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Out in the neighborhood

Free talks, dementia seminars, resource fairs and causes we care about, across the Bay Area. Come say hello, or invite us to speak to your group.

Talks, seminars and fairs across the Bay Area.

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Anita Varelas sharing a moment with a senior resident
Time with residentsBay Area, 2024
Two Neighborly advisors at sunset by Lake Tahoe during the 2026 ACMA NorCal Conference
ACMA sunsetLake Tahoe, 2026
The Neighborly team in wine country, December 2025
Holiday outingWine country, 2025
The Neighborly team with partners at Aging Matters 2026 in San Carlos
Aging MattersSan Carlos, 2026
The Neighborly team at LBFE Cheers to Connections
Cheers to ConnectionsSan Francisco, 2025
The Neighborly team at LBFE Cheers to Connections 2026 in San Francisco
Cheers to ConnectionsSan Francisco, 2026
Team Neighborly at the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s flower garden
Walk to End Alzheimer’sSan Francisco, 2025
The Neighborly team together on team day, September 2026
Team dayBay Area, 2026
Team Neighborly at the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in San Francisco
Walk to End Alzheimer’sSan Francisco, 2026
Two Neighborly advisors at the 2026 CALA Spring Conference
CALA Spring ConferenceSacramento, 2026

Coming up

Upcoming

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Oct29Thu
Free talkIn person

Navigating Hospital, Rehab and In-Home Care

Thu Oct 29, 1 pm to 2 pm PT · Mountain View Senior Center

Anita and Rona walk through care settings after a hospital stay, Medicare basics, costs, long-term care insurance and VA benefits. Open to adults 55 and older.

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Nov4Wed
Seminar, $200Online

Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Seminar

Wed Nov 4, 8 am to 5 pm PT · Online via Zoom

Anita Varelas's full-day seminar, the first step toward becoming a Certified Dementia Practitioner.

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Nov5Thu
Resource fairIn person

Aging Your Way 2026 Resource Fair

Thu Nov 5, 10 am to 3 pm PT · SF Campus for Jewish Living, San Francisco

Find Rona at the Neighborly table at the 9th annual fair. Bring your questions about assisted living, memory care, care homes and costs.

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Dec2Wed
Free talkIn person

Recover with Resilience: Your Path Forward After a Setback

Wed Dec 2, 12 pm to 1 pm PT · Northbrae Community Church, Berkeley

Neighborly advisor Kayevon Serna joins two other local professionals for a community talk on moving forward after a setback.

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Dec9Wed
Community talkIn person

Empowered Care Lunch Series

Wed Dec 9, 11 am to 1 pm PT · Good Morning Maxwell, Livermore

Neighborly advisor Kayevon Serna joins the Empowered Care Lunch Series in Livermore.

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Jan27Wed
Seminar, $200In person or online

Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Seminar, in person

Wed Jan 27 2027, 8 am to 5 pm PT · The Parkview, Pleasanton, or join on Zoom

The full-day seminar in person, with lunch from The Parkview.

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Mar10Wed
Seminar, $200Online

Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Seminar

Wed Mar 10 2027, 8 am to 5 pm PT · Online via Zoom

The full-day seminar online.

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For care professionals

Dementia care seminar with Anita Varelas, CADDCT

A full-day seminar on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care. Attendees receive the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care certificate, the first step toward becoming a Certified Dementia Practitioner. Nurses may apply for CE credit through NCCDP’s approved nurse CE provider for a small fee.

  • Nov 4Zoom
  • Jan 27The Parkview, Pleasanton, or join on Zoom
  • Mar 10Zoom
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Yearbook

Since June 2022

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2026

A full year of dementia seminars, a booth at every major conference, and our biggest Walk team yet.

