Kolreena Newsletter Winter 2009

Volume 28 Number 4 December 2008

KolreenaTowards a Better Future — integrating people withdevelopmental disabilities into the community

ContentReena2 Report of the Chair & President4 Tali Nizic Appointed Chair of

Reena BoardNew Board Members

5 Reena Presentations at AnnualMeeting

6 Reena Foundation AwardsWe Reflect on the Summer Past

7 OPADD To Connect ThroughVideo-Conferencing TechnologyAnother Successful Offering ofthe DDC Program

8 Music with a difference9 Deloitte & Touche LLP

Impact Day10 Synagogues embrace

Reena ClientsA celebration of life

Reena Foundation11 Report of the Chair of the

Reena Foundation Board12 Report of the President

New Leadership Update13 Join us in welcoming our

newest board members14 Chairmans Circle Reception

Ladies High Tea withThe Duchess of York, SarahFerguson

15 CIBC Donates $25,000The Annual Telethon5th Annual Theatre Night

16 Guys Night Out 2008Endowment Funds

17 Alex Eisen Society Welcomesa New Member

18 Thank You to Our Donors20 FLOURISH

Magna DinnerTake out your calendar

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Annual General Meeting

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mingle with Reena families who puttheir trust in the agency when it comesto the care of their children or siblings; Iget to meet some of the individuals who,through the support of Reena, bloom totheir full potential and I get to meetmany of the staff of Reena who worktirelessly eachand every dayto support theindividuals intheir care.”

Cousins thenspoke about theTransformationof Develop-mental Servicesand Bill 77which wasintroduced tothe Ontario Legislature on May 15, 2008,and how it will affect agencies. Sheacknowledged that the changes beingproposed in Bill 77 are wide-ranging and

oyous music rang out at the Tobyand Henry Battle DevelopmentalCentre on September 10th. Theoccasion was Reena’s Annual

Meeting, and the capacity audiencewere thrilled as Reena’s choir almostraised the roof with their delightfulvoices. Under the direction ofvolunteer choir master FernDworkin, the Reena clients showedhow much they love to sing andthey set the tone for the meeting tofollow.

The upbeat mood continued asguest speaker, Claudine A. Cousins,Regional Director in the Central EastRegion of the Ministry ofCommunity and Social Services andMinistry of Children and YouthServices, brought greetings andspoke of the high regard with whichReena is viewed by her ministry.She expressed her delight inattending because “tonight I get to

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nclusion of people with specialneeds has been a fundamentalprinciple of Reena since itsinception in 1973. Inclusion is the

foundation that informs all theplanning, programs and services thatReena offers. At Reena we strive for atime when the principles of inclusionand acceptance will be entrenched ascommon practice, and when peoplewith disabilities can fully participate ineducational, spiritual, communal, socialand recreational activities. It isgratifying to see these principlesbecome embedded in provinciallegislation and in Jewish communallife. We are delighted to tell you abouttwo special initiatives taking place overthe next year that do just that.

The Accessibility for Ontarians withDisabilities Act (AODA) of 2005 sets outaccessibility standards that willidentify, remove and prevent barriersfor daily living for people withdisabilities. We are happy to report thatReena’s proposal to the EnAblingChange program of the Ministry ofCommunity and Social Services hasreceived funding to design a pilotprogram to develop educational tools,resources and best practices forsynagogue outreach.

Many studies and anecdotalevidence support the importance ofpersonal faith and spirituality in thelives of people with disabilities andtheir families. Congregational life canact as a valuable support mechanism.Removing existing barriers insynagogues will improve accessibilityto the full participation in faith andreligion that other Ontarians mayenjoy.

While many synagogues are alreadyembracing people with disabilities, thisproject will support synagogue admini-strations in implementing policies andprocedures that are consistent with thecore principles of independence,integration and equality ofopportunity. Through the EnAblingChange program we will be able to

work within the Jewish community todevelop customer service trainingprograms to educate synagogues abouttheir responsibilities under AODA tomake their congregations barrier-free.We will offer training for ushers, boardmembers, volunteers and lay leadershipon the customer service standards ofAODA so they can meet theirobligations under the Act.

A long-term aim of this program is todevelop inclusion committees withinindividual congregations. Thesecommittees will reinforce the giventraining and take a leadership role incontinuing education after thecompletion of the project. We will assistin the implementation of policies andprocedures that support thesemeasures, and will work towards theestablishment of a city-wide inclusionnetwork. We will also create toolkitswith templates, tip sheets and samplepolicies and procedures, anddisseminate the toolkit to other faithand culture organizations for sector-wide compliance with AODA. This willreduce the costs, learning curve, andstaff requirements that may otherwiseinhibit sector-wide faith and culturalorganizations from offering fullparticipation to people with disabilities.

Reena is proud of the leadership roleit is taking in enabling synagogues tocontinue to be more inclusive andpleased to work with the province insupporting other faith and cultureagencies servicing people withdisabilities in meeting accessibilitystandards across the sector. Inclusion Week – February 2009The mission of the Inclusion Initiative ofUJA Federation is to lead and promotefull participation in Jewish life forpeople with disabilities and theirfamilies within the Jewish community.Its goal is to inform, inspire and engagethe entire Jewish community inachieving inclusion for people withspecial needs across the broad range ofcommunity life.

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Report of the Chairof the Reena Board

by Tali Nizic

President & CEOby Sandy Keshen

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Toronto’s Inclusion Initiative isjoining the North American Jewishcommunity inclusion initiativescheduled for February 2009, with aweek of local, community-basedactivities. In late November it will hostShabbat Itanu – a Shabbat of Inclusionacross the GTA. Synagogues will beinvited to a planning meeting toencourage the participation ofcongregations across the spectrum ofthe Greater Toronto Jewishcommunity.

Some of the events being plannedfor February 2009 include:• The Second Annual CommunityInclusion Awards of Excellence• A Community Forum to identifyhow inclusion has improved thequality of life for people with special

needs and their families • Sunday Brunch and Film Event withthe screening of the award winningfilm Praying with Lior• Youth/Young Leadership Outreach.An inspirational day with youthgroups, youth movements, youngleadership groups and camps toencourage inclusion in day-to-dayoperations • Community Organized/HostedEvents at schools, camps, communitycentres and clubs, to be arranged

For more information aboutInclusion Week, please contact FayRotman at [email protected] or416.924.6211 # 255.

We look forward to working withthe Inclusion Committee of Federationon many other projects.

complex and highlighted a number ofthe critical parts.

The Developmental Services Act is 35years old. Bill 77, the Services forPersons with DevelopmentalDisabilities Act, if passed, wouldreplace the existing Act. The proposedlegislation recognizes that, with theright supports, individuals withdevelopmental disabilities can liveindependently and thrive in theircommunities. A clear definition of“developmental disability”, a changein the tone of language, more choiceand control over the supports received,and a change in attitude that is longoverdue, were some of the pointsCousins covered in her remarks.

She continued, “There are peopleand agencies that are overwhelmed bythe scope of change proposed by thenew legislation. But the changes needto happen to improve service, increasechoice and improve fairness forindividuals and their families. At theend of the day, agencies will continue

to deliver services. But, direct funding,application centres, and new eligibilitycriteria and definition ofdevelopmental disability, will all meanthat agencies must be flexible. Reena isone agency that consistently showsflexibility and the ability to respond tothe needs of those they serve. Theministry has no doubt that Reena willevolve to meet the challenges andseize the opportunities thatDevelopmental ServicesTransformation will bring.”

The annual meeting marked the endof Helen Vale’s term as Chair of theReena Board. “During my term asChair, I am thrilled to have witnessedthe creative solutions to age-oldconcerns to help families cope withhousing, summer activities, transitionfrom school to adulthood, the openingof three homes, the creation ofPathways to the Community and theintroduction of an integrated campingexperience for children with adevelopmental disability.” Helen

expressed her admiration for theReena staff who, under the leadershipof the indomitable President & CEOSandy Keshen, demonstrate a highlevel of expertise, commitment andcare in helping people with adevelopmental disability to live safelyin the community with dignity andrespect.

Carolynn Morrison, Chair of theNominations Committee thankedoutgoing board members HeatherGoose, Steve Sherman and HelenVale. She then introduced Tali Nizic,newly elected Chair and four newboard members. Treasurer’s Report:The Treasurer’s Report was presentedby Donald Bennett, who thanked theFinance Committee for their efforts.He also thanked the auditing firm ofDeloitte & Touche which was re-appointed as auditors for theorganization for the coming year.

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Report cont’d from page 2

In my 16 years of shooting forReena, I have been in many of thehomes. Today I was shooting IDphotos in the David & LubaSmuschkowitz ElderHome. I was soimpressed by the dedication of thestaff that I felt I should write to you.

The level of loving kindness,dedication and patience that thestaff showed to the clients was aweinspiring. I was touched. I justwanted you to know.

Shana Tova

Barry ShainbaumBarry Shainbaum Productions

Letter to Sandy Keshen




Paula Sonshine Thomas Adler

Paula Sonshine is a SpecialEducation Teacher for bothadults and children and hasalso taught English as asecond language to adultsand children. Paula hasbeen a member of Reena’sLearning and DevelopmentCommittee for the past fiveyears and has hostedSonshine Day in honour ofthe department staff andvolunteers for a number ofyears.

