Social Scene | October 2023

Among those enjoying the Marion Senior Services 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Reilly Arts Center on September 6th were, Katie Boyd, MSS Executive Director Jennifer Martinez and Macin Woods.

Photo by Bruce Ackerman

50th Anniversary Celebration
REILLY ARTS CENTER
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

An evening of elegance on September 6th heralded the milestone of Marion Senior Services’ 50 years of supporting and advocating for senior citizens. Executive Director/CEO Jennifer Martinez and her team welcomed dignitaries, community members and volunteers to the special celebration.

Larry and Catherine Castrenze
Larry and Catherine Castrenze
Alvin Hamilton and Shan Wimberly
Alvin Hamilton and Shan Wimberly
Tonya Painter, Roy Painter, Brad Beck, Michelle Beck and Jennifer Martinez
Tonya Painter, Roy Painter, Brad Beck, Michelle Beck and Jennifer Martinez
Lewis Stokes, Angie Ray and Tammy Hoff
Lewis Stokes, Angie Ray and Tammy Hoff
Norm and Mary Ellen Poe
Norm and Mary Ellen Poe

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Kristen Dreyer and David Tillman
Kristen Dreyer and David Tillman
Lauren Deiorio and Beth McCall
Lauren Deiorio and Beth McCall
Ron “Rondo” Fernandez and April Savarese
Ron “Rondo” Fernandez and April Savarese
Ashleigh Grabe and Amy Motta
Ashleigh Grabe and Amy Motta
Ben Marciano and Sheni Meghani
Ben Marciano and Sheni Meghani

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Philanthropist Honored
CHURCH OF HOPE
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

The Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County hosted a special event on August 15th to unveil the cover of the September issue of Ocala Style, recognizing David Tillman as the Philanthropist of the Year. The issue features the annual Guide to Charitable Giving.

Hometown Heroes
CIRCLE SQUARE CULTURAL CENTER
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

Many of the area’s first responders were recognized and honored on September 7th at a gala organized by Marion County Veterans Helping Veterans and Hiers-Baxley Community Care. It included a keynote address by Carali McLean, president of the local branch of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. 

Tim Ecker, Frank York and Chris Whitler
Tim Ecker, Frank York and Chris Whitler
Mike Balken and Lou Biondi
Mike Balken and Lou Biondi
Tamara Rudowitz and Chris Reynolds
Tamara Rudowitz and Chris Reynolds
Bobby Schultz and Scotty Douglas
Bobby Schultz and Scotty Douglas
Clint Welborn and Peter Lee
Clint Welborn and Peter Lee
Pamela Driggers
Pamela Driggers

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Patricia Tomlinson, DeNaya Wilkerson, Barbara Fitos and Sarah Greene
Patricia Tomlinson, DeNaya Wilkerson, Barbara Fitos and Sarah Greene
Sonya Sapp and Narvella Haynes
Sonya Sapp and Narvella Haynes
Jack Kiner, Kathy Kiner, Loretta Jenkins and Whitfield Jenkins
Jack Kiner, Kathy Kiner, Loretta Jenkins and Whitfield Jenkins
Kelvin Richardson Jr., Sharon and Kelvin Richardson
Kelvin Richardson Jr., Sharon and Kelvin Richardson
Troy Barnes and LeAnn Mackey-Barnes
Troy Barnes and LeAnn Mackey-Barnes

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Jazz & Justice
ONE HEALTH CENTER
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

Ocala/Marion County’s NAACP Branch 5114 hosted its annual music and awards event on September 9th, which included the inaugural presentation of the Advancing the Cause of Justice Award, which was given to Judge LeAnn Mackey-Barnes.

An Evening of Mission and Music
REILLY ARTS CENTER
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

The musical performance by members of the AdventHealth Orchestra on September 10th was presented by the AdventHealth Ocala Foundation, with the proceeds helping to fund AdventHealth Ocala Hospital’s labor and delivery services.

Richard Hickam and Erika Skula
Richard Hickam and Erika Skula
Anya Wynn and Esterline Geffrard
Anya Wynn and Esterline Geffrard
Ryan and Kait Gray
Ryan and Kait Gray
Charlie Stone, Michelle Stone, Jeanne Henningsen, James Henningsen, Beth Knife and Chris Knife
Charlie Stone, Michelle Stone, Jeanne Henningsen, James Henningsen, Beth Knife and Chris Knife
Bert and Xochi Smith
Bert and Xochi Smith

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