Tag Archives: SAMA

Brunch in a Caboose

Over a year ago, my husband John and I donated a brunch in WP668, our backyard caboose, to the SAMA auction, to benefit the medical charity of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (Saratoga, California). Today, we fed six guests who left … Continue reading

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More San Jose Metblogs

I am enjoying creating blogs as part of the San Jose Metblogs group of authors. So far, I have posted four articles: Diabetes Society Camps Filling Up Fast, March 10th, 2010 High School Speakers, March 8th, 2010 (about the Lions … Continue reading

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San Jose Metblog

I just posted my first blog entry as the newest writer for San Jose Metblog.  I was introduced to Metroblogging when Joann Landers wrote the article “Auction – Whirling Dervish – Middle Eastern Feast” featuring a photograph of WP 668, … Continue reading

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SAMA Auction, Whirling Dervish, Middle Eastern Feast

Our committee at St.Andrew’s Episcopal Church is working hard to prepare for the annual SAMA (St. Andrew’s Medical Assistance) Dinner and Auction, to be held Sunday, 28 February 2010: Starts at 5 pm The event includes Entertainment by Gregangelo Whirling … Continue reading

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Christmas Prep

My family is mostly enjoying the preparations for Christmas. Today, I mailed the last of six boxes full of gifts to distant friends and relations. Postage cost about $125- this year, even after using three USPS Flat Rate Boxes. The … Continue reading

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Healing for Holy Land and Africa

The SAMA (St. Andrew’s Medical Assistance) auction and dinner will be held this Sunday, 22 February 2008. The fund raising event will be held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Hall, starting with a silent auction at 5 pm, followed by … Continue reading

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SAMA Auction

John and I ran the checkout table at the SAMA, or St. Andrew’s Medical Assistance, event last Sunday night. Thanks to our many generous volunteers, donors, and guests, SAMA’s Middle Eastern Feast and Auction were a delightful success. We are … Continue reading

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