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Celebrating Citymeals’ 32nd Power Lunch for Women
Had a lovely time with very generous friends at last week’s Citymeals Power Lunch for Women. In its 32nd year, the Power Lunch is a key fundraiser for Citymeals, with 100% of monies raised going for preparation and delivery of food for 18,000 of our elderly, homebound neighbors. Citymeals expects to deliver over 2 million […]
Inspirational Doctor Still Riding the Subway at 92 Years Old
Loved this recent story featured on Good Morning America. Dr. Melissa Freeman, at 92 years young, has been a doctor for more than 60 years. She splits her time between her private practice, which she has run for nearly 40 years, and a New York City clinic treating people addicted to opioids. How does she […]
Adapting to Innovation
I recently came across a fascinating article in The Financial Times titled “Why Big Companies Squander Opportunity.” The author explores why large, successful corporations do not take advantage of innovation that ultimately displaces them. The article includes interesting theories from a number of innovation experts who report that companies are rarely blindsided by innovation. Ironically, […]
TD Highlights the Importance of Bees
I like to share the “buzz” about some of my favorite events during the year. Last month, TD Bank demonstrated their continued commitment to the environment by hosting The High Line Honey Harvest Festival, a fun day of activities, learning, and delicious tastings. Attendees had the opportunity to see walls of indigenous flowers, active beehives […]
America’s Looming Caregiver Shortage
I recently read a piece in the Wall Street Journal on caregiving that made me think, given my own family and those of my friends and neighbors. It’s an important topic and one that will hit close to home for many people. Thanks to medical advances, Americans are living longer than ever before. However, demographic […]
A Night Out to Support Citymeals
Had a lovely evening with “foodie” friends at Union Square Cafe to benefit Citymeals on Wheels. The first-class meal, which was generously donated by Union Square Cafe, was part of Citymeals’ Dineout program, which has raised over $17 million through the years, enough to fund the preparation and delivery of more than two million meals. […]