Thomas Adler is a lawyerwho has been involvedwith Chabad’s FriendshipCircle for the past 3 years.The Friendship Circlereaches out and extends ahelping hand to familieswho have children withspecial needs. His caringand commitment toindividuals with specialneeds will be of greatbenefit to the Reena Board.

ali Nizic was named Chair ofthe Board of Reena at theAnnual Meeting held on Sept.

7, 2008. She has been a member of theReena Board since June 2005 duringwhich time she chaired the agency’sContinuous Quality Improvement(C.Q.I.) committee of the Boardwhich ensures that the quality of care

and services provided by Reena are reviewed on a proactiveand progressive basis to best serve client needs. In 2004 shewas a key player on Reena’s Family Forum Committee on‘Empowerment’, was a member of Reena’s FamilyInvolvement Committee and also served as a member ofReena’s Education Task Group.

”I am delighted and honored to be appointed to thisprestigious position at such exciting times,” Nizic said,“Reena is such a valuable organization dedicated tointegrating individuals with development disabilities intomainstream society with the emphasis on providing Judaicprogramming and a Jewish environment.

“My goal as chair will be to promote Reena’s vision aboutchoices, commitment and partnerships; choices forindividuals who want a greater say in the direction of their

TTali Nizic Appointed Chair of Reena Board

Julie Schwartz Jan Allin

Jan Allin obtained herMaster of Social Workdegree from the Universityof Toronto, and worked inthe area of children’smental health for manyyears. Jan currentlyvolunteers at Baycrest andserves as a member of theLeadership Council atNorth York YMCA. “I first became aware ofReena through afundraising event held bythe Reena Foundation. Iwas so impressed with thework the agency is doing inthe community that I feltcompelled to volunteer tohelp Reena expand itsprograms for people withdevelopmental disabilitiesin the community.”

Julie Schwartz holds a B.A.in American Civilization andan MS.Ed in CounsellingPsychology from theUniversity of Pennsylvania.Her professional activity hasfocused on marketing,consumer and advertisingresearch. Julie's volunteercommitments haveincluded: chairing theSpecial Education Comm-ittee at Holy BlossomTemple, participating in theconception and initiation ofMod Squad at Reena,working on the businessdevelopment committee forCommon Ground Co-Op,providing consultation onthe communications andmarketing committee at A-Way Courier Express,canvassing for the Heart andStroke Foundation, andparticipating on theinaugural One Family FundSea to Sea Hike in supportof victims of terror in Israel.Julie is eager to use herenergy and skills to helpReena continue provide itsstakeholders with relevant,involving, and clearcommunication pieces.

New Board Members

lives and for families who need assistance in planningand providing supports in the future.

Tali Nizic is President and CEO of Controllers On Call,a niche staffing organization specializing in the placementof middle to executive level accounting, finance andhuman resources professionals in contract and full timepositions.




Reena Presentations at Annual Meeting

Helen Vale (l) presents the 2008 Reena BoardMember of Distinction Award to LaurineSchmelzle.

The Tammy Gutstein Humanitarian Award for2008 was presented by Helen Vale to CarolynnMorrison (r).

Rabbi Kelman (l) presented the Rabbi JosephKelman Award to Constable William Steed

Proud winner of the 2008 Employee of the YearAward was Renee Bloom

Tali Nizic (r) presented an illuminated addressto outgoing Chair, Helen Vale

Tali Nizic (l) presents a Reena pin to HeatherGoose, outgoing member of the Reena board.

The 2008 Employer of the Year Award was presented by Helen Vale (l) toWinners. Members of the Winners staff, Tatuaba Tekenaymanot, HeavenTekenaymanot, Farzanah Shirazi and Poarj Mehranoz, were on hand toaccept the award.

Deanna Berry-Glamna (r) is the proud recipient of the 2008 TrevorRosenberg Scholarship. Making the presentation is Paula Sonshine,member of the Learning & Development Committee and newly electedmember of the Reena Board of Directors




We Reflect on the Summer PastBy: Ann Szabo, Manager, Resource Managerm Outreach & Respite Services

Reena Foundation Awardsrank A. Wilson, Chair, reported that the ReenaFoundation had achieved much over the past year,due in no small measure to the strong team of

Board and Board Committees that the Foundation hasput in place. He highlighted the top three priorities forthe Foundation for the coming year.

First and foremost, is a major fundraising campaign toraise $18million to build the Reena CommunityResidence at the Wolf and Joseph Lebovic CommunityCentre. Under the leadership of Tobie Bekhor andIrving Feldman, this campaign will raise dramaticallymore money than the Reena Foundation has ever comeclose to in previous years.

Next, the Foundation remains completely committedto funding the Respite and Enrichment Programs atReena which last year equated to a cheque to Reena inthe amount of $400,000.

And thirdly, of equally high importance is to ensurethat the New Leadership Group of Reena Foundation,chaired by Steven Weisz, remains strong and vibrantand continues to attract the very cream of the up-and-coming philanthropic leadership.

He thanked outgoing members of the Foundationboard Ruth Berger, Judy Bronfman, Jennifer Jackson,Sheila Libfeld, Carolynn Morrison and SeymourSchwartz: and welcomed six new board members.

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Frank Wilson presents a pin tooutgoing Foundation Board memberCarolynn Morrison.

Heather Goose accepts the SamHandler Award for Excellence inFamily Philanthropy from Frank A.Wilson.

Frank Wilson presents the ReenaFoundation Board Member ofDistinction Award to Steven Weisz.

Corporate Philanthropy Award waspresented to Bob Bisset on behalf ofthe Bank of Montreal.

lthough summer has come and gone; let us take amoment to reflect and remember it at this time ofthe year. The warmth and excitement of the summer

programs at Reena will live in the memories of the children,youth and adults who attended them. Over 150 individualsparticipated in one or more of the summer programs thispast season.

Summer Recreation North and South ran for nine weekswith daily activities that included sports and recreation, artsand crafts, social skills, community outings in Toronto andYork Region; special guests who performed their magic forthe campers and staff alike. Each year this program grows incapacity and quality because we are able to offer it to morechildren and youth while keeping the program fresh andexciting. Unlike other camps that end at 3:00 p.m., SummerRecreation is open for business from 9-4:00 p.m., Monday toFriday. This program has fostered many youth to learn andgrow as volunteers, staff and participant, while providinginclusion in the community.

Although we had a lot of rain this summer, the campNorthland Experience will be remembered by the 17

children who attended one or more 10-day sessions in thebeautiful hills of Haliburton. They participated in all thecamp activities including water front frolic, rock climbing,arts and crafts, sports, evening programs and meals whilesleeping in their own cabins. For some children full inclusionwas on the roster. Four children joined in the last session ofcamp for full inclusion with some support from Reena staff.This was the third year we partnered with Camp Northlandand it will not be the last.

Another partnership that was fun and exciting thissummer was the Camp Arrowhead day camp on the shoresof Lake Simcoe. Many children did not have a lot of summeroptions available to them. We expanded our Sunday Friendsprogram by adding a summer session called Sunday in theSun that included four Sundays at the beautiful waterfront ofCamp Arrowhead and four Sundays at different beaches inthe GTA.

Reena’s Camp Northland and Sunday in the Sun programshave been funded in part by: Reena Foundation, the MiriamAlkin Memorial Fund, the Lorne and Carol Goldstein FamilyEndowment Fund and Donna and Howard Winik.

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OPADD has been approved to become a member of theprovincial videoconferencing system available through theOntario Telemedicine Network (OTN). The approvalincludes acquisition and installation of a videoconferencingsystem that will allow the Ontario Partnership to connectwith its regional committees, local projects, partners andothers with an interest in aging and developmentaldisabilities.

The OPADD Project requested that the installation bemade at Reena. Reena hosts the provincial meetings ofOPADD and plays a pivotal role in ensuring that thepartnership is a viable and effective force for systemicchange.

The videoconferencing system will allow OPADD to linkinto other existing videoconferencing sites across Ontario.This will support greater participation at provincialmeetings for people across Ontario and ensure that eachregion has a voice at the table. People can travel to their

nearest videoconferencing site to link up with others acrossthe province.

This videoconferencing capacity can be used not only formeetings of the provincial table, but also meetings ofOPADD Task Groups and Regional Co-chairs. Thevideoconferencing facility can open new avenues fortraining and development of staff within the two sectors.For example, videoconferencing may be used to deliver anadapted U-First! training curriculum and portions of theReena/George Brown College Developmental DisabilitiesCounsellor program offered in partnership with Kerry'sPlace Autism Services, Montage Support Services, NewLeaf: Living and Learning Together Inc., New VisionsToronto, and The Salvation Army Broadview Village.

The installation is expected to be completed by midDecember. OTN will then provide training to identified staffat Reena who will take responsibility for use of the equip-ment. Videoconferencing should commence early in 2009.

OPADD To Connect Through Video-Conferencing TechnologyBy Ron W. Coristine, M.P.A., Project Manager

e are very excited to announce the GraduationCelebration for the 8th successful session ofReena’s Developmental Disabilities Counsellor

(DDC) Program in partnership with George BrownCollege. This will be our 4th graduating class with ourexpanded partnership that includes five otherdevelopmental service agencies (*see our partners listedbelow). The celebration will again be hosted by GeorgeBrown College at their St. James Campus on December17th, 2008. The recently completed July 2008 offering ofthe program resulted in 27 graduates who are eagerlyawaiting their opportunity to embark on their career in thedevelopmental services field.