33 events and moments7 counties
  1. Mar 12 2026

    Walnut Creek Senior Resource Fair

    St. Matthew Lutheran, Walnut Creek

    Neighborly table, Kayevon presented

  2. May 14 to 16 2026

    ACMA NorCal Conference

    Tahoe Blue Event Center

    Sponsor of the pre and post events

  3. Jun 1 to 3 2026

    CALA Spring Trade Show

    Sacramento

    Exhibitor

  4. Jul 10 2026

    Aging Matters 2026

    The Alexandria, San Carlos

    Platinum sponsor; Anita on the planning committee

  5. Sep 24 2026

    LBFE "An Evening in Paris"

    San Francisco

    Supporter; Johnell organized

  6. Oct 8 2026

    Yoga in the Park: Mindful Movement for Alzheimer's

    Main Parade Lawn, Presidio

    Co-hosted with True Balance Yoga

  7. Oct 24 2026

    Walk to End Alzheimer's SF

    Bayfront Park, SF

    Team Neighborly walked, Anita captained

Aging Matters, 2026
San Mateo Senior Round Table Apr 30, 2026
ACMA NorCal Conference, Tahoe, 2026
LBFE Cheers to Connections: An Evening in Paris, 2026
Walk to End Alzheimer's SF, 2026
Nurses Week Appreciation, 2026
Nurses Week Appreciation, 2026
ACMA NorCal Conference, Tahoe, 2026
CALA Spring Conference, Sacramento, 2026
Team photo shoot in Antioch, 2026
Everything we did in 2026 33 entries
  • NPRA SF Bay Area chapter meetingsMonthly, 2026 · various and Zoom · Anita is chapter President
  • First official Dementia Care SeminarJan 27 2026 · Zoom · Hosted by Neighborly
  • Guest presenter, Atria and Holiday sales trainingFeb 12 2026 · Napa · Neighborly spoke
  • Caregiver OneCall GalaFeb 26 2026 · Supporter
  • "Healthy Aging" talk, Foster City 55+Mar 5 2026 · Foster City · Neighborly spoke
  • Team photo shoot at The Pour Up Wine BarMar 12 to 14 2026 · Antioch · Behind the scenes
  • "Senior Living and Care Options" talkMar 17 2026 · Antioch Senior Center · Neighborly spoke
  • SF Giants partner campaign and the "Neighborly Lineup" team cardsMar to Jun 2026 · Behind the scenes
  • CALA Advocacy DayApr 7 2026 · Sacramento · Attended
  • FirstLight HomeCare team talkApr 14 2026 · Neighborly spoke
  • San Mateo Senior Round Table: "Red Flags of Financial Elder Abuse"Apr 30 2026 · PVI Rosener House, Menlo Park · Anita is Event Chair
  • Senior presentation, Mastick Senior CenterMay 4 2026 · Alameda · Neighborly spoke
  • San Mateo Senior ShowcaseMay 7 2026 · San Mateo Senior Center · Neighborly table
  • Nurses Week appreciationMay 2026 · Skilled nursing communities · Community outreach
  • PFAC Educational ConferenceMay 27 to 30 2026 · Sacramento Convention Center · Exhibitor
  • San Bruno Community DayJun 7 2026 · San Bruno City Park · Neighborly table
  • 4-year anniversaryJun 24 2026 · Milestone
  • San Mateo Senior Round Table program, co-sponsored with Right at HomeJul 30 2026 · Sponsor
  • Hearts and Minds caregiver training, with Cornerstone CaregivingAug 4 2026 · San Jose · Tanvi spoke
  • Team day and SF Senior Round TableSep 10 2026 · SF · Team
  • "Making the Next Move" family evening, with Laurel Law and PlanningSep 16 2026 · Book Passage, Corte Madera · Hosted by Neighborly; Johnell presented
  • 17th Annual Senior SymposiumSep 26 2026 · Lafayette · Neighborly table
  • Concord Health ExpoOct 8 2026 · Concord Senior Center · Neighborly table
  • Dementia Care SeminarOct 14 2026 · Zoom · Hosted by Neighborly
  • Walk to End Alzheimer's East BayOct 17 2026 · Bishop Ranch, San Ramon · Team walk, led by Kayevon
  • Sensational Seniors Gratitude GatheringOct 23 2026 · Northbrae Community Church, Berkeley · Kayevon at the Neighborly table
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2025

Best Age-Friendly Business in San Mateo County, a new NPRA chapter, and more than 200 families helped.

