Women in Lions Symposium – West San Jose-Campbell Lions Club

Wednesday, May 13, 2026. 5-8 pm.

This event is sold out! All seats are taken.
Thank you for your support!

Hakone Estate and Gardens
21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070 | MAP/DIRECTIONS

This page is being updated on Tuesday, May 12 and all day Wednesday, May 13, with the latest event details.

As of Tuesday afternoon, event tickets are sold out.
Forecasts indicate the evening might become cool, so we suggest you bring a light jacket – some activities are taking place outdoors in the garden.
This event is now a 21 and over event. IDs will be checked at the door.
Indoor portions of the event are taking place at location #3 on the map (below), the Cultural Exchange Center.
Doors open at 5 pm. Opening activities will take place beginning at 5:30 pm in the Cultural Exchange Center (#3 on the map below).

Event Location Map

Program Overview

5:00-5:30 pm | Cultural Exchange Center
Check-in, Tea Reception, Networking

5:30-5:45 pm
Welcome & Opening Remarks, Event Overview

5:45-6:15pm
Speakers (listed below)

6:15-7:15pm
Activation Sessions in the Gardens, Networking

7:30-8:00pm
Live Auction, Opportunity Drawing, Ending Toast

Letter to Attendees

Dear Lions and Honored Guests of the WIL Symposium,

We look forward to sharing an evening of fellowship and service with you.

This evening is designed to bring Lions, community partners, and the public together in service and in life, supporting one another personally and professionally.

We’ll have a community exhibition table for your marketing materials and business cards, so come ready to network and build lasting relationships with the many Lions clubs, nonprofits, and businesses joining us to put our talents and resources to good use.

Dress in spring florals and bring a layer for the cooler evening air.

Sincerely,

Jenny Athena Wong

About the Event

Inviting all women to attend an intimate, elegant garden tea with hearty hors d’oeuvres at Hakone Gardens, inspiring women through meaningful conversation, leadership, and connection. The evening includes featured speakers, networking, a service project assembling summer camp kits for unhoused children served by LifeMoves.org, and mindfulness/self-care stations throughout the gardens to help us nourish ourselves as we care for others.

Speakers

Kat Da Silva bio
Be The Change Collective
Being. In Breath. In Community.
Kat will guide guests through grounding breath moments and sensory experiences woven throughout the evening, gently anchoring the room and creating space to arrive, connect, and be fully present.

Dr. Simone Lundquist bio
Open Doors to Future Possibilities, Founder and Executive Director
“Putting Yourself First: Why Self-Care isn’t Selfish”

Helen Grays-Jones bio
Meriwest Community Foundation, Executive Director
“Fulfilling Your Life’s Purpose”

Jenny Athena Wong bio
Author of “Mothers Lead: A Memoir, A Modern Woman, A Mission”
Women In Lions International Leadership Team
District 4-C6 Women and Families Specialist
Symposium Co-MC

Anna Truong Lopez bio
Meriwest Credit Union
Symposium Co-MC

Chuck Page bio
Mayor of Saratoga
Greeting & Opening Remarks

Activation Spaces

Nervous System Reset A permission slip to just… land. Rooted in Positive Intelligence and mental fitness, this short experience uses breath and grounding to quiet the noise and bring guests back to center.

Sound Journey In a garden setting, sound heals differently. Guests drop in, close their eyes, and let the vibration of live sound instruments move through them. No doing, no thinking, just receiving.

There will be two, 20 minute sessions held for each area. Start times are 6:15 pm, and 6:45 pm. Each session has a maximum capacity of 15 people.

Locations of these spaces are shown on the map near the top of the page.

Vision Board

Participants may choose to create a vision board to promote Mental Wellness by incorporating items like the ones outlined below.

Key elements for a Mental Wellness Board

Affirmations and Quotes: Phrases that promote self-love, resilience, and calm.
Calm Imagery: Nature scenes, cozy spaces, or images representing peace.
Self-Care Actions: Reminders for habits like exercise, sleep, hobbies, and therapy.
Positive Relationships: Pictures of family, friends, or memories that bring joy.
Goal Setting: Visualizations of overcoming anxiety, depression, or burnout.

Presented by Women in Lions, this Symposium and Garden Tea Party is open to – and designed to benefit – all women in the community.

Proceeds support Women in Lions community service projects and future programs aligned with our mission to serve.

Tickets: $35 Adults 21+

Tickets for the
Symposium & Tea Party
are SOLD OUT!