What’s New With Business
Published in the May 17 – May 30, 2017 issue of Gilroy Life
By Eric Howard
Eric Howard
Garlic City Casino recently moved to its new location at 8630 San Ysidro Ave., Suite #100. They are now located next to the Gilroy Premium Outlets. Prior to opening, the new location underwent a complete remodel. It is classy, spacious, welcoming. Garlic City Casino is open 24 hours and the staff is very friendly. The casino features Baccarat, Texas Hold’em Poker, California 21 Black Jack, Three Card Poker and Pai Gow as well as tournaments. The restaurant is also open 24 hours and the menu features American, Mexican and Asian dishes. The restaurant is rapidly becoming known for its great food. The new casino has 24-hour security so you will always feel secure no matter what time of day or night. Visit garliccitycasino.com.
T & H Pools has had a change in management, well, sort of. The reins of the company have been handed to Anne Holdaway. Anne is the wife of Dave Holdaway, who is one of the original founders of T & H Pools in 1997 along with Bill Tomlin Servicing Morgan Hill, San Martin, Gilroy and Hollister areas. They provide pool cleaning services and repair and installations of swimming pool equipment. With factory-trained technicians, they repair equipment in a professional manor. They are a fully licensed, insured and Bonded California Contractor. Being a warranty station for most manufacturers of pool equipment the company has grown into the largest equipment repair facility in South County. Look for them at tandhpool.com, on Facebook or call (408) 842-3253.
CIEL (Create Inspire Enrich Learn) at 7680 Monterey St., #102 is celebrating its grand opening throughout June. June 9 and June 30, Ciel will be open from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. exclusively for teens and open to the public from 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. for an Open House. All Gilroy and South County residents are invited to stop by and see why Ciel is positioned to provide an amazing social space to enrich the lives of individuals and families in South County’s wonderful community. Ciel offers enrichment programs, support groups and pro-social activities to promote a balanced well-being. To pre-register for any of their programs, call (669) 327-5222. For more details go to cielservices.org or cielteens.org.
Fernwood Cellars, 7137 Redwood Retreat Road, is hosting a Wedding Fair and Open House at Redwood Retreat with more than 40 vendors June 11, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 pm. Brides and grooms are invited to plan their special day. As a wedding site, “Redwood Retreat” has been described as “the most spectacular natural setting in the Bay Area.” Fernwood Cellars has won numerous awards for both its varietals and blends. Cabernet Sauvignon is considered a flagship wine, and the winery took two Gold Medals for their 2009 Petite Syrah and 2013 Ancient Vine Carignan and two Silver Medals for their 2012 Grenache and 2012 Cabernet at the 2016 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. For more info go to fernwoodcellars.com.
Maureen Miner, M.D. will be the guest speaker Saturday, May 20 at 11:30 am when the American Association of University Women (AAUW) hold their membership lunch at the West Side Grill. Dr. Miner practices at South County Pain and Rehabilitation in Gilroy. She will speak about chronic pain management and brain/spinal cord injuries. RSVP by May 15 to Thelma Raby at (408) 427-7439 or [email protected]. New members, prospective members and guests are invited. Membership in AAUW is open to any person (yes, men too!) with a Bachelor or Associate degree. Their mission is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. The Gilroy Branch sends middle school girls to Tech Trek camp for a week and provides several local scholarships.
