Aviva Foundation urges compassion and care at Michael's On East

The "Keep The Dream Alive" event took place Nov. 18.

  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 11:30 a.m. November 19, 2019
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It was an evening of desserts and care during the Aviva Foundation's annual Keep The Dream Alive event Nov. 18.

Michael's On East was home to numerous Aviva Foundation supporters, who snacked on tasty treats at the comprehensive dessert bar during the social hour.

Eventually, guests retired to their seats for the program to hear about the importance of Aviva's senior life campus, which provides care for senior individuals who are financially burdened. A number of Aviva representatives spoke including President and CEO Jay Solomon, board chair Norman Cohen and development manager Carol Hochman Dierksen

CEO and President Jay Solomon and Lori Solomon with Phyllis Davis
CEO and President Jay Solomon and Lori Solomon with Phyllis Davis
Emcee Joey Panek and Rabbi Anne Feibelman
Emcee Joey Panek and Rabbi Anne Feibelman
Gisele Pintchuck, Meredith Ernst and Debbie Haspel
Gisele Pintchuck, Meredith Ernst and Debbie Haspel
There were a number of sweet treats for guests.
There were a number of sweet treats for guests.
Carol Hochman Dierksen and COO Jean Kramer
Carol Hochman Dierksen and COO Jean Kramer
Steve Hall and Jan Miller
Steve Hall and Jan Miller
Each table had sweet flowers.
Each table had sweet flowers.
Michael and Marcy Klein with Jill and Scott Levine
Michael and Marcy Klein with Jill and Scott Levine
Ellis Lasberg, Martin Marcus and Gordon Metsky
Ellis Lasberg, Martin Marcus and Gordon Metsky
Bob and Susan Elkins
Bob and Susan Elkins
Chris Marian and Patricia Pajak
Chris Marian and Patricia Pajak
The mini apple turnovers were a popular dessert.
The mini apple turnovers were a popular dessert.
Ron and Janis Collier
Ron and Janis Collier
Norman Cohen spoke to the importance of Aviva Foundation's work.
Norman Cohen spoke to the importance of Aviva Foundation's work.
Bille and Sue Palace
Bille and Sue Palace
Emcee Joey Panek welcomed the crowd.
Emcee Joey Panek welcomed the crowd.
Gordon and Debbie Metsky with Jeff and Fran Cohen
Gordon and Debbie Metsky with Jeff and Fran Cohen
Norman Cohen and Ellis Lasberg
Norman Cohen and Ellis Lasberg
Rabbi Michael Werbow and Susi Steenbarger
Rabbi Michael Werbow and Susi Steenbarger

 

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