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On-line tickets for Bliss are no longer available however, tickets are available
at the door for $125 each.

For information about sponsorship opportunities or any other information contact Grant Sun at
415-558-3003 or gsun@maitrisf.org.

WHAT:
BLISS 2008: A Living Legacy of Hope & Compassion
This year’s event commemorates Maitri’s 21th anniversary of providing compassionate residential and hospice care for people living with AIDS. The event will focus on honoring the spirit and legacy of Zen monk and Maitri’s founder, Issan Dorsey.

Please join us for
• Exhilarating Entertainment
• Superb Cuisine
• Luscious Wines and Libations
• Extravagant Silent Auction

Each year, we have attracted world-class entertainment for BLISS. Past performers include Carol Channing, Tracy Chapman, Rita Moreno, Stephan Jenkins, Paula West, and Armistead Maupin. We are currently working on this year’s celebrity entertainment which is sure to be another all-star line up! In addition to great entertainment, BLISS brings together some of the Bay Area’s noted chefs and winemakers who provide gourmet cuisine and fine wines. Past participants include: Jardinière, Rubicon, AsiaSF, Catch, Delfina, Piperade, Home, Millennium, among others.

There is a projected sell-out crowd of Maitri supporters, volunteers, and friends for this event.

WHEN / WHERE:
Sunday, May 4, 2008 • 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Golden Gate Club (in the historic Presideo).
135 Fisher Loop, Presidio, San Francisco

WHY:
Maitri: A Sanskrit word meaning “compassionate friendship.” Founded on the concept that no one should have to suffer or die alone, our purpose is to provide compassionate residential services to men and women in need of hospice and / or 24-hour skilled nursing care, and to cultivate the deepest respect and love for life among our residents and caregivers.

Dinner at Maitri

Started in 1999, Dinner at Maitri provides an exclusive opportunity for you to host a private dinner prepared by a celebrated Bay Area chef in Maitri's tranquil, home-like setting.

No matter what the cuisine, San Francisco celebrity chefs find common ground at Maitri. Since Dinner at Maitri began, we have consistently attracted a distinguished list of celebrated chefs to prepare a magnificent meal in our kitchen.

Dinner at Maitri was conceived by Bill Wilkinson of GreenLeaf Produce, one of San Francisco's leading vendors of fresh vegetables, herbs and fruit. GreenLeaf Produce provided the first list of chefs willing to donate an evening of their time and fine foods. The inaugural dinner was prepared by Chef Eric Tucker of Millennium Restaurant.

A Dinner at Maitri for you and 19 guests can be purchased with a tax-deductible donation.
All you need to do is:

• Choose your dinner date
• Select your celebrity Chef
• Provide your invitation list

The evening begins at 7 pm with wine and hors d'oeuvres followed by dinner at 8 pm.
Consider Dinner at Maitri for birthdays, anniversaries, or corporate events.

If you would like to host a dinner or join our dedicated cadre of event volunteers, please contact
Grant Sun, Donor Relations Associate at (415) 558-3003 or email.

Past Comments
"The champagne and party atmosphere was still there, but the event had an overwhelming sense of grace. It was obvious we were surrounded by many caring people going beyond their own needs to help others. For the first time in participating in these types of events, I believe we took away far more than we seemed to give."
Chef: Mark Franz, Farallon

"I consider DINNER AT MAITRI a wonderful option for my Birthday celebration. I am able to introduce friends to an organization I feel very strongly about and focus their generous giving where it will do more good."
Dinner Host: John McGuire

"What brings people together is food…One person's experience of a plate of fish might bring back memories from childhood or a different gathering or moment in time. This shared experience can evoke a larger conversation, which is what bringing our community together is all about."
Chef: Gerald Hirigoyen, Piperade

"As a realtor, I spend tons of money each month taking clients to events and dinners. With one DINNER AT MAITRI I can give them a very fun night, provide them with an opportunity to meet new friends AND enjoy a privately cooked meal from a celebrity chef…now that's a value with compassion!"
Realtor: Ken Cashion

"...we had over 90% attendance which is rare. We typically see 50-75% attendance at routine pharmaceutical dinners, so this is noteworthy."
Pharmaceutical Representative: Sam Jackson, Solvay