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Wine Tasting Event

Many thanks to the event committee who made our premier wine tasting event such a success.

Special thanks to wine broker, Rich, Friendship Village and Carol Phillips of AZ Bread.

White Poodle with orange tickets around neck

Ready to Sell Raffle Tickets

Bottle of wine being poured into a wine glass

Let the pouring begin...

Several people drinking wine

ACBVI’s President Steve Welker and friends enjoy the wine and ambiance.

Doggie Basket Raffle Prize

Doggie Basket Raffle Prize

Ann Nevitt Board Member and Friend

ACBVI Board Member and Venue Hostess Ann Nevitt (left) and friend enjoy the festivities.

Angela Goldenberg serving wine to guests.

Guests enjoy the white wine as ACBVI’s Angie Goldenberg serves.

Guide Dogs of the Desert Trainers

Guide Dogs of the Desert Trainers discuss dogs with guest Dr. Kristina Welker.

Board Member David Saline and Carol Phillips of AZ Bread Co.

ACBVI Board Member and Event Chair David Saline with Carol Phillips of AZ  Bread Company who donated all the pairings for the event.

Happy Raffle Winner

Happy raffle winner, ACBVI’s Stan Dyser and friend, Sue.

Wine Broke Rich & Board Member Christine Boisen

Wine broker, Rich pours as ACBVI Board member, Christine Boisen tastes the red.

Guide Dog Poodle Laying Down

All Tuckered Out - Guide Dogs of the Desert puppy in training is all tuckered after selling all his raffle tickets.

For more pictures of the event, visit ACBVI staff member BJ Bolender's Flickr photo sharing site .

 

CANINES, CANES AND CORKS

An evening of Wine Tasting to benefit...

THE ARIZONA CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

and GUIDE DOGS OF THE DESERT

May 18 2012
6pm - 9pm

Friendship Village
2645 East Southern Ave. Tempe AZ 85282
(Hwy 101 and Southern Ave.)

Tickets: $20

-wine tasting (flight of 4)
-appetizer pairings donated by AZ Bread Co. Cafe
- charity raffle (tickets available at the event... cash only please)
- photos with Guide Dogs in training

***Free parking (see entry guard for info)

ACBVI Wine Tasting Event

Photos along the bottom are of Guide Dog trainers... photo of ACBVI Instructor Patty Arnold with client from ACBVI... photo of Guide Dog... and fruit tray from AZ Bread Co Cafe

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