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Paradise Center supporters break out their dancing shoes

The center's annual fundraiser celebrated the 50s March 10 at Temple Beth Israel.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 9:26 a.m. March 11, 2019
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Guests put on their best poodle skirts and dancing shoes as they sock hopped into The Paradise Center's annual fundraiser March 10 at Temple Beth Israel. 

The annual fundraiser brought guests together for an evening of drinks, dancing and dinner. There were also silent auctions and a best 50s dressed contest, which went to Tom Giannico and Sue Boorstein. They each won a set of fuzzy dice. 

Chairman of the board Richard Pelton and Executive Director Suzy Brenner
Chairman of the board Richard Pelton and Executive Director Suzy Brenner
Chairman of the board Richard Pelton and Executive Director Suzy Brenner
Chairman of the board Richard Pelton and Executive Director Suzy Brenner
Bonnie Wilder and Rise Loshaek
Bonnie Wilder and Rise Loshaek
Barbara Koetsier and Gisela Bhagwat
Barbara Koetsier and Gisela Bhagwat
Lily Clemann and Arun Bhagwat
Lily Clemann and Arun Bhagwat
Beverly Albertson, Sylva Kanderal and Jack and Heidi Adjami
Beverly Albertson, Sylva Kanderal and Jack and Heidi Adjami
Cheesecakes were placed on the tables for dessert.
Cheesecakes were placed on the tables for dessert.
Executive Director Suzy Brenner, Sue Boorstein, Bonnie Wilder, Tahja Tahja and Barbara Koetsier
Executive Director Suzy Brenner, Sue Boorstein, Bonnie Wilder, Tahja Tahja and Barbara Koetsier
Tom and Michelle Giannico with Skip Wilder
Tom and Michelle Giannico with Skip Wilder
Mike and Sue Boorstein hit the dance floor.
Mike and Sue Boorstein hit the dance floor.
Inge Boudreau and Peggy Lammers
Inge Boudreau and Peggy Lammers
A DJ played music that got the sock hop party started.
A DJ played music that got the sock hop party started.
Tahja Tahja and Janis Merluzzo
Tahja Tahja and Janis Merluzzo
Milkshake cups decorated the silent auction table.
Milkshake cups decorated the silent auction table.
50s singers and milkshake cups adorned the tables.
50s singers and milkshake cups adorned the tables.
John and Mary Beth Shallcross
John and Mary Beth Shallcross

 

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