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Aviva Senior Living honors eight over 80


  • By Observer Staff
  • | 10:45 a.m. March 11, 2024
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To celebrate the community and those who have made it a better place to live, Aviva Senior Living held its annual 8 over 80 brunch March 10 at Michael’s On East.

The eight honorees were: Joe Bornstein, Linda Carson, Lenny Drexler, Linda Feins, Bart Levenson, Helen McBean, Barbara Sander and Walt Ulin.

More than 250 people came to celebrate the award winners, who were selected based on their volunteerism and impact.

Aviva Senior Living, a nonprofit rental retirement community, offers a range of living options for seniors, from independent living to memory care and skilled nursing.

Josh Mellits, Lynn Amy Levenson, honoree Bart Levenson and Joan Levenson
Josh Mellits, Lynn Amy Levenson, honoree Bart Levenson and Joan Levenson
Photo by Lori Sax
Brian Lipton and Marsha Eisenberg
Brian Lipton and Marsha Eisenberg
Photo by Lori Sax
Geri Drexler and honoree Lenny Drexler
Geri Drexler and honoree Lenny Drexler
Photo by Lori Sax
Paul Halpern with Sumner and Donna Baum
Paul Halpern with Sumner and Donna Baum
Photo by Lori Sax
Sheila Birnbaum and Lynn Sack
Sheila Birnbaum and Lynn Sack
Photo by Lori Sax
Jay and Lori Solomon
Jay and Lori Solomon
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Sheila Birnbaum, Debby Metsky, Deborah Breslof and Lori Solomon
Sheila Birnbaum, Debby Metsky, Deborah Breslof and Lori Solomon
Photo by Lori Sax
Philip Tavill and Alyssa Simons
Philip Tavill and Alyssa Simons
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Lew and Irma Amsel
Lew and Irma Amsel
Photo by Lori Sax
Veronica Brady, Cheryl Taub and Deborah Breslof
Veronica Brady, Cheryl Taub and Deborah Breslof
Photo by Lori Sax
Honoree Linda Carson and Bette Zaret
Honoree Linda Carson and Bette Zaret
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Honoree Linda Carson and Meredith Dropkin
Honoree Linda Carson and Meredith Dropkin
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Eight individuals over 80 years old were honored by Aviva.
Eight individuals over 80 years old were honored by Aviva.
Photo by Lori Sax
Deborah Breslof served as emcee of the event.
Deborah Breslof served as emcee of the event.
Photo by Lori Sax
Rabbi Rachel Dulin says the Hamotzi blessing.
Rabbi Rachel Dulin says the Hamotzi blessing.
Photo by Lori Sax
President and CEO Jay Solomon gives a welcome speech.
President and CEO Jay Solomon gives a welcome speech.
Photo by Lori Sax
More than 250 guests attended the event to honor the eight individuals.
More than 250 guests attended the event to honor the eight individuals.
Photo by Lori Sax
Board Chairman Marc Lazarus addresses guests.
Board Chairman Marc Lazarus addresses guests.
Photo by Lori Sax
Veronica Brady gives the keynote address.
Veronica Brady gives the keynote address.
Photo by Lori Sax
Jessica and Daniel Feins, honoree Linda Feins and Wendy Feins
Jessica and Daniel Feins, honoree Linda Feins and Wendy Feins
Photo by Lori Sax
Carolyn Kaplan past Honoree and Sandy Klein
Carolyn Kaplan past Honoree and Sandy Klein
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Carol Dierksen, Judith Schwartz, past honoree Isabel Becker and Hermione Gilpin
Carol Dierksen, Judith Schwartz, past honoree Isabel Becker and Hermione Gilpin
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Stuart and Mimi Bornstein, honoree Joe Borstein and Carol Bornstein
Stuart and Mimi Bornstein, honoree Joe Borstein and Carol Bornstein
Photo by Lori Sax
Photo by Lori Sax
Wendy Linden, honoree Walt Ulin and Jon Linden
Wendy Linden, honoree Walt Ulin and Jon Linden
Photo by Lori Sax
Joe Sander and honoree Barbara Sander
Joe Sander and honoree Barbara Sander
Photo by Lori Sax
Delia Smith, Fred Taylor, honoree Helen McBean, Cathleen Taylor, Edith Suarez and Annette McBean
Delia Smith, Fred Taylor, honoree Helen McBean, Cathleen Taylor, Edith Suarez and Annette McBean
Photo by Lori Sax
Helen McBean was one of the 8 over 80 honorees.
Helen McBean was one of the 8 over 80 honorees.
Photo by Lori Sax
Heidi Godman, Vickie Oldham and honoree Linda Carson
Heidi Godman, Vickie Oldham and honoree Linda Carson
Photo by Lori Sax
Roz Goldbert and Fran Braverman
Roz Goldbert and Fran Braverman
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Bonnie Souther and Lorene Hagan
Bonnie Souther and Lorene Hagan
Photo by Lori Sax

 

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