Towards a Better Future — integrating people with developmental disabilities into the community
Volume 21, Number 2
5762 / August 2002
2002 Gala Dinner
by Julea Gasner, Associate Director, Reena Foundation
In this issue ...
Messages from Board Chairs and Executive
Director ..................................................... 2
Reena elects new Chair .................................. 4
New members of Reena’s Board of Directors . 4
The renewed Reena Gift Shop ........................ 5
Annual General Meeting ................................ 6
2002 Reena and Reena Foundation awards .... 6
Endowment Funds ......................................... 7
Dedication of the Irving and Sylvia Ungerman
Sports Centre ............................................. 8
A Day at the Races ........................................ 8
Tribute/Memorial cards .................................. 9
Character building at work .......................... 12
The Board of Directors
of Reena and Reena
Foundation, our staff
and clients wish all
members of the Reena
family a healthy and
happy New Year.
W
hat a special night! The culmination
of months of meetings and discussions was
nothing short of spectacular. The
‘Answering the Challenge’ Gala will be
remembered as one of the largest dinners
ever held for Reena, and one that attracted
many new donors while rekindling the
commitment of many former Board
members, supporters and loyal friends.
The theme ‘Answering the Challenge’
was carefully chosen to mesh the focus of
Reena’s vision for the future with the
characteristics of the honouree, John
Bitove. John, together with his lovely
wife, Randi, truly answered our challenge.
Having toured a number of Reena’s group
homes, they were impressed by the quality
and importance of the services provided by
Reena. They accepted the challenge of
helping to raise funds for a second home
for Reena’s seniors. They faced this
challenge as they have faced those in their
own private and business lives — with
grace, sensitivity and commitment.
John was able to share his enthusiasm
for Reena with many business colleagues
Sheree Raphael (R) presents a bouquet of
flowers to her parents, Marilyn and Bert
Raphael, 2002 Gala Dinner chairs.
Gala Dinner honouree John Bitove at the head
table with his wife, Randi.
and suppliers. Reena can now count Magna
International, Tribute Communities, The
Raptor Foundation, Labatt, Molson, Pepsi
and the National Post (to name a few) as the
newest friends of the Reena family.
The 2002 Gala was chaired by Bert
and Marilyn Raphael, a couple whose
own experiences have made them most
valuable members of the Reena family.
Their challenge was to co-ordinate the
fundraising efforts of the evening, as well
as the logistics. Bert recruited a tribute
committee whose job it was to raise
awareness for Reena in the greater community and to ensure sponsorship for and
attendance at the dinner. They were
successful on both counts — over 1,000
people attended the Gala!
Marilyn recruited a remarkable and
energetic group of volunteers who coordinated the arrangements for the
evening. Under the careful and nurturing
eye of Honey Martin, Chair of Arrangements, these ladies scoured the city for the
latest in decor and for the most generous of
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Messages from Board Chairs and Executive Director
Reena
by Howard Ungerman
By the time you read this message, I will have
passed the gavel to Fay Rotman, the new
Chair of Reena. I do so with many emotions:
satisfaction, regret,
gratitude and pride.
Satisfaction comes
from being part of an
expansion of service
that Reena has now
undertaken. When I
began my term as
Chair, I hoped that I
would be able to redirect some of Reena’s
energies and focus towards serving children
with disabilities. Reena was founded in
1973 to provide services to adults with
developmental disabilities, and it
accomplished remarkable things over the
years; but Reena’s vision was to serve the
developmentally delayed from the cradle to
the grave, so to fulfill that vision it needed
to provide full services to children with
disabilities. Reena has operated a number of
programs for children for some time: Kids
Club, Cottage Reena, Reena Teen Scene and
the Reena March Break program. However,
much more is needed before we can say that
we have fulfilled the mandate we set for
ourselves. Now, with the generosity of the
Berg family, Reena has taken a major step
towards this goal. A new home for children
with autism is about to be opened and will
be known as the Yetta Berg Family Home
for Children with Autism, where three
children will live full time and three muchneeded respite spaces will be made available
to other families on a revolving basis.
The basic regret that I have as outgoing
Chair is that I was not able to accomplish
more, that no matter how much time I
spent on Reena matters, it was not enough;
but what was most disappointing to me was
to learn just how much time is needed and
spent on matters solely related to the issue
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of funding. It seemed that in every
conversation I had and in every meeting
that I attended, the issue of funding was the
focal point. No matter how much money is
raised through the selfless efforts of Reena
volunteers and from the generous
contributions of Reena supporters, it is never
enough. Group homes are costly to own and
operate. Programs are curtailed because
there is inadequate financing. Staff are
overworked but underpaid. New ideas are
shelved because there is no money to fund
them. Every day, senior management has to
figure out how to allocate insufficient
money to not only operate the agency but to
try to improve and add to the services and
programs it does offer. Hopefully, those who
follow me will find a way to focus more of
their energy on service-related issues.
