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Carter Burden Network
Fall/Winter Newsletter
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Hello Friends of Carter Burden Network,
As the year winds down and we reflect on the many positive advances we have made on behalf of the seniors we serve, we want to thank you for your support and share a recap of some of this year's highlights - announcements
, events and news about
CBN.
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Photo credit: Hechler Photographers
(Left to right) James G. Dinan, Jeffrey A. Weber, William J. Dionne, Susan L. Burden. |
2017 Gala
Over $1 million raised for NYC seniors!
This year's gala was held on November 15
th
at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Honored this year with the 2017 Humanitarian Award was
Jeffrey A. Weber,
President and Chief Operating Officer, York Capital Management, and esteemed Board Chairman of the Carter Burden Network.
Jeff was honored for his ongoing philanthropic efforts as a champion for aging New Yorkers and for twenty years of Board service at CBN.
From all of us at the Carter
Burden
Network,
congratulations and thank you Jeff!
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We've Moved
The Carter Burden Network moved our 1484 First
Avenue Headquarters offices to a new location.
Our new Headquarters address is:
415 East 73rd Street
between First /York
New York, NY 10021
212-879-7400
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Holiday Bazaar at the Carter Burden Gallery in Chelsea
December 7 - 21, 2017
Tuesday to Friday 11 AM to 5 PM, Saturday 11 AM to 6 PM
548 West 28th Street #534, NYC
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Still looking for the perfect gift? Shop for original, local, affordable holiday gifts of ceramics, jewelry, textiles, small artworks, and handmade cards made by professional older artists.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the artwork and crafts will support the Carter Burden Network's programs and services.
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The
annual
Fall Fashion Show
at the Carter Burden Luncheon Club on East 74
th
Street was held on Thursday, October
26
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It was a delightful display of timeless fashions modeled by our seniors on the Luncheon Club's red carpet runway and emceed by our Executive Director Bill Dionne.
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Our Story: New CBN Video
The world is changing, and nobody feels more physically, emotionally and economically vulnerable than aging New Yorkers. No senior should ever feel invisible and, in a city of 8 million, they must never believe they are alone. Learn how CBN provides a caring community that reassures uncertainty, inspires creativity and empowers purpose.
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Photo credit:
Hilary Swift for The New York Times
Learn more about the Carter Burden Gallery, including space rentals for private events and corporate sponsorships, at
www.carterburdengallery.org
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The New York Times - At a Chelsea Art Gallery, an Age Requirement: Over 60 Only
In July, the Carter Burden Gallery (CBG) in Chelsea was featured in the New York Times. The article discusses the challenges that older
artists
face with ageism in the arts and how the gallery fits into the
Carter
Burden Network's mission.
The Gallery features
professional
re-emerging artists aged 60+.
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Photo credit:
ABC Disney
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Disney VoluntEAR of the Year
The Citymeals on Wheels delivery team for the Carter Burden Network was named the
New York 2017 Disney VoluntEAR of the Year
! CBN's V
olunteer Services team accepted the generous award
at
a reception on May 25th at ABC
headquarters. We love our volunteers
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Want to volunteer with us? We offer individual, family and corporate volunteer opportunities. To learn more, email Holly Hedemark, Director of Volunteer Services, at
hedemarkh@carterburdennetwork.org.
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Photo credit: Hechler Photographers
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Macy's Shop for a Cause Charity Challenge
This summer, CBN
was
selected to participate in the
Macy's Shop for a Cause Charity
Challenge
, an
amazing national
online fundraising campaign.
Our generous donors raised $9,403 for our seniors!
These funds are supporting the diverse programs and services dedicated to enhancing the well-being of seniors in NYC such as our meal service and homebound meal delivery programs, case management and social services, arts programs and elder abuse prevention program.
Thank you for all your support!
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Thanks for reading and Happy Holidays!
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