46 events and moments8 counties
  1. Jun 2 to Wed Jun 4 2025

    CALA June Conference and Trade Show

    Sacramento

    Exhibitor, with a photo booth and raffle

  2. Jun 3 2025

    Best of San Mateo Area Awards: Best Age-Friendly Business

    College of San Mateo

    Award winner

  3. Jun 12 to Sat Jun 14 2025

    ACMA NorCal Conference

    Tahoe Blue Event Center, Stateline

    Sponsor of the pre and post events, plus a booth

  4. Jun 27 2025

    HAWES "Moving Forward" conference

    The Alexandria, San Carlos

    Platinum sponsor plus booth

  5. Sep 17 2025

    Marin Senior Fair: "A Day at the Disco"

    Marin Center, San Rafael

    Neighborly table

  6. 2025 to 2026

    PEPC Medallion sponsor, 2025 to 2026

    San Mateo Elks Lodge

    Medallion sponsor; "Neighborly Presents" talk Nov 4 2025

  7. Sep 25 2025

    NPRA SF Bay Area Chapter kickoff

    Coterie Cathedral Hill, SF

    Founded and hosted; Anita is chapter President

  8. Sep 25 2025

    LBFE Cheers to Connections: Roaring 20s

    Schroeder's, SF

    Supporter; Johnell is president of LBFE SF

  9. Oct 15 2025

    Neighborly Cocktails for Alzheimer's

    Mary's on Haight, SF

    Hosted by Neighborly; about $1,500 raised that night for the Alzheimer's Association

