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Honoring
SIMON F. ETZEL, JR. Arthur and Gladys Lunin Humanitarian Award Recipient
LYDIA GERARD Louis Lotstein Award for Distinguished Service Recipient
The 2014 Gala is an opportunity to join your friends and other members of the community to celebrate and to
recognize two extraordinary individuals who have done so much for the betterment of Jewish Senior
Services and our community.
Women’s Auxiliary of Jewish Senior Services®
Cordially invites you to the
The Inn at Longshore260 South Compo Road • Westport, Connecticut
FALL GALAFALL GALA
Thursday, October 23, 2014 • 6:00 P.M.
Featuring Legendary Performer
ART GARFUNKEL
Reply card enclosed.
We are pleased to present Simon Etzel, a dedicated leader and supporter of our community-at-large with the esteemed Lunin Award. Simon, Senior Vice President of Procurement and a principal owner of the construction services firm, KBE Building Corporation, has a noteworthy desire to help and serve others. He has not only shared his talents and support with Jewish Senior Services for many years, he has been involved with a variety of community organizations, currently serving as the chair of The Cove Center for Grieving Children’s Board of Trustees and as a member of the Advisory Council for Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven.
We are equally thrilled to present Lydia Gerard with the Lotstein Award. An indispensable part of the Jewish Senior Services family for almost 15 years, she has given of her time generously as a volunteer and dedicated leader in the Women’s Auxiliary as the 18th President, active Board Member, event co-chair and committee member.
Your presence and participation in supporting the mission of the Women’s Auxiliary, now entering its 47th year, enhances Residents’ quality of life by enriching the programs of Jewish Senior Services.
Art Garfunkel is back in love with being on stage. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member had taken time off to recover from a vocal ailment before returning to the stage this year. Blessed with what the New York Times described as a “beautiful countertenor”, Art has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel. He has also enjoyed a successful film career, published a book of poetry and released 12 original solo albums.
COMMITTEE (in formation)
Melody CohenArleen CookPeri Cook Tara Cook-LittmanCharlene ErwinTiffany Erwin
Susan FreedLori FriedmanLydia GerardMaria GerardRosediane HeffernanDebby Hiller
Karen HolsonEllen Hyde PhillipsAdrienne KayeMarlene PolanskySherri RaifaisenRuth Ridgeway
Debbie RossElaine StibelStacey TagenGrace WeitzerIlene Young
Judith Brown, Jill Isaacs & Sheila Merriam Fall Gala Co-Chairs
Linda Lazinger & Sandra YoungWomen’s Auxiliary Co-Presidents
Jeffrey RadlerChairperson, Jewish Senior Services
James B. SugarmanChairperson, JHE Foundation
Andrew H. BanoffPresident & CEOJewish Senior Services
Dayna HaydenDirector, [email protected]