Georgia Quartaro (Dean of General Education andAccess) will be the MC of the event again. Dr. RezaMoridi (MPP for Richmond Hill and the ParliamentaryAssistant to the Minister of Training, Colleges, andUniversities) is confirmed to attend and will formallyaddress the graduates and guests. Tali Nizic (Chair –Reena Board of Directors) will deliver the “WelcomeAddress”. Robert Ock (Regional Executive Director forKerry’s Place Autism Services) will speak on behalf of theexpanded partnership of agencies. Sandy Keshen

(President & CEO - Reena) and Ken Beck (Chair - Reena’sLearning and Development Committee) will also be inattendance.

Thank you very much to all of the supervisors and staffof Reena who were involved in sharing their knowledgeand supporting the learning goals of our students duringtheir placements at our day program and group home sites.Also, thank you to our clients for opening their homes andbeing so receptive to the learning process for our students.

We have been creating high quality newly trainedstaffing capacity for Reena and our partners since 2003through this training model. We, at Reena, are very proudof this program that has evolved into such a wonderfulpartnership between George Brown College and ouragency partners. Thank you to Sandy Keshen and KenBeck for their vision, leadership, and guidance towardcontinued excellence in learning and development atReena.

*Expanded DDC Partnership of Agencies: Kerry’s PlaceAutism Services, Montage Support Services, New Leaf:Living and Learning Together Inc., New Visions Toronto,and The Salvation Army Broadview Village

Another Successful Offering of the DDC Program

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Music with a differenceBy Robert Clarke, Support Worker

Dr. Reza Moridi, MPP for Richmond Hill andParliamentary Assistant to the Minister ofTraining, Colleges and Universities,addressed the Provincial Legislature onMonday, Sept. 22nd, 2008

Mr. Reza Moridi: I rise today to speak of anorganization known as Reena, a not-for-profit socialservice agency established thirty-five years ago thatprovides residential support for over 300 adults as wellas outreach programs that enhance the lives ofdevelopmentally disabled individuals. In addition,Reena provides valuable internships to post-secondarystudents. Every year, Reena offers close to 5,000 trainingplaces to 50 external agencies. Reena has established anaccredited program in partnership with George BrownCollege.

This summer, I had the privilege of attending thegraduation ceremony of Reena's developmentaldisabilities counsellor program at this college. I also hadthe opportunity of visiting Reena's facilities, including afamily home centre in Richmond Hill, and saw first-hand the dedication and contribution of themanagement, staff and volunteers.

I wish to thank all those who work in the field ofdevelopmental services. Due to their dedication andhard work, our society can move forward together andmore people will be able to live with independence,dignity and self-reliance.

It is my pleasure to acknowledge the contributions ofSandy Keshen, CEO; Carolynn Morrison, past chair;Tali Nizic, a vice-chair of Reena; and their colleagues inthe members' gallery.

One, two, three shouts the loud voice of Michael Raznickand the over eighty member choir (clients and staff) sing:

“Rise and shine and give G-d the glory, Rise and shine and give G-d the glory, Children of the Lord…”

With the skilful fingers of Sybil Rabinowitz, our musicvolunteer, clients and staff gather around the piano eachMonday morning for a time of inspirational singing. Werock the Battle Centre with songs like: “The more we aretogether, the happier we shall be” You are my sunshine,my only sunshine” and “Old McDonald had a farm.”

Music is designed to inspire and stimulate the mind topositive things. Every time we meet for musicappreciation, clients choose songs that they like to sing.Everyone sings joyfully, laughing and high-fiving oneanother for the choice of songs.

Songs are placed in groups and each group has itspurpose:

• Gross motor: movement activity of music• Oral motor/articulation: songs or activities to practice

blowing, tongue movement, lip rounding and specificspeech sounds.

• Language: songs and activities to develop vocabularycomprehension of language.

• Fine motor: finger-play activities and instrument use.Sometimes clients and staff may not produce the perfect

“Sound of Music,” but who cares about how long thenotes are held or how beautiful the facial expressions are,it’s all about making the week ahead of us work. Yes,music works; it plays a big part in our lives every Mondaymorning. Come and join us.

Special thanks to Karen MacKenzie-Stepner – Speechand Language pathologist and Sybil Rabinowitz –Volunteer Pianist – who greatly help uswith our Music Communication Program.

This program at Reena is enabledthrough contributions tothe Music EndowmentFund created at the ReenaFoundation. If you wouldlike to donate to theMusic Maker programplease call Shari at theFoundation office 905-764-1081.

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DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP IMPACT DAYBy: Jessica Kassabian, Volunteer Services, Reena

ur 2nd annual Impact Day,sponsored by Deloitte &Touche LLP was held on

Friday, September 5th, 2008. We had afantastic turn out, with more than 315attendees.

Deloitte, a leading professionalservices firm, offers their clients abroad range of fully integratedservices in areas that includeaccounting, assurance and advisory,tax, risk management, business,financial, and human capitalconsulting.

Deloitte is committed to helpingthose in need, whether at home orabroad. Each year in September onImpact Day – a firm-wide day ofvolunteer service, Deloitte’s 7600employees in 56 offices across thecountry dedicate their time toproactively making a difference in thecommunities where they work andlive.

This year, over 85 employees fromDeloitte generously volunteered theirtime to Reena, participating withmuch enthusiasm, warmth, and spiritto make the day a very special one for

all of us.Except for a brief shower, Mother

Nature was kind and spared us theforecasted rain and thunderstorms.Everyone who attended the eventwore grins that stretched from ear toear. The many exciting activitiesensured that the smiles remainedthroughout the day. In the Toby andHenry Battle Developmental Centre,there was a lively drum program inthe cafeteria, music circle in theWellness Centre, indoor games, suchas bowling and beanbag toss in thegym, and a vibrant clown whobounced from room to room.Concurrently, in Downham Park,there were parachute games, facepainting and various relay andcarnival games. Regardless of thelocation, everyone was guaranteed agrand ol’ time!

At lunch, the attendees were treatedto an array of refreshing beverages,juicy hotdogs, tasty potato chips,delicious pasta salad, sweet and stickycandyfloss, scrumptious cookies andpastries, sweet-tasting fruits andyummy pareve ice cream. There was

plenty of food to satisfyevery appetite, big orsmall!

There is no doubtabout it, the 2ndannual Deloitte &Touche LLP ImpactDay was a greatsuccess! On behalf ofthe committee, Iwould like to thankeveryone whoparticipated andhelped make thisyear’s event one toremember!

Here’s to nextyear’s Impact Day!!

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September 5, 2008

I am a Reena Board member, but I am composing this

letter as a parent of a Reena client.

I attended the Reena Impact Day on September 5, and I

feel compelled to tell you about its impact on me.

This was such a wonderful event! Every individual from

Deloitte was enthusiastic and welcoming. They

participated with such fervour and spirit. Their passion

was infectious; this was clear on the faces of the Reena

clients. Quite honestly, it was difficult to determine who

was enjoying themselves more. I was so moved by the

generosity of the Deloitte individuals and by their

dedication to Reena.

For too many corporations, the commitment to inclusion

is a mere platitude. It is evident that, at Deloitte, that

commitment is met by generous, steadfast action. Please

convey to everyone at Deloitte this parent’s appreciation

for their efforts.

Thank you, Esther Yermus




As in past years, Reena clients were given the opportunity toattend High Holiday Services in their neighbourhoodsynagogues at no charge. Participation in religious practicesis very important to our clients. Reena wishes to thank theboards and members of the following synagogues whoresponded to our request and warmly welcomed our clientsinto their communities.

Adath Israel CongregationBeth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto Congregation

Beth David B'nai Israel Beth AmBeth Emeth Bais YehudaBeth Sholom SynagogueBeth Torah Congregation

Beth Tzedec CongregationHoly Blossom Temple

Kolel: The Adult Centre for Liberal Jewish LearningPride of Israel Synagogue

Shaarei Shomayim SynagogueShaar Shalom Synagogue

Temple Emanu-ElTemple Sinai Congregation of Toronto

Synagogues embrace Reena Clients

t is with deep sadness that we announce that oneof our young Outreach clients has passed away.Avi Spiegel was a happy 12-year-old boy who had

attended our Summer Recreation as well as theSunday Friends Club for several years. You couldusually see Avi walking around theBattle Centre with his worker,Arvin. He always had amischievous smile on his face.

Avi loved coming to programs atReena and always enjoyedparticipating in all the activitiesoffered, in particular he lovedswimming and water play. Avi hada way of lighting up the room, andmaking everyone feel welcome.His friends and staff would always take time to greethim, and spend a moment with him.

He will be greatly missed by all. Our thoughts arewith his parents, Malka and Elliot Spiegel, at this time.

A celebration of lifeSubmitted by Staff, Clients and Supervisor

of 236 Crestwood

he staff and clients at 236 Crestwood celebratedthe long and happy life of George Rosenthal,who passed away suddenly on September 23rd,

2008 at the age of 74. George had been at Reena sinceAugust 1984 and had moved into Reena’s ElderHomein April 2005.

He will be sadly missed by all hisfriends and staff, but in particularby Winifred Carney who was hissupport worker for over 10 years.They loved to go out to the movies(the picture show) to eat, and to goto the theatre. They also went outfor long walks in theneighbourhood.