  10. Oct 18 2025

    Walk to End Alzheimer's SF

    Bayfront Park, Mission Bay, SF

    Team Neighborly raised $4,671; Anita captained

  11. Dec 4 2025

    CAHF Golden Gate Holiday Party

    Sponsor

Sunset Soiree at Skyline College, 2025
Marin TV show, 2025
Walk to End Alzheimer's SF, 2025
LBFE Cheers to Connections, 2025
LBFE Cheers to Connections, 2025
Neighborly Cocktails Walk Fundraiser, 2025
Neighborly Cocktails Walk Fundraiser, 2025
Aegis Fremont Wine Pairing, 2025
Best of San Mateo Awards, 2025
Marin Senior Fair, 2025
Everything we did in 2025 46 entries
  • San Rafael Senior Village lunchFeb 5 2025 · Cafe Arrivederci, San Rafael · Sponsor and speaker
  • Valentine Grams booth with The Key Home CareFeb 10 2025 · Drake Terrace, San Rafael · Community outreach
  • Sunset Soiree, South San Francisco and Daly City-Colma chambersFeb 20 2025 · Skyline College, San Bruno · Member
  • Marin Section on AgingFeb 20 2025 · The Redwoods, Mill Valley · Attended
  • Tri-Valley SRTFeb 20 2025 · Tri-Valley · Attended
  • Anita receives RCFE administrator licenseAbout Feb 2025 · Anita's RCFE administrator license
  • Walnut Creek Senior Resource FairMar 13 2025 · St. Matthew Lutheran, Walnut Creek · Neighborly table
  • Suncrest and Royal Ambulance appreciation mixerMar 13 2025 · The Emporium, SF · Attended
  • Podcasts: Simplify Senior Transitions, The Light of Care and South of SF2025 · In the news
  • Foster City Village "Learning Hour" talkApr 18 2025 · Foster City Library · Neighborly spoke
  • San Mateo Senior ShowcaseAbout May 1 2025 · San Mateo Senior Center · Neighborly table
  • Age Well Senior ExpoAbout May 2 2025 · Pleasant Hill Senior Center · Kayevon at the Neighborly table
  • Aegis Fremont wine pairingMay 14 2025 · Fremont · Attended
  • Nurses Week coffee barsMay 2025 · Skilled nursing communities · Community outreach
  • LGBTQ+ Community Partnership talk at Institute on AgingMay 21 2025 · SF · Neighborly spoke, with Health Link
  • Mills-Peninsula (Sutter) post-acute vendor fairJun 12 2025 · Burlingame · Neighborly table
  • San Mateo Senior Round Table at Brookdale Redwood CityJun 26 2025 · Brookdale Redwood City · Anita hosted as Event Chair
  • 3-year anniversaryJun 24 2025 · Milestone
  • Aegis San Rafael preview and grand openingJul 10 and Sep 6 2025 · San Rafael · Attended
  • Third Annual Summer Mixer (PEPC, PFAC and San Mateo County Bar)Jul 17 2025 · Hillsborough · Attended
  • 6Beds Association GalaAug 23 2025 · Embassy Suites Burlingame · Attended
  • Foster City 55+ Club talk; Village San Mateo financial talkSep 18 2025 · Foster City; San Mateo · Neighborly spoke
  • 8th Aging Your WayOct 1 2025 · Booker T. Washington Community Center, SF · Neighborly table
  • Avenidas 20th Annual Caregiver ConferenceOct 4 2025 · Rose Kleiner Center, Mountain View · Neighborly table
  • Oktoberfest, Palo Alto CommonsOct 8 2025 · Palo Alto · Invited partner
  • Seton vendor fairOct 9 2025 · Daly City · Neighborly table
  • NPRA chapter meetings, San Ramon and San RafaelOct 22 and Nov 18 2025 · San Ramon; San Rafael · Co-host
  • Alzheimer's Association SF top-teams celebrationNov 6 2025 · Salesforce Tower · Invited team
  • Anita invited to the SF Walk volunteer committeeNov 20 2025 · Anita joined the SF Walk volunteer committee
  • Team holiday outing, wine countryDec 5 2025 · Napa/Sonoma · Just us
  • Senior Round Table holiday parties, San Mateo and SFDec 11 2025 · Foster City; SF · Anita is Event Chair for the San Mateo Round Table
  • SMCBA Estate Planning luncheonDec 18 2025 · San Mateo Elks Lodge · Sponsor plus Neighborly presenter
  • Partner holiday partyDec 2025 · Attended
  • 2025 in review: more than 200 families helpedDec 30 2025 · Plus 48 Senior Round Table meetings
  • Marin TV taping with Anita, Johnell and KayevonJun 17 2025 · San Rafael · Guests on Marin TV
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2024

On TV and radio for the first time, Platinum at ACMA, and talks from Marin to San Jose.

34 events and moments5 counties
  1. Apr 11 2024

    Spring Fling Mixer

    P.F. Chang's, Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto

    Co-hosted with Suncrest, Oakmont and The Key

  2. Jun 6 to Sat Jun 8 2024

    ACMA 21st NorCal Conference

    Monterey Conference Center

    Platinum sponsor and exhibitor

  3. Sep 17 and Wed Oct 16 2024

    AlmaVia of San Francisco talks: "All About Senior Living"

