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Annual gala celebrates Aviva Senior Living's impact


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 9:27 a.m. March 16, 2026
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What: Voices of Aviva Annual Gala

Benefiting: Aviva Senior Living

When: March 14

Where: The Ora

AVIVA President and CEO Jay Solomon with son Matt and wife, Lori.
AVIVA President and CEO Jay Solomon with son Matt and wife, Lori.
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Lorene Hagan, Dina Phillips, Lynne Georgette, Iris Starr and Ashley Curtis
Lorene Hagan, Dina Phillips, Lynne Georgette, Iris Starr and Ashley Curtis
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Judy and Eric Fox, Jay and Lori Solomon, Donald Weiss, John Grant and Hallie Young
Judy and Eric Fox, Jay and Lori Solomon, Donald Weiss, John Grant and Hallie Young
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A centenarian Brooklyn baby, Aviva celebrates 14 years with Sandy Klein.
A centenarian Brooklyn baby, Aviva celebrates 14 years with Sandy Klein.
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Annette Paige loves living at Aviva.
Annette Paige loves living at Aviva.
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David Klein and his mom, centenarian Sandy Klein
David Klein and his mom, centenarian Sandy Klein
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Fran and Jack Braverman with Terry Neis and Evans Tilles
Fran and Jack Braverman with Terry Neis and Evans Tilles
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Joan, Lynn Amy and Bart Levenson are ready to celebrate Aviva.
Joan, Lynn Amy and Bart Levenson are ready to celebrate Aviva.
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Roz and Joel Ehrenpreis
Roz and Joel Ehrenpreis
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Lisa and Dennis Greenspon with Ula Nowacki
Lisa and Dennis Greenspon with Ula Nowacki
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Jaime Marco's daughter, Hannah, sells raffle tickets to Michael Richker
Jaime Marco's daughter, Hannah, sells raffle tickets to Michael Richker
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Alan and Barbara Funk with Jeff Newman
Alan and Barbara Funk with Jeff Newman
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Lynne Harrison, Edie Chaifetz and Judy Bronstein
Lynne Harrison, Edie Chaifetz and Judy Bronstein
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Deborah Bortnick with Joseph and Tory Gobeille
Deborah Bortnick with Joseph and Tory Gobeille
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Douglas Spiegel, Carol Dierksen, Trudi Krames, Karen Spiegel and Jay Krames
Douglas Spiegel, Carol Dierksen, Trudi Krames, Karen Spiegel and Jay Krames
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Suzanne Hudson-Smith is the chief development officer for Aviva.
Suzanne Hudson-Smith is the chief development officer for Aviva.
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Debbie Metsky and Eve Kanoff
Debbie Metsky and Eve Kanoff
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Brian Levinson:
Brian Levinson: "Well, escorting two lovely women IS difficult, but I can handle it!" He is photographed with his two dates, Barbara Weiner and Reneé Sheade.
Treasurer Michael Richker is counting on a successful fundraiser.
Treasurer Michael Richker is counting on a successful fundraiser.
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Barb Sander, Howard Moretsky, Judy Grossman and Joan Blum
Barb Sander, Howard Moretsky, Judy Grossman and Joan Blum
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Scott McAbee and Allison Cox
Scott McAbee and Allison Cox
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Lynn Carvel
Lynn Carvel
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Sepi Ackerman catches up with friends during the cocktail hour at Aviva's annual event.
Sepi Ackerman catches up with friends during the cocktail hour at Aviva's annual event.
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Violinist Paul Leonov entertains guests as they enter the Ora's ballroom.
Violinist Paul Leonov entertains guests as they enter the Ora's ballroom.
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Isabel Becker with Dr. David Lipton
Isabel Becker with Dr. David Lipton
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Dianna Johnson, Lorene Hagan, Nepheny Breton, Kellye Jacob and Tiffany Hernandez at the reception table for Voice of Aviva's annual gala.
Dianna Johnson, Lorene Hagan, Nepheny Breton, Kellye Jacob and Tiffany Hernandez at the reception table for Voice of Aviva's annual gala.
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