From the moment George moved into Crestwood hebrightened up the place with his lively singing voice.George loved music and was always singing. Heseemed to know the words to every song ever written.Parades were his favourite entertainment. Georgealways spoke about parades he had either been to orwas going to and would sing parade type songs inanticipation.

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Shana Tovah! At 21 ManadonSubmitted by Jessica Carpio, Support Worker

Clients gave thanks this New Year by celebrating the yearpast with lots of food, drink and honey cake! The residentsof 21 Manadon enjoyed dipping apples in honey, thinkingahead to their New Year and all the things they would liketo accomplish.

Louise Atman, Mark Schecter and Renee Bloom enjoyedthe opportunity to attend Beth Tzedec’s holiday serviceswith many blessings from the Rabbi and community alike.Renee sang along to some of her favourite childhoodhymns and listened eagerly to the Torah and Shofarservices. Before leaving synagogue, both Renee and Louiskissed the Torah as the Rabbi came around, Max made timefor a prayer by himself and Renee made a special prayerfor her mother.

All three residents had many laughs and smilesthroughout the two days of services, and looked forwardto coming home and sharing their stories with theirhousemates.

Something tells us here at 21 Manadon that it will surelybe a Happy and Sweet New Year.




ver the past few issues I havefocused my message on themajor capital campaign that

we are now actively developing. Thiswill no doubt be the focus of all ourefforts over the coming 12 months aswe try to raise the funds required forthe new Reena Community Residenceon the Joe and Wolf Lebovic JewishCommunity Campus in north Vaughan.

We are very excited about taking onthis project – the biggest campaign thatReena Foundation has everundertaken.

It will take extraordinary leadership –and we have found just that in ourcampaign co-chairs, Tobie Bekhor andIrving Feldman. Tobie and Irving areactively seeking out a fundraising teamthat will help us meet the challenge ofan $18 million campaign effort. I inviteanyone reading this message, anyonewho agrees that the building of aresidence for people with disabilities inthe heart of a vibrant JewishCommunity Centre is good for peoplewith disabilities and good for thecommunity, to call us and get involved

in our fundraising efforts– we needyou.

It will also take a mobilizedcommunity. It has often been statedthat the measure of the greatness of asociety is how we treat our mostvulnerable. It is time. It is time that weall stand up and speak out for peoplewith developmental disabilities. It istime that our community acceptspeople with developmental disabilitiesin every walk of life. It is time that westop putting up barriers to integration.

UJA Federation, as a full partner inour campaign, has made a very boldstatement of acceptance by putting thenew Reena Community Residencefront and centre on The Joe and WolfLebovic Jewish Community Campus.Let us all follow that example and getinvolved – support the campaign andmake this project a reality. It will be thefirst of its kind in North America and itwill set the standard for care of peoplewith disabilities for generations tocome.

Get involved. Give generously.Thank you

OReport of the Chairof the Reena

Foundation Boardby Frank A. Wilson

Purchase your holiday cards and support Reena Foundation at the same time.For more information or to place an order pleasecall Shari Silverman at 905-764-1081 ext. 34.

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eople are what make anorganization like ReenaFoundation strong. Nowhere is

this more important and obvious thanin the various events that are staged tohelp raise money for Reena. This pastlate summer/early fall period is witnessto a strong and vibrant community ofsupport for Reena.

We began September with ourChairman’s Circle Reception, sponsoredby our friends at BMO Bank ofMontreal. This was our opportunity tosay thank you to all our major donors,endowment fundholders and Alex EisenSociety members. They showed up ingood numbers to show their continuingsupport for the work Reena does.

On September 16, Reena Foundation’s5th Annual Theatre Night took place atthe Toronto Centre for the Arts. Reenatook a leadership stance in bringingtogether Zareinu, Akim and TheBellwood Centre to gain greaterexposure for our sector. Over 500 peoplejoined us for the evening – a fantasticsuccess!

On September 18, The Duchess ofYork, Sarah Ferguson, entertained over250 attendees at the Reena High Tea.The Duchess spoke eloquently abouthow impressed she was with the workof Reena. I congratulate and thankChair Heather Goose and her entirecommittee for this wonderful event and

the exposure for Reena!On September 24, the 6th Annual

Guys Night Out at Woodbineattracted over 250 people, again insupport of Reena and our Respite andEnrichment Programs. Sure, they hada great time too. I thank Co-ChairsLarry Berdugo, Steve Cook, JonahLaist and Steven Weisz for theirenduring efforts in this ongoingsuccess.

On October 18, eighty peopleattended the 5th annual MagnaDinner for Reena. This event raisedover $50,000! As always, the event wasfirst class because of the extraordinaryleadership of Co-Chairs Tobie Bekhor,Lili Litwin and Lorne Weiss and theirentire committee.

Finally, on October 30, the secondannual wine tasting/gourmet foodevent, Flourish, was staged at theManyata Court in Hazleton Lanes.The event attracted people of all agesand garnered significant mediaattention. My thanks go out to ChairLisa Bradburn and her hard workingcommittee for this amazing event.

All this could not have happenedwithout extraordinary people doingextraordinary things. Are you anextraordinary person and would youlike to get involved in the planning ofone of these events for next year? Callour offices now.

PReport of thePresident

by Gary Sim

New Leadership kicked off the fall season with twoexceptional events that brought in over $25,000 forReena Foundation.

Guys Night Out was held on September 24 andattracted over 250 men to Woodbine Racetrack. It wasan evening filled with good company and some healthycompetition.

On Thursday October 30 our wine and gourmet foodevent Flourish brought 300 guests out to taste winesfrom around the world and taste delicious food atManyata Courtyard. The Wine Ladies from 1050 Chum

hosted the event and were a class act. A special thanks toLisa Bradburn and her entire committee for all their effortand hard work to make the event a success.

As always, we are constantly looking for new and activemembers to join the New Leadership Division. If you arebetween the ages of 20-45 and would like to get involvedwith fundraising, event planning and brainstorming tohelp raise funds and awareness for this great cause, pleasecontact Shari at the Reena Foundation Office.

New Leadership Update




Marshall GottliebMarshall brings a wealth of business and

fundraising experience to the board havingserved many different community organizationsincluding JNF and the Starlight Foundation.Marshall and his wife Rosalie are long timesupporters and ambassadors of Reena. Marshallmost recently played a key fundraising role in thesuccess of the 2008 Reena Gala.Adam Henechowicz

Adam is the director of Business Developmentat Stryco Products. He has been involved withthe Reena Foundation for over seven years inmany different capacities. Besides the ReenaFoundation he is involved on a volunteer basiswith Birthright Israel and the March of theLiving, leading three trips over the last five years.Adam graduated from the University of WesternOntario in 2001 with a degree in Health Sciencesand is currently pursuing a Master degree.Leon Kieselstein

Leon is married to Fran, and is a father of Mikeage 31 and Matt 29. He graduated from theUniversity of Toronto in 1969 and the Universityof Windsor Law School in 1972 and was called tothe bar in 1974. He practiced law for over nineyears and remains a member of the bar in theProvince of Ontario. He has worked in thefinancial services industry primarily in the privateclient wealth management area. He is presentlyemployed as a Vice President and InvestmentAdvisor with T.D. Waterhouse. Leon becameinterested in the good works of Reena when hisnephew became a client sometime ago.Joe Mimran

Joe has been in the fashion business since 1977,Joe and his brother Saul founded Alfred. Hefounded Club Monaco in 1985 which grew to 140stores internationally as well as Caban – bothwere sold to Polo Ralph Lauren in 2000.

Joe then started a design development andbrand consulting business in 2001 which designsall the President’s Choice Home products and in2002 Joe and his wife created a luxury women’sapparel line called Pink Tartan which is soldacross Canada and the US.

In March 2006 Joe created a line of apparel andaccessories for Loblaws called Joe Fresh Style.

Joe has been the Chairman of the not for profitFashion Design Council of Canada since 2004. Joealso sits on the board of Royal Laser, a public steel

company he helped found in 2004.Joe has three daughters and one son. His

oldest daughter Kaylee is a resident in a Reenaowned apartment.Mike Nethercott

Mike Nethercott is President of Infinia Canada,a North American marketing and brandingagency. He has more than twenty years ofexperience in marketing and sales in seniorinternational roles with Fortune 500 companieswhile based in Brussels, New York and Toronto.Mike is also a former navel officer and lives inRichmond Hill with is wife Sarah and twochildren, Paige and Cole.Arnold Unger

Cofounder and CEO of Renee’s GourmetFoods, the #2 Salad dressing company in Canadabehind Kraft. It is sold in every majorsupermarket in Canada and in the USA. He hasmanufactured and sold many dressings andsauces to such accounts as KFC, Mr. Sub, The Kegand East Side Mario’s to name a few.

Anrold sold the company to H.J Heinz twoyears ago. He is not retired as he has manybusiness interests that he is still involved in.

Renee’s was voted one of Canada’s 50 BestManaged Companies for the last five years.

He was voted Entrepreneur of the Year byErnst & Young and the National Post.

Arnie is involved with a number of charitiessuch as: Easter Seals, Sick Kids, The StarliteFoundation and Mount Sinai. He and his siblingshave been involved with and supportive of Reenafor many years and maintains the Helen UngerFund at Reena in memory of his sister. Helen Vale

Helen has served for many years on the ReenaBoard, and for the past two years as Chair of theBoard. She will step down as Chair at theSeptember 10 AGM of Reena. Helen has alsoserved on the Board of the Women’s Auxiliary atBaycrest and we are very proud to note thatHelen is the UJA Federation’s 2008 winner of theShem Tov award for exceptional communityleadership.

