December 29, 2005

NEWS BRIEFS

Dando to speak at ABA meeting

Pat Dando, president and CEO of the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce, is guest speaker at the Almaden Business Association meeting on Thursday, Jan. 5. The meeting will be held at Amato Pizzeria Restaurant, 6081 Meridian Ave., #60 (near the corner of Redmond and Meridian Avenues) from 8 to 9:30 a.m. 

Dando will update the ABA on the “State of Chamber” and how it relates to ABA members and business in general.
The former vice mayor and City Councilmember from District 10 was instrumental in creating the Almaden Business Association in June of 2003. Because of the success of the ABA, the model is now being duplicated throughout San Jose.

During the meeting, Cathy Cassetta, 2005 president, will wrap up the “6 Degrees of Connection” theme for 2005. Cassetta remains on the 2006 ABA board as program director.

The meeting requires an RSVP. Members attend free with an advance RSVP. Non-members, $5, payable at the door. RSVP by contacting Rich De La Rosa at (408) 828-1983 or e-mailing him at redelarosa@yahoo.com or Carole Edman hrcarole@hrmanagertogo.com. The ABA’s Web site is at www.almadenbizassn.org.

Evening classes available for caregivers

Vivian I. Silva, MSW/ Gerontologist, will be holding a support group for caregivers starting Wednesday, Jan. 4 and the following five weeks. The class is 90 minutes long, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and costs $95 for the six-week session.

Plans are for interaction with other caregivers, support, education and resources throughout the six weeks. Those interested should call (408) 975-2988.