Lighthouse Guild’s Evening of Discovery at The Explorers Club
October 19, 2021
October 19, 2021
The historic Explorers Club was the setting for Lighthouse Guild’s “An Evening of Discovery” cocktail party. 120 guests enjoyed the unique ambiance of the old mansion, and the weather permitted the use of its beautiful terrace.
The program began with the club’s Executive Director Will Roseman, who welcomed everyone and reflected upon the parallel between the mantra of discovery and exploration of their members and Lighthouse Guild’s innovative technology initiatives, including a state-of-the-art Tech Center.
James Dubin, Lighthouse Guild Board Chairman, and CEO and President Dr. Calvin Roberts expanded on how cutting-edge technology and Lighthouse Guild expert training ensure individuals who are blind or visually impaired can live independently and productively.
Daria Zawadzki, Lighthouse Guild client and facilitator of its tele-support program, motivated the crowd with her compelling story of overcoming her vision loss, that began when she was 17, through Lighthouse Guild’s support and technology.
The event and auction that followed raised over $200,000. Guests included; Jennifer Fischer, Marc Rosen, Susan Gutfreund, Carole Delouvrier, Jackie Weld, Tom Quick and Michael Donnell, Arthur and Roberta Houghton, Christopher Noto, Gale Hayman, Terence Mack, Tina Beriro, Margo Langenberg, Judith Hernstadt, Dudley Stevens, Jeanne Lawrence, Mai Hallingby, Paola and Arnie Rosenshein, Cornelia Bregman, Sharon Bush and Robert Murray, Vanessa Noel, Peter Bacanovic, Geraldine Griffin, Jean Shafiroff, Charles Mirotznik, Tina Louise, Jeff Sado. Along with Lighthouse Guild board members Thomas Kahn, Marios Damianides, Dr. Christopher Starr, Shelley Zacharia Brier and Ann Thivierge.
An Evening of Discovery Gallery
photos by John Sanderson/Annie Watt
Andrea Roberts, Jennifer Fischer and Marcy Masterson Andrea Roberts, Jim Dubin, Susan Dubin and Dr. Calvin Roberts Sharon Bush, Bob Murray and Christopher Mason Ann Thivierge and Richard Durkin Dr. Calvin Roberts, Jennifer Fischer and Marc Rosen Carole Delouvrier, Will Roseman and Barbara Gyde Jean Shafiroff and Dr. Bruce Rosenthal Joe Zawadzki and Daria Zawadzki Lorre Erlick, Marc Rosen and Jeanne Lawrence Marc Rosen and Susan Gutfreund Phil Roosevelt and Jenny Roosevelt Tina Beriro, Christopher Noto and Gale Hayman Jacqueline Weld Drake and Tom Quick Paul Misiti and Peter Slatin Mark Gilbertson and Mai Hallingby Harrison Vanessa Noel and Peter Bacanovic Norman Brier and Shelley Zacharia Brier Victoria Wyman, Cornelia Bregman and Arnie Rosenshein Terry Porte, Mary Perry, Jeff Sado and Tina Louise
Thank you to all of the evening’s sponsors who helped make An Evening of Discovery possible, including Visionary Sponsor Iveric Bio as well as Presenting Sponsors JPMorgan and Proskauer Rose LLP.