LA JOLLA, California (Press Release) — Gala Chairs Cindy and Larry Bloch along with approximately 350 guests, will gather on Saturday, February 25th for the 39th Annual Gala: Seacrest Vintage 2017—A Magical Evening in the Vineyard. Proceeds will benefit the Seacrest Village Resident Assistance Fund.
Robert Haimsohn, President of Seacrest Foundation remarked, “this year’s vineyard theme is in keeping with the work of Seacrest. As grape vines and wine improve with time, so have the expertise and level of care provided to countless individuals and family members residing at Seacrest Village over the years.
Generations of philanthropic support and wisdom have shaped the critical services that Seacrest provides in the San Diego Jewish Community. The ongoing work of Seacrest is dependent upon our generous supporters who are committed to caring for those who came before us, and we look forward to sharing this wonderful evening with the Community.”
Seacrest Vintage 2017 has a robust fundraising goal for the evening at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine. All proceeds raised will support the Resident Assistance Fund, which provides charitable care for the members in our community who are most in need. The number of seniors requiring help to cover the cost of their food, shelter and physical care is astounding and growing exponentially. This year alone Seacrest will provide almost $2.5 million in charitable care.
To support the increasing financial needs of our community, the evening will include a Live Auction with an opportunity to bid on the following exciting items: Dinner for 10 with wine pairings at Pamplemousse Grille, a 3 day stay at the award-winning, spa at Cal-A-Vie, and a fabulous weekend getaway in New York with first class flights and tickets to see Broadway’s hit musical, Hamilton. There will also be a chance to raise your paddle to support our “Fund-A-Need”, the Resident Assistance Fund to provide charitable care.
“I’ve been involved with and attended many Seacrest events over the years. With Larry’s mom now residing at Seacrest Village in the Goldberg Building, one of Seacrest’s Independent Living facilities, the time is right for us to take a more active role in supporting this outstanding organization. We must care for the elderly and disadvantaged members of our community by providing a warm, loving and safe community in which to live with dignity, regardless of their ability to pay,” said Cindy.
As a Seacrest Foundation Board Member and Chair of the Legacy Committee, Cindy chose to chair this year’s gala hoping to strengthen the Charitable Care program as well as fortify a continuing legacy. “Larry and I are committed to honoring our parents’ and grandparents’ generation and leaving a legacy for the generations that follow.”
A dedicated Steering Committee is in place to make this fundraising goal a reality. Many thanks go to Sherri Adler, Judy Belinsky, Jessica Chodorow, Liz Coden, Suzanne Cohen, Rebecca Collopy, Emily Einhorn, Esther Fischer, Nancy Gordon, Merrill Haimsohn, Tammy Hershfield, Lisa Levine, Linda Otchis, Roselyn
Pappelbaum, Monica Perlman, Linda Platt, Lori Polin, Isabel Wasserman, and Sharon Wax.
The evening will begin with a cocktail reception and a unique wine tasting with the opportunity to sample varietals from two local wineries, Milagro in Ramona and Oak Mountain Winery in Temecula. In keeping with the evening’s theme, a farm-to-table, organic and locally sourced dinner is planned along with specially selected wine pairings. A delectable assortment of desserts will be presented along with a make-your-own “All Grown Up S’Mores Bar” to add to the outdoor vineyard theme.
Our newest event for Emerging Leaders, attendees 40 and under, includes an after party in the Hyatt’s newly renovated Drift Lounge. Talking about the after-party, Justin Levine said, “I’m very lucky to have role models like my parents, who value giving back to the community. I know they have a very special place in their heart for Seacrest and I hope to contribute in a meaningful way as well. It’s cool to see new people getting involved. The Gala is always a great opportunity to learn about Seacrest and get excited about being involved, so I hope we can encourage the younger crowd to come this year – and hang out at the after-party too!”
Gala tickets for Emerging Leaders, including the after party, are priced at $90 this year.
Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother. These words are the bedrock of the Seacrest Village philosophy. This Gala is a beautiful manifestation of the current efforts and future work that are required to provide safety, comfort, dignity and love to those we cherish. For more information about the gala and to register, contact Shona Borevitz, Director of Foundation Events at 760-516-2003 or sborevitz@seacrestfoundation.org.