Page 2 - Jupiter West - February '23

Page 2, Jupiter West
Jupiter Senior Softball

Actress Fran Drescher from page 1

group of accomplished individuals who have joined Gerry Elias, cofounder
forces to support the mission of CAHH in supporting and first commissioner of
local cancer patients in their time of need. The Grand the Jupiter Senior Softball
Honorary Chair is Gloria Herman; International Association (JSSA), was
Chair, Ari Rifkin; Grand Benefactor Chairs Virginia posthumously enshrined in the
Gildea, Lois Richards, and Katherine Walgreen; organization’s Hall of Fame in
Benefactor Chairs Sandra Bobb, Charles Fisher, a Jan. 11 ceremony.
Helene Karp, Kristina Gustafson, Julie Kampf and Elias, 82, died last February.
Sharon Loeb, Donna Mulholland, and Lisa Saur; Vice He was chosen as the 2022 Hall
Chairs Mara Benjamin, Lori Berg, Dan Drennen, Gail of Fame honoree by unanimous
Corder Fisher, Beth Goldberg, Arlette Gordon, Jayne vote of the JSSA board last
Malfitano, Joseph McNamara, Max McNamara, David April. “Gerry was well liked
Sarama, Barbara Zand; Ambassadors Mary Ackerman, and he made a huge difference
Linda Adelson, Abigail Beebe, Chris Cox, Dale and is most deserving of this
Connor, Lynette Dallas, Elizabeth DeBrule, Nancy honor,” Commissioner Paul Gerry Elias, the 2022 Inductee into the Mariette Elias with ball she tossed to open
Dwyer, Lorre Erlick, Nancy Erlick, Jan Ricci Feldman, Storch said in opening the Jupiter Senior Softball Hall of Fame the senior softball Winter League
Victor Figueredo, Jeff Fowler, Barbara Gilbert, induction ceremony.
David Granville, John Herrick, Sandra Kriser, Linda Gerry’s wife, Mariette, sister Phyllis Rodrigues, niece Battistone, who died in April 2020, was the inaugural
Lachman, Beth Lane, Chris Leavitt, Mary Bryant Stephanie Riley and twin grandsons, Max and Jake inductee followed by Mike Richmond, the 2021 inductee.
McCourt, Ross Meltzer, Fran Morrissette, Jeff Pfeifle, Boland, attended the ceremony held at Jupiter Community The year-round slow-pitch softball program is open
Debra Roberts, Sheila Rosenblum, Jill Schecter, Mary Park. The event drew a large crowd of senior softball to persons 55 and older and is sponsored by the Jupiter
Lou Schillinger, Terri Schottenstein, Renee Scott, players, several of whom shared fond memories of Gerry Senior Softball Association in cooperation with the
Nancy Stone, Amie Swan, Stacey Coffee-Thorne, and the many acts of kindness he performed for others. Town of Jupiter. For information contact Gary Newman
Cheral Turnipseed, Jennifer Whitaker, and Gail Worth; Association Vice Commissioner Richard Sewell at (917) 623-0791. Registration can be made online at
Auction Chair Michael Atchison. spoke of Gerry’s commitment to the senior softball www.leaguelineup.com/jssa.
The 2023 Shop The Day Away Luncheonwill begin program and how crucial his leadership

at 10:30 a.m. with Palm Beach’s most fabulous silent was to its success. Elias was league
auction, featuring more than 500 new luxury designer commissioner from 1999 to 2002 when
items, luxury brands and one-of-a-kind experiences. the softball program transitioned “from
Items in the silent auction include a fantastic selection 12 to 13 guys playing league travel ball
of new handbags, accessories, jewelry, home, beauty, (in various communities) to 230 who play
men’s merchandise, items for your pets, and many more three mornings a week,” Sewell said. He
“must-have surprises” all curated for the Palm Beach presented Mariette and the family framed
luxury lifestyle. Designers and luxury brands from the copies of the Hall of Fame plaque and of
world’s fashion capitals once again have joined forces a narrative about Elias’ life and impact on
with local Palm Beach area fashion, beauty and service Jupiter senior softball.
businesses to support Cancer Alliance in their efforts The Hall of Fame ceremony coincided
to assist cancer patients in our community. with the launch of the association’s 2023
After the thrill of shopping for a worthy cause, guests Winter League and Mariette was given the
will enjoy a delicious lunch and featured presentations. honor of throwing out the ceremonial “first
Media Sponsor: Palm Beach Illustrated pitch.” Gerry Elias is the third person to be
Tickets are $525 each and VIP tickets are $750 each. enshrined in the JSSA Hall of Fame since Richard Sewell addresses family and friends of Hall of Fame inductee
To purchase luncheon tickets or to learn more about its establishment in 2020. The late Ted Gerry Elias
sponsorship opportunities, email Stanton Collemer, CEO
of CAHH at Scollemer@cahh.org or call (561) 215-7360.
To learn more about Cancer Alliance of Help and
Hope and the 2023 Shop The Day Away Luncheon
visit CAHH.org.
About Cancer Alliance Of Help And Hope
Cancer Alliance of Help and Hope, Inc. is a Palm
Beach County not-for-profit organization that eases
the burden of qualified local cancer patients by paying
a portion of their non-medical bills, supplementing
basic needs, and providing support and information
resources. For more information about Cancer
Alliance of Help and Hope, please visit CAHH.org.

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