Gratitude is the easiest emotion to have
and enjoy. To all of the dedicated,
energetic, hardworking and committed
people who make up the face and character
of Reena; the tireless staff who help run the
agency on a daily basis; the patient, caring
workers who look after the difficult needs
of the clients; the individuals who provide
their time, business experience and acumen
to the Board, the Executive and the
committees; the volunteers who spend
their time and energy organizing special
events to raise money for Reena; the
Government, which, in a time of fiscal
responsibility and financial restraint, still
shows a social conscience and contributes
most of the money needed to run the
business of Reena; and, finally, the families
who entrust their loved ones to the care of
all those who ultimately make Reena what
it is — a wonderful caring agency; they all
deserve our utmost gratitude.
Notwithstanding the regrets and
frustrations that I experienced as Chair, the
wonderment and pride for Reena that I have
far surpasses everything else. Reena is truly
an amazing organization that has grown
and matured into one of the premier social
service agencies in all of Ontario. The people
who have made it so have done it by sheer
determination, commitment, energy, focus
and kindness, and deserve all of the
recognition and thanks we can give them. It
starts at the top, and no one can be thanked
and admired more than Sandy Keshen,
Reena’s Executive Director and CEO. It is
because of Reena’s many accomplishments
and good deeds that I can now pass the
gavel with a great sense of pride from
having been given the privilege and honour
of serving as Chair and for having been
associated with so many great people, to all
of whom I say thank you.
Reena Foundation
by Frank Simkevitz
As I began my term as Chair of the
Foundation last year at this time, I wanted
to continue the tradition established by my
predecessors. The role
of our Foundation is
to meet the shortfall
in the funding needs
of Reena. The key
areas in which the
Foundation can
provide assistance are
securing supplement
funding for programs and projects such as
respite, and raising funds for capital projects
like the ElderHome.
I am therefore pleased to report that
there have been positive changes in the
Reena Foundation in the past year. In July
2001, Gary Sim came on board as the
senior professional. As President of the
Foundation, his role is to help mobilize our
Foundation staff and our Board members;
to take the lead in raising the funds so
urgently needed by Reena; and to put in
place a strategic vision for the future. The
results are beginning to show. My special
thanks to Gary for his determination and
leadership. In addition, I’d like to
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acknowledge the devotion and
commitment of Associate Director
Julea Gasner, Michelle Cole and
Sharon Brooker. Without them,
we would not succeed whatsoever.
We as a board decided to re-establish
our roots and have deliberately renewed
efforts to hold events that not only raise
the much-needed dollars, but broaden
awareness for Reena as well. The
Foundation Board has already begun to
diversify its membership and we are slowly
moving to a process that will ensure a
continuum of strong fundraising capability.
We were the recipients of several new
endowments and are actively seeking more.
They are all designated for Reena’s respite
activities (please see page 7).
I would be remiss if I did not thank our
Board members for their support and
enthusiasm. Each Board meeting is
highlighted by reports of new activities and
initiatives. Under the leadership of Ron
Segal, we developed a five-year plan that
will see our Foundation raise in excess of
$12 million. Murray Klein — well what
can be said about Murray Klein that can
match his achievements? He is a one-man
fundraising machine.
Al Libfeld not only brings many donors
to the table, but provides leadership and
delivers the Reena message to everyone
he knows about helping those with
developmental disabilities. Helen Fisch has
made a concerted effort to engage corporate
donors and her work will have long-term
financial benefits for Reena. Jeff Rayman,
Nathan Disenhouse, Frank Wilson,
Brian Orr, Paul Durigon, Mitchell Shnier
and Richard Lewin all bring fresh ideas,
new donors and their willingness to help
any time they are asked. Bill Schwalm and
Richard Cole continue to explore new ways
to support our activities.
Angela Iannuzziello has been
responsible for spearheading an initiative
to put into place a donor recognition
program so that we can properly and
regularly acknowledge the generosity of
our valued donors. Larry Berdugo has
seen to it that our Young Leadership
division continues its successful activities
and we hope it will take on a life of its
own over the next two years.
Our Special Events are co-ordinated
by Elaine Ross, whose long history with
Reena amply qualifies her to ensure that
our events are meaningful and successful.
Seymour Schwartz is always there —
whether to ask someone for money, to
lend his name to a fundraising initiative
or simply to bounce ideas off and give
his moral support. Finally, there are
two people who I must thank for their
guidance and support: Gerald Hartman,
Immediate Past Chair of the Foundation,
and Howard Ungerman, Chair of the
Reena Board: Gerald for his knowledge
and understanding and Howard for his
undying commitment to Reena.
I do not express my thanks often
enough. I am truly blessed to have such a
supportive group of people around me and
I hope I will continue to be able to draw on
their support for the coming year.
