Health Advocates New York Gala to Raise Funds for Healthy

& Safe Living Programs for the NYC Community

Health Advocates’ 2021 Honorees Jean Shafiroff, Evan A. Davis, and Rebecca Myers Thomas

(photo credits Michael Paniccia; Cleary Gottlieb; HAFOP)

Event to Honor Jean Shafiroff, Evan A. Davis, and Rebecca Myers Thomas

Health Advocates for Older People’s New York Treasures Gala will take place on Wednesday, October 6^th, 2021, at The Union Club in Manhattan.

The festive event will be a momentous affair with guests enjoying cocktails and dinner.  Co-chairs Leonard Van Lowe and Richard S. Johnson along with Executive Director, Nancy Houghton, will help host the benefit that will honor the three Health Advocates’ 2021 New York Treasures that include Jean Shafiroff, Evan A. Davis, and Rebecca Myers Thomas.  Houghton states, “We are excited to be celebrating 36 years of providing tools, techniques, and support for the City’s seniors to help them to age with vitality and independence.”

The honorees hold an impressive number of achievements. Jean Shafiroff is a philanthropist, humanitarian, advocate, TV host and author of the book, “Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life by What You Give.“

Evan A. Davis has clerked for Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart and served in the administration of New York City Mayor John Lindsay as Chief of the Law Department’s Consumer Protection Division.  He served 12 years as a member of Columbia University Board of Directors and was a partner at Cleary Gottlieb LLP.  He also served as Counsel to Governor Mario M. Cuomo.

Rebecca Myers Thomas has served on numerous nonprofit boards including the Junior League of the City of New York, the London Service League, the Civil Support Division of the Legal Aid Society, Musica Sacra, the Gateway School, and Berkshire Choral Festival. She partnered with Dr. Nina Lief in beginning one of the earliest childhood development programs, “From 0 to 3” which became the model for measuring growth in the first 3 years of a child’s life.

“I am so pleased to be able to support the work of Health Advocates for Older People. They provide tools, techniques, and support so that all people can thrive with vitality and independence. Life for the aged can be particularly difficult. I am very impressed with the dedication of their staff headed by Executive Director, Nancy Houghton. Health Advocates provides free programs that help our neighborhood elderly to remain independent and in control of their aging process. I am truly honored to be honored by Health Advocates,” says Jean Shafiroff.

Additionally, Elizabeth (Betsy) Timberman will receive the organization’s Josephine N. McFadden Volunteer of the Year award.  She has been a volunteer for Health Advocates for over 10 years and currently chairs the agency’s Advisory Board.  Special recognition will also be granted to Simone Hannah-Clarke, a nurse at Mount Sinai Hospital, who was interviewed by Anderson Cooper of CNN and will be representing the essential workers who have kept the city afloat during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Funds raised at the gala will benefit Health Advocates for Older People, which for 36 years has promoted safe and healthy aging through programs designed to facilitate independent living, physical well-being, and greater social interaction. The organization proudly provides exercise classes to build balance, strength and flexibility, and home safety assessments to help seniors remain at home safely. Also offered are 22 weekly exercise, wellness classes, informational seminars, and social activities in 14 locations, as well as online.

For more information on the Health Advocates for Older People New York Treasures Gala please visit https://www.hafop.org.

To purchase tickets, visit: https://www.hafop.org/attend-events

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About Health Advocates for Older People:

Health Advocates for Older People, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) organization was founded in 1985 by a coalition of individuals and non-profit agencies to promote healthy aging. During its first five years it was involved in the establishment of clinics in the Bronx to provide preventive health care and promote wellness. In 1993 Health Advocates became aware of the increasing need for housing with supportive services for the growing aging population and developed Carnegie East House, a 104-unit non-profit assisted residence which was transitioned in 2007 to another non-profit organization. This allowed Health Advocates to return to its original focus on programs and services for a broader and more diverse, increasingly frail elderly population.

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There is a large and vibrant community that counts on The Tarrytown Music Hall for many reasons, including the millions of dollars generated in visitor-related spending. Pre-show dining and shopping fills restaurants and retail in and around Main Street.  Our closure of now 40 weeks affects our entire community, which is why we are announcing a special “Angel” sponsorship program for everyone: businesses, individuals, and families.  Angels will sponsor Night-In With The Music Hall, a curated, livestream concert series, at a donation level of $500. We are looking for 52 Angels, one for every week of 2021, Angels as dedicated as we are to keeping the arts alive.

To quote a heartfelt message from one of our recently featured artists: “As this unfathomable year comes to a close, and we head into the unknown of tomorrow, artists and artist-friendly venues must stick together. At a time when the arts are needed more than ever, we need not go it alone.  If music has ever provided comfort for your broken heart, or helped to ease your restless spirit…” become a Music Hall Angel Today!

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NEW YORK STATE SENATOR ANDREA STEWART-COUSINS WISHES US A VERY HAPPY 135TH BIRTHDAY

THIS WEEK’S LIVESTREAMS

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12/19 A LIVESTREAM TO BENEFIT THE MUSIC HALL

CHERISH THE LADIES

Due to Covid-19 and the Ladies inability to tour their annual successful Christmas show in America, Cherish the Ladies find themselves in Ireland for Christmas for the first time and bandleader Joanie Madden assembled the group in beautiful Spanish Point in County Clare along the Atlantic coastline to record a special socially distanced Christmas program featuring a 12-piece ensemble of incredibly talented musicians, singers and dancers. One of the most engaging and successful ensembles in the history of Irish music, Cherish the Ladies has shared timeless Irish traditions with audiences worldwide for thirty-five years. In this special Celtic Christmas program, the Ladies put their signature mark on classic carols such as “Angels we Have Heard on High”, “Joy to the World”, “Hark the Herald Angel Sing” and “Silent Night,” in arrangements that highlight the group’s unique Celtic instrumentation, beautiful harmonies, and spectacular step dancing.

