The Alzheimer’s Association’s Hudson Valley chapter held its 17th annual “A Night of Wine and Roses” Masquerade Ball on May 11 at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel. From left: Jennifer and Will Scheuermann pose with Maureen and Mike Torelli. Ms. Torelli, of Elant, was one of the gala’s honorees
In celebration of Older Americans month, the Dutchess County Office for the Aging held a Celebration of Aging on May 20 in Wappingers Falls. The event recognized four couples for who have been married for more than 70 years, and 21 residents between the ages of 100 and 108. Shown is Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro with 108-year-old Poughkeepsie resident Florence Williams
On May 2, the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse recognized Dutchess County Sheriff Adrian “Butch” Anderson (right) at the “There’s No Excuse for Child Abuse” gala and silent auction at the Villa Borghese in Wappingers Falls. Joseph Kirchhoff congratulates him
On April 27, 435 people attended St. Francis Hospital’s Franciscan Awards Gala at the Grandview Hotel in Poughkeepsie. Hospital President and CEO Jason Barlow (center) stands with the evening’s honorees (from left): Dr. Zubair Khan, Margaret Fitzpatrick, Mary Ritz, and Julie and Richard Corbally
The Children’s Village — an organization that provides critical services to 10,000-plus families throughout the New York metro area — raised more than $500,000 at the “Circle of Friends” fund-raiser on May 9 at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers. Lois Amend, chair of the dinner committee, chats with event honoree Jamie Crystal of Crystal & Company
Mary Kay Vrba, director of Dutchess County Tourism (right), was the guest speaker at the county’s chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors (WCR) luncheon in March. With Vrba is WCR President Dawne Salamone
The Rye Arts Center hosted “Ladies’ Night Out — Bubbles, Baubles, and Bonbons,” an event inspired by the center’s sparkling geode exhibit. Pictured at the soirée are (from left) Meg Rodriquez, Lynn Ingrassia, Ellen Boyle, and Elise Runsdorf
Broadway star Christine Andreas performs at Westchester Community College’s annual Spring for Scholarships fund-raiser on April 17 at the Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown
The Arts Center of the Capital Region celebrated the work of two local artists at its annual gala on May 15 in Troy. From left is Colin C. Boyd, winner of the Emerging Artist award; Chris Marblo, president of the arts center; and Michael Oatman, who took home the Established Artist award
In honor of National Nurses Appreciation Week, the Alumni Association of Vassar Brothers School of Nursing held a luncheon on May 8 at Coppola’s in Poughkeepsie. Taking time for a photo op are (from left) Norma Sammis, Treasurer Judith LoGiudice, Linda Weiss, President Marie Anderson, Patricia Burbridge, Secretary Cynthia Flynn, Joy Donaldson, and Vice President Judith McMichael
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival celebrated the Bard’s birthday on April 20 with a cocktail party at Winter Hill in Garrison. Max, Clara, and Ingrid Meere-Weigel pose with Maggie Whitlum, the festival’s executive director
Dia:Beacon marked its 10-year anniversary with a spring benefit on May 19 at the museum’s Riggio Galleries in Beacon. The Dia Art Foundation’s Chairwoman Nathalie de Gunzburg and Director Philippe Vergne both spoke at the event
The Putnam County Land Trust (PCLT) held its 44th Anniversary Benefit Dinner and Auction on April 13 at the Starr Ridge Banquet and Conference Center in Brewster. Guests enjoyed live music and a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the preserves and programs of the PCLT. Ed McDowell and Judge John Sweeney took part in the proceedings
