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served tens of thousands
of residents and dozens of
charities, hosted hundreds
of classes, and thousands
of private and public
events.
Seklar says the Bates
Street Society Dinner,
featuring cocktails, a
three-course dinner, live
entertainment and the
awards ceremony, has
recognized 58 honorees
over the years and has
flourished thanks to the
mentorship and support
of philanthropist Lois
Shaevsky. The gala event
also serves as a chance to
induct individuals into
the Bates Street Society
for making significant
charitable contributions
to support the work
and mission of The
Community House.
“The Community
House does an awful lot of
outreach and good work
in the community and
probably doesn’t get as
much credit for what they
do,” said Weiner, who is
being honored for business
and philanthropy. “They’re
a modest organization.
There’s a lot of good that’s
done there.”
Lazarus says her work in
wellness and education are
more important now than
ever before in the wake of
the COVID-19 pandemic,
which continues to take
new twists and turns.
“If the last two years
have taught us anything,
it’s that good health
is everything,” Lazarus said.
“My entire career has been
focused on giving people
not only information about
the latest health news
and breakthroughs, but
also doing whatever I can
to inspire people to live
healthier lives.”
The Community House is locat-
ed at 380 S. Bates Street in
Birmingham. To learn more, visit:
communityhouse.com or call (248)
644-5832.
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OUR COMMUNITY
A scene from a former Bates
Street Society Dinner
To schedule a personal tour and
inquire about move-in specials,
contact Tracey 248-661-1836 TTY# 711
or email: tproghovnick@jslmi.org