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Senior Friendship Centers takes City of Lights Gala under the Spanish sky


  • By Lori Sax
  • | 9:06 a.m. March 2, 2026
Lynne Anast, Joshua Perez, event co-Chairs Dr. Gaby Lodeiro and Missi Miller
Lynne Anast, Joshua Perez, event co-Chairs Dr. Gaby Lodeiro and Missi Miller
Photo by Lori Sax
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What: City of Lights Gala — Under the Spanish Sky

Benefiting: Senior Friendship Centers

When: Feb. 28

Where: Circus Arts Conservatory

Georgann Nugent, Senior Friendship Centers CEO Erin McLeod and Teddy Picard
Georgann Nugent, Senior Friendship Centers CEO Erin McLeod and Teddy Picard
Photo by Lori Sax
Kathryn Susak offers a photo op to the guests.
Kathryn Susak offers a photo op to the guests.
Photo by Lori Sax
Helene Kushner, Laura and Chief Advancement Officer Declan Sheeny and Linda Smith
Helene Kushner, Laura and Chief Advancement Officer Declan Sheeny and Linda Smith
Photo by Lori Sax
Hazel Curie and Brad and Megan Hamilton
Hazel Curie and Brad and Megan Hamilton
Photo by Lori Sax
Cindy and Michael Juceam
Cindy and Michael Juceam
Photo by Lori Sax
Jodel Velarde, Christine Jennings and Jon Devries
Jodel Velarde, Christine Jennings and Jon Devries
Photo by Lori Sax
David and co-Chair Missi Miller
David and co-Chair Missi Miller
Photo by Lori Sax
Lynn Krall and Phyllis Lovrien
Lynn Krall and Phyllis Lovrien
Photo by Lori Sax
Ai and Monica Streaker
Ai and Monica Streaker
Photo by Lori Sax
Russ and Nancy Bobbitt
Russ and Nancy Bobbitt
Photo by Lori Sax
Elaine and Andrew Nutlay
Elaine and Andrew Nutlay
Photo by Lori Sax
Mike Bear and George Dean
Mike Bear and George Dean
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Francine Webb
Francine Webb
Photo by Lori Sax
Bianca Dean and Dawn Bear
Bianca Dean and Dawn Bear
Photo by Lori Sax
Jessica and Larry Lawman
Jessica and Larry Lawman
Photo by Lori Sax
Carl and Krista Shenkman
Carl and Krista Shenkman
Photo by Lori Sax
Chelsea and Kris Chana with performer Rikki Hettig-Rolfe Meaux
Chelsea and Kris Chana with performer Rikki Hettig-Rolfe Meaux
Photo by Lori Sax
Senior Friendship Centers CEO Erin McLeod with husband, Craig McLeod
Senior Friendship Centers CEO Erin McLeod with husband, Craig McLeod
Photo by Lori Sax
Dan and Sheila Weiss
Dan and Sheila Weiss
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Michael Stewart and Sharon Stephens with Dora and Nevin Thomas
Michael Stewart and Sharon Stephens with Dora and Nevin Thomas
Photo by Lori Sax
Mike Bear, Dr. Parlane Reid, Event Chair Dr. Gabby Lodeiro, Carol Butera and George Dean
Mike Bear, Dr. Parlane Reid, Event Chair Dr. Gabby Lodeiro, Carol Butera and George Dean
Photo by Lori Sax
Thomas Bender and Suzanne Atwell
Thomas Bender and Suzanne Atwell
Photo by Lori Sax
JoAnn Berrisford, Lisa Krouse and C.J. Banister
JoAnn Berrisford, Lisa Krouse and C.J. Banister
Photo by Lori Sax
Kelly Garret, Chris and Tonia Olsen and Dawn Rivera
Kelly Garret, Chris and Tonia Olsen and Dawn Rivera
Photo by Lori Sax
Boris Sutton and Kelli McCarthy
Boris Sutton and Kelli McCarthy
Photo by Lori Sax
Jimmy Glover and Tom Edwards
Jimmy Glover and Tom Edwards
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Jack Cox and Tom Rees, with Diana and Reed Giasson
Jack Cox and Tom Rees, with Diana and Reed Giasson
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Dr. Stephanie Hodges and Dr. Gaby Lodeiro with performer Kathryn Susak
Dr. Stephanie Hodges and Dr. Gaby Lodeiro with performer Kathryn Susak
Photo by Lori Sax

 

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