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Guests gather pearls of wisdom at Pines' annual Wit and Wisdom luncheon


  • By Lori Sax
  • | 4:56 p.m. November 22, 2024
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What: Wit & Wisdom of Aging Luncheon

Benefiting: The Pines of Sarasota Foundation

When: Nov. 20

Where: Michael's On East

Tyler Ward, Elise Aubourg, David Anthony and Vickie Ward
Tyler Ward, Elise Aubourg, David Anthony and Vickie Ward
Photo by Lori Sax
Pines President and CEO Mike Ward with Vickie Ward
Pines President and CEO Mike Ward with Vickie Ward
Photo by Lori Sax
Kim and Chris LeClair with Dawn Lansing
Kim and Chris LeClair with Dawn Lansing
Photo by Lori Sax
Event Moderator Ray Collins and Robyn Marinelli
Event Moderator Ray Collins and Robyn Marinelli
Photo by Lori Sax
Helen Kuenzner, Donna Albano and Jodi Jackson
Helen Kuenzner, Donna Albano and Jodi Jackson
Photo by Lori Sax
Richard Pocker and Marilynn Petrillo
Richard Pocker and Marilynn Petrillo
Photo by Lori Sax
John Stephens, Stacey Maloney and Craig McCoy
John Stephens, Stacey Maloney and Craig McCoy
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Bernitha Celestin and Lisa MacBlane
Bernitha Celestin and Lisa MacBlane
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Susan and Jim Tollerton
Susan and Jim Tollerton
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Maggie Moffitt and Eddie Morton
Maggie Moffitt and Eddie Morton
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Randy Kaak, Linda Long, Julie Harris and JoAnn Burhart
Randy Kaak, Linda Long, Julie Harris and JoAnn Burhart
Photo by Lori Sax
Ray Collins and Erin Hurter
Ray Collins and Erin Hurter
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Amanda Harrison and Mark Freeman
Amanda Harrison and Mark Freeman
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Larry and Marie Bowman
Larry and Marie Bowman
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Diana Correa and Jack Pilkington
Diana Correa and Jack Pilkington
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Jacki Boedecker and Kathy Seider
Jacki Boedecker and Kathy Seider
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Betsy and Tom Marshall and Cheryl Gordon
Betsy and Tom Marshall and Cheryl Gordon
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Jack and Nancy Rozance with Mark Midyett
Jack and Nancy Rozance with Mark Midyett
Photo by Lori Sax
Charlie Bailey and Rae Dowling
Charlie Bailey and Rae Dowling
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Jim Hunter and Booker Rice
Jim Hunter and Booker Rice
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Gregory Matthews and Jane Hunder
Gregory Matthews and Jane Hunder
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Event Chair John Schaub
Event Chair John Schaub
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Board member Lisa Keverian-Press adresses the guests.
Board member Lisa Keverian-Press adresses the guests.
Photo by Lori Sax
Mike Ward, president and CEO of  the Pines of Sarasota, gives  opening remarks at the luncheon.
Mike Ward, president and CEO of the Pines of Sarasota, gives opening remarks at the luncheon.
Photo by Lori Sax
Anne Hryniewicz shares her mother's experiences at the Pines.
Anne Hryniewicz shares her mother's experiences at the Pines.
Photo by Lori Sax
The Pines of Sarasota Foundation President Andrea Stephens speaks at the luncheon.
The Pines of Sarasota Foundation President Andrea Stephens speaks at the luncheon.
Photo by Lori Sax
 The Wit and Wisdom Panel included Rick Piccolo, Rae Dowling and Dan Bailey, with Ray Collins moderating.
The Wit and Wisdom Panel included Rick Piccolo, Rae Dowling and Dan Bailey, with Ray Collins moderating.
Photo by Lori Sax

 

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