Executive Director’s Report
by Sandy Keshen
The 2002 Reena Gala Dinner was, by all
accounts, a most successful event. It
brought together long-time Reena
supporters who have
been generous
contributors over the
years, and many
individuals and
corporations who
were introduced to
Reena’s work in the
community by John Bitove, the dinner
honouree. As Chair and CEO of priszm
brandz, which operates more than 770 Taco
Bell and KFC restaurants, John put his
entire organization behind his pledge to
help Reena build a home for Reena’s
seniors. In addition, John is committed to
making certain that Reena stands front and
centre as a leading provider of services for
people with developmental disabilities.
In his heart-warming address from the
podium, John stated, “It should be the
mission of every business leader in the
country to ‘step up to the plate’ when he or
she is called upon to get involved for
people in need.” Thanks to the Bitove
connection, representatives of many megacorporations attended the dinner and were
impressed by what they heard and saw. It
is our hope that their interest will lead to
employment opportunities for Reena’s
clients, the building of affordable
community housing and the expansion of
Reena’s financial support.
The Gala also attracted many federal,
provincial and local politicians. The
Honorable Brenda Elliott, Minister of
Community, Family and Children’s Services,
brought greetings from the provincial
government and outlined the importance
of addressing the needs of the most
vulnerable people in our community.
She went on to say, “Private and public
partnerships, like this one created
tonight by Reena and John Bitove, best
demonstrate the benefits of communities
coming together. Thanks to their joint
collaboration on the creation of a Reena
ElderHome, aging clients will benefit
from specialized residential supports.”
In his remarks, Vaughan Mayor
Michael D’Biasi spoke of the good
relationship that has existed for many years
between the City of Vaughan and Reena. He
pledged his continued official and personal
support of Reena in the community.
So, on behalf of the many individuals
whose lives will be enhanced through the
success of the 2002 Reena Gala, I sincerely
thank John Bitove, his wife, Randi,
and his family for their outstanding
commitment to Reena and to people
with developmental disabilities.
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Reena
Reena elects new Chair
F
ay Rotman holds a Master of Social
Work degree from the University of Toronto
with a specialty in Social Policy, Planning
and Administration. Since graduating in
1975, Fay has had a broad and varied career,
both in the field of developmental services
and as a fundraising professional.
For the past 21 years, Fay has worked
as a freelance consultant, successfully
providing support to a wide range of notfor-profit agencies in the areas of strategic
planning, proposal development, program
development and fundraising campaigns.
At the same
time, she managed
two associations:
one a provincial
association of
professionals in
developmental
Fay Rotman
services; the other an
association of 50 agencies in
Toronto. These positions involved
the support and motivation of
professionals and volunteers in the
organization of large-scale events,
advocacy with government,
fundraising and co-ordinated
planning.
Working with DVA Navion (a
fundraising consulting firm) for the
past four years, she directed a number
of fundraising feasibility studies around
the province.
Fay is a past Board member of
the Unionville Home Society Seniors’
Foundation. Fay is married with two
children, who are currently attending
university.
New members of Reena’s Board of Directors
Vanessa Benedek is
the Public Relations
Manager at IBM
Canada Ltd. She’s had
extensive experience in
journalism as well as
public relations and
marketing. Vanessa has
been a member of our
Communications
Committee for many
years. Her expertise
will be of great benefit
to our agency.
Heather Goose and
her husband first
became aware of Reena
when they observed a
group of Reena clients
attending services at
Beth Tikvah
Synagogue. They went
on to fund a Reena
home for young men
with autism. Heather
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is on the
Arrangements
Committee for our
next Gala Dinner and
we know her
commitment and
dedication will be
beneficial to our
organization.
Danny Iannuzziello is
a real estate broker
with Skyview Realty,
and has been involved
with Reena for many
years. Danny was
Chair of Reena’s
housing arm, Batay
Reena, from 1993 to
1999. Over the years,
Danny has
demonstrated a
commitment to our
agency, and we look
forward to his
continued dedication.
Carolynn Morrison
has a great deal of
experience in volunteer
and community-based
activities. Her son is
living in a Reena home
for autistic youth and
she and her husband
are very active in their
son’s life. She’s a
wonderful advocate
and will be a great
asset to the Board.
Steve Sherman is a
lawyer and a chartered
public accountant who
specializes in crossborder tax services.
Steve is a member of
our Finance Committee
and is a parent of a
disabled child. His
expertise and commitment will be a great
asset to our agency.
Reena
The renewed Reena Gift Shop
by Arlene Margolese, Manager, Volunteer Services and Judaic Programming
I
n keeping with the High Holy Day season,
and the spirit of renewal that it invokes, we are
proud to announce that the Iannuzziello Family
Gift Shop has recently undergone a facelift.
Established in memory of Alfonso
Iannuzziello, the gift shop is well stocked
with a variety of goods, from kitchen utensils
to children’s toys, and a variety of lovely gift
items (from china to silver to Lucite, as well
as Judaica). The Gift Shop is presently open
every Monday from 1 to 3 p.m., and, of
course, for special occasions.
Myna Rossman, our dedicated
volunteer, has been incredibly helpful
with reorganizing and sharing innovative
marketing ideas, as well as with helping
people shop for ‘just the right gift.’ Should
you not find that very special item you’re
seeking, please let us know and
we’ll do our utmost to find it for you.