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12/19 – 12/23 FREE LIVESTREAM

A READING OF A CHRISTMAS CAROL 

FEATURING TODD BROWN, CRYSTAL GONZALEZ, DAVID NEILSEN, ANN ROYSTON & PETER ROYSTON

This holiday season, five local actors will perform a virtual reading of A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens in a special performance presented by The Music Hall. Through imagination and the power of the voice, these actors will bring Dickens’ wonderful holiday tale and unforgettable characters like Tiny Tim, Jacob Marley, the Christmas Ghosts and, of course, Ebeneezer Scrooge himself, to vivid life! This performance will be aired in 15 minute segments over 5 afternoons with each actor taking on a Dickens’ chapter. So, grab your hot cocoa and gather your family together to enjoy this festive livestream series. If you’d like to support this holiday event, we welcome donations.

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12/30 FREE LIVESTREAM

SIMILAR KIND

Similar Kind is an indie pop band from Norwalk, CT. It originated as just a few friends jamming in a garage and has blossomed into a five piece band playing shows all over the northeast. Similar Kind has played with acts such as Sunflower Bean, Bad Bad Hats, Charly Bliss, & more. The band is currently working on a follow up EP to their debut “Faces & Places” a project chock-full of indie pop, reminiscent of The Cure and Talking Heads, described as “dance-ready synth-pop. equal parts R&B, pop, and indie rock, the EP is a highly-polished, thoroughly-confident release”. The band has released various singles throughout 2020 with “Nobody Loves You” & “Lost & Lonely” being the latest two! To support this special livestream performance, please click here.

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1/6/21 FREE LIVESTREAM

SARAH BROWNE

Westchester based singer-songwriter, Sarah Browne, has a genuine way of connecting with an audience through her heartfelt songs. Sarah has been writing and performing her original music throughout the Hudson Valley area and beyond for nearly a decade. Some of her influences include Ingrid Michaelson, Natalie Merchant, and Phoebe Bridgers. Sarah hopes that through her music she can inspire others to pursue their own passions.  She feels that music is the way that she can most positively impact the world. To support this special livestream performance, please click here.

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1/9 A PORTION OF TICKET SALES BENEFIT THE MUSIC HALL

JOAN BAEZ

AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH THE ARTIST ON THE OCCASION OF HER 80TH BIRTHDAY

Mischief Makers 2, the second solo show of portraits of people making the world a better place by the iconic folksinger, activist and artist Joan Baez, opens January 6 and runs through February 14 at Seager Gray Gallery in Mill Valley. In celebration of the artist’s 80th birthday, a reception will be live-streamed at 5:30 p.m. (PT) January 9 with an interview with Baez, a virtual tour of the show and other festivities and “mischief” to mark this milestone occasion.The follow up to Baez’s sold out solo show in 2017, her debut as a visual artist, Mischief Makers 2 features a whole new cast of luminaries and activists in a range of fields — from politics and public health to literature, sports, music and entertainment, environmentalism, spirituality and the counter culture. The show also features portraits of singer-songwriter Patti Smith, teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg, filmmaker Michael Moore, quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick, gun control activist Emma Gonzalez, counter culture icon Wavy Gravy and Pulitzer Prize-winning author and activist Alice Walker. As she did in the first Mischief Makers, Joan includes a self-portrait, this one titled “Black is the Color.” Limited edition prints of the self-portrait as well as those of Bob Dylan, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Anthony Fauci, and Emma Gonzalez will also be made available and on display in the gallery.

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Night-In With The Music Hall invites you to tune in for our free livestream concerts AND enjoy take out from your favorite local restaurants. Join us on Wednesdays at 6PM.

Please consider a donation today to help keep our programs going during this challenging time.

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ARTSWESTCHESTER 2020 CHALLENGE GRANT

Every new dollar donated to The Music Hall (or contribution increase from an existing donor) from now until  December 31, 2020, may be eligible to be matched by ArtsWestchester with the support of Westchester County Government up to $7500. Matching funds are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis so help us secure the match today!

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2020 MUSIC HALL HOLIDAY ORNAMENT

Celebrate the holidays this year while also supporting a great cause! The Music Hall ornament showcases our beloved theater in all of its rich history while making a stellar addition to your tree or holiday display. For a limited time, we are offering this must-have Westchester collectible for only $25, with all proceeds benefiting our nonprofit, historic Music Hall.

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MUSIC HALL GIFT CARDS

Give the gift of a Music Hall visit! Cards do not expire or carry maintenance fees. Cards may be redeemed in person, over the phone or online.

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MUSIC HALL SHOWS:

Due to COVID-19, we are not planning any mainstage shows through Spring 2021, any shows still listed for the Spring WILL be postponed or cancelled.

We will be notifying ticket holders for each individual show directly, as well as posting information and updates on our website. Ticket holders for shows affected by COVID-19 will be given an option to keep tickets for a new date, full refund, or to make a donation to support the Music Hall through this unprecedented situation.

Buy with confidence! If you buy tickets for a future show that gets cancelled/postponed due to COVID-19 (or for ANY reason), you will always be able to get a full refund.

Your support of our historic, nonprofit theater is critical to keeping our lights on during these uncertain times. If you are able, we encourage you to continue renewing memberships and making donations, your support means more now than ever before. Thank you!

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