• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • LWR Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • LWR Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Pines of Sarasota hosts annual Wit and Wisdom of Aging Luncheon

The event benefited Pines of Sarasota Rehabilitation and Senior Care Community.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 9:14 p.m. November 16, 2016
  • Black Tie
  • Share

Supporters of the Pines gathered at Michael’s On East on Wednesday, Nov. 16 for lunch and a panel on the “joys and challenges of aging.” Panelists included Linda Carson, Carolyn Michel and Dr. Bernard Watson, with moderator Ray Collins.  

Laquanda and Emmanuel Renet
Laquanda and Emmanuel Renet
Co-Chairwoman Gerri Aaron with Pines of Sarasota Foundation President Estelle Crawford and Co-Chairwoman Jane Hunder
Co-Chairwoman Gerri Aaron with Pines of Sarasota Foundation President Estelle Crawford and Co-Chairwoman Jane Hunder
Erin McLeod, Pamela Barton, Marty Katz and Art Mahoney
Erin McLeod, Pamela Barton, Marty Katz and Art Mahoney
Larry Schaper and Howard G. Croswell
Larry Schaper and Howard G. Croswell
Janet McIntyre, Estelle Crawford and Kristin Elwell
Janet McIntyre, Estelle Crawford and Kristin Elwell
John Halstead, Lorraine Murphy, Lee Holden and Dick Smothers
John Halstead, Lorraine Murphy, Lee Holden and Dick Smothers
Dominic DiMaio and Stewie Bitterman
Dominic DiMaio and Stewie Bitterman
Tom Koski, Wendy Surkis and Sherry Koski
Tom Koski, Wendy Surkis and Sherry Koski
Charlene Wolff, Marlene Simons, Noriko Sidlow, Cliff Simons and Chuck Sidlow
Charlene Wolff, Marlene Simons, Noriko Sidlow, Cliff Simons and Chuck Sidlow
David Lipton, Co-Chairwoman Gerri Aaron and Brian Lipton
David Lipton, Co-Chairwoman Gerri Aaron and Brian Lipton
CEO of Pines Sarasota John Overton addresses the crowd.
CEO of Pines Sarasota John Overton addresses the crowd.
Elizabeth Stephen, Hosand Fieber and Shirley Fieber
Elizabeth Stephen, Hosand Fieber and Shirley Fieber
Sue Jacobson and Marian Moss
Sue Jacobson and Marian Moss
Carol Hamilton, Dorothy Jacobson and Judy Wertheimer
Carol Hamilton, Dorothy Jacobson and Judy Wertheimer
MaryAnne Young, Elaine Tedesco and Gerry Ronkin
MaryAnne Young, Elaine Tedesco and Gerry Ronkin
Felicia Sonulaner and Kathie Roberts
Felicia Sonulaner and Kathie Roberts
Pines of Sarasota Foundation President Estelle Crawford welcomes guests.
Pines of Sarasota Foundation President Estelle Crawford welcomes guests.
Kathie Roberts, Nelle Miller, Gloria Koach and Marlo Turner
Kathie Roberts, Nelle Miller, Gloria Koach and Marlo Turner
Nancy Kloosterman, Jeff Schmidt and CEO of Pines Sarasota John and Pam Overton
Nancy Kloosterman, Jeff Schmidt and CEO of Pines Sarasota John and Pam Overton
Morgan Gerhart and Erin Hurter
Morgan Gerhart and Erin Hurter
Anne Virag with Willard and Karen Saperston
Anne Virag with Willard and Karen Saperston
Jennifer Steube, Dominic DiMaio, Jen Rust, Brent Dykstra and Salena Wilhoit
Jennifer Steube, Dominic DiMaio, Jen Rust, Brent Dykstra and Salena Wilhoit

 

Latest News

Sarasota City Attorney Joe Polzak and City Auditor and Clerk Shayla Griggs during a meeting of the Sarasota City Commission.
  • December 5, 2025
Sarasota charter official evaluations begin this month
You'd better watch out: Tow-away zones set for Sarasota holiday parade
  • December 4, 2025
You'd better watch out: Tow-away zones set for Sarasota holiday parade
A satellite image of Hurricane Irma.
  • December 4, 2025
Hurricane season ends without Florida landfall
Sarasota Police Department personnel monitor Sarasota's network of cameras, license plate readers, gunshot detectors and other devices in the nearly completed Real-Time Operations Center.
  • December 4, 2025
SPD set to grow its city camera system

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content

The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Black Tie

Bill and Robyn Sadlo, Barb and Jay Lancer and Marjolaine and Steve Townsend
  • November 23, 2025
Boys and Girls Clubs' Champions for Children honors Baranciks' legacy
Kristin Morton, John Grady Burns, Pat Mudgett and Kellie Menke
  • November 21, 2025
Founders Garden Club welcomes celebrity floral designer to annual luncheon
Troy Turner and Resilient Retreat founder Dr. Sidney Turner
  • November 17, 2025
Resilient Retreat transports guests to the Mediterranean
Marie Monsky and Marvin Kadesh
  • November 17, 2025
Brunch plays a note to raise money for Sarasota Youth Orchestra
Raleigh Mosely, Donald Frison, Founder and Artistic Director Nate Jacobs and Jazzmin Carson
  • November 17, 2025
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe shows off its heart and soul at fall gala
Keep calm and party on: Co-Chairs Renee Phinney, Lauren Dixon, Lauren Wohlwend and Allison Imre along with event planner Minta Getzen (center) make sure that every detail of Wine, Women & Shoes is handled with the utmost care.
  • November 15, 2025
Wine, Women & Shoes steps up in support of Forty Carrots Family Center

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2025 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now