CELEBRATIONS
Voices Center for Resilience to honor Greenwich man
The New Canaan-based Voices Center for Resilience, known as VOICES, will host its annual “Always Remember” gala as a virtual event this year due to the pandemic. The fundraiser for the nearly 20-year-old nonprofit will be held online at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17.
Hosted by longstanding ESPN personalities Mike Greenberg and Jeremy Schaap, the inspirational evening will feature guest speakers, an awards program, and a musical performance by Daniel Rodriguez, “America’s Beloved Tenor” and winner of the USO Lifetime Achievement Award.
Three Champions of Resilience will be honored: the VOICES Leadership Award will be presented to New Canaan resident George Bodenheimer, former president and executive chairman of ESPN Inc.
The organization’s Building Bridges Award will be presented to Thomas B. Michaud, of Greenwich, president and CEO of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, a New
York Citybased fullservice investment bank and brokerdealer specializing in the financial services sector.
Famed former New York Giants defensive end George Martin will receive the VOICES Legacy Award.
“This year we are honored to recognize three remarkable Champions of Resilience who have contributed so much, both personally and professionally. During these unpredictable times, VOICES work is more important than ever. Tragedies have profound consequences, yet when individuals have the support
they need they are able to build resilience in their lives. The pandemic is no exception,” said VOICES founder Mary Fetchet.
Bonnie McNamara, VOICES Board Chair added, “As a 9/11 family member myself since the beginning, I am astounded at the level of mental health support and resources the organization has provided — both to the 9/11 community and those impacted by other acts of mass violence. Providing hope, resolve and resilience in times of need — that is VOICES calling.”
All proceeds will benefit VOICES work to assist communities preparing for and recovering from tragedy, and to provide long-term support and resources that promote mental health care
and wellness in victims’ families, survivors and responders.
All are invited to attend the free event. For more information or to register, visit VoicesCenter.org. It will be rebroadcast at 10 p.m. Dec. 17 and 1 p.m. Dec. 18.
Residents invited to brighten the holidays at the Witherell
With visitor restrictions in place to help protect the residents at Nathaniel Witherell from COVID-19, the Greenwich Commission on Aging is asking the town residents to help make the holidays merry at the townowned skilled nursing centers.
Residents are invited to send personally signed Christmas and/or holiday
cards with a note of cheer to residents. And ask family and friends to do the same.
Please send your cards to: Chaplaincy Card Drive, Nathaniel Witherell, 70 Parsonage Road, Greenwich CT 06830.
Also, consider contributing a $5 check (or more) with the note “XMAS GIFT” made payable to “Friends of Nathaniel Witherell” so appropriate religious or practical gifts can be provided to each resident. Do not send food, candy, baked goods, flowers without containers, or beverages.
For more information on the Commission on Aging and its daily schedule, visit: www.greenwichct.gov/190/Commission-on-Aging or call 203-862-6710.