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Compeer Sarasota talks children's health at luncheon

The annual luncheon was held on March 28.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 7:04 p.m. March 30, 2022
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Compeer Sarasota had an in-depth discussion on children's health during its annual luncheon on March 28. 

The mental health services group brought its closest supporters to Michael's On East for its annual lunch. This year's speaking segment featured Dr. Gary Blau, a clinical psychologist and former  Chief of the Child, Adolescent, and Family Branch for the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Blau spoke about the effects the pandemic has had one children's mental health. 

This year's event also honored Gail Welch, a former Compeer Sarasota board member. 

Bunny Skirboll and speaker Dr. Gary Blau
Bunny Skirboll and speaker Dr. Gary Blau
Co-chairwoman Lynn Buehler and Joan Wides
Co-chairwoman Lynn Buehler and Joan Wides
The event was held at Michael's On East
The event was held at Michael's On East
Helen Glaser, Marsha Eisenberg, Meredith Ernst, Andi Munzer and Jennifer Eisenberg
Helen Glaser, Marsha Eisenberg, Meredith Ernst, Andi Munzer and Jennifer Eisenberg
Nelle Miller, Cheryl Shapiro and Linda Goldsmith
Nelle Miller, Cheryl Shapiro and Linda Goldsmith
Honoree Gail Welch and Bunny Skirboll
Honoree Gail Welch and Bunny Skirboll
Doug Staley and Sheila Miller
Doug Staley and Sheila Miller
Bill Cross, Cheryl Shapiro, Marie Cross and Steve Chapiro
Bill Cross, Cheryl Shapiro, Marie Cross and Steve Chapiro
Alyssa Simons and Jessica Rogers
Alyssa Simons and Jessica Rogers
Amy Goldman, Linda Goldsmith and Sue Mercier
Amy Goldman, Linda Goldsmith and Sue Mercier
Paul Tarantino and Nelle Miller
Paul Tarantino and Nelle Miller
Rick Thurman, Deb Giacolone, Colleen Thayer and Mitzie Hensen
Rick Thurman, Deb Giacolone, Colleen Thayer and Mitzie Hensen
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Wendy Feinstein and Brian Lipton

 

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