Items made by Reena clients are proudly
displayed as well, and if you buy $10
worth of merchandise, we’ll be happy
to give you a free gift bag!
The Gift Shop also serves as a fertile
training ground for clients interested in
gaining retail sales experience. Robert
Vaneck, a Reena client, would be more
than pleased to help you make the right
choice on Monday afternoons or, should
you need that special something at
another time, we’ll be happy to
accommodate you with a private
viewing upon request. Just call Arlene
Margolese, (905) 889-2690 ext. 2229,
for assistance. Happy shopping!
and Children’s Services and CFTO news
anchor Ken Shaw, who was master of
ceremonies for the event. Guests of the
2002 Gala were treated to a lively
demonstration of ballroom dancing or
DanceSport, presented by The Ontario
Amateur DanceSport Association, which
drew rave acclamations from the crowd.
Reena’s clients and their families face
new and increasingly complex challenges
each day. We’re grateful to John and Randi
Bitove for their good nature and hard work,
which made our 2002 Gala a huge success.
The Gala was a successful launch of a yearlong campaign to raise the necessary funds
to build a second Reena ElderHome.
2002 Gala Dinner
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suppliers. To their credit, the Silent
Auction was one of the most outstanding
in recent memory. Many one-of-a-kind
items really pleased the crowd. Congratulations to the following wonderful volunteers: Evy Breslin, Ilona Friedman,
Heather Goose, May Hudy, Sharon
Noss, Shelley Rabie, Elaine Ross, Ann
Shour and Helen Vale.
The 2002 Gala was attended by many
local, provincial and national politicians.
Head table guests included Brenda
Elliott, Minster of Community, Family
Rabbi Joseph Kelman (R) recites the blessing for
bread assisted by Reena client Danny Scherer.
(L to R) Sandy Keshen, Executive Director,
Frank Simkevitz, Reena Foundation Chair,
Barbara Elliott, Minister of Community, Family
and Children’s Services, Howard Ungerman,
Reena Chair, Fay Rotman, Reena Chair Elect.
Members of The Ontario Amateur DanceSport
Association entertain at the Gala Dinner.
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Annual General Meeting
by Minnie Ross, Manager, Communications
Reena
It was a full house for the Annual General
Meeting of Reena/Reena Foundation, held
on June 25, 2002, at the Toby and Henry
Battle Developmental Centre.
The meeting marked the end of Howard
Ungerman’s term as Chair of the Reena
Board, and he confessed to having mixed
emotions as he took on his new role of
Immediate Past Chair. He spoke of his
satisfaction in knowing that the programs
for children with developmental disabilities,
initiated during his chairmanship, are doing
so well. However, he expressed regret that so
much time needed to be spent on matters
solely related to funding (see his full report
on page 2). At the end of his report, Howard
introduced Fay Rotman, the incoming Chair
of Reena, and accepted a plaque as a token of
Reena’s appreciation for his outstanding
efforts during his term as Chair.
summer; and the Reena Lifetime
Achievement Award, presented to Helen
and Joe Berman and accepted on their
behalf by their son Allan.
Award presentations
The report of the Reena Foundation was
given by Frank Simkevitz, Chair, who
invited Joanne Freeman to present a new
award on behalf of the Foundation. The
Kenny Freeman Scholarship Award was
given to Daniel Duchinsky and will allow
him to attend Reena’s Cottage Program
this summer.
Many scrolls and plaques were presented
throughout the evening. Perhaps the most
touching were the Ed Richmond Family
Scholarship Award, presented to Jay Tax,
who can now look forward to attending the
entire program at the Battle Centre this
Reena Foundation
2002 Reena and Reena Foundation awards
Employer/Employee of the Year Award
Foundation Board Member of Distinction Award
(L to R) Howard Ungerman
presents the Employer of the Year
Award to Daniel Pikelin for his
understanding and support of
people with developmental
disabilities and Harold Breslove,
who was recommended by Mr.
Pikelin to receive the Employee of
the Year award for his dedicated
work at Pollack’s Fly Fishing.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Allan Berman accepts Reena’s first
Lifetime Achievement Award on
behalf of his parents Helen and Joe
Berman, for their very generous
and consistent support of Reena
since its inception in 1974.
Presenting the award is Bert
Raphael.
Reena Board Member of Distinction Award
Rachel Blumenfeld accepts the
Reena Board Member of
Distinction Award.
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The Reena Foundation Board
Member of Distinction Award was
presented to Al Libfeld and Jeff
Rayman. Frank Simkevitz (L) is seen
presenting the award to Al Libfeld.
Sam Handler Award
Howard Ungerman (L) presents the
Sam Handler Award for excellence
in volunteer philanthropy to
Marilyn and Bert Raphael.
Trevor Rosenberg Scholarship award
The Trevor Rosenberg Scholarship
Award is presented to Flora
Svinarenko (R) by Valerie and
Edmond Rosenberg. The award will
allow her to pursue her studies in
the field of social services.
