MVGH CEO, Deborah Herbert, poses next to a large floral arrangement made by resident, Elaine Hintzoglou

Rev. Jeff O’Grady sits on his Harley Davidson.

Floral arrangement made by resident, Elaine Hintzoglou.

Katie Hamrick, Event Coordinator at MVGH, poses with some volunteers/friends.

Guests mingling near silent auction table at Gala.

Resident, Cynthia White and Robert Louie, spouse of trustee Janet Louie, catching up.

Janet Louie, trustee & Guest Mingling at the Gala

Deborah Herbert, CEO, mingling with a guest and MVGH resident, Marilyn Manning

MVGH resident, Marilyn Manning views some silent auction items along with a guest.

Guests gather to view the silent auction items.

Guests socialize during the cocktail hour, including Synod Rep. Fried Wilson.

Synod Rep. Fried Wilson

Trustee, Bong Bringas (right) and guest pose for a photo op.

MVGH CFO, Kim Houser, smiling bright at the 2019 Gala.

Robin Harvill, Director of Philanthropy at MVGH poses with Fried Wilson, trustee on the MVGH Board and Synod Rep.

A look at the first course served at the Gala dinner.

A shot of the main dining room at Descanso Gardens

A an aerial view of the tables served with salads.

A mixed greens salad served as the first course of the meal.

A shot of the table number cards along with the sponsorship and a thank you note.

A chocolate party favor shaped like a wine bottle with the MVGH 95th Anniversary Logo.

Several guests in the courtyard for cocktail hour, including Roy McManus, former Board President at MVGH.

MVGH Board President, Janet Wells, enjoying the cocktail hour at the Gala.

Guests mingling during the cocktail hour, including Skip Ober Miller of San Marino Community Church and Billie Youngblood-Knolle, longtime MVGH friend.

Guests mingling for cocktail hour.

Robert Fukui, Lead Developer, i61 Business Development Network

Guests Mingling during cocktail hour.

Guests mingling during cocktail hour.

Two Gala guests heading in for dinner.

Dr. Miller poses with his wife, Stacy Miller.

Guests heading in for dinner.

Guests heading in for dinner.

Lindsey Mansis, Annual Giving Coordinator for MVGH, poses with resident Jim Hinch and his wife/trustee Joanne Hinch.

Jim and Joanne Hinch pose for a photo before heading into dinner.

Guests caught for a candid photo.

Kim Houser, CFO, Janet Louie, trustee and Board Secretary, and Nancy Mandic, Director of Resident Services.

Lindsey Mansis, Annual Giving Coordinator and Chef Melanie, our Director of Dining Services, pose for a picture together.

A photo of a painting donated for the silent auction.

Martin Sheen’s boots.

Two Wine Bottles

Deborah Herbert, CEO speaks at the podium in front of the Gala attendees.

Guests pictured during the Gala dinner

Guests seated during Gala dinner.

Deborah Herbert, CEO & Fritz Coleman, Emcee pictured hugging.

Fritz Coleman speaking at podium

Fritz Coleman, Emcee & Janet Wells, MVGH Board President shown greeting each other at the podium.

Bong Bringas, MVGH trustee pictured speaking at podium.

Guests chatting during Gala dinner.

Dave and Anne Tomlinson speaking to guests during Gala dinner.

Guests during Gala dinner.

Guests chatting during Gala dinner.

Guests at Gala dinner pose for a picture

Floral arrangement in a wooden box

Silent Auction Table

Guests during Gala dinner.

Steve Dorsey, MVGH trustee

Guests during Gala dinner.

Guests during Gala dinner.

Don Smith, MVGH trustee smiles candidly.

Fritz Coleman, Emcee & Gary Demarest, MVGH Resident pictured having what looks to be a very in depth conversation.

Musician playing keyboard during dinner

Plated desserts

Robin Harvill, MVGH Director of Philanthropy speaking at Founders Gala

Gala Guest

Guests posing for photo during Gala dinner.

Fritz Coleman, Emcee

Chef Melanie Shalchian from MVGH, with Gala guest

Tisa Blackmore

Live Auction Photo on Monitor

Fritz Coleman pointing excitedly as the Master of Ceremonies.

Guest raises paddle for Paddles Up!

Guests enjoying Paddles Up!

Kim Houser, MVGH CFO posing for a photo op with her guest.

Deluxe L.A. Sports Package photo on monitor for Live Auction

Paddles Up!

Steve and Nancy Mandic among guests.

Gala Guests

Gala Guests

Paddles Up!

African Safari Live Auction

Deborah Herbert, CEO, w/ husband Bill Herbert pictured wearing safari hats to encourage bidders for a the African Safari Live Auction item.