Southern New England Jewish Ledger
LONGMEADOW, MA –JGS Lifecare, a leading health care system serving seniors and their families, hosted its 42nd Annual Frankel-Kinsler Classic Day of Tournaments at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow, under beautiful skies on June 26th. Drawing over 200 guests attracted to golf, tennis, pickleball, card-playing tournaments, and a celebratory awards dinner, the event raised over $111,000 to support senior care at The Leavitt Family Jewish Home, Ruth’s House Assisted Living, Sosin Center for Rehabilitation, Wernick Adult Day Health Care, Spectrum Home Health and Hospice Care, and Genesis House.
“We’re overwhelmed by the tremendous show of support from businesses and individuals throughout Western Massachusetts, said vice president of development and communications Susan Halpern. “Event proceeds will help replace tired and worn bedroom furnishings with new nightstands, bureaus, armoires and headboards. The upgrades are intended to elevate residents’ comfort, joy and well-being in their private spaces.”
Co-Chairman, Brian Zippin, welcomed participants at the awards dinner and thanked all sponsors and tournament participants for their support.
Dr. Stuart Anfang, chairman of the JGS Lifecare board of directors, offered his greetings and gratitude to all supporters and attendees, and provided an update on recent achievements at JGS Lifecare. He shared his excitement that planning is underway to bring the household model of care, known as the Green House Model proven so successful at Sosin Center for Rehabilitation, to residents of the The Leavitt Family Jewish Home. He asked that people mark their calendars for the JGS Lifecare Annual Meeting to be held Tuesday, October 10th, where more details will be shared about these exciting new plans. He also announced that on Thursday, September 14th the community will be invited to join JGS Lifecare in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Ruth’s House Assisted Living Residence, with public announcements forthcoming.
Israel Schepps awarded tournament prizes and Susan Halpern announced raffle winners.
Event Sponsors include The Haberman, Katz and Webber Families, Harry Grodsky & Co., Inc.; Steven & Georgianne Roberts; HUB Retirement & Wealth Management formerly Epstein Financial Services; Liberty Bank; PeoplesBank; The Albert & Judith Goldberg Family Foundation; Alekman DiTusa LLC; Century Investment; CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP; Donna, Emma & Joely Frankel; Kaste Industrial Machine Sales, Inc.; Spartan Auto Care Centers; and Westfield Bank.
“As an organization whose majority of funding comes through Medicaid, the Frankel-Kinsler Classic is an enormously successful and fun way for us to engage the community to provide fiscal resources to help us maintain our quality of care and enrich our programming,” commented Halpern.
2023 Frankel-Kinsler Classic Golf Tournament Champions:
Low Gross – David Ference, Joe Westcott, Eric Devine and Joe Gozzi
2nd Gross – Rick Rabideau, Pat McGovern, Ken Ferris and Al Lomaglio
Low Net – Frank Marci, Chuck Harding, Random Draw 1 and Random Draw 2
2nd Net – Peter Vangsness, Scott Feinstein, Bill Gates and Kevin Harkness
3rd Net – Gary Weiner, Robert Girvan, Andrew Callery and Kent Griffiths
Closest to the Pin – (hole 3) Joe Gozzi with Hole in One; (hole 9) Suzanne Osofsky at 10’;
(hole 13) Joe Gozzi at 10’1”; (hole 18) Rob Whitten at 2,4’’
Closest to the Line – Men – Joe Westcott
Closest to the Line – Women – Sue Kline
Longest Drive – Men – Dr. Vincent Guardione
Longest Drive – Women – Flava Cote
About JGS Lifecare
JGS Lifecare, founded in 1912, is a leading health care system serving seniors and their families. JGS Lifecare has a 23-acre campus of care located in Longmeadow, MA. JGS Lifecare services include long-term skilled nursing home care (The Leavitt Family Jewish Home); rehabilitation services (Sosin Center for Rehabilitation); orthopedic specialty unit (Northeast Rehab Associates, Inc.); assisted living (Ruth’s House Assisted Living Residence); adult day health care (Wernick Adult Day Health Care); home health, hospice and palliative care (Spectrum Home Health and Hospice Care); and independent living (Genesis Housing). JGS Lifecare is an affiliate of Legacy Lifecare. For more information, call JGS Lifecare at 413-567-6211 or visit www.jgslifecare.org
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JGS Israel Schepps, Golf Chair
JGS Suzanne Osofsky
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