Endowment Funds
T
he following Endowment Funds have been established by families over the past years. The principal is invested and the Reena
Foundation directs the investment income to the special programs designated by the families. If you wish to set up a fund in your family
name, please call Gary Sim at (905) 763-8254, ext. 3029
The Bacal Family Fund
The Morris and Beverley Baker Fund
The Binder Peckman Fund
The Michael and Tillie Blidner Fund
The Durigon Family Fund
The David Esplin Fund
The Kenny Freeman Education Fund
The General Reena Fund
The Sybil Goldberg Fund
The Max and Rose Goldenberg Fund
The Pearl Goldstein Fund
The Martin Goodman Fund
The Steview Gottlieb Fund
The Jenny Hammond Fund
The Don Lipman Fund
The Rose and Manny Lipman Fund
The Liss Family Fund
The Joshua, Zachary and Catherine Machado Fund
The Bert and Marilyn Raphael Advocacy Fund
The Jeff Rayman Fund
The Ed Richmond Fund
The Trevor Rosenberg Fund
The Helen Unger Fund
The Irving and Sylvia Ungerman Fund
The Mary and Morris Yuchtman Fund
Community Inclusion Award
Richmond scholarship Award
On hand to present the Ed
Richmond Scholarship Award is
Wayne Richmond (L), a nephew
of the late Ed Richmond. Jay Tax,
(centre) receives the award, which
will enable him to attend Reena’s
Summer Program for the full
season. Also seen is Jay’s mother,
Shelby Lerner, who expressed her
deep appreciation for Reena and
what the program means to her son.
The Community Inclusion Award
is presented by Fay Rotman (L)
to Gary Barnartt, Vice-President,
Board of Directors of the William
Lyon Mackenzie Housing Co-op in
recognition of their achievements
in embracing people with special
needs into society with dignity
and respect.
Kenny Freeman Scholarship Award
Daniel Duchinsky was not present
to receive the Kenny Freeman
Scholarship Award, which will
enable him to attend Reena’s
Cottage Program this year.
Accepting on his behalf is Kenny
Freeman (centre), in whose honour
the award was established. Seen
with Kenny are his mother Joanne
Freeman and his uncle David Ross.
Young Leadership Award
Frank Simkevitz (L) presents
a Reena Foundation Young
Leadership Award to Russell
Hoffman, for his contribution
to Reena as Co-Chair of March
Magic, a successful fundraising
event in support of Reena’s
Respite Programs.
Young Leadership Award
Larry Berdugo (R) receives a Reena
Foundation Young Leadership
Award from Frank Simkevitz for
his leadership of the Foundation’s
Young Leaders group and support
of Reena as Co-Chair of March
Magic.
Family Philanthropy award
Murray Klein (centre) presents the
Family Philanthropy Award to (L to
R) Martin and Heather Goose and
Judith and Allen Berg. The award is
given to families that have shown
leadership in financial contributions
to Reena.
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Reena Foundation
Dedication of the Irving and Sylvia Ungerman
Sports Centre
by Julea Gasner, Associate Director, Reena Foundation
I
t’s not often that a family gets a second
opportunity to be recognized and honoured for
their generosity and commitment. At Reena’s
Annual General meeting on Tue. June 25,
2002, Irving and Sylvia Ungerman had that
opportunity with the unveiling and dedication
of the Irving and Sylvia Ungerman Sports
Centre in the Toby and Henry Battle
Developmental Centre.
The Ungermans have long been
associated with Reena, primarily as the
benefactors of the Ungerman Sports
Complex at Camp Reena. Irving, a local
entrepreneur and well-known community
personality, believed that disabled children
and teens should have the same opportunities
to participate in leisure and sports activities
as other children. He campaigned to raise
the funds needed to build and equip the
Ungerman Sports Centre,
which was the focal point of
Camp Reena for many years.
As Reena’s services
expanded, traditional camping
was no longer a viable
program option. The mandate
to provide programs for the
community-at-large meant
Reena had to create more
Attending the ceremony on June 25, 2002, were (L to R, front
program options in the city.
row) The Ungerman family: Jaclyn, Jordan, Howard, Sylvia
The setting may be different,
and Irving Ungerman; and (back row) Bert Raphael and Rabbi
Aaron Flanzreich.
but the need is just as great
and the programs are just as
vital. When the camp closed, the Directors
We thank Sylvia and Irving Ungerman
of Reena, not wanting to lose an important
for their ongoing commitment to Reena.
piece of Reena history, chose to dedicate
They can be very proud of the legacy of
the Sports Centre in the Battle Centre in
caring and compassion that continues with
the Ungermans’ name.
their children and grandchildren.
