Villa Esperanza Guild's

15th Annual Day at the Races

A Wonderful Success, Thank You Villa Guild!!!

Thank you to all of Villa's friends, family, and supporters who joined the Villa Esperanza Guild at the 15th Annual Day at the Races on February 23, 2013. The weather was perfect and the company sublime as everyone enjoyed the atmosphere and camaraderie at the Turf Club at Santa Anita Park. We appreciate all of your support and hope to see you next year!

Photo: Villa Esperanza Guild Members Sally Irving and Georgene Neely with Mack, the Wells Fargo Pony.

Photo: Tom Bristow and his grandson with Mack, the Wells Fargo Pony at Villa's 15th Annual Day at the Races.

Photo: Tournament of Roses Queen Vanessa Manjarrez with Jackie Stone. Jackie is one of the members of Villa's Service and Social (SAS) Club, which Vanessa created.

Photo: Villa CEO Kelly White spending time with family and friends.

Photo: Jackie Stone, Susan Nack, and Sandra Grant enjoying the festivities.

Photo: Charlie and Kathleen Pastre at the 15th Annual Day of the Races.

Photo: Villa Esperanza Guild member Maryann McKinley at the check in table.

Photo: Dorothy Hjelte Meyer; Gwendolyn Meier, Director of Villa's Hjelte-Phillips Speech and Language Center; Georgene Neely; and Gioia Pastre, Villa Vice President of Development and Public Relations, at the Turf Club at Santa Anita.

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The event raised funds to support Villa’s Hjelte-Phillips Speech and Language Center and Residential and Independent Living programs.The Villa Esperanza Guild was formed in 1968 to increase awareness of the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Guild please contact us.

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