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The Friendship Gala - Wine Tasting & Dinner - Inland Empire

Thursday, December 13th will prove to be a fun event for all those attending "The Best Buddies Inland Empire Friendship Gala" being held at the beautiful Edwards Mansion in Redlands. The evening will feature dinner, dancing, a silent auction and wine tasting from the Alex Sotelo Cellars of Napa Valley.

Edwards Mansion Best Buddies California

Best Buddies, a 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 1989 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver with the mission to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment. People with intellectual disabilities are often excluded from society because of their differences. Best Buddies is determined to end social isolation for people with intellectual disabilities by establishing meaningful, lasting one-to-one friendships with their non-disabled peers. These friendships help increase self-esteem, confidence and the abilities of people with and without intellectual disabilities.

The Alex Sotelo Cellars produces only small quantities of premium Napa Valley wines. Membership in their private wine club offers the benefits of early access to their limited production wines on a pre-release basis.

A limited number of tickets are still available for the event so please contact Gabriele Uribe at 951-683-2721 or GabrieleUribe@bestbuddies.org to reserve your spot!

Friendship Gala

Posted by Michael J. O'Connor on 12/10/2007 01:12 PM

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6 Comments on The Friendship Gala - Wine Tasting & Dinner - Inland Empire

Michael, this sounds like it would be a blact. I wish I could attend.

12/10/2007 02:09 PM

by Danny Thornton (Home America Mortgage, INC.)

What a VERY worthy cause. I am sure that this type of relationship is rewarding to both parties. On another note, I am a huge fan of Keith Haring His artwork is amazing and his charity does great work.

12/10/2007 02:48 PM

by Rich Dansereau Loan Officer Knoxville TN (Home America Mortgage)

Michael- Hey you are in my background....this sounds like a wonderful activity, and a good group. thank you for informing everyone.

12/10/2007 10:09 PM

by Kathy McGraw ~ Calif Broker (CELLing Realty)

Danny, Rich & Kathy -- Thanks for your positive words! Unfortunately I wasn't able to attend because my 'better half' is recovering from surgery and it was just going to be too much of a strain right now. Long tough recovery, hope it's over soon....

I wish I could have gone to let you know how it was -- it sounded like it was going to be great fun. Oh well, maybe they'll have it again next year!

12/14/2007 07:15 PM

by Michael J. O'Connor (Diamond Ridge Realty)

Wow, what an amazing home this must have been, how beautifully restored and added to. Thanks for posting the link. I love to attend these type of events.

12/21/2007 11:51 PM

by Debbie Malone, Realtor (R), Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake, VA (RE/MAX 1st Olympic)

The Membership Gala program above is gorgeous! These are truly attractive marketing materials.

02/05/2008 03:27 AM

by Madeline Island Realty - Eric Kodner Sells Madeline Island