A Day at the Races
by Julea Gasner, Associate Director, Reena Foundation
A
new fundraiser for Reena was launched
Fri. May 3, 2002. A Day at the Races was
developed by Lorne Weiss, racing enthusiast
and new-found volunteer for Reena. Lorne
combined his love of horses, knowledge of
racing, natural leadership ability and desire
to help others to create a most enjoyable and
profitable day for Reena. Lorne presented the
original concept to members of the Reena
Foundation Board, recruited a committee,
sought out sponsors and pulled the entire
day together. Thank you to Lorne and his
wife, Michelle, and committee members Lili
Litwin, Lila Satok, Estelle Steinhauer,
Shelley Weiss and Edie Weiss. This
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dedicated group helped create and publicize
the special event and were present at the
track to welcome the guests and sponsors.
A sincere thank you to Gord and Ruth
Berger of PanFinancial, who sponsored the
event. They, along with Reena Foundation
Board members Jeff Rayman, Seymour
Schwartz and Mitchell Shnier and 75
other guests, were treated to a short
presentation by Canadian sports legend
Sandy Hawley and track handicapper Jim
Banonn, who told colourful tales from the
world of horse racing.
Fifteen Reena clients and staff joined
the fun at the track and especially enjoyed
the sumptuous buffet presented by the
Woodbine Entertainment Complex.
Without a doubt, A Day at the Races
will become an annual event on Reena
Foundation’s calendar.
L to R: Mitchell Shnier, Jim Banonn, Lorne
Weiss, Jeff Rayman, Seymour Schwartz, Sandy
Hawley and Gary Sim.
Tribute/Memorial cards … a meaningful way to say you care
What better way to say mazel tov on the celebration of a simcha than with a Reena Foundation Tribute card designed by Reena clients? Memorial
cards are also available to convey condolences to family or friends on the loss of a loved one. If you wish to make a contribution, please call Reena
Foundation (905) 763-8254, ext. 3033, or toll-free at 1 (877) 324-4114. Tribute/Memorial cards are available from $10 each.
We thank the following people for their generous contributions, received between Mar. 8 and June 30, 2002. Our sincere apologies for any
errors or omissions. Please call the Foundation and we will correct our records immediately.
BAR/BAT MITZVAH
GAIL BOCKNEK
Mona & Bob Sherkin
JORDANA EJCHENTAL
JENNIFER GREEN
ELYSHA KLAIMAN
MELANIE STEELE
MAYA STERN
Benjamin Hertzman
DAVIDA KUGELMASS
Howie, Arla, Carolyn & Julie Hamer
JAMIE LERNER
Norma Kerr, Sam Kerr & Joel Kideckel
JEFFREY LEVER
Florence & Murray Zeidenberg
AARON WIESS
Harry Douglas
NECHAMA ZOBIN
Sandy Crone
BAR/BAT MITZVAH OF CHILD
IRENE COHEN & FAMILY
MR. & MRS. BOB GORDON
Gloria & David Friedman
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
BERNARD ALTSHULLER
Ann Shour
RENEE ARON
Zena & Issy Kanowitz
ESTHER AXMITH
Min Katz
LORNA BROWN
Faye & Sonny Goldfarb
TINA BROWN
Faye & Sonny Goldfarb
Tanya & Ed Green
Selma & Burt Silver
NORMAN BUBIS
David, Annalyn, Stacey, Lee & Max Schwartz
HEATHER BUCHALTER
Ann & Barry Graham
PAUL COVANT
Irma & Howard Reffes
HANNAH EGNAL
Eadie & Abe Rabie
ALEX EISEN
Boards of Directors*
JOI GUTTMAN
The Chesley Family
Esther Cohen
BEN KACHUCK
Gloria & Richard Cole
GORD LAIKEN
Irene Laiken
SARAH LAIKEN
Irene & Gord Laiken
CHERYL MEDOFF
Naomi & David Stern & Family
FAYE MINTZ
Shirley & Harry Grossman
PEARL PROPAS
Wendi & Paul Bonder & Family
LEONARD PRUSSKY
Molly & Gordon Stulberg
HARRY RINE
Bernice Rine
TOBY ROSE
Elaine & Stephen Herer