Helen is the proud aunt of Rebecca Farb apopular attendee to Reena’s Respite andEnrichment programs.

Join us in welcoming our newest board members

Marshall Gottlieb

Adam Henechowicz

Leon Kieselstein

Joe Mimran

Mike Nethercott

Arnold Unger

Helen Vale




hairmans Circle members, Alex Eisen Society members and EndowmentFund holders all came together at the Chairmans Circle reception onThursday September 4. Bank of Montreal hosted the cocktail reception in

their executive suites for 75 of our donors. Awards were presented to EndowmentFunds that had reached granting level ($5000).

Sherry Cooper was our guest speaker for the evening. Dr. Cooper is in constantdemand as a speaker and writer because of her ability to simplify and de-mystifythe complex subjects of economics and finance. Canada’s national newspapercalls Sherry “the megawatt celebrity economist”.

The Chairmans Circle of donors recognizes individuals and organizations thathave given Reena gifts of over $10,000.Recognizing members of this prestigiousgroup through this annual reception is a wayin which Reena Foundation says thank youto those who have given substantiallytowards a brighter future for children withdevelopmental disabilities.

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Frank Wilson and Dr. Sherry Cooper

Helen Vale and Rochelle Carrady

On Thursday, September 18, 2008 atthe Windsor Arms Hotel,approximately 250 women gatheredto have tea and scones with TheDuchess of York Sarah Ferguson.The Duchess fulfilled and surpassedall expectations; she was a mostgracious and entertaining speaker.“I want to share the Reenaintroductory video we just viewed

with the hospice in Romania that ties children to theirbed for twelve hours a day. Reena Foundation hasdemonstrated that if given the time and understanding,individuals with developmental disabilities can lead awonderful life, and for that, I thank you ReenaFoundation for your outstanding work!” Sarah Ferguson,The Duchess of York.

Reena Foundation would like to thank Heather Goose,and her entire committee for once again planning anexceptional event. Sponsors for the event includedMalka and Harry Rosenbaum, Martin and HeatherGoose, Allen and Judy Berg, Herman and Marya Gradand Marsha and Stan Fenwick.

The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson

Ladies High Tea with The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson

Monica Weshler,Brenda Weshler andThe Duchess of York

Heather Hoffman and Judy Wilson

(l-r) Tali Nizic,Duchess of York, GarySim, Spencer Simon,Heather Goose, DaynaBleeman, and JodySteinhauer.

Martin and HeatherGoose with theDuchess of York

Chairmans Circle Reception




he 5th Annual Reena Theatre Night took placeon Tuesday September 16, 2008 at the TorontoCentre for the Performing Arts. Jersey Boys has

had an extremely successful run on Broadway andproved to be just as great in Toronto.

250 guests joined us for a reception before the play. Aspecial thanks to CIBC for sponsoring the reception.

Reena Foundation was proud to partner with Akim,Zareinu and The Foundation for Living Independentlyto bring more profile to our sector.

Reena Foundation would also like to thank our giftbag sponsors, Apollo Health and Beauty, Ganz Brothersand Warner Music.

Thank you to everyone who joined us.

5th Annual Theatre Night, Jersey Boys

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n Sunday November 30,CIBC celebrated the grandopening of its new branch in

Thornhill at the corner of Centre Streetand Bathurst Streets. This opening wasnewsworthy to CIBC as it is the firstbranch in Vaughan to offer full-servicebanking seven days a week.

CIBC marked the opening bypresenting a $25,000 cheque to ReenaFoundation Chair Frank Wilson. Thecheque represented CIBC’scommitment to the $2.5 millioncampaign for the David and LubaSmuschkowitz Reena ElderHome. Thishome is now the permanent residenceto 10 elderly Reena clients. This chequehas allowed Reena to completely pay

off its various commitments and thehouse is mortgage free.

Reena and Reena Foundationextend their thanks to CIBC for itsongoing commitment to thecommunity and in particular topeople with developmentaldisabilities through their generosity toReena.

Joining Frank Wilson for theceremonies were Gary Sim, PresidentReena Foundation, Wendel Clark,Toronto hockey legend, Sandra YeungRocco, Vaughan City Councillor, AlanShefman, Vaughan City Councillor,and MPP Peter Shurman and CIBCexecutives from the branch, regionand corporate offices.

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Samuel and Eliav familySteven Kazman

Gary Sim,Ken Fieldingfrom CIBC andFrank Wilson

From left to right: Alan Shefman, Ward 5Councillor; Julie Gallinaro, Associate Vice-President, Toronto North District, CIBC RetailMarkets; Frank Wilson, Chair of ReenaFoundation’s Board of Directors; Lia Venir, BranchManager, Larry Tomei, Senior Vice-President ofCentral Ontario, CIBC Retail Markets; PeterShurman, MPP Thornhill; and Gary Sim, President,The Reena Foundation

CIBC donates $25,000

n Sunday November 23, Reena Foundation launched itsannual telethon. This year’s telethon was co-chaired byDonald Bennett, Ricky Brooks and Mitchell Shnier. SF

Partnership graciously donated their office space for the launch. Both Reena and Reena Foundation Board members, committee

members, Reena clients, family members, staff, students andcommunity volunteers came out to help bring in much neededfunds for Reena’s Respite and Enrichment Programs. Thanks tothe tremendous effort of over 20 volunteers, the launch raised$18,801.

Thank you to everyone who played a part in our verysuccessful telethon.

OThe Annual Telethon




Establishing a family endowment fund creates your own legacy at Reena and a wonderful way of encouraging futuregenerations to follow in your philanthropic footsteps. The whole family can donate to your fund and watch it grow overthe years and generations.

50/50 winner Xerox sponsored Table Sandy Holley and Steve Cook

(l-r) Larry Berdugo, Steve Cook, Jonah Laist,Steven Wiesz and Gary Sim, President ReenaFoundation with Argo Blue Thunder Cheerleaders

ell over 250 people attended Guys Night Out at WoodbineRacetrack on September 24, 2008. It was an evening filled withwagers on horses, a prime rib buffet, a silent auction and great

company, all for a great cause. The response from the attendees wasnothing short of fantastic and as a result we raised much needed funds forReena’s Respite and Enrichment Programs.

A special thanks to the co-chairs Jonah Laist, Larry Berdugo, Steven Weiszand Steve Cook and to our title sponsor Eagle Professional Resources Inc.Mark your calendars for next year’s Guys Night Out on September 9, 2009!

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CHAMPION - $100,000 +Morris & Beverly Baker

Foundation FundDavid Esplin FundJenny Hammond FundBert & Marilyn Raphael Advocacy FundPARTNER - $50,000 +Martin Goodman FundBernice Guziker FundIrving & Sylvia Ungerman FundNew Leadership FundStevie Gottlieb FundReena General FundBUILDER - $25,000 +Joe & Helen Berman FundCatalano Family FundE.B. Esplin FundKenny Freeman Enducation FundRose & Manny Lipman FundFred Samuels FundJon Sherkin FundHelen Levin FundRebecca Farb FundPATRON - $10,000 +Fern Aronoff FundBacal Family FundNorman & Fay Bacher Fund

Schwartz Family FundJordan & Sandi Soll & Family FundHelen Unger FundWeisman Family Fund Wilson Family FundRoss Family FundMorris & Mary Yuchtman Family FundSusan Harris & Daivd Kassie FundLEADER - $5,000 +Abramowitz Family FundBarrington Family FundLeane Begley FundAllen & Judy Berg FundDavid & Deborah Breslove FundLes & Bertie Bulkin FundTed B. Chester Family FundLaura Cohen FundHarry Edelstein FundEiley Family FundEpelbaum Family FundEthel & Hirsch Erdle FundLipa Fleising FundAlex Flomen Memorial FundGoose Family FundLeslie Hartman FundJustein Family FundDavid & Molly Kelman Memorial Fund

Endowment Funds - Securing Reena's Future

Mayda & Max Beck FundBinder-Peckman Education FundMichael & Tillie Blinder FundPaul Cantlie FundJolene and Morris Carrady

Education FundRoslyn & Norman Climans FundPhyllis & Irving Feldman FundRienne Fleischmann FundSybil Goldberg FundRose & Max GoldenbergHanigsberg/Sossin FundDiane Harris FundMorris Henechowicz FundAngela Iannuzziello FundAaron Murray Keshen Music FundKieselstein Family FundAl & Sheila Libfeld FundDonald Lipman FundLiss Family FundJack & Pearl Mandel FundMichaels Family FundMorrison Family FundDavid J. Nizic fundRayman Family FundEd Richmond FundTrevor Rosenberg Fund

Joshua, Zachary & Catherine Machado Fund

Mayers Family FundFrances O'Leary Family FundPeake Family FundStu & Fay Rotman FundTeper Family FundMorris & Fay Vanek FundErnie Weiss Family FundWeizenberg Family FundWhyne/Karp Family FundFrank & Judy Wilson FundFrank & Elaine Simkevitz Family FundDEVELOPING FUNDSLes Agasee FundRobert Berdugo FundSandy & Jerry Brooks FundThe Canada Israel Experience FundDurigon Family FundAlex, Olga & Marvin Eisen FundPearl Goldstein Continuing

Education FundJesion Family FundJohn and Fanni Rev FundThe Occupational Therapy FundThe Wachsberg Family Fund


I recently had the opportunity to sit with Leon and FranKieselstein and to discuss their desire to include Reena intheir estate planning. Leon and Fran were the recipientsof this year’s Family Philanthropy Award because of theircompassionate and generous support of Reena. Theywere eager to share their reasoning for including Reenain their wills because they hoped their story wouldinspire others to do the same.Here is their story.

