now you see it … our magical gala
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VOL. 8 NO. 4VOL. 8 NO. 4 AUTUMN 2017AUTUMN 2017
Now You See It … Our Magical Gala
A magic show that defied the eyes and the mind was the center of this year's Charity Guild Gala – titled "Magical Mischief" – on Friday the 13th (of October) at the Martin Institute of Stonehill College. Joel Acevedo and Steve Kradolfer – known as Four-Handed Illusions – drew laughs and wonder from an appreciative audience of 150, some of whom ventured onstage to participate with some trepidation. Among the magicians' feats were producing a marked card inside an orange and guessing what song was playing in someone’s mind. "From the perspective of where I was seated," said Guild chairperson Nancy Gustafson, "the look on the faces of the audience seemed as magical as the performance." In presenting Four-Handed Illusions, a regular act at Hampshire House on Beacon Hill, The Guild brought
entertainment of big-city quality to the South Shore. " 'Wow! How did he do that?' was heard often during the performance," said Barbara Janelli, the Gala chair. "They kept the audience spellbound and smiling. Terrific friends – old and new – delicious food, superb entertainment and a perfect venue equaled success for The Charity Guild's food pantry." The Gala is The Guild's major fund-raising event, and this year's edition included a gourmet dinner, silent auction, raffle and a wine drawing. In a sort of reverse auction, guests also made cash gifts to support Guild client families. Sixteen organizations and individuals supported the Gala as sponsors. At the Platinum level were Good Samaritan Medical Center/Steward Health Care, Stephen and Laurene Frederick and Mutual Bank.
Photograph by Diane Prince
Magician Joel Acecvedo mystifies Allison Reddington.
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Jeff Miller of Signature Healthcare
and his wife, Liz.
Joel Acevedo had fun with a magic orange
and audience member Bernie Fitzgerald. Barbara Janelli, Gala chair, with magicians
Joel Acevedo and Steve Kradolfer.
Two tables of the Moms Club of Stoughton
attended, guests of Stephen Prone.
Lisa Kelleher and Susan Spiller
are regulars at the Gala.
The Guild is grateful for the loyalty of
Stephen Frederick and Dr. Kevin Murphy.
Photographs by Diane Prince and Janet Trask
Feeding Families, Feeding Minds
A Ladies’ Night Out for Shopping and Pampering:
Crafts, Fashions, Elegant Edibles, Music, Holiday Gifts and Swag Bags
Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017 6:00 p.m. ‒ 9:00 p.m.
At the Promenade Lounge of Raynham Park on Route 138 in Raynham (Valet Parking Available)
Cost: $50 Per Person
Please RSVP by Monday, Nov. 27
For information, please contact:
Chris Tennihan
(508) 941-9575
or
Thuy Do-Nguyen
(617) 852-3342
Please send your reservations to:
The Charity Guild, Inc. P.O. Box 4856
Brockton, MA 02303-4856