The Motion Picture Mothers holiday luncheon

I had a wonderful time with my mom and family at The Motion Picture Mothers annual holiday gala fund-raising luncheon today at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.  My friend Ron Masak was the master of ceremonies.  I’m so proud of my mom, Marilyn Mathers, who has been a member for about 30 years!  She is now the treasurer.  The Motion Picture Mothers was formed in 1939 as a small social group of ladies whose children were involved in film and later, television careers.  The mothers  found that they had a lot in common and the unique, non-profit Motion Picture Mothers organization was born!

The ladies do lots of charity work to support the Motion Picture and Television Fund which operates the Actors Country House in Woodland Hills, CA.  They have helped to purchase hospital beds, flat screen t.v’s, and a wheelchair-equipped van to take the residents on excursions.  The club’s monthly membership gatherings are luncheons with professional entertainers and the members enjoy the lively sharing of the latest achievements of their own childhood stars!