Free Held Girls Night out at the Home of Liz O'mara
Long Branch Concordance’s Fourth Annual “BrewSips” Event Raised $17,000,
While Celebrating Heart & Home to Benefit Local Families
Left--Barbara Goldfarb, Two Rivers Garden Tour Committee and Right-- Jane Denny, Rumson Country Day School Director of Community Service.
Two Rivers Committee presents
DIAMOND and BARATTA
All American: The Exuberant Style of William Diamond and Anthony Baratta
Barbara Etter, Chairperson and Carolynn Ozar-Diakon
Celebration of Life
Tim McLoone, MC for the evening, welcomes the sold out crowd.
Ocean County Honoree, Joel Perlmutter, of Perlmart Shop Rites. Joel and his family have been tremendous supporters of The Wellness Community, and Joel, too, is a cancer survivor.
Monmouth County Honoree, Stacy Gemma. Stacy is a Founding Board Member of The Wellness Community, and a breast cancer survivor.
Founder and Executive Director of The Wellness Community, Ilene Winters, introduces this year's honorees.
DonnaLyn Giegerich and Tom Zapcic, live, love, and get cancer together.
The women models (all cancer survivors!) before the show!
The man models (all cancer survivors!) with the ladies from Macy's who dressed them.
Chef Nick, from Sallee Tee's, serves up the filet mignon.
The YMCA thanks Investors Savings Bank for their generous support as Title Sponsor of A Taste of the Two Rivers. (L to R) Peggie Shader, Assistant Vice President ISB, Ruthie Chaparro, Assistant Manager ISB, Cathy Murray, Assistant Vice President ISB, John Badenhop, YMCA Board member, Andrea Plaza, Vice President of Family Health & Fitness at the YMCA, Russ Tucker, Vice President ISB, Gary Laermer, President & CEO of The Community YMCA, and Michael Whalen, Vice President ISB.
Local restaurant owners, Jay Cosgrove, Bahr’s Landing, Jill Green, 2Senza Ristorante, and Steve Bidgood, Salt Creek Grille, served as co-chairs on the Taste of Two Rivers Steering Committee. Not pictured is co-chair Lorene Manning of Visions by Phoenix. (L to R) Jay Cosgrove, Bahr’s Landing, Jill Green, 2Senza Ristorante, Andrea Plaza VP of Family Health & Fitness at the YMCA, Gary Laermer, President & CEO of the Y, and Steve Bidgood, Salt Creek Grille.
A Taste of the Two Rivers
Staff from Bahr’s Landing serve guests delicious samples of their signature Lobster Bisque. (right)
View from above at “A Taste of the Two Rivers” held at the Two River Theater.
Amy Dunfee (right) of Red Bank Chocolate Shoppe offers guests a variety of scrumptious treats.
Long Branch Concordance’s Fourth Annual “BrewSips” Event
"A Taste of the Two Rivers" to benefit the Community YMCA Strong Kids Campain on November 16th.
Stacey Lastella, Y Staff; Christian Buckman, Y Volunteer; Danielle Norris, Two River Theater Special Events Manager; Lorene Manning, Visions by Phoenix and Event Co-Chair; Andrea Plaza, YMCA Vice President of Family Health & Fitness; Jill Green, Owner of 2Senza Ristorante and Event Co-Chair; Andy McDonough, Jazz musician; Jannette Sanchez, Y Staff; Steven Benini, YMCA Vice President of Financial Development, and Penny Hinck, Y Staff.
Gathered from left, Paul G. Gaffney II, President, Monmouth University, Adam Schneider, Mayor of Long Branch, Todd Katz, Co-owner, Broadway Center, LLC, Howard H. Woolley, Jr., Administrator, Long Branch
Long Branch, NJ— Join the Long Branch Concordance (LBC), Monmouth County’s only state awarded Family Success Center, for their annual BrewSips event on Thursday, November 12, 6-9pm at Architectural Accents Past and Present located at 335 Broadway in Long Branch, NJ.
BrewSips attracts over 200 friends for a fun-filled evening to benefit the work of the LBC with fabulous fundraisers, live music by A Cool Blues Duo, an artisanal beer tasting, and specialty cuisine by premier Jersey Shore chefs.
