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We are pleased to announce that LWGA is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors. As we continue to grow and expand our reputation in the community, we are looking for leaders who bring diverse perspectives, strong strategic thinking and a commitment to advancing the mission of the LWGA.

Elections will be held at our first General Meeting in January, slated for TUESDAY EVENING JANUARY 27TH (please note change in date), at Local Vines.

If you are interested in contributing your expertise, or just enthusiasm and energy to our Board, we would love to hear from you. Please submit a brief statement of interest to lward722@gmail.com, or any of our current Board Members.

Thank you for your interest and support as we continue to grow our association.

Leslie Ward, President LWGA

LWGA Member, Lawrence (Larry) Haag ,died suddenly on May 9, 2025, from a fall on a hike in Moraga. Born in Waukegan, Illinois, Larry graduated from Waukegan Township High School, where he was a star baseball catcher. There he received the Chicago Tribune statewide Merit Certificate naming him to their League All-Star Baseball Squad and attracting the attention of several major league baseball teams. While in college, Larry was drafted during the Viet Nam War and was accepted into the Drill Sergeant Program in the U.S. Army Reserves, where he attained the rank of E-7, after serving for 7 years. He met his future wife, Carol, in high school and they recently celebrated their 55^th wedding anniversary.

Following another bitterly cold Chicago winter of a wind chill of 77 degrees below zero, Carol and Larry decided it was time to move West and found Moraga, where they have resided since 1978. Missing Lake Michigan and being avid boaters, a year later they found Discovery Bay and have enjoyed being weekenders since 1979. They founded Scientific Symposiums International, a continuing medical education company, in 1994 and for three decades have held courses in numerous locations for some 10,000 physicians worldwide.

In 2007 Member Joao Magalhaes encouraged Larry and Carol to plant a vineyard in their backyard and the rest is history. Bill Scanlin has been the winemaker for their label, Rheem Valley Vineyard since they joined the organization. As members of LWGA, they have participated in many LWGA events, with Carol serving on the Board for many years in various positions and capacities, including helping to bring the AVA Lamorinda designation to reality.

They have a daughter, Maren, and two grandchildren, Ryan and Tyler.

Services are being held at 11 am, May 23, 2025 at Oakmont Memorial Park and Mortuary, Lafayette. 

The Orinda Rotary is holding its annual event to support schools, arts and seniors programs. If you would like to donate your wine to this event, your label will be advertised and you will get a donation letter from the Orinda Rotary. https://www.orindacarshow.com/enjoy-dancing-with-the-cars/

Please contact me @ Losarabisvineyards@gmail.com. Thanks.

The new President of Orinda Rotary has asked if the LWGA would donate wine to this event.  DOES NOT NEED TO BE BONDED.  Of the 14 cases that they will need for the dinner, 7 have already been donated by local restaurants.  This might be a great opportunity to have your wine tasted and appreciated by the local elite, while supporting local schools and our community.  Your label will be listed as a sponsor.  Please email me: lward722@gmail.com if you might be interested in participating.  You may even want to attend the event so you can talk up your wine.  Details:

Friday, September 7th – at 5:30 p.m.

Come Party with the Cars in Orinda!

The 14th Annual Orinda Classic Car Show Weekend kicks off with our party at the beautiful Orinda Country Club – both inside and outside – on Friday September 7th, 2018 at 5:30 pm!

Join us for an all inclusive evening of:
Liberal Libations | Dinner Menu | Music and Dancing | Exclusive Car Displays

The party planners are making this 2018 event one to remember and not to be missed.

RESERVE YOUR PARTY TICKETS – CLICK HERE!

 This year’s 2018 event is produced by
The Rotary Club of Orinda