Windy City Spectacular Raises Awareness, Funds for Wexner Heritage Village

January 19, 2005

Supporters of Wexner Heritage Village were treated to the first-class comedy by The Second City of Chicago at the “Windy City Spectacular” event held in partnership with CAPA at The Southern Theatre. The six-person troupe performed sketches, songs and improvisation routines with suggestions taken from the audience.

Kurt & Leslie Malkoff, co-chairs for Windy City Spectacular with Frances and Richard S. Lamden, president/CEO of WHV.

Donor-level tickets were sold out with over 300 guests enjoying a Chicago-theme reception in addition to premium seating for the show. The funds raised will help ensure residents and those served by Wexner Heritage Village continue to enjoy premier services and the highest quality of life.

“ We had tremendous community support and exceeded our fundraising goals. Our donors enjoyed a truly fun fundraiser,” said Jake Rosenzweig, development coordinator.

Dr. Richard & Susan Rosenthal, Debby & Jeff Meyer

Kurt and Leslie Malkoff served as co-chairs for the event. Lead sponsor was Limited Brands Foundation, and Patron was Archer-Meek-Weiler Agency, Inc. Those lending Mentor level support were Continental Building Systems, JMM Architects, M/I Homes Foundation, National Cooperative Bank, Omnicare Pharmacy, Plante & Moran; Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur; Alan & Carol Radnor, Schottenstein Stores Corp., and Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, LLP.

Scott Gurwin, Pam Swedlow, Becky and Matt Minkin,vice president development/public information for WHV

Wexner Heritage Village is a not-for-profit provider of health, housing, social and spiritual services in the central Ohio community, primarily serving older adults and persons with disabilities. Its mission, guided by Jewish values and traditions, is to assist those it serves in pursuing their fullest human potential. The campus serves the entire community and includes: Wexner Heritage House, a 200-bed nursing facility, Heritage Tower and Bexley Heritage Apartments, HUD-sponsored independent living, Creekside at the Village, premier independent apartments, Victor Weinstein Shalom House and Shalom House South, two MRDD group homes, Village Shalom Apartments, Heritage at Home, and the Larry & Leonore Zusman Jewish Community Hospice.

Jen and Eric Wasserstrom, Richard S. Lamden, Adam & Stephanie Lewin