{"id":408263,"date":"2026-07-22T18:12:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T18:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/408263\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T18:12:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T18:12:11","slug":"poway-north-san-diego-soroptimists-hold-wine-tasting-fundraiser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/408263\/","title":{"rendered":"Poway, North San Diego Soroptimists hold wine tasting fundraiser"},"content":{"rendered":"

To raise money for their upcoming Celebration of Courage, North San Diego and Poway Soroptimists held a wine fundraiser that also got them revved up for their signature event to help women and children.<\/p>\n

Two dozen Soroptimists gathered at the Rancho Bernardo home of Enid Glick on July 15 for a wine tasting. They also bought bottles of wine for themselves and for the Celebration of Courage, and learned more about plans for the event set for Oct. 4.<\/p>\n

Tami Wallander from Wiens Cellars brought an assortment of vintages for the women to try. The Temecula-based winery donated a portion of its sales proceeds from that evening to the Soroptimists\u2019 efforts, said Poway Soroptimist JoAnn Polcari who chaired the event.<\/p>\n

\"KristiKristi Norton and wine tasting event chair JoAnn Polcari. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)<\/p>\n

\u201cThe winery has been wonderful with the Soroptimists, working with us,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was hugely successful,\u201d Polcari added. \u201cWe had a beautiful potluck \u2026 to enhance the party.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"SoroptimistsSoroptimists on the Celebration of Courage Planning Committee include, seated, Holly McGoldrick, Theresa Martin, Michelle Gaylord and Lauren Chin; and standing, Tracy South and Jennifer Macdonald. Not pictured: JoAnn Polcari, Pam Warnock, Carol Ann Donahue, Cynthia Elizondo, Shelley Dugan and Corrine Campbell. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)<\/p>\n

Celebration of Courage (formerly Hats & Heels) is a fundraising event for the two clubs to support their Transitional Housing Program. The 12-18 month program provides post-shelter housing as women and their children rebuild their lives after fleeing a domestic violence situation.<\/p>\n

Since 1997, the clubs have assisted over 95 families and more than 220 children, with a success rate of about 80%, according to their website.<\/p>\n

\"DebbieDebbie Schneider, Anne Holdren and Holly McCormick were among those at the Soroptimists\u2019 wine tasting. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)<\/p>\n

They also provide scholarships to help women obtain their education, assist trafficking survivors, mentor at-risk teenage girls and support military women transitioning into civilian life.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s Celebration of Courage will be held on Sunday, Oct. 4 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. For details on tickets and how to become a sponsor, visit celebrationofcourage.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To donate bottles of wine valued at $25 or higher, gift basket items or help sponsor in other ways, contact Pam Warnock at 858-204-8624 or Pamjwarnock@gmail.com.<\/p>\n

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