In the Meadow June 17, 2021
Saluting All the Wartburg Staff
Program June 17, 2021
Master of Ceremonies Rev. Dr. Darren M. Morton Macedonia Baptist Church Opening Act Pretty for the People Blessing Rev. Robert Boehler St. Marks Lutheran Church Remarks David J. Gentner, Ed.D. President and CEO, Wartburg Healthcare Heroes Video Call to Action Dr. Nicholas Cicchetti Wartburg Foundation Chair Special Performance LaChanze Raffle and Auction Winners Posted
Foundation and Home Board of Directors Foundation Board Dr. Nicolas Cicchetti, Chair Jane Bello Burke Rev. Sarah Payne Brown John D. Del Bene Mark Jacobs Rev. Dr. Darren M. Morton Robyn Moss Ulrich J. Rosa Wartburg Home Robert Ranieri, Chair Andrea Ansorge Rev. Robert Boehler Jeanette B. Carlson Mae R. Carpenter David J. Gentner Juliet D. Graham Nancy J. Hardy Michael J. Holden Eamon Kelly Clesont Mitchell Floyd V. Myers Thomas A. Roth Dr. Philip S. Rothman Judy Williams-Davis Rev. Amandus J. Derr
A Message from the President Dear Friends: Welcome back! After a brief hiatus, Jazz in June is here again, and we are very happy to welcome you to our campus. It’s been a long time since we were able to come together and enjoy each other’s company.
For 155 years, Wartburg has weathered all kinds of challenges and this past year was exceptionally difficult. The pandemic reminded us that the strength of Wartburg and the human spirit behind it is beyond measure. It is due to this strength and spirit that we have absolute confidence – with the support of our healthcare workers, support staff, management, volunteers and donors – that Wartburg will continue with renewed hope for a brighter future. We have much to celebrate. Thank you for joining us and a special thank you to our sponsors and supporters. The members of the Development Committee, the Foundation Board and the Home Board have worked hard to make this re-imagined event successful. I am grateful for their continued vote of confidence in our mission and values. Wartburg’s legacy continues with hope leading the charge. Thank you for being a part of our celebration and for being a part of this special evening. In Service Together,
David J. Gentner, Ed.D.
Pretty for the People If you love Marvin Gaye, Prince Erykah Badu and Djangelo you will love “Pretty for the people” This band is RNB meets Jazz with an eclectic group of talented musicians led by Bruce Harris on trumpet and Introducing Sage Myers on vocals. These artist have collaborated with some of the heaviest hitters in multiple genres of music including Wynton Marsalis, Lady Gaga, John Legend, and Bilal. This soulful mix of musical styles and moods is simply described as New music for old souls! Irwin Hall - Alto Sax Bruce Harris - Trumpet Brendan Skidmore - Keys Sage Myers- Vocals
LaChanze
LaChanze is an award-winning actress who brings an exhilarating and electrifying presence to any stage she touches. Blessed with a powerful mezzo-soprano singing voice and a commanding presence, she consistently receives high praises from fans, peers and the industry at-large. Armed with the gift for dramatic storytelling, a sultry vocal dexterity and for bringing complex female heroines to life, audiences sit up and take notice of the actress whether in a hot Broadway production, television show, film or on concert stages. She currently recurs in the hit NBC series The Blacklist as Anne, Red’s new love interest. LaChanze’s other TV credits includes a recurring role in HULU’s The Underground Railroad , CBS All Access hit show The Good Fight and appeared in the award-winning HBO special The Night Of, Person Of Interest, Law & Order: SVU, One Life To Live, Lucy, Sex And The City, The Cosby Show, The Cosby Mysteries and New York Undercover.