“Daniel Duschinsky, a long timerecipient of services from Reena, ismy sister’s son.” began Fran. “Beforebeing introduced to Reena and thewonderful programs it offers, Dannywas introverted, lonely and afraid ofmany, many things that heencountered in day-to-day life. As aresult he did not get out and he didnot grow as an individual. In turn,my sister was very protective ofDanny, but always fearful of whatwould eventually happen to Danny.As parents of a child with adevelopmental disability it is aconstant concern. Most parentscannot comprehend the anxiety of notknowing what will happen to yourchild when you are gone. It was aconstant stress.

“Then Danny went on a BirthrightIsrael trip with Reena – it changedhis life. Danny became more and more involved with Reena andits various programs and today Danny is sociable and heintegrates easily with people. This has allowed my sister moretime for herself and allowed her to give Danny moreindependence. She now knows that Danny will be in goodhands.

“We have always considered ourselves to be a charitablefamily” says Leon, “but ten years ago we were not in a positionto give very much in the way of time or financial resources.Today we consider ourselves blessed and we believe that it isimportant to give back. We have chosen Reena as our focus, notonly because of Danny, but because we have seen first hand how

Reena can profoundly touch lives. We didn’t want to put ourfocus on a large organization where our gifts might beswallowed up in a giant bushel – it is great to see the differenceyour donation can make to a vulnerable life.

“We established The Kieselstein Family Endowment Fund afew years ago and we continue to support it whenever we can.Endowments will ensure that there is a strong and vibrant

Reena long after we are gone. Animportant part of building thatendowment fund for us is a giftfrom our estate. Our children areso proud to be a part of thissupport. We are now in a positionwhere our kids are grown andlooked after so we have includedReena in our wills – and it isimportant that our children willcontinue the tradition we havebegun.

“We truly believe that our livesstarted to get better when westarted to do things for otherpeople. We have seen first handthat you do get back in variousways what you give. But moreimportantly, we are not alone inthis world and we have anobligation to give back. We aretruly thankful that there is aReena and we are proudsupporters.”

We would like to acknowledge the followingindividuals of the Alex Eisen Society:



Alex Eisen Society Welcomes a New Member

Edith AbramczykLarry BerdugoHy EileyAlex EisenLeon and Fran KieselsteinSusan FeldmanMalcolm PeakeHoney SchipperJoe Weisman




Builder - ($25,000.00 + )Estate of Samuel Gotfrid

Patron - ($10,000.00 + )Great Gulf Homes Charitable FoundationING FoundationSouth Inlet Properties Ltd.Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Steiner

Leader - ($5,000.00 + )CIBCMr. and Mrs. Martin GooseJodal Health CareMr. David J. Kassie and Ms. Susan HarrisTom's PlaceTrow Consulting Engineers Ltd.

Benefactor - ($1,000.00 + )Mr. and Mrs. Henry BankDr. and Mrs. Jack BarkinMr. and Mrs. Benny BienBrooks Barristers & SolicitorsMr. and Mrs. Richard ColeCosa Nova Fashions Ltd.Dr. and Mrs. Wilson H. CoulterDorvict Resource & Consulting Centre Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Alex EisenMr. and Mrs. Jack EliavMr. and Mrs. Stan FenwickGlencorp Properties Inc.Mr. Robert GoldbergSenator and Mrs. Jerry GrafsteinHealthSource PlusIndependent Financial Concepts Group Ltd.Mr. and Mrs. Fred KarpDr. and Mrs. Steven KazmanMrs. Sandy KeshenMr. Irwin KurtzLee Rocca Forming LimitedMr. and Mrs. Henry LissLizzies Old Timers AssociationMrs. Sheila LoftusManulife InvestmentMiller Bernstein Greenwood LLPMrs. Faye MinukDr. and Mrs. Victor MoncarzNorth American Produce Buyers Ltd.Panfinancial Insurance Agencies Ltd.Panfinancial Investments Management LtdRicoh Canada Inc.Mr. Laurin SaltzmanMrs. Lillian SamuelsMr. and Mrs. Allan SchafferMr. and Mrs. Tom SchwartzSF Partnership, LLPMr. and Mrs. Robert G. SherkinThe Silent Auction CompanyDr. and Mrs. Jordan SollThe Sam Sorbara Charitable FoundationMr. John Stapleton and Ms. Barbara BrownT.E.S.- The Employment SolutionsThe Frances Tanenbaum

Charitable FoundationMr. Luciano Tauro and Ms. Michelle MeleUJA FederationMr. and Mrs. Richard WachsbergMr. and Mrs. Paul L. WaitzerMr. and Mrs. Howard WaltonDr. and Mrs. Fred WeizenbergMr. and Mrs. Frank WilsonWindfields FarmMs. Marcia Zalev

Guardian - ($500.00 + )Mr. and Mrs. Stanley AbrahamMr. and Mrs. Harry BerholtzCA - Plus Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Marty CashMr. and Mrs. Murray DavidsonDeloitte & Touche LLP Dersean Investments LimitedMr. and Mrs. Peter-Paul Du VernetMr. and Mrs. Irving FeldmanSam and Gitta Ganz Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Sam GoldbandMr. and Mrs. Martin GooseMr. and Mrs. Marshall W. GottliebMr. and Mrs. Herman GradMr. Irving GreenMs. J. GreenspoonMr. David HagerMs. Jordana HochmanMr. and Mrs. Joel HoffmanHSBC Bank CanadaMr. and Mrs. Allen IsraelMr. and Mrs. Morris JesionMr. and Mrs. Marvin KatzMrs. Rose KazmanDr. and Mrs. Stuart KleinMr. and Mrs. Ron KobricDr. and Mrs. Martin KushnerMr. Howard KutnerMr. and Mrs. Steven LatnerMr. Marshall LofchickMr. Page MagenMr. and Mrs. Frank R. McKellarMcKellar Structured Settlements Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Alan MostynMr. and Mrs. Mac NiskerMr. Stephen O'LearyOnofrio Sinopoli, CAMs. Lisa PlenerMs. Heather RosenMr. and Mrs. Larry RossMr. Ed SamuelMr. and Mrs. Charles SherkinNathan & Lily Silver Family FoundationMs. Ellie TesherMs. Myrna WallaceDr. Edward WeinMr. and Mrs. Yossi WeismanThe Eddie and Marilyn Weisz Family Fdn.Mr. Norman WooMr. and Mrs. Aaron Yermus

Friend - ($100.00 + )A. & L. Dental LaboratoryMr. and Mrs. Bernard AbramsAct II JewellersMr. and Mrs. Leo AdlerMr. Thomas AdlerMs. Tani AgarMrs. Sheila AgaseeAlgood Casters Ltd.Mr. Shahin AlizadehMs. Jan AllinMrs. Irene AlpertMr. and Mrs. Stephen AltbaumDr. David A. Alter and Ms. Lisa MandelMs. Margaret AnavaMs. Andrea AndersMs. Sharon AnismanMr. and Mrs. Barry ApplebyMr. and Mrs. Brad AshleyMs. Adele AstonMr. and Mrs. Albert AttarMs. Lina Barmack

Mrs. Patricia BarringtonMr. and Mrs. Sheldon BarrisDr. Carrie BeallorBeck Taxi Ltd.Ms. Ellen BeglaubterMr. and Mrs. Dan BelzowskiMr. and Mrs. Paul BelzyckiMr. Moise D. BendayanMs. Pearl BerensMr. and Mrs. Gordon BergerMr. and Mrs. Jack BerkowMr. and Mrs. Larry BinderDr. and Mrs. David BleemanMr. Leon Bloom and Dr. Bernita YoungMrs. Rachel BlumenfeldMs. Susan BlyeBMO Bank of MontrealMrs. Maureen Bogoroch-DitkofskyMr. Ilia BolotineMr. and Mrs. Andrew BorinsMs. Andrea BronsteinMr. and Mrs. Richard M. BrooksMr. Mel BrownMr. and Mrs. Latham BurnsMr. and Mrs. Barry ByspalkoMr. Ross CarrubbaMr. and Mrs. Morley CeresneDr. and Mrs. Peter ChaitMs. Murina ChanMr. and Mrs. Howard ChandlerMs. Ruth ChelinCIBC World Markets Children's FoundationMr. and Mrs. Lorne ClimansMrs. and Mr. Adrienne CohenMrs. Andrea CohenCouncillor and Mrs. David CohenCole EngineeringMr. and Mrs. Lorne ColtCoobera Capital Corp.Mr. Irving CooperMs. Joy CunninghamMr. Paul CurleyDavid Merkur Holdings Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Alexander DavisMs. Elaine DavisMr. and Mrs. Kenneth DavisMr. Sender DeutschMs. Meena DhillonMr. and Mrs. Etan S. DiamondMr. and Mrs. Gary DiamondMs. Diana DickensonMr. Lino DiMariaMr. and Mrs. Nathan DisenhouseMr. and Mrs. Stanley DogonMr. Paul DouglasDr. Larry LernerMr. Stephen DupuisMr. and Mrs. Hy EileyMr. Gary EisenMr. Robert EisenMs. Danielle EliavDr. Mark EltisEntra ConsultantsMs. Patti FalusMr. and Mrs. Stuart FarbMs. Diana FehlerMr. and Mrs. Bernard FeinsteinMr. and Mrs. Fred FeldmanMr. and Mrs. Edward FeldmanMr. and Mrs. Enrique FenigMrs. Florence FenwickMr. and Mrs. Joel FenwickMr. Jonathan FerrierFerro Technique Ltd.Mr. and Mrs. Ron Flam