DORA ROTENBERG
Rochelle & Harry Green
Anne & Joe Jaffe
SEYMOUR SCHWARTZ
Boards of Directors*
Judith & Frank Wilson
RUTH SHERKIN
Mona & Robert Sherkin & Family
PERCY SKUY
Glenda & Max Skuy
RON SNIDER
Diane & Christopher Silver
SHIRLEY URBACH
Shirley & Gerald Taub
JILL WALKER
Sharon & Lloyd Duckman
FRANK WILSON
Boards of Directors*
Gary Sim
ELEANOR YANOVER
Gloria & David Friedman
DAVID ZAFRANI
Lillian Samuels
CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW
PARENTS
JULIE & MICHAEL BRONSTINE
Lizzies Old Timers Association
JULIE & LANCE DAVIS
Julea Gasner & the March Magic
Committee
Elaine & Frank Simkevitz
ROCHELLE & CORY GLICK
Donna Grober & Mel Goodman
JEFF & TATIANA SINGER
Magdie & Stephen Kohn
CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW
GRANDPARENT(S)
MARY & HARVEY BRONSTINE
Lizzies Old Timers Association
SANDY & SHELLY GLICK
Donna Grober & Mel Goodman
MIRIAM & RON SEGAL
Boards of Directors*
Fay & Stu Rotman
Elaine & Frank Simkevitz
SHIRLEY & GERALD TAUB
Brenda Rothenberg
Maxine Sugar
JUDY & FRANK WILSON
Boards of Directors*
HOLIDAY GREETINGS
JULIE LANGE & STAFF
Sharon Brooker
MARY LOU WILKENS
Ann Shour
IN HONOUR
BANK OF MONTREAL, MANAGER
Jenny Esplin
SUSAN EILEY
Maxine Sugar
ROXY & MARTIN FREEDMAN
Lillian Samuels
RABBI KORN
Jesse & Michael Buckstein
MARILYN LEVENSTEIN
Mona & Bob Sherkin
IN MEMORIAM
JEAN BERNS
Joyce & Bernie Paguek
SOLOMON DAVID BERNSTEIN
Miriam Sztybel
SYLVIA BERNSTEIN
Reta Antflyck
Hilda & Harold Wisebrot
IRVING BILLER
Joi (Lunsky) Guttman
GRANDMOTHER OF JOHN BITOVE
Boards of Directors*
Gala Dinner Arrangements & Tribute
Committees
Gary Sim, Reena Foundation President &
Foundation Staff
MAX CARL BLUMENFELD
Clients & Family Services Staff
Sandra & Ken Gertner & Family
Nancy & Elliott Grad
Cheryl & Ari Hochman & Family
Sandy & David Kaminker
Lorna & Joe Leibovici
Penny & Richard Pellow
Nina & Jack Pollock
Ellen & Don Pozner & Family
JACK BODZIN
Bernice Goodman
BEATRICE BRENHOUSE
Honey & Hye Wiseman
LEON BRENNER
Claire & Peter Raiman
MIRIAM BRESLOW
Ann Shour
JOYCE BUDD
Susan Tepper Stewart
Helen & Ben Tepper
HELEN BURNS
The Civil & Lustig Families
CHARLES CHAPLIN
Irene & Marv Davis
MINNIE CLAIRMAN
Chanah, Hayyah & Sarah Clairman
LONNIE CLEMENS
Miriam & Meir Bester
SAUL COLLIS
Leonard Feigman
LEON DAVINE
Muriel & Arthur Schwartz
HELEN DAVIS
Gerald Hartman
Maxine Sugar
FATHER OF THE DECASTRO FAMILY
Lizzies Old Timers Association
MOTHER OF BUNNY DIAMOND
Gloria & Dave Friedman
RELATIVE OF THE DIBIAGIO FAMILY
Lizzies Old Timers Association
GRANDFATHER OF PAUL DURIGON
Boards of Directors
Sandy Keshen
Gary Sim
EDDIE EBERLY
Joel Panet & Family
BILL EMERY
Boards of Directors*
ABE ENGEL
Mayna, Fabry & Ruth Vellis
BETH EPPEL
Minnie Ross & Family
MANA ARCHANGELA ETTORRE
Risa & Todd Render & Family
RELATIVE OF THE EYTON FAMILY
Debby Kassoy & Ben Beck
BESS FELDMAN
Elva & Marty Strom
PHYLLIS FLOOD
The Esplin Family
BUTCH FREEDHOFF
Joi (Pearlman) Guttman
ALFIE FREEDMAN
Bram Morrison
JACK FREEDMAN
Barbara & Norman Gilbert
MENDEL FROST
Miriam & Ron Segal
RELATIVES OF LISA GANTWERGER
Minnie Cohen
IDEL GERSTEIN
Freda Rubenstein
ROBERT (ROBBIE) MICHAEL GLASS
Robin & Mitch Markowitz
SRUL IRVING GLICK
Boards of Directors*
Julea & Robert Gasner & Family
MEL GLOWINSKI
Joi Guttman & Alan Newman
JACK GOLDSTEIN
Shirley & Lou Goodfield
FATHER OF JANELLE GREENIDGE
Arthur Vanek
HELENA GREENWOOD
Mel Antflyck
Joyce & Bernie Pagwerk & Family
Gloria & Sam Pollock
Hilda & Harold Wisebrot
MAX GROSS
Miriam, Ron, Nara, Brian & Adam Segal
PHIL GROSS
Carolyn & Leo Goodman
