PastaFiesta!
On Thursday, September 21, 2006, The Lakewood Commission on Aging (LCOA) held its Tenth Annual PastaFiesta, at the Woman’s Pavilion in Lakewood Park.
A magnificently prepared pasta dinner by Italian Creations and live music by accordion player, Billy Kaye enhanced the evening of fun and friendship which has become a Lakewood Institution. Special guests this year included the Honorable Mayor Thomas George; Councilpersons Kevin Butler and Nickie Antonio; as well as candidates Dale Miller, Ralph Perk, Jr. and Christine Russo.
Paulette McMonagle, Assistant Director of the Division of Aging, thanked guests for attending at each of the three seatings. She extended appreciation to members of the Commission, and the slew of volunteers who made the evening a great success. Honorable mention went to DeDe Macnamee-Gold whose work and dedication to this effort, as always, was tireless. A world of gratitude was then extended to the teens and adult helpers from the H20 (Help to Others) Program who diligently served food, delivered beverages and cleaned tables.
In conjunction with the PastaFiesta, the Lakewood Commission on Aging and The Lakewood Foundation published a souvenir Program for the evening. Ms. McMonagle extended appreciation to the many volunteers including, Arlene Straub, Chairperson and Harry Lieben, Lakewood Foundation, Cathy Breninghouse, Ron Dudik, Ed Gamary, John Guscott, Dorothy Hagan, Dan Hanson, Coletta Klein, Art Mahall, Bob McGranahan, Kay Schmucki, Patricia Schuller, Bob Sherman, Jeanne Splain, Sharon Spooner and Elsie Uher who worked with community businesses to secure ads and raffle items.
Since 1978, the LCOA’s mission has always been to support programs and activities that enhance the lives of older adults --- enabling them to live productively and with dignity in our community. The proceeds from the evening will contribute greatly to the numerous programs offered to the Lakewood Community.
A magnificently prepared pasta dinner by Italian Creations and live music by accordion player, Billy Kaye enhanced the evening of fun and friendship which has become a Lakewood Institution. Special guests this year included the Honorable Mayor Thomas George; Councilpersons Kevin Butler and Nickie Antonio; as well as candidates Dale Miller, Ralph Perk, Jr. and Christine Russo.
Paulette McMonagle, Assistant Director of the Division of Aging, thanked guests for attending at each of the three seatings. She extended appreciation to members of the Commission, and the slew of volunteers who made the evening a great success. Honorable mention went to DeDe Macnamee-Gold whose work and dedication to this effort, as always, was tireless. A world of gratitude was then extended to the teens and adult helpers from the H20 (Help to Others) Program who diligently served food, delivered beverages and cleaned tables.
In conjunction with the PastaFiesta, the Lakewood Commission on Aging and The Lakewood Foundation published a souvenir Program for the evening. Ms. McMonagle extended appreciation to the many volunteers including, Arlene Straub, Chairperson and Harry Lieben, Lakewood Foundation, Cathy Breninghouse, Ron Dudik, Ed Gamary, John Guscott, Dorothy Hagan, Dan Hanson, Coletta Klein, Art Mahall, Bob McGranahan, Kay Schmucki, Patricia Schuller, Bob Sherman, Jeanne Splain, Sharon Spooner and Elsie Uher who worked with community businesses to secure ads and raffle items.
Since 1978, the LCOA’s mission has always been to support programs and activities that enhance the lives of older adults --- enabling them to live productively and with dignity in our community. The proceeds from the evening will contribute greatly to the numerous programs offered to the Lakewood Community.
Volume 2, Issue 20, Posted 10:10 PM, 09.28.06