Mrs. Joan FlomenMr. and Mrs. Richard FlomenFlora Dimenna Interior DesignMr. and Mrs. Julis FortisMr. and Mrs. Garry FosterMs. Shari FreibergMs. Paula FrischMs. Liza FurmanMr. Keith Ray and Ms. Leslie GalesMs. Marsha GallingerMrs. Sally GallingerMr. Howard GangMr. and Mrs. Glen GarnetMs. Judy GarrMr. Joseph N. GelmonMr. and Mrs. Ray GertnerMr. and Mrs. Edward GilbertDr. Brian M. GinzburgMr. and Mrs. Bart GlassMr. Aaron GlazerMr. Ira GluskinMs. JoAnn GoldMs. Ricki GoldberMs. Ricky GoldbergMs. Gail GoldfarbMs. Marilyn GoldharMr. and Mrs. Cal GoldmanMs. Anette GoldsteinMrs. Ellen GoldsteinMs. Nomi GoodmanMr. Brian GordonMr. and Mrs. Barry GreenMr. and Mrs. Elliot GreenbergMr. and Mrs. Jack GreenbergMr. Thomas GriffinA. E. Grossman FoundationMs. Charlotte GroveMr. and Mrs. Perry GruenbergerMr. and Mrs. Moishe GryfeGuidelines Advertising LimitedMr. and Mrs. Farokh S. HakimiMr. Gerald Hartman and Ms. Sigal AdvocatMr. and Mrs. Jerry HenechowiczHereditary Holdings TrusteeMr. and Mrs. Eric HirshbergMs. Diem-Quan HoangMr. and Mrs. Philip HochmanMr. and Mrs. Russell HoffmanHoly Blossom TempleMr. and Mrs. Eric InspektorMr. and Mrs. Neville IsaacmanMr. Bruce IsakowMs. Anita JacobsonMr. and Mrs. Jonathon JacobsonMrs. Martha JamesMs. Natalie KampelmacherMr. Beni KantorovichMs. Joan KarshMr. and Mrs. Jack KayMs. Tova KenigsbergMr. and Mrs. Leon KieselsteinMr. and Mrs. Donald KirschMr. Eli KleinMs. Linda Klein HossackMr. and Mrs. Murray KleinMs. Betty KneissMr. and Mrs. Alex KornDr. and Mrs. Arnold KravetzDr. and Mrs. Arthur KrugerMr. Stanley Kugelmass and Mrs. MargeryHecht-KugelmassMr. Lawrence KurtzMs. Magi Lanz and Mr. Michael PascalMr. and Mrs. Sol LaskiDr. and Mrs. Carl Laskin

The Donor Recognition List below reflects cumulative gifts of $36 or more received from August 1st to October 31st 2008. We thank alldonors for their generous contributions including those requesting anonymity. Our Honourial and Memorial card program at ReenaFoundation continues. What better way to say Mazal Tov or convey condolences than with a contribution to Reena Foundation? Cardsare available from $10 each. If you wish to make a donation, please call Reena Foundation at (905) 764- 1081, ext. 34. We apologize forany errors or omissions. To help us correct our records, please call the Foundation office, at the number above.

Thank You to Our Donors




Ms. Susan LauferMr. and Mrs. Brian LeftonMs. Shawna LeibtagMr. and Mrs. Jerry J. LeidermanMr. Maxwell LeroyMrs. Eva LeviMr. Richard LevinMr. and Mrs. Lorne LevyMr. Leon LewisMr. and Mrs. Al LibfeldMs. Faigie LibrachMr. and Mrs. Howard LichtmanMs. Sarah LlewellinMr. Vincent LobraicoMs. Michele Lobraico-PerkellMr. Fernando LopezMr. Marc LorrerMr. Edward A. LycklamaMs. Lori MandelbaumDr. and Mrs. Mark MandelcornMarcatkins.caMr. Rocco MarcelloMrs. Stacey MarkinThe MBTW GroupMs. Michelle A. McCarthyMr. Gary McRinerMs. Soxy MelamdowitzMr. and Mrs. Albert MichaelsMid West QuiltingMr. Geoff MillerDr. and Mrs. Morris MilnerMs. Michelle MollMs. Martine MoubazbazMr. Jeff MussonMr. Michael NaibergMs. Lorraine NatelskyMs. Cindy NathanNational BankMrs. Sheryl NightingaleNoble House Consultants Inc.Norman & Co. C.A.'SMr. and Mrs. Alan NorrisNunu Educational ProductsNutcracker Sweet Inc.Mrs. Gail Gordon OliverOstrovtzer Independent

Mutual Benefit SocietyParagon Drywall ContractorsMr. and Mrs. Isaac PeckMr. and Mrs. Eddy PeransonPeregrine Promotions Inc.Perry Krieger & AssociatesMr. and Mrs. Erwin PessesMs. Pauline PezimMr. and Mrs. Eddie PitchDr. and Mrs. Larry PodolskyMs. Carol-Anne PoplakMs. Marline PorepaMs. Elissa PriceMs. and Mr. Eva PrizantDr. and Mrs. Wayne PulverMr. and Mrs. Trevor RabieMs. Danielle RabinowitzMr. RapoportMs. Lynn RaskinDr. and Mrs. Martin RauchwergerMs. Barb RavkaMr. and Mrs. Howard ReffesMs. Penny RehautMs. Zelda ReichMr. Howard ReiningerDr. and Mrs. Russell RendelyMr. Chuck ResnickMs. Marianne RevMr. and Mrs. Gerald RichlerRioCan Real Estate Investment TrustMr. and Mrs. John M. RosenMr. and Mrs. Michael RosenMr. and Mrs. Edmond RosenbergMs. Renee RosenzweigMrs. Nancy RossMrs. Mary RosslerMr. Richard M. RotmanMr. Jonathan Ruben

Ms. Sharon RudyMs. Karen RybkoMs. Elaine SacksMs. Frank SalemiMr. Mitchell J. SandersMs. Renee SchachterMr. and Mrs. Louis ScheinmanMr. and Mrs. Norman H. Schipper, Q.C.Dr. and Mrs. Richard SchmelzleMr. Marty SchmerzMs. Paula SchonbergerMs. Susan SchouelaMr. David SchrageMr. Andrew SchwartzMr. and Mrs. Seymour SchwartzMr. J. Glenn ScottMr. and Mrs. Neil ShaperaMr. Austin ShapiroDr. Marla ShapiroDr. and Mrs. Ralph ShedletskyDr. and Mrs. Jack SheritonMr. Craig ShieldsMr. and Mrs. Jeff ShiffMr. Stephen ShulmanMr. and Mrs. Michael Shur-AmiMs. Robyn SiegermanDr. and Mrs. Brian SilverMs. Carol SilverMs. Shauna SilverMs. Raina SilverbergMs. Evelyn Silverberg-HoffmanMs. Ruth SimoneMr. and Mrs. Barry SklarMr. and Mrs. Joel E. SlanMs. Cynthia SmallMs. Janice SocketSolidcad Group Inc.Ms. Dahlia SolomonMs. Guela Solow-RudaMr. and Mrs. Barry SonshineMr. David C. Spector and Mrs. Donna EatonMs. Gail SpetterSt. Helen's Meat PackersSteele Valley Developments Ltd.Ms. Sharon SteinMs. Julie SteinerMrs. Betty SteinhauerMs. Cherie StekelMs. Debbi SternMs. Lori StraitmanMs. Pamela StrashinMs. Natalie StrigbergerMr. and Mrs. Martin StromMrs. Martha SudDr. Sharon SussmanMr. and Mrs. Jack TaksaMrs. Anji Tarek-KaminkerMr. and Mrs. Seymour TemkinThe Tenenbaum Charitable FoundationMr. and Mrs. Gary TenenbaumMs. Rachel TenenbeinMr. Shane Teper and Ms. Faye BlumMr. and Mrs. Wilfred TeperMs. Debra TerespolskyDr. and Mrs. Joe TragerMr. and Mrs. Philip TurkMr. and Mrs. Eli TurkieniczMr. and Mrs. Irving I. UngermanMr. and Mrs. Joel ValeMrs. Ruth WagmanMr. and Mrs. Alan WainstockMr. and Mrs. Jay WaksMs. Teri WaldermanWalker, Nott, Dragicevic Associates Ltd.Mrs. Nadine WalmanMs. Jacqueline WaltMr. Howard H. Warner, C.A.Ms. Ellen WatersMr. and Mrs. Marty WeinbergMr. David WeinperMr. and Mrs. Mark S. WeislederMr. and Mrs. Allan WeissMrs. Nora WeizenbergWerger Holdings Inc.Ms. Brenda Weshler

