COA Celebrates the Success of the Eighth Fall Gala, Grateful to Sponsors and Donors

2011 Gala Chairs: Fran Shea and Jessica Styers

“The outpouring of local support from the community was something to see and experience! I want to let the community know that we were “sold out” and that the Gala exceeded our expectations for this year,” said Gala Co-Chair, Fran Shea. The Council on Aging of Nassau is very pleased with the results of its 8th Annual Fall Gala celebrating the “Season of Life” at the Omni Hotels & Resorts, Amelia Island Plantation last Sunday, October 9. We want to especially thank: Gold Sponsors — The Jane Adams House, Assisted Living Community; Janet Carver, Esq., Elder Attorney-at-Law; First Coast Community Bank; Heekin Orthopedic Specialists; Edward Jones, Pam Brown, Financial Advisor; Hoyt House, a Luxury Inn, Deborah Gold, Innkeeper; Omni Hotels & Resorts, Amelia Island Plantation; and The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island: Silver Sponsors — Baptist Medical Center Nassau, CBC National Bank, Nina Rodale Houghton, Stephen & Susan Kaye, Allen & Sharon Lennon , Thomas H. Moss, III, Joan Palazzolo, Publix Super Markets Charities, Robert & Janet Ross, Ed & Sandy Sproat, George & Fran Shea, Jessica Styers, and Wells Fargo: Friends of COA — Ron Anderson, Bill & Sue Bartholomae, Otis & Joan Bowden, James & Lois Callahan, Alan & Joan Donaldson, John & Frances Esposito, James & Attavia Facciolo, Steve & Arlene Filkoff, James Gildenston, Patricia Jacobs, Stephan & JoAnn Leimberg, Bill & Marcy Mock, Susan Murphy, William & Patricia Rabitaille, Don & Dee Stalcup, and Joe & Jeanne Wyatt and Elizabeth
Wilkes Photography (photo credit for attached photos.)

“We are grateful to everyone who attended and supported the mission of the Council on Aging of Nassau,” said Jessica Styers, Gala Co-Chair. “Although the live and silent auctions were well supported, many attendees went further — contributing monetarily to buy services for especially frail seniors in urgent need, even adopting a senior — what a way for the community to express their generous spirit to COA,” Gala Co-Chair Fran Shea added. A special thank you to all of our Live/Silent Auction Donors who contributed and helped to make the Gala a success: 2nd to None, Amelia Hotel at the Beach, Amelia National Golf Club, Amelia River
Cruises, Armoirs Etc., Arte’s Pizza, Bar Zin, Baxter’s Restaurant, Bonito Grill & Sushi, Mary Borshard, Mike & Charlotte Bowling, Brickyard Crossing, Tom Byrnes, Cafe Karibo, CBC National Bank, Cathy Chapman, Mike Clemens, Sandy & Mike Clower, Coastal Island Inshore Charters, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Marlene Duetcher, Elements Salon, Elizabeth Pointe Lodge, Elizabeth Trading Company, Espana Restaurant & Tapas, Frugal Cachet, Front & Centre, Gander Mountain, Golf at North Hampton, Gourmet Gourmet, Greyfield Inn, Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Captain Hendrix, Horizon’s Restaurant, Bill Houston, Hoyt House B&B, Island Photography, Jacksonville Golf & Country Club, Kayak Amelia, Kelly Seahorse Ranch, Jane & Bob Lindberg, Lee Chiropractic, Lott’s Furniture, Janet Lynne Salon, Magna’s Salon, William & Kathleen Maurer, Sean McCarthy, Merge Restaurant, Captain Mills-A.C. Charters, Gail Morgan, Nassau Diamond Showroom, Omni Hotels & Resorts AIP, Ocean Outboard Marine, Old South Yankee, Oyster Bay Harbor Club, Pepper’s Mexican Grill & Cantina, Peterbrooke Chocolatiers, Pinch-a-Penny Pool Equipment, Residence Inn, Robison Jewelry Company, RockTenn, San Jose Mexican Grill, Sawgrass Country Club, Scott & Sons Fine Jewelry, Sol Pedal, Spray Foam Insulation Co., Subway, Teresa Caine Jewelry Designs, The Ritz Carlton AIP, The Surf Restaurant & Bar, Twisted Sisters, Ron Turner, Bob Wells, Well Traveled Living, White Oak Nature Preserve, Wilson’s, Windy Harbor Mayport Country Club, Windward Sailing School. Please join all of us at Council on Aging in thanking our generous donors!

The Council on Aging is a 501-c-3 non-profit agency. We cheerfully deliver critical services to Nassau County seniors in five categories: Meals on Wheels, COA Transportation, In-Home Care, and Adult Day Health Care, while operating two Senior Recreation Centers. We are partially funded by government grants and donations from private individuals.