Los Gatos Weekly-Times

Guild plans Strawberry Lunch

The local Sisters of the Holy Names convent and their Marie Rose Guild host their annual Strawberry Luncheon benefit on May 5 at the convent, located at 200 Prospect Ave. in Los Gatos. The Marie Rose Guild was formed more than 40 years ago to assist the Sisters of the Holy Names in its charitable and educational work. The guild's present focus is on helping with fundraising to benefit the elderly and infirm sisters of the convent.

The event begins at 11:45 a.m. with hors d'oeuvres and punch on the patio, followed by lunch in the dining room and the awarding of door prizes. Strawberries will, of course, also be served.

The theme involving the juicy berries commemorates the arrival of the order's first sisters from Canada 130 years ago. While staying in San Francisco, they were served lots of fresh California strawberries and were quite impressed. Throughout the years, sisters have handed down this tale until it became known within the convent community as the "Strawberry Story."

Tickets are $17.50 per person. For reservations, call 395-2868.

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