Mr. and Mrs. Michael WestMr. and Mrs. Herman WexlerMr. and Mrs. Leonard WhyneMr. David WilsonMs. Lyn WolfsonMr. and Mrs. Morton WolfsonMr. and Mrs. Mark WolfstadtMr. Jason WongMr. Stephen Farb and Ms. Esther YermusMr. William J. YoungMr. and Mrs. Arnold YudellMs. Dorothy ZafirMr. Joe ZekiMrs. Jane ZeligmanMs. Esther ZeppieriMs. Gloria Zive

Donor - ($36.00 + )Mrs. Ethel AbramowitzMr. and Mrs. Steve AinMs. Lori AlterMr. Oscar AppletonMr. and Mrs. Jerry BalitskyMr. and Mrs. Mark BankMr. Henry BarkinReverend Eleanor BarringtonMs. Yona BarzilayMr. Ken Beck and Ms. Debby KassoyMr. Scott BeltonJudge and Mrs. Norman BennettMr. and Mrs. David BermanMr. and Mrs. Jesse BleemanMs. Renee BleemanMr. and Mrs. Rudy BloomMs. Malka BornsteinMs. Ivana CarlosenaMrs. Rochelle CarradyMr. and Mrs. Eddie CazesMr. and Mrs. Rick A. ChadMs. Eileen ChadnickMr. and Mrs. Robert ChesneyMs. Rosy ChodirkerMr. and Mrs. Hilliard R. CohenMr. Mates CohenMs. Sari ColtMr. and Mrs. Arthur CrandellMr. Barry DavidMrs. Helen DisenhouseMs. Phyllis DisenhouseMr. and Mrs. Milton M. DrashMrs. Bernice DruzinMr. and Mrs. Alexander EisenMr. and Mrs. Eric EvesMs. Sara FeldmanMs. Nancy FingerMrs. Irene FinkMs. Lillian FinklerMr. and Mrs. Sol FleisingMs. Jane FreedMs. Norma FriedlanderMr. and Mrs. Darrell FriedmanMr. and Mrs. Dave FriedmanMs. Beverly M. FromerMr. and Mrs. Brian GardinerMrs. Paula GardnerMs. Fern GlicksmanMs. Ruth GlicksmanMs. Elaine GoldbachMr. Jeff GoldbandMs. Lori GoldenbergMr. and Mrs. Stan GoldfarbMrs. Esther GoldmanMr. and Mrs. Erin GorenkoffMr. and Mrs. Joel GradMr. David GraderGreen Tower Holdings LimitedMr. and Mrs. Hartley GreenbaumMrs. June GreenbergMr. Joel GreensteinMr. Mel Goodman and Ms. Donna GroberDr. Linda Gruson and Dr. Richard WoodMr. and Mrs. Mark HalberstadtMr. and Mrs. Yehudi HendlerMs. Miriam HerbermanMr. and Mrs. Edwin HerschMs. Katherine Hick

Ms. Jennifer HoffmannMr. and Mrs. Arthur IzenbergMr. and Mrs. Joseph JacobMs. Susan Kantrowitz-AkrishMr. and Mrs. Lorne KatzMr. and Mrs. Terry KaufmanMs. Melissa KelmanMr. and Mrs. Michael R. KestenbergMrs. Zelda KorenblumDr. and Mrs. Clifford KorzinstoneMrs. Chava KwintaMr. Philip LadovskyMr. Ian LandyMs. Shirley LeafDr. and Mrs. Larry LernerMs. Shoshana LevMr. Alex LevinMs. Penni LevmanMr. and Mrs. Harvey LipmanMr. and Mrs. Lou LitovitzMr. and Mrs. Jack LubinskyMr. and Mrs. Seymour MandelMr. and Mrs. Alexander MargulisMr. and Mrs. Uri MayerMs. Esther MelunskyMr. and Mrs. Edward MilianMrs. Hilda MitzMs. Lori MorrisMr. and Mrs. Dale C. MorrisonMs. Anna NadlerMs. Lynn NissenbaumMr. and Mrs. Gary OpolskyMr. and Mrs. Hyman OrfusMr. Samuel PasternackMr. Fleetwood PellewMr. and Mrs. Yitz PencinerMr. Elliott PeransonMr. and Mrs. Bernie PernicaMs. Margie PoslunsMs. Karen PropperMs. Ruth RapoportMr. and Mrs. Alvin RiceMr. and Mrs. Sheldon RobinsonMr. and Mrs. Ian RosenMr. and Mrs. Basil RosenblattMs. Minnie RossMr. and Mrs. Stuart RotmanMrs. Carla SageMr. and Mrs. Lawrence SandyMr. and Mrs. William SavlovMr. Alen SchillerMr. and Mrs. Al SchwartzbergMs. Wendy ScolnikMr. and Mrs. Harold SeidelMr. and Mrs. Paul SeidmanMrs. Eileen ShaperoMr. and Mrs. Steve ShermanMr. and Mrs. Bernard ShoubMr. and Mrs. Frank SimkevitzMr. and Mrs. Laury SnowMr. and Mrs. Bernard SpiegelMr. and Mrs. Sanford SpiegelMr. and Mrs. Mervyn SpiroMs. Rena SpringMr. and Mrs. David SternMrs. Maxine SugarMrs. Etta SugarmanSunmark Dental CentreMr. and Mrs. Stephen SzamesMrs. Wendy TepermanThe Teper Family Endowment FundMr. and Mrs. Jack TweymanMs. Sally WassermanMr. and Mrs. William WebbMrs. Florence WeinsteinMr. and Mrs. Stephen WeissMs. Mary WilsonMs. Leslie WiseDr. Shelly A. WiseDr. and Mrs. Harold WolfmanMr. and Mrs. Saul YorkMrs. Betty ZelunkaMr. Brian Zidel


Kolreena: A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER ABOUTREENA ACTIVITIES PUBLISHED FOR THE FAMILIES,FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS OF REENAReena Chair Tali Nizic: Vice-Chairs Stanley Abraham, JuliaHanigsberg, Elaine Norris, Laurine Schmelzle. SecretaryEsther Yermus. Treasurer Donald Bennett. Founding ChairRabbi Joseph Kelman. Immediate Past Chair Helen Vale. PastChairs Sam Handler*, Syrma Kochberg, Harvey Adelman,Eleanor London, Marilyn Raphael, Harley Mintz, HaroldWodinsky, Hy Eiley, Rob Berkovitz, Angela Iannuzziello,Stanley Kugelmass, Howard Ungerman, Fay Rotman,Carolyn Morrison, Life Director Joe Berman* Legal CounselBert Rapael, Q.C., L.S.M. Directors Thomas Adler, Jan Allin,Tammy Balitsky, David L. Cohen, Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich,Robert Lesser, Al Libfeld, Marilyn Raphael, HylaRubenstein, Julie Schwartz, Mona Sherkin, Paula Sonshine.

President and CEO Sandy Keshen

Batay Reena Chair Howard Ungerman. Secretary/TreasurerHarold Seidel. Immediate Past Chair Murray Klein. DirectorsDanny Iannuzziello, Sheila Libfeld, Paul Minz.

Reena Foundation Chair Frank A. Wilson. Vice Chair, Jeff Rayman,Treasurer, Leon Kieselstein. Secretary Irving Feldman. Past ChairsHy Eiley, Gerald Hartman, Ronald Hoffman, Murray Klein, IraSack, Frank Simkevitz. Hon. Legal Counsel Bert Raphael, Q.C.,

L.S.M. Directors Tobie Bekhor, Larry Berdugo, Ricky Brooks,Marshall Gottlieb, Adam Henechowicz, Harry Kichler, MurrayKlein, Esther Michaels, Joe Mimran, Mike Nethercott, HoneySchipper, Mitchell Schnier, Arnie Unger, Helen Vale Rep. ReenaBoard, Richard Wachsberg, Lorne Weiss, Steven Weisz

President Gary E. Sim, CFRE* Deceased

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• Not Just Another Saturday NightMarch 21, 2009

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For information on any of these events contact:The Foundation Office 905-764-1081 x34

The 2nd annual Wine event took place at theManyata Court yard in Hazelton Lanes onOctober 30. The event received significant PRcoverage and attracted many new people. VIPsincluded Mike Bullard and The Wine Ladies

from 1050 Chum. LisaBradburn was the Chair of thisevent.

Some Wineries included: LeSommelier, Billy’s Best Bottle,Creekside Wines, Colio EstateWines, Charton Hobbs & EvianWater, Lailey Vineyards, andDiamond Estates.

FLOURISH

Once again this first class event was held at theMagna Golf Club. Eighty people were in attendanceand were entertained by a Paul McCartney soundalike. The evening raised just over $50,000, as weused the event to say thank you to some of ourinitial donors to the Capital Campaign.The inaugural Community Commitment Award waspresented at the Magna dinner to Senator and Mrs.Jerry Grafstein. This award will be presentedannually to the individual whom the ReenaFoundation Board of Directors recognizes as havingmade an outstanding lifetime contribution tomaking the community in which we live, richer andmore accepting of all people. Our thanks again tothe Cooper & Stronach families as well to chairsTobie Bekhor, Lorne Weiss and Lili Litwin.

MAGNA DINNER

Laurine Schmelzle and Senator andMrs. Grafstein

Elfrieda Stronach, Lorne Weiss,Florence and Sydney Cooper andTobie Bekhor


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