Rosé on the Bay

September 16, 2026

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Enjoy an evening filled with food, wine and inspiration overlooking the scenic Newport Harbor. Wine, appetizers, live music and opportunity prizes
are all part of the experience.

  • Date: September 16, 2026
  • Location: Newport Beach, at the beautiful bay front Lido Isle home of
    Dali Despotovic and Bob Olson
  • Time: 5:00-7:00pm

All funds raised will directly benefit hundreds of KidWorks students as they continue on their journey toward college and career success.


Contact lisa.gels@kidworksoc.org with any questions.

Rosé on the Bay Committee:
Sue Willett – Chair

Anne Clemens
Michelle Dillon
Mari Frome
Dawn Hewitt
Jennifer J. Martin

Christy Mason
Heidi Mendoza
Cathy Newton
Susan Sanders
Pam Shean

Kyle Team
Pam Terry
Ellen Wheeler
Annie Willett

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Thank you to our Sponsors!

PRESENTING SPONSOR
The Willett Family 
Nancy Youngman

PLATINUM SPONSOR
Heidi Mendoza

DIAMOND SPONSORS
The Frome Family Foundation
Lori McKay
Cathy Newton
Susan Sanders
Arlene Silvers
Kyle Team
Valerie Torrey and Kaitlin Shedd
Whittier Trust

GOLD SPONSORS
Cathy Frandsen
Susan Graham
Leonie Lumpkin
Patsy Marshall
Monica Mendoza
Pam & Scott Shean
Julie and Justin Wilson
SILVER SPONSORS
Sandra Ayres
Sally Crockett
Inspired Living by Nancy Eaton
Kathy Hamilton
Kennedy Contemporary
Liz Kennedy
Sharon Macdonald
Linda P. Maggard
Cynthia Rus
Joanne Vuylsteke
Amanda Zimmerman
BRONZE SPONSORS
Sue Ashwill
Tammi Cluck
Sue & Gary Grant
Jerrilynn Kline
Maxine Larson, Re/Max Fine Homes, Corona Del Mar
Susan Morehead
Sullivan Legal Solutions, PC
ROSÉ SPONSOR

*Sponsors received as of 8/13/2026

Thank you for your sponsorship! The last day for in-person event recognition is August 31. All sponsorships received after this date will be recognized online and in email communications.