Jan Barcus, Nancy Brazo, Mary Bell, Kathy Peterson, Donna Luciene, Pat Leue, Zelda Rice, Cherie de Gomez, Carole Black, Shirley Wiesel, Jana Jackson, Maureen Cauley, Jeanne Johnston, Diana Parker, Karen Benson, Sandy Gjonovich, Theresa Gill, and Kathleen Moore.
News of Social events with charitable purposes may be sent to Shirley Wild at spwild@verizon.net. Please include a contact phone number. Send high-resolution jpeg photos, by attachment, to spwild@verizon.net and include group name and identification of individuals from left. Call Shirley at 562-594-9468 for more information.