The ballroom at Hilton Americas-Houston was in full bloom for the Generosity Grows, Join Our Garden gala benefiting Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services. The evening on Jan. 26 celebrated the commitment to providing compassionate care for seniors.
Longtime supporters Vicky and Michael Richker were the honorees, receiving the Joyce Proler Schechter Spirit of Life Award. Adding a personal touch to the moment, Michael Richker serenaded the crowd with a reworked rendition of “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” giving it a Seven Acres twist. The award presentation was introduced by Elizabeth Warren, daughter of Vicky Richker, and Jonathan Richker, son of Michael Richker, alongside Joyce Proler Schechter herself.
Guests were welcomed by emcees Linda Lorelle and Khambrel Marshall. For Lorelle, the event carried special significance, as her mother is a Seven Acres resident. During the cocktail hour, supporters sipped specialty martinis, snapped up auction items, and tried their luck at Heads or Tails, culminating in one lucky guest walking away with a $1,000 gift card to Dubin’s Fine Jewelry. The David Caceres Band kept the dance floor going, providing the perfect soundtrack for an evening of celebration.
Event chairs Cindy and Gary Greenberg and Gail and Gary Swartz beamed as they took in the success of the fundraiser, while honorary chairs Rhona and Bruce Caress and auction chair Bonnie Winograd were also recognized for their contributions..
The night also marked a new chapter for Seven Acres, as Michael Feinstein, president of the board, introduced Marsha Cayton as the new chief executive officer. By night’s end, more than $1.3 million had been raised to support Seven Acres’ mission thanks to 500-plus guests.
Among those with compassionate hearts were Joyce and Arthur Schechter, Bruce Stein and family, Judy and Ronnie Yambra, Kaki and Larry Buck, Renee Wizig-Barrios and Alvaro Barrios, Barbara and Barry Lewis, Leisa Holland-Nelson Bowman, Beth Wolff, Scott Jacobson, LuAnn and Morton Katz, Linda and Andy Burger, Carl Josehart and Sam Jacobson, Sue Sue and Don Aron, and Varda and Jess Fields.