The team of Architectural Accents Past and Present has generously donated their beautiful space to celebrate the important work of the LBC and make a difference in the lives of local families. Home truly is where the heart is at Architectural Accents Past and Present, New Jersey’s most comprehensive collection of distinctive home products and accents to be found under one roof.
Beer Tasting & Pairing with Premier Jersey Shore Restaurants & Caterers
Fall beer selection presented by Court Liquors of Long Branch and Hunterdon Brewing Company of Phillipsburg, NJ.Pairing with specialty dishes presented by Mix Lounge & Food Bar of Long Branch with lobster mac and cheese with truffles, Brandl Restaurant of Belmar with suckling pig au jus, Market in the Middle of Asbury Park with chocolate Guinness short ribs, Jesse’s Café of Long Branch with stir fry and pumpkin muffins, My Kitchen Witch Café of Monmouth Beach with assorted noshes, Chipotle Mexican Grill of Eatontown with a chips and salsa bar, and Il Pavone Gelateria and Caffé of Asbury Park with gelato. Visit www.lbc4help.org for additions to our menu.
Admission is $40 and includes tasting and cuisine. Day of admission is $50. Space is limited and reservations will be taken in order of receipt.To purchase tickets contact the LBC office at (732) 571-1670 or visit www.lbc4help.org. Sponsorship packages are also available and include tickets, advertising in the event journal, and signage at the event.
For more information on the Long Branch Concordance programs contact: Jennifer Watson, Long Branch Concordance, 279 Broadway, Suite 301, Long Branch, NJ 732-571-1670, email: jenw@lbc4help.org, website: www.llbc4help.org.
The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County presents A Taste of Wine & Art at Deal Golf & Country Club
Women on the Move Luncheon
Women On The Move Luncheon at Dogwood Hills Farm, Locust – MS Society Fundraiser, NJ Metro Chapter
On Tuesday, September 22, more than 350 women (and men) turned out for the Women On The Move “Celebration of Hope” luncheon. This year’s venue was the beautiful and elegant 16-acre home of William and Victoria Marraccini of Locust (Middletown). The luncheon raises money for the National MS Society’s New Jersey Metro Chapter that serves 14 counties in north and central NJ, where it is estimated that almost 10-thousand people have multiple sclerosis. The goal of this year’s Women on the Move fundraiser is to raise $100,000. Chris Wragge of CBS News was the emcee and the special guest was Dr. Robi Ludwig, tv host, psychotherapist and author. Robi has a dear friend living with MS and was inspired to design a lovely butterfly pendant, which was unveiled at the luncheon. There was also a silent and live auction and Tindra Lanfrank was the wonderful chairwoman of the event. This year’s honorees are Mollie Giamanco of Holmdel and Bonnie Higgins of Princeton.
Chris Wragge introducing Tony Fabbri of Shrewsbury, 17-year old teen living with MS.
On the grounds of beautiful Dogwood Hills Farm, venue for Women On The Move luncheon
Michael Elkow, President NJ Metro Chapter of MS Society, Bonnie Higgins of Princeton, Tindra Lanfrank of Little Silver, Chris Wragge of CBS News, Mollie Giamanco of Holmdel,
William and Victoria Marraccini, hosts and owners of Dogwood Hills Farm, Locust – site of the luncheon
Event honoree, Bonnie Higgins of Princeton, event chairwoman Tindra Lanfrank of Little Silver and honoree Mollie Giamanco of Holmdel
Charity Ladies of Monmouth County
Sandy Hook End of Summer Party
Event Co-Chairs Irene Zitzner and Tracy Cornette
Joan and Larry Lynch with Greg and Pat Sullivan
Sandy Hook Superintendent Dave Avrin, SHF Board member Dave Hoder, U.S. Congressman Rush Holt, SHF President Betsy Barrett
Kimberly Guadagno, the Monmouth County Sheriff and a former federal prosecutor, running with Chris Christie on his ticket for Lt. Governor. Fun fundraiser in Monmouth Beach on Sunday August 23rd
David and Patty Baker with Carolynn and Bob Diakon pictured with Kim Guadagno
Book it Event
Doug Katich and Dave Fiorito
ladies enjoying the event
BMW one of the sponsors.
