ENCINITAS, California (Press Release) – Seacrest Village Retirement Communities hosted its annual 211 Club Patron Recognition Party this past Sunday, July 14 at the Solana Beach home of Jeffrey Strauss, Executive Chef & Owner of Pamplemousse Grille. Over 120 of Seacrest Village’s most generous supporters gathered to celebrate their commitment to the charitable mission of the Homes.
Guests enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dinner at Strauss’s newly remodeled home. Once the 211 Club Patrons were seated for dinner, they were welcomed by Ingram Chodorow, Chair of the Resident Assistance Fund at Seacrest Village, who expressed his gratitude very everyone’s generous support of the good work of Seacrest Village.
Pam Ferris, President/CEO of Seacrest Village Retirement Communities, also thanked everyone in attendance as well as those who could not attend this year’s celebration. Supporters such as Ellen & Ernie Addleson, Sandy & Earl Altshuler,Linda Bennett, Hildegarde Beyor, Cindy & Larry Bloch, Ellen & Ingram Chodorow, Jessica & Devin Chodorow, StephenCohen & Adele Rabin, Pearl Cutler & Raymond Mason, Norma & Werner Dreifuss, Mary & Jon Epsten, Alberta Feurzeig, Pauline Foster, Carol & Ron Fox, Lee & Frank Goldberg, Merrill & Robert Haimsohn, Kate & John Kassar, Danielle & Brian Miller, Dina Moskowitz & Jason Galea, Anne Nagorner, Linda & Wayne Otchis, Jane Ottenstein, Roz & Stanley Pappelbaum, Teddie Lewis Pincus, Susie & Bernie Sosna, Alison & Michael Taylor, Nancie & Rick Vann, Tish & Stuart Weiss, Bebe & Marvin Zigman.
First course included a risotto with morels, porcinis and baby artichokes served with herb buttered toast. Second course featured a prime herb marinated skirt steak with tri-color potato coins and a rosemary ragout of summer vegetables.
Robin Israel, Vice President of Philanthropy, thanked everyone present for their generosity, congratulating them on a banner year for the Resident Assistance Fund. She said she was humbled by the individual and collective generosity of those who continuously open their hearts and make available the funding to take care of those in need. “What an honor to share this evening as the Homes celebrates 70 years – it’s like a big birthday party where the same devoted people come together every year because they love the cause,” she shared.
Following dinner, guests indulged in a dessert buffet that included chocolate bread pudding, apple crisp cobbler, an assortment of cookies and brownies, a cheese and fruit display, chocolate mousse, pecan tartlets and many other treats.
Members of The 211 Club – an arm of the Milton D. and Madeline L. Goldberg Resident Assistance Fund – are a group of community leaders who are the cornerstone of a tremendous fundraising effort. Their individual contributions of $1,000 or more annually help to ensure the greatest possible quality of life for the residents of Seacrest Village Retirement Communities. This annual appreciation dinner recognizes patrons for the care and services that are made possible through their generosity.
As a non-profit, charitable organization, Seacrest Village Retirement Communities provides housing and healthcare services for the community’s elderly. Offering these services regardless of one’s ability to pay creates an annual shortfall of more than $1.5 million that must be met through fundraising. Almost four hundred seniors between the Encinitas and Rancho Bernardo campuses are cared for each year, many in need of financial assistance. Every dollar generated goes directly to meet the needs of the residents.
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