SOCIAL CIRCUIT A look at the social events, galas, functions and fund-raisers in the area.

Mind over matter The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter raised $300,000 at a fund-raiser Dec. 5 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. The luncheon for 300 honored Richard S. Schiffrin, recently retired from the law firm Barroway Topaz Kessler Meltzer & Check. The lun