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
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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

 

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