“Strong lives are motivated by dynamic purposes.” - Kenneth Hildebrand
In utmost style, Gerry Contreras, the real estate developer and astute businessman, recently celebrated his fabulous birthday at his elegant and super deluxe Gercon penthouse. Colleagues, prominent friends from the social circle and well-wishers were treated to an evening of songs and tributes led by no less than Madame Imelda Marcos, followed by Broadway and classical songs from the enchanting Angelo group and the Velvet Mood. The romantic-themed party went on till the wee hours as guests enjoyed sumptuous cocktails and the buffet spread from Via Mare, complemented by overflowing wines and champagnes. To the brilliant and multi-talented Gerry, happy birthday!
A much-awaited bazaar
The ladies of the International Bazaar Foundation (IBF) and the Spouses of the Heads of Diplomatic Missions (SHOM) gathered together for the annual merienda held at the verdant Letty Syquia residence. Led by IBF chairperson Lovely Romulo and SHOM president Coseta Fedele, the traditional event is organized in preparation for the annual bazaar benefiting various charitable institutions. This year’s International Bazaar 2008 Hearts and Hands for Charity will be held at the PICC Forums I, II and III on Nov. 16.
(For details, please contact 833-1320 or e-mail ibf_dfa@yahoo.com and ibf.dfa@gmail.com)
Twice the fun for Christmas
It’s holiday season once again so get ready to hunt for unique and rare finds as the Zonta Club of Manila I Foundation led by president Lulu Tesoro Castañeda holds two charitable Christmas bazaars at the Hotel InterContinental on Nov. 16 and 18 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
(For inquiries, call Cathy at 844-5776, 928-0512 and 0917-8221480 or Teena at 925-7277.)
Greetings
Happy birthday to our celebrators today, HMI’s Josie Padilla Rufino, Blanca Santiago and former Makati mayor Dr. Elenita Binay.
Advance birthday greetings to Nympha Valencia, Nov. 10; Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay, actress Janice de Belen and Letty Jacinto Lopez, Nov. 11; Reena Hechanova Angeles, La Moderna Bakery’s Angelo Songco and People Asia’s Ryan Ros Calmante, Nov. 12; dapper Fairways & Bluewater chairman Noel “Toti” Cariño, Nov. 13; Asia Society’s Doris Magsaysay-Ho, kiddie party organizer Pam Rebano and Mila Magsaysay-Valenzuela, Nov. 14; Amelia del Rosario-Aquino, Makati Rep. Teddyboy Locsin, Snapshots’ Christine Litton and Gerard Ramos, Nov. 15.
So how was your week?
(For comments and inquiries, please e-mail me at jjlitton@indanet.com)