    AlmaVia SF

    Neighborly spoke

  4. Oct 18 2024

    ACMA NorCal Case Management Week

    Tipsy Putt, Sunnyvale

    Sponsor

  5. About Nov 4 to 5 2024

    CALA Fall Conference

    Palm Springs

    Exhibitor

  6. Dec 12 to 17 2024

    Holiday cocoa bar pop-ups for skilled nursing staff

    East Bay

    Community outreach

Brand photo shoot, 2024
Brand photo shoot, 2024
Hearts & Minds Benefit Gala, 2024
Ivy Golden Gate Holiday Party, 2024
Spring Fling Mixer, 2024
AlmaVia SF Talk, 2024
Team Holiday Outing, 2024
Holiday Cocoa Bar Pop-ups, 2024
CALA Fall Conference, 2024
CALA Fall Conference, 2024
Everything we did in 2024 34 entries
  • Church of the Highlands talks, including "Aging Resource Options"Jan 21, Apr 14, Nov 17 2024 · San Bruno · Neighborly spoke
  • Best of San Mateo nominationJan 31 2024 · Award
  • First print ads: SF Chronicle, Mercury News and SM Daily JournalFeb 23 to 28 2024 · Paid ads, Feb 23 to 28 2024
  • Brand photo shootMar 5 2024 · Behind the scenes
  • KCBS Radio with Mary HughesMar 9 2024 · In the news
  • KTVU FOX 2 live interviewMar 18 2024 · Live interview with Anita
  • NBC Bay Area "Making It in the Bay"Apr 10 2024 · In the news
  • Cinco de Mayo at MorningStar West San JoseAbout May 3 2024 · San Jose · Attended
  • "The Human Brain" brain health conferenceMay 10 2024 · Grand Bay Hotel, San Mateo · Gold sponsor plus table
  • Hearts and Minds 7th Annual Benefit GalaAbout May 18 2024 · San Jose area · Attended
  • Stanford Health Care Community Partner Vendor FairMay 21 2024 · Stanford · Neighborly table
  • Two-year anniversary giveawayJun 2024 · Milestone
  • San Francisco Chronicle Senior Living featureJun 23 2024 · In the news
  • NBC Bay Area second segmentAug 6 2024 · In the news
  • Family Matters workshop: "Caring for Aging Parents"Aug 17 2024 · Neighborly spoke
  • Hearts and Minds Caregiver Education Mini ConferenceAug 29 2024 · San Jose · Keynote plus booth
  • Marin Senior FairSep 18 2024 · Marin Center, San Rafael · Neighborly table
  • "Not So Golden Years" talk for fiduciariesSep 19 2024 · Silverado Belmont Hills · Neighborly spoke
  • ActiveOver50 Resource FairSep 25 2024 · Campbell Community Center · Neighborly table
  • Seton vendor fairOct 3 2024 · Daly City · Neighborly table
  • 7th Aging Your WayOct 9 2024 · San Francisco · Neighborly table
  • Skyline SoireeNov 21 2024 · Invited partner
  • CAHF Golden Gate Holiday PartyDec 5 2024 · Spinnaker, Sausalito · Sponsor with a table
  • Lafayette Chamber membershipDec 10 2024 · Lafayette · Member
  • Holiday parties: The Ivy Golden Gate and San Mateo Senior Round TableDec 11, 12, 19 2024 · SF, Millbrae · Anita is Event Chair
  • Marin TV (CMCM) interview with Anita and JohnellDec 12 2024 to Jan 2025 · Channel 26 · Channel 26
  • Team holiday outingDec 13 2024 · SF · Just us
  • Senior Round Table meetings, partner mixers and in-services2024 · Bay Area · Neighborly spoke
See all 2024 photos 28 more

2022 to 2023

Founded June 2022. Anita met the Bay Area one open house at a time, and more than 100 families got help.

31 events and moments3 counties
  1. Mar 16 2023

    VIP Dinner and Wine Pairing for case managers

    Millbrae

    Co-hosted with The Magnolia of Millbrae

  2. Jun 24 2023

    HAWES Health and Aging Awareness series

    Belmont Senior Center

    Neighborly table; Anita on the planning committee

  3. Jun 28 2023

    Neighborly turns one

    San Mateo Arboretum (Kohl Pumphouse, Central Park)

