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ON THE TOWN: EVENT RAISES FUNDS FOR ARMENIAN HEALTH
Glendale News Press, CA
nov 20 2013
November 19, 2013|By Ruth Sowby
Nobody can throw a Thanksgiving Luncheon like the women in the Ladies
Auxiliary of the Armenian American Medical Society, made up primarily
of doctors' wives.
The Brandview Banquet Hall on Harvard Street was the sparkling setting
for lunch and honors this past Saturday. Volunteer extraordinaire
Sonia Nersissian received the group's Spirit of Life Award in front
of 250 women who gave this dynamo a standing ovation.
Among Nersissian's accomplishments was raising money for a laptop and
van so that a doctor could go to Armenian villages and take care of
poor children with epilepsy.
Event chair Ramella Markian guided the action with aplomb. News flash!
Markian has just been promoted to associate vice president of business
development at Glendale Adventist Medical Center. This lady knows
what she's doing. Markian introduced her event vice chairperson Vany
Cherik, who, in turn, introduced good friend and honoree Nersissian.
Cherik described some of Nersissian's volunteer work and life story.
In 1987, Nersissian and her family moved from Iran to the United
States. Once here, she began her volunteer work with the Armenian
Society of Iran.
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In 1991, Nersissian was invited into the Armenian American Medical
Society Ladies Auxiliary. She became the group's president in 2002.
Nersissian later handed the gavel to her successor, Markian.
One of Nersissian's hobbies is dress design. Lavish gowns designed
by this woman of all trades were on display in the banquet hall.
Also included on the program was a presentation by Dr. Christopher K.
Kaypekian on "The Truth About Pain." His wife, Natalie, introduced
him. The doctor had the room buzzing over his use of a relatively
new treatment for migraine headaches - botox.
The afternoon ended with music and shopping. A boutique made it easy
to load up on Christmas gifts. A favorite booth was that of jewelry
designer Vahe Karapetyan.
Event proceeds will benefit Glendale Healthy Women and the
Children's Diabetic Camp in Armenia. Also benefiting will be the
ladies auxiliary's free mammogram screenings program. Since 2010,
some 700 free mammograms have been provided to women in need.
--
In the United States, there are more than 2 million female veterans and
active duty members, and the highest concentration is in California.
http://articles.glendalenewspress.com/2013-11-19/community/tn-gnp-on-the-town-event-raises-funds-for-armenian-health-20131119_1_female-vets-fritz-coleman-glendale-healthy-women
From: Baghdasarian
Glendale News Press, CA
nov 20 2013
November 19, 2013|By Ruth Sowby
Nobody can throw a Thanksgiving Luncheon like the women in the Ladies
Auxiliary of the Armenian American Medical Society, made up primarily
of doctors' wives.
The Brandview Banquet Hall on Harvard Street was the sparkling setting
for lunch and honors this past Saturday. Volunteer extraordinaire
Sonia Nersissian received the group's Spirit of Life Award in front
of 250 women who gave this dynamo a standing ovation.
Among Nersissian's accomplishments was raising money for a laptop and
van so that a doctor could go to Armenian villages and take care of
poor children with epilepsy.
Event chair Ramella Markian guided the action with aplomb. News flash!
Markian has just been promoted to associate vice president of business
development at Glendale Adventist Medical Center. This lady knows
what she's doing. Markian introduced her event vice chairperson Vany
Cherik, who, in turn, introduced good friend and honoree Nersissian.
Cherik described some of Nersissian's volunteer work and life story.
In 1987, Nersissian and her family moved from Iran to the United
States. Once here, she began her volunteer work with the Armenian
Society of Iran.
Advertisement
In 1991, Nersissian was invited into the Armenian American Medical
Society Ladies Auxiliary. She became the group's president in 2002.
Nersissian later handed the gavel to her successor, Markian.
One of Nersissian's hobbies is dress design. Lavish gowns designed
by this woman of all trades were on display in the banquet hall.
Also included on the program was a presentation by Dr. Christopher K.
Kaypekian on "The Truth About Pain." His wife, Natalie, introduced
him. The doctor had the room buzzing over his use of a relatively
new treatment for migraine headaches - botox.
The afternoon ended with music and shopping. A boutique made it easy
to load up on Christmas gifts. A favorite booth was that of jewelry
designer Vahe Karapetyan.
Event proceeds will benefit Glendale Healthy Women and the
Children's Diabetic Camp in Armenia. Also benefiting will be the
ladies auxiliary's free mammogram screenings program. Since 2010,
some 700 free mammograms have been provided to women in need.
--
In the United States, there are more than 2 million female veterans and
active duty members, and the highest concentration is in California.
http://articles.glendalenewspress.com/2013-11-19/community/tn-gnp-on-the-town-event-raises-funds-for-armenian-health-20131119_1_female-vets-fritz-coleman-glendale-healthy-women
From: Baghdasarian