Danny Murphy. Murphys Steakhouse, Carolynn Diakon, Resources Real Estate event Sponsor and Tom DeFelice, Circle BMW event Sponsor
Carolynn Ozar-Diakon with Bruce Jenner
The Derby Ball for Prevention First Grace Hanlon Board President, Carolynn Ozar-Diakon Board Member, one of the event sponsor and Owner of Resources Real Estate in Rumson, Michelle Cicalese Event Co-Ordinator for Prevention First and Lisa Campanelli Co Chair of event and Owner of Blue Moon Yoga
The Derby Ball The ball was held at The Shadowbrook in Shrewsbury on Friday, May 1st. What a great affair it was. The music was big band with tunes from the 40's 50's 60's. The crooner sounded like Frank Sinatra and looked like Dean Martin - it was the return of glamour. The chair of the event was Tracy Brown and her husband Nick Brown was the superb auctioneer. Co chairs were Jacqui Dalton Fiorito (Book It Events) and Lisa Campanelli (Blue Moon Yoga) Kudos to all the chairs and to Prevention First for such a glamourous way to raise money and awareness for the great work of the agency. There were kids on hand to talk about their experiences with Project Vision - just one of Prevention First's programs, and they had the guests spellbound by their stories. To donate to visit www.preventionfirst.org
Kim Widener,Rumson, Carolynn Diakon Rumson and Lisa Campanelli, Tinton Falls
Mr. and Mrs. Domenic Servodio
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Brown
Tracy Brown and Jacqui Fioito the two chairs flanking the honorees Bill and Sandy Mullaney
The Hickeys
Joe Azzolina
Lynn Ward and Charlene Masselli
Dale Feint and guest
Diane Gooch
Henry and Jill Ann
Stately Homes by the Sea
On the staircase in the imposing two-story entrance hall at Sheep’s Run are (l to r) Deborah Ansell and Liz Thees, show house chairs; Mindy Minerva, chair emeritus; Judith Stanley Coleman, chair, Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey, the show house beneficiary.
(L to r) Debbie Raia and Claire Knopf, chairs, Design Selection Committee, with interior designer Diane Romanowski, who is also a designer liaison and chair of the kitchen designer selection committee.
Nancy Mulheren, center, with her son Sandy and his wife Vanessa. “Sheep’s Run” is the second estate the Mulheren family has loaned for use as a show house to benefit the VNA.
Jeanne Shanley, left, and Diane Fanshel, Ad Journal chairs.
(L to r) Cheryl Morris and Alice DiFiglia, Operations co-chairs; Joan Lynch, who chairs Landscape Design with Linda Mallen (not pictured); Marianne Avigdor and Janice Barry Fannan, Café co-chairs.
Leida Rodenberg, left, and Alison Freidel, who chair Designer Sales.
Interior designer Barbara Ostrom, Mahwah, NJ, is designing the pool house.
The team from Byford & Mills, Little Silver, is designing the library and an adjoining porch. They are (l to r) Connie Majeski, Pat Mills, company president, and Pamela Fillion.
Patricia Healing and Dan Barsanti, Westport, Conn., are designing the huge living room. The mantel is one example of the exquisite ornamental metalwork that is found throughout the house.
Joe Lucas and Parrish Chilcoat, West Hollywood, Calif., are returning to their native East Coast to design the media room and a nursery.
Architect and interior designer Cate Comerford, Ocean Grove, is transforming the master bath.
A team from Tower Hill Antiques, Red Bank, is designing the entranceway. They are (l to r) Nancy Orsini, Andrew Bertrand, Bonnie Watt, and Raymond Valerio, lead designer and owner.
Russell Minion (on the left) and Juan Carlos Gutierrez, of Minion-Gutierrez , New York . The creators of the Lutyen Writing Room.
Frank DelleDonne, Summit, is making the huge solarium into a family-friendly space.
Robert Wagner Event
Lisa Campenelli, Blue Moon Yogo with Terence Loftus MCCAC and Carolynn Diakon Resoources Real Estate
Annual Red Luncheon
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Kick off party for Prevention First Derby Ball
Beliza Furman from Rumson
Center Lisa Campanelli, Co-Chair of Derby Ball and Owner of Blue Moon Yogo and Right Carolynn Ozar-Diakon Board Member Prevention First and Owner of Resources Real Estate.
