CONTENTS
6 What We Love
February 2021
8 Celebration
Strengthening The Community
10 Philanthropy
Building Community Through Faith
12 Camaraderie
Charity Golf Tournament
16 Gala
Hope Blooms
18 Benefit
Saved In America
22 Education
BLCI
24 Community
MAAC
26 Grand Opening
Versace
30 Lifesaving
San Diego Blood Bank
32 Health
Circle Of Red
34 Salud
The Biggest Diet Lies
¡ SALUD !
SWITZERLAND
36 Luncheon
Business Hall Of Fame
40 Activity
Sharon ’ s Reide Run Walk
42 Nutrition
San Diego Food Bank
44 Dinner
Savor Together
48 Film
Fleet Science Center
50 SWA Community
Samantha Beck
52 Celebration
CJ Charles Jewelers
58 Gala
Moonlight Magic
60 Recognition
Women Of Dedication
62 Benefit
Casino Night
66 Arts
VAPA
68 Celebration
Pedro Villegas
70 Heritage
A Trip Of A Lifetime
72 Museums
Patrons Of The Prado
74 Reception
Amongst Friends
76 Nutrition
Spread Love San Diego !
78 Golf
FACE Foundation
80 Opportunities
Options For All
82 Empowerment
Soroptimist Clubs Of North San Diego And Poway
84 Gala
The Nice Guys
86 Community
Saint Teresa Of Calcutta Villa
88 Museum
Trunk Or Treat
90 Health
Foundation For The Children Of The Californias
92 Science
Salk Institute
94 Impact
Fighting Hunger
95 Calendar
February 2021
96 Escapadita
Zermatt
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