Most recently, she starred in playwright Jack Thorne A Christmas Carol as the Ghost of Christmas Present/Mrs. Fezziwig. Prior, she originated the role of August in two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage’s A Secret Life of Beesfor which she landed an AUDELCO Award for Leading Actress in a Musical. She gave a spellbinding performance in the high voltage Broadway’s Summer The Donna Summer Musical. In creating the nostalgia of Donna Summer, she landed nominations for the 2018 Tony Award nomination for Leading Actress in a Musical, 2018 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Actress in a Musical and 2018 Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance Award. LaChanze stepped onto stage 28 Broadway seasons ago, giving the original production of Once On This Island its beating and unforgettable heart, creating the role of lovelorn peasant girl Ti Moune. She won her first Tony Award for giving a voice to Celie, the unlikely heroine of Alice Walker’s The Color Purple, the musical’s original staging. Shortly after, she nabbed an Emmy Award for her riveting performance in the award-winning PBS special Handel’s Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise. In film, she stars in writer/director Marishka Phillips’ suspense filled film Melinda. She appeared in the awardwinning film The Help landing a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. Other films include former President Obama film picks for 2019 Diane, A Bitter Pill, Side Effects, For Love Or Money, Leap Of Faith, My New Gun, and the Disney animated feature film Hercules. Other Broadway credits include If/Then, Ragtime, Company, and Uptown It’s Hot. Some of her Off-Broadway credits include The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin (Drama Desk nomination), Dessa Rose (Obie Award), Inked Baby, Spunk and From The Mississippi Delta.
Thank you to Our Sponsors GOLD
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HEROES ABM Airconditioning & Heating, Inc. Rev. Sarah Payne Brown Clark Patterson Lee Cona Elder Law Lippolis Electric Hodgson Russ Magna Dry Rev. Dr. Darren M. Morton PCSB PFK O’Connor Davies PsychAssociates Group Weitzman Associates LLC Unitex
FRIENDS BDK Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas Cicchetti Dominican Sisters Ferrandino & Associates, Inc. Nancy Hardy Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP IMNF The MedServ Group Medical Healthcare Services PC Preferred Home Care of New York Teresa Neal Tom & Margaret Roth Robert & Rachel Ranieri United Lutheran
Thank you To the Wartburg Staff for truly being Heroes Among Us
Mike & Cathy Holden
The Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services and Wartburg working together to provide the best quality of life for our Seniors
Incredibly proud and honored to work with the staff and volunteer leadership at
These past months have been challenging but you rose to the occasion and carried us through.
Our most heartfelt thanks for all you do every day to fulfill Wartburg’s mission.
David & Jacqueline Gentner
PETER SEIDEMAN CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MICHAEL N. ROSENBLUT PRESIDENT AND CEO
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Wartburg AS THEY CELEBRATE JAZZ IN JUNE ON MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2021 HONORING
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In honor of and thanksgiving for everyone on the Wartburg staff who has given such wonderful care to the residents through the difficult time of COVID.
Rev. Sarah Brown Foundation Board Member
PSYCHASSOCIATES GROUP is Honored to Partner in Care and Celebrate the Dedicated Staff of Wartburg
Weitzman is proud partners with Wartburg and honored to support its mission
Best wishes for Wartburg! Dr. Devang & Darshna Davé
Proud to Partner with Wartburg
Wartburg is something to shout about! BKD is honored to back organizations that strive to enable seniors to live life to their fullest. That’s why we’re proud to turn up the volume in support of Jazz in June 2021.
Saluting the fine work of Wartburg Thank you for caring for our seniors
Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas Cicchetti
On behalf of Jean Hardy and her family we express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Wartburg for the superb care of all our patients.
IMNF, a leader in research, education and clinical music therapy, is proud to partner with Wartburg to bring the Power of Music to its residents and homes and clinics throughout New York City/Westchester IMNF.org
With Congratulations
Much appreciation & gratitude to all the WARTBURG staff for the wonderful care you provide!
Teresa Neal
With thanks and grateful appreciation to the Wartburg Staff
The Ranieri Family
Saluting Wartburg Healthcare Heroes and Staff You define “Essential”
Tom and Margaret Roth
United Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon is a proud supporter of Wartburg and Jazz in June
With thanks to the Wartburg Staff
Village Lutheran Church & The Chapel School Applaud The Wartburg’s Jazz in June! We are so grateful for the partnership we have as we serve our community together.
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church & School Arts in Mission NY
Pastor Hartwell, Pastor Geminn, Principal Schultz and the people of God at Village Lutheran Church and The Chapel School Bronxville, NY (914) 337-0207 + www.VLC-NY.org + www.TheChapelSchool.org
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