HOLIDAY FUN AND FASCINATING SPEAKERS HIGHLIGHT DECEMBER

While our time together was short over the 2014 holiday season, it was full of interesting speakers, fun and fellowship.

Ethan Elkin kicked off December with a fascinating look at the economic impact of global warming and the price we will all have to pay as we come to terms with regulations to control its spread and reduce its effects.  His presentation can be viewed here.

With Dr. Uta Greishammer, we took a closer look at stem cells – their origin, types and potential for revolutionary treatments of chronic disease.  It is a complex and challenging field of research that offers hope in the future for those suffering from illnesses ranging from cancer, to Parkinson’s, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and more...See her presentation here.

Our holiday party at the Orinda Country Club was a delightful mix of great entertainment, thanks to the Don Santos Trio, great food, and lots of fun with trivia games, prizes and sing-along. We welcomed our new Satellite Club members, too!  The OCC was decked out with beautiful holiday décor which added to the festive environment. A wonderful time was had by all.  Special thanks to Jose and Marcela Avelar, along with Sue and Jim Breedlove for organizing the evening, managing check-in and serving wine.  Thanks also to Art Roth, who gamely assisted me with singing duties, and to Evan Bontemps and Erin Bjornsson for being my “elves.”