They're all part of the driving force behind the organization. From left: former co-chair Tanya Thompson, current co-chair Sandra Ferros and treasurer Brenda Douglas.

Executive member Virginia Carnegie (from left) and Mary Martin live in North Van. They sat with Monka Kelly during dinner.

Mary Bailey (from left) and Sheri Sarvian enjoyed some conversation with secretary Lisette Walker.

Diane Thomas's welcoming smile can be found daily behind the counter of her Ambleside shop, "Gifts to Di For."

Co-chair Jessica Eken (left) and Erma Carnogursky introduced themselves to the crowd at the beginning of the meeting.

Joyce Taylor (left) came along as a guest to meet members like Ilona Kovacs (centre) and Cornelia Unger.

Mary Nasser (left) was only to happy to bring along her cousin, Michelle Farah, who lives in Brazil and is visiting Vancouver for the first time.

These ladies all work in the public guardian trustee's office together. From left: Ann Harkness, Dee Kennedy and Lorna Anderson.

Feng Shui consultant and artist Una Bachinski was the guest speaker for the evening. She told everyone about "the ancient art of placement".

Just look at the networking you could do here. From left: executive member Lorenza Gallia, Laura Scaligine, Donna Mihm and Julia Baker.

Sisters Karinna James (left) and Mary Lou Willows (right) shared some laughs with Jan Kenyon (centre).

Susan Ping (left) is always happy to welcome guests like Gail Christianson to the meetings.

Karen Fuller and Linda Metcalfe are two enterprising women who know all about business.