Dear Friends,  

As we approach the end of 2011,

Again, please do not hesitate to reach out to us for help with any of your care issues. 

 I wish everyone a wonderful holiday season. 

Best Regards, 

President/CEO 

Hon. Pearl C. Quarles, New Rochelle resident and member of the Board of Directors of United Hebrew of New Rochelle, recently received the Humanitarian Award for her outstanding service in the community at the Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services Golden Harvest Breakfast.  (L to R) Mae Carpenter, Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs & Services; Rita Mabli, President & CEO of United Hebrew of New Rochelle and Co-Chair of the event; Honoree, Hon. Pearl Quarles; Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino.

The United Hebrew Board of Directors has welcomed two new members, Mt. Kisco resident Jeffrey Citron and Scarsdale resident Bruce Frank .  "Our newest board members bring a diverse set of knowledge, skills and experience. They are in positions of leadership, and we look forward to working on all of our initiatives with them," said Michael Rozen, Chair of the Board of Directors.  

Jeffrey Citron is an attorney with Davidoff, Malito & Hutcher. He also is a member of Temple Emanuel of Westchester, on the board of trustees of Fenway Golf Club and the Young Men's Division of Albert Einstein College of Medicine.  Jeff has lived in Mt. Kisco with his wife, Renee, for fourteen years and has two sons, Thomas and Adam.

Scarsdale resident Bruce Frank is a partner with Ernst & Young. He is a member

of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Society of Public Accountants,  He serves as President of Fenway Golf Club. Mr. Frank is a member of both Temple Israel Center of White Plains and Westchester Reform Temple.  Bruce and his wife, Nancy, have three children and two grandchildren.

  Low-Savin Residence/Soundview Apartments recently had a celebration marking the 31st anniversary of the independent senior building.  Over 100 tenants enjoyed a delicious dinner prepared by the United Hebrew food service and danced to live musical entertainment. We thank the wonderful group of volunteers that spent hours of their time to organize the event.  (L to R) - Marge Ryan, Madeline Pellegrino, Idalina Ortiz, Anna McNally, Carol Mirabile, Frances Ayala and Joanne Russo-Lanza, Administrator of the Low-Savin Apartments.

 Willow Towers and has formed an innovative Intergenerational learning program with The Pelham Jewish Center.  The program brings seniors and students together as Jewish study partners 

called "Hevruta."  

 The teens meet with Willow Towers  residents once a month to study Jewish topics of interest with their teacher, Ethan Witkovsky, who guides the intergenerational group to interact, voice opinions and learn together. 

 "The commencement of our new year-long partnership with the Pelham Jewish Center has only reinforced our commitment to engaging our residents in thought-provoking and mind expanding activities." said Jean Dunphy, Willow Towers Executive Director. 

As the sages say, "Take yourself a friend, go and study", a message Willow Towers understands, as spiritual roots continue through the generations.

(Left) Honoree and President/CEO of Greenwich Hospital, Frank Corvino  and his wife, Maura with (R) United Hebrew Chair of the Board, Michael Rozen and his wife, Toby.

United Hebrew celebrated its 92nd Annual Gala at the Hyatt Regency, Greenwich, Connecticut which raised nearly $300,000 for UH's programs and services.  This year's Humanitarian Award was given to Frank Corvino, President & CEO of Greenwich Hospital.  Charles Winter, President of Andron Construction Corporation received the Corporate Medal of Honor.  

Honoree Charles Winter (Left) receiving award from United Hebrew Senior Chair of the Board, Malcolm Lazarus.

High spirits and fun prevailed as United Hebrew and Willow Towers Assisted Living residents and local students recently teamed up for an afternoon of competitions recently at the 2nd Annual Intergenerational Olympics.The event was coordinated by United Hebrew, the New Rochelle Office for Aging, and the Westchester County Southeast Regional Livable Communities Connection.  Students from Ursuline School, New Rochelle High School Key Club and Honors Society, Academic Pathways, and the New Rochelle Youth Bureau dedicated their time to do community service by interacting with residents and escorting them to the many activities. Adult volunteers from the New Rochelle Office for Aging also participated. 

United Hebrew hosted a senior law day with a panel presentation of three eldercare attorneys.  the event was a free informational session offered to the public to increase their awareness on topics such as estate planning, long term care issues, end of life and guardianships.

L to R - Speaker Michael Amoruso, Esq and Frances Pantaleo, Esq., Judth Matson, coordinator of the senior law day committee; Linda Forman, VP of Community Relations at UH; and speaker Mary Beth Morrissey, Esq, PHD.