Jacqui Dalton Fiortito Chair of Derby Ball and Sandy Mullaney Honoree
Rumson House Party
Joe Tort (Host) with Joe Loftus
Mr and Mrs Terry Kenney from Fair Haven
John Wislon of Little Silver and Steve Brennan of Rumson
Debbie Sullivan and Mary Beth Wilson of Little Silver with Miriam Tort of Rumson the hostess with the mostest.
Joe Loftus of Little Silver and Steve Rice of Monmouth Beach
Dan Calandrillo and Matt Ruane of Middletowna and Mr. Nastasi of Elberon
Steve Rice of Monmouth Beach and Carolynn Diakon of Rumson
Trish Brennan from Rumson with Claire Glover and Terry Calandrillo from Middletown
Back Row (L to R): Jill Ann, Lexi Quass, Bob Diakon, Eileen Brown,Ruth Palacio, Carolynn Ozar-Diakon, Allison Delaney. Front Row (L to R): Tracy Brown and David Bryan, Bon Jovi keyboard player.
Carolynn Diakon and 180 trustee, Susan Doctorian
Annual wine tasting event on behalf of the Mental Health Association honoring Laura Brunetti. Pictured left to right; Ruth Palacio- operating board member, Carolynn Diakon- foundation board member, and Brian Pasch.
Kim Widener (180 Turning Lives Around trustee), Nicole Romaine (Director of Development for 180) and Carolynn Diakon
Red Luncheon Committee for the Monmouth County Historical Assocation. Carolynn is a trustee for the MCHA as well as the chair on their marketing committee.
Rich and Anna Blank with Carolynn
Boxing Day Party
Foodbank Donations
Mike Wu and Kate Ketchum Wu
Mike Deluca and Christopher Ozar
Lyn Ward, Joan Lucky, and Alex Smith
Larry Roberts, Mike Sapnar, Grace Hanlon, and Carolynn Ozar-Diakon
Jeremy Minnetian and Mike Winchell
Helen Bruno and Carolynn Ozar-Diakon
Gab and Shelby
Diane Kazalski, Ron Worobel, Adam Kazalski, Lyn Worobel, and Grace Hanlon
David Fiorito and Hugh Ward
Carolynn Ozar-Diakon and Elaine Dixon
Max Weingurgs Party
What a night.Under the stars in Locust (Middletown) Max Weinburg hosted a star studded bash for the Monmouth County SPCA.
Rumson Centennial Party at the old Metcalf Estate
What a great night. Despite the downpour of rain, the guests at this community event had a wonderful time. I know I did.
Some of Rumson's beautiful people include;
Peter and Linda Corsi. Rumson Residents who moved from Monmouth Beach
John and Laura Maldjian (John just opened his own law firm - Maldjian and Fallon) specialising in intellectual properties. Rumson Residents who moved here from Elberon
The always elegant Doug and Roanne Shriver Long time Rumson residents
Liz Waters, her lovely friend (I am ashamed to say I have forgotten her name) and Missy Potter.
Ellen Miles and Wendy Wilt
Tina Scarrone, Jeremy Minnetian and Nancy Pearson
all Rumson residents
Count Basie Foundation Benefit
It was all smiles at the post Brian Wilson concert party. Held outside in the street (the street was closed) under a tent, it was FABULOUS. The evening was dedicated to Diane Gooch. Great job Diane
Pictured below Left to Right 1.Ralph and Meg Sellig from Rumson. 2 Debbie McCann also from Rumson 3.Grace Hanlon from Fair Haven 4.Carolynn Diakon (Resources Real Estate) Ruth Palacio (Fair Haven) and Kelly Small, Rumson 5.Kathy Donnellyfrom Rumson (Beuregard) 6. Patti Scopellite and Ann Jordan both from Rumson 7. Martin McCann and Mike Jordan also both from Rumson
Beauty Ball
Left: Fine looking group. Susan McConnell,Dana and Wendi Fallon and Catherine Bitsack
Right Two gorgeous ladiesLee Ann Messina and Betsy Antiniello
Here are some of the "beauties" at The Beauty Ball.
Steve Merenda, my friends Michael and Tracy Cornette (Tracy is committee member) Mr. Langdon and Kenny Swain.
Three lovely ladies: Lynn Murgia, the hostess Beth Caruso and Adriene Lamannol.
The elegant host and hostess Dr and Mrs. Caruso
HOLY CROSS RUMSON SAYS ALOHA
Holy Cross Parish in Rumson hosted an Island Luau themed party in the new gym at shcool just recently.