    Our first anniversary party

  4. Oct 11 2023

    Seton Senior Health Fair

    Seton Medical Center, Daly City

    Neighborly table

Neighborly's first anniversary party, 2023
VIP Dinner & Wine Pairing, The Magnolia of Millbrae, 2023
Neighborly's first anniversary party, 2023
SF Senior Round Table Holiday Party, The Ivy Golden Gate, 2023
San Mateo Senior Round Table Holiday Party, 2023
MorningStar West San Jose Grand Opening, 2023
Oktoberfest, Palo Alto Commons, 2023
Rotary Lobster Fest, 2023
VIP Dinner & Wine Pairing, The Magnolia of Millbrae, 2023
MorningStar at San Tomas Grand Opening, 2023
Everything we did in 2022 to 2023 31 entries
  • First hireApr 3 2023 · Neighborly grows past one advisor
  • Neighborly gift mugs and giveawaysMay 3 2023 · Behind the scenes
  • Lobster FestMay 6 2023 · Belmont area · Guest of FirstLight
  • MorningStar at San Tomas grand openingJun 1 2023 · Santa Clara area · Invited partner
  • ACMA NorCal Chapter ConferenceJun 1 to Fri Jun 2 2023 · Monterey Conference Center · Exhibitor
  • Senior Showcase at the San Mateo County FairJun 8 2023 · San Mateo County Event Center · Neighborly table
  • Neighborly Senior Placement foundedJun 24 2022 · San Bruno · Milestone
  • About 30 partner mixers, round tables and open housesAug to Dec 2022 · Peninsula, SF, South Bay · Attended
  • 5th Aging Your Way fairSep 15 2022 · San Francisco · First event as Neighborly
  • Burlingame Senior ShowcaseSep 22 2023 · Burlingame Senior Center · Neighborly table
  • Website goes liveSep 26 2022 · Milestone
  • "Coffee and Conversation" talkSep 28 2023 · Peninsula Family YMCA, San Mateo · Neighborly spoke, with Silverado and Grace and Glory Hospice
  • Oktoberfest, Palo Alto CommonsAbout Oct 25 2023 · Palo Alto · Invited partner
  • Nexus Open House, Silverado Belmont HillsOct 25 2022 · Belmont · Co-branded open house
  • "The Senior Beat" podcast, episode 5Oct 28 2023 · In the news
  • First YouTube video: "Welcome to Neighborly"Nov 3 2022 · Milestone
  • Foster City Senior ShowcaseNov 8 2023 · Foster City Recreation Center · Neighborly table
  • Seton Medical Center in-serviceNov 8 2022 · Daly City · Neighborly spoke
  • Public launch announcementNov 22 2022 · Milestone
  • Philos Health holiday benefitDec 7 2023 · Supporter
  • Talk at Church of the HighlandsDec 10 2023 · San Bruno · Neighborly spoke
  • SF Senior Round Table holiday partyDec 14 2023 · San Francisco · Attended
  • San Mateo Senior Round Table holiday partyDec 15 2022 · Silverado Belmont · Co-organizer
  • MorningStar West San Jose grand openingDec 19 2023 · San Jose · Invited partner
  • San Mateo SRT Holiday PartyDec 19 2023 · Co-host, as Event Chair
  • 2023 in review: more than 100 families helpedDec 2023 · And we began donating to local nonprofits
  • Partner mixers and Senior Round Table meetings2023 · Peninsula, SF, South Bay · Anita is Event Chair
See all 2022 to 2023 photos 7 more

Where we have been

All over the Bay Area

Times we have shown up in each county.

Counts are yearbook entries by county since June 2022. We also attend industry conferences in Sacramento, Monterey and Lake Tahoe.

Causes and sponsorships

Where we give back

$6,277raised for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s with Anita as team captain: $4,671 in 2025 and $1,606 in 2026.
  • Cocktails for Alzheimer’sAbout $1,500 in one night at Mary’s on Haight, Oct 2025
  • Aging MattersEvery year since 2023; Platinum in 2025 and 2026
  • ACMA Northern CaliforniaPlatinum sponsor, 2024 conference
  • Peninsula Estate Planning CouncilMedallion sponsor, 2025 to 2026
  • CAHF Golden Gate ChapterHoliday party sponsor, 2024 and 2025

Connections

Who we work alongside

Our roles

  • NPRA, SF Bay Area ChapterAnita President, Kayevon Vice President; founding members
  • San Mateo Senior Round TableAnita is Event Chair
  • Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly, SFJohnell is president of the local chapter
  • Senior Round TablesSan Francisco, Tri-Valley, Silicon Valley, East Bay

Groups we belong to

  • CALA and ACMA Northern CaliforniaMembers and exhibitors
  • Marin and Sonoma Sections on AgingMembers
  • Chambers of commerceSan Francisco, San Mateo Area, San Rafael, Lafayette
  • Estate planning and RotaryPeninsula Estate Planning Council; Rotary Belmont-Redwood Shores

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