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Tidewell Hospice thanks its patrons at luncheon

The luncheon was held Nov. 18 at Michael's On East.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 8:15 a.m. November 19, 2019
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Tidewell Hospice paid thanks to its top donors and supporters Nov. 19 at an appreciation luncheon at Michael's On East.

Around 160 Tidewell staff and donors attended the luncheon, which had guests socializing during a social hour before sitting down for dinner and words from Lori Gooding, a music therapy specialist who spoke to the powerful effect music can have for people in need. 

Lori Gooding, Tidewell President and CEO Jonathan Fleece and Debbie Mason
Lori Gooding, Tidewell President and CEO Jonathan Fleece and Debbie Mason
Ken Kinzie, Lauri Pollack and Danielle Visome
Ken Kinzie, Lauri Pollack and Danielle Visome
Each guest had a nice dessert to enjoy.
Each guest had a nice dessert to enjoy.
Jeanine Enyart and Lois Foster
Jeanine Enyart and Lois Foster
Diane Chechik-Temple and Carole White
Diane Chechik-Temple and Carole White
Janet Leon and Mollie Lafferman
Janet Leon and Mollie Lafferman
Rich and Jean Georgiades
Rich and Jean Georgiades
Harriet Borgida and Carol Kopelman
Harriet Borgida and Carol Kopelman
Margaret Myette and Adrienne Matchman
Margaret Myette and Adrienne Matchman
Arlene Frank and Jami Ashendorf
Arlene Frank and Jami Ashendorf
Julie and John Osborne
Julie and John Osborne
Mark Lewis and Meryl Taback
Mark Lewis and Meryl Taback
Judi Chaplin and Jeanette Pierson
Judi Chaplin and Jeanette Pierson
Diane Martin with Reginald and Sonia Frost
Diane Martin with Reginald and Sonia Frost
Karen Kunz and Tim Marshall
Karen Kunz and Tim Marshall

 

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