Here are two fabulous couples. Brian and Patti Forsman with Adam and Diane Kazalski
The handsome Mr. and Mrs Kabash together with the always well dressed Mr and Mrs Brian George. Open your eyes Eileen, it's ok, Brian is looking dashing in his outift from Northshore Clothiers in Sea Bright.
The new incoming Holy Cross School PTA president Sue Dowden with her husband Dave, both looking gorgeous in their island attire.
Education Foundation of Little Silver Annual Fundraiser on March 30, 2007 at Mc Loones Pier House -- ‘ The Silver Screen”
Pictured here Beth Lloyd – President giving last minute advice and instructions
Cindy Neff – Secretary, Beth Lloyd – President, Jon Bitman – Vice President and Cathy Balto – Secretary
Committee members – Jackie Mery, Michelle Luca, Tracy Schneider, Kara O’Hara and Betsy Dunigan.
Committee members – Leslie Siegler, Judy Noglows and Susan Murray
What a smashing show. The production of Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance at Red Bank Regional was superb. The costumes were colorful, the band was top notch and the singing was absolutely wonderful. Everyone involved in the production should be very "appy".
Mabel played by Elizabeth Loftus sang like a nightingale.
A party of cast and audience met back at the Loftus house in Little Silver to celebrate the performance. Donna and Joe Loftus proud parents pictured here with Elizabeth.
Cathy and Jim McHugh from Rumson at the post perfomance party.
Everyone agreed including Mary and Greg Heins from Fair Haven.
Donna and Joe Loftus have lovingly restored and rejuvenated a wonderful old Queen Anne Victorian, in Little Silver. Donna is pictured here with friend and contractor Chris Donnelly.
The nightingale herself on stage during her performance as Mabel in Pirates of Penzance.
Friends Steve and Sandy Tomasello also from Little Silver enjoy the show.
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Prevention First Power of Peace Gala Kick Off Party at the home of Mickey and Diane Gooch
Greg Aitkins, Mary Pat Angelini, Diane Gooch and Senator Joe and Susan Kyrillos
Too many committee members to mention. Although I do see at least two board members. Grace Hanlon and Lucia Baratta
Ladacin Party held at The Sheraton in Eatontown saw a great turnout, and a great night.
Mary Pat Angelini and Carolynn Diakon
Brenda Kingdon flew up from Florida to attend
Grace Brennan founded the Nasty Daughter's of St. Bridget 17 years ago, and here she is with her daughter Carolyn Sullivan.
Wendy Perry and Betsey Dunigan
Grace Brennan and daughter Carolyn Sullivan
The Ranney School PTA held a fashion show fund raiser in November at Branches in West Long Branch. To raise money for it's Foundation for Learning Phase II Capital Campaign. The goal is $1 million for construction, so far an amazing $450,00 has been raised.
Pictured here is Lillie Averna, Heather Rice, Debbie Picard and Amy Shay.
(Photos courtesy of APP Good Life)
Some lovely models at the fashion show.
The March of Dimes Signature Chef's Auction held in November at Branches, West Long Branch raised about $35,000 for research. More than 200 people sampled culinary delights from chefs including Doug Douty of The Lusty Lobster, Highlands and Lisa Porada of Chocolate Carousel, Shrewsbury.
Pictured Here: Executives of Meridan Health in Wall, Frank Goldstein, vice president of physician services, Meg Levinson, Peggy Skudera, Kathryn Burns Collins and William Faverzani director of children's services.
(Photos courtesy of APP Good Life)
Lillie Averno (Co-Chair), Heather Rice, Debbie Picard and Amy Shay
Lovely Ladies modeling
FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
The 11th annual Humitarian honoring Joseph Leone Introna of Joe Leone's Italian Specialties & Catering of Point Pleasant Beach and LENNAR of Freehold as Humanitarians of the Year and Jack Annunziato as Junior Humanitarian. The event will be held at the Robert B. Meyner Reception Center at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel from 6pm to 11pm and will feature music by Tim McLoone and The Atlantic Coast Band with the Shirleys. Call 732-918-2600
Pictured Susan M. Kelly executive director, honoree Patrick Golden of Lennar of Freehold, Robert B. Brown and Gina Petillo and honoree Joseph Leone Introna .
