Cocktail Party and Auction

CARIE’s annual Cocktail Party and Auction supports programs for vulnerable older adults and caregivers.  The event features a silent and live auction, light hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine and free parking! ‘Spirit of CARIE’ Awards will be presented to the Honorable Judge Annette Rizzo and Pamela Walz, Esquire. Honorary Co-chairs are Willo Carey and Peter Benoliel; the emcee is Jim Donovan, of “3 on Your Side” CBS 3/CWPhilly 57. Guests may bid on stays in Tuscany, Ongava game reserve in Namibia, Key Biscayne Florida, Williamsburg VA, and Cape Cod; Phillies and Eagles tickets, lunch with Jack Bogle, VIP tickets to The Colbert Report and free ‘rental’ of the Pennsylvania Barge Club, among other unique experiences, and join in a Wine Pull that guarantees participants a bottle of wine, plus a chance to win a bottle of premium wine or champagne. Benefactors are Gwynedd Square Nursing Center and LIFE St. Mary; sponsors are Bravo Health, Independence Blue Cross, Jackson Lewis LLP, Timothy Monahan, Studley and Zarwin Baum DeVito Kaplan Schaer Toddy PC. Since 1977 CARIE has provided free services to thousands of older persons and caregivers annually, professional training for long term care providers, and legislative and policy advocacy.