GRANDMOTHER OF ROBIN GRUNEIR
Marilyn & Robert Gruneir
ALLAN HALPERT
Rose & Allan Brass
Ruth & Bram Morrison
SHELDON HARRIS
Ann Gotlieb
LESLIE HARTMAN
Boards of Directors*
Reena Foundation Staff
Marla & Howard Rosen & Family
Fay & Stuart Rotman
Elaine & Frank Simkevitz
Maxine Sugar
KELLY HAUPT
Annette Hess & Family
MOTHER OF ROBERT HENRY
Mona & Bob Sherkin
Linda Feldman & David Walderman
ESTHER HERMAN
Elana & Allan Chapnik & Family
Joi Guttman & Alan Newman
ERIC HERR
Doctors of Yorkview Medical Centre
Doreen & Simmy Cort & Family
Eadie & Abraham Rabie
Cathy & Trevor Stein
PERI HERSKOVITZ
Barbara, Harry, Jeffrey & Debra Jerome
SANDRA HERTZ
Bernice Dworkin
SOPHIE HUTCHINSON
Debby Kassoy & Ken Beck
LORNA JACKSON
Boards of Directors*
Sandy Keshen & Staff
Elaine & Frank Simkevitz
LIA KARON
Karen Propper
BERTA KATZ
Bernice Dworkin & Family
ROSE KAY
Elva & Marty Strom
RELATIVE OF THE KLACZKOWSKI
FAMILY
Julea & Robert Gasner & Family
MORTON KNECHT
Bernice & Bernie Levinson
Ann Shour
Elva & Marty Strom
Anne, Sollie & Gary Wagman
HYMAN KOPYTOWSKI
The Fruchtman Family
HERMAN LADOVSKY
Sharon Brooker
Anne, Sollie & Gary Wagman
COOKIE LANDAU
August 2002 KOLREENA
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Rose & Allan Brass
FANNY LANGER
Sandra Greenbaum
MOLLY LEHRER
Dorice & David Silverman
TOBY DIANE LEPOFSKY
Sylvia & Al Wasserman
CECELIA LEVENSON
Sonia & Yehudi Hendler
Diane & Aaron Lampert
Valerie & Richard Wine
MIKE LEVINE
Debby Kassoy & Ken Beck
CLARA LUDWIN
ALAN LUTHER
Ann Shour
MOTHER OF MAUREEN LUSTHOUSE
Claire & Peter Raiman
SISTER OF MRS. M. MENDELOW
Len Finkler
FATHER OF FERN MORRISON
Suzanne & Michael Metz
MOTHER OF RICK MURFIN
Ann Shour & Honey Martin
SARAH NEUBERGER
Julea & Robert Gasner
Mintz & Partners
MAITA NEWTON
Anita Marcus
FATHER OF BARBARA NORWICH
Bernice Goodman
LOUIS OKUN
Elva & Marty Strom
TED ORLANS
Dorothy & Cyril Davis & Family
Norma & Alan Friedlander
Barbara & Norman Gilbert
ROY PETTLE
Lizzies Old Timers Association
MAYER PILZ
Anne, Sollie & Gary Wagman
STEPHEN POLLOCK
Elva & Marty Strom
DORA POSESORSKI
Bernice & Bernie Levinson
FATHER OF ROBYN QUINT
Louise & Derrick Novis
LOUIS REISMAN
Marsha & Syd Cargman
DONALD RICH
Mona & Bob Sherkin
EVE RISEN
Elva & Marty Strom
CAROL ROSE
Shirley & Gerry Taub
AL ROSEN
Len Finkler
MICHAEL ROSNER
Miriam (Alnikov) & Ron Segal
MAX ROTH
Len Finkler
NIECE OF BRENDA ROTHENBERG
Betty & Dante Bozzo
DAVID RUMOHR
Shelagh Barrington & George Maclaren
HOWARD SAND
Elva & Marty Strom
TOMMY SCHAFER
Joi (Lunsky) Guttman
FATHER OF ED SEIDER
Boards of Directors*
FATHER OF TED SHARPE
Lizzies Old Timers Association
JACK SHINER
Debby Kassoy & Ken Beck
Ellen Little
Miriam & Ron Segal
GERALD SIEGEL
Burtha & Henry Liss
Lillian Samuels
IZZIE SILVER
Freda, Hyla & Zelig Rubinstein
DAVID SINGER
Minnie Ross
RENE SOKOLOFF
Goldie Feldman
Rhonda, Peter & Bernice Fruitman
Randi & Sam Glass & Family
Fern & Donny Greenbaum
Essie, Dave & Scott Guttman
Sharon, Jay & Robin Harris
Shelley & Larry Krupski & Family
Gertrude Mills
Myra & Allen Mills
Barbara Powell
Carol & Gertrude Sokoloff
10
• KOLREENA April 2002
Risa, Phil, Ethan & Tyler Spring
Leslie & Donny Trail
TERRY SOKOLOFF
Lori Alter
Penny & Brian Aronovitch
Amy Barkin & Steven Aronovitch
Ken Axmith
Daliah Bar-Dayan
Marcia & Brian Bender
Boards of Directors*
Ruby & Ron Bronsten
Penny Charendoff
Shaindy & Bernie Cohen & Family
Department of Communication Disorders
Heidi & Stewart Dicker
Jill Eisenberg
Michael Firestone
Annette & Lionel Fishman & Family
Frances Fogle
Sarah & Jonathan Glass