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February 9, 2024

Posted on New York Social Diary

Down in Palm Beach, Findlay Galleries, the iconic family-owned art business founded in 1870, hosted a kickoff cocktail reception for supporters and friends of Lighthouse Guild’s upcoming annual Visionary Evening Dinner at Club Colette on February 26, 2024. The gala evening will honor philanthropist/art collector, Beth DeWoody; renowned photographer, Firooz Zahedi, and Palm Beach Symphony’s Maestro Gerard Schwarz.

Nearly 100 guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and feasted their eyes on works of art by Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masters, including “Spirit of Belvoir,” a special exhibition of paintings of the historic landmark castle in England, painted by Contemporary British Impressionist, Charles Neal.

James Borynack, Maestro Gerard Schwarz, and Dr. Calvin Roberts.

James Borynack, CEO and Chairman of Findlay Galleries welcomed the guests and introduced Marc Rosen, Founder of the Palm Beach Friends of Lighthouse Guild, who offered words of thanks, and introduced Dr. Calvin W. Roberts, President and CEO of Lighthouse Guild.

“When I look at the beautiful paintings here, I realize how grateful I am for the gift of sight, and cannot think of a better location to continue Lighthouse Guild’s “Salute to the Arts” campaign,” said Dr. Roberts, who thanked reception hosts Borynack and his partner, Adolfo Zaralegui, and Jackie Weld Drake for hosting the Annual Tea in December. He expressed Lighthouse Guild’s delight in honoring DeWoody, Zahedi and Schwarz at the Visionary Dinner that will feature a live performance by Cabaret artists, Billy Stritch and Seth Sikes.

L. to r.: Beth DeWoody and Marc Rosen; David and Jennifer Fischer.

Dr. Roberts highlighted Lighthouse Guild’s evolution into becoming a leading provider of comprehensive services for people who are blind or visually impaired, and emphasized its commitment to utilizing and leveraging technology and Artificial Intelligence to enhance productivity and foster independence among those it serves.

After the cocktail reception, Borynack and Zaralegui hosted a by-invitation dinner for major donors at Club Colette.

Lighthouse Guild is dedicated to providing exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals. The organization provides coordinated care for eye health, vision rehabilitation, behavioral health and technology as well as related services. Its podcast series, “On Tech & Vision with Dr. Cal Roberts” offers information and insights about technological innovations that remove barriers for people who are blind or visually impaired. For more information, visit Lighthouseguild.org

L. to r.: Billy Beadleston and Jackie Weld Drake; Andrea Roberts and Adolfo Zaralegui.
Tom Quick, Mary Pederson, and Michael Donnell.
L. to r.: Kathy Bleznak and Marc Rosen; Frannie Scaife and Stephen DeAngelis.
L. to r.: Rajive Johri and Ellen Rampell; Juan Pretel and Jenny Garrigues.
L. to r.: Michel Witmer and Marietta McNulty; Wally and Betsy Turner.
L. to r.: Sharon Sondes and Geoffrey Thomas; Ellen and Edward Wolf.
Photographs by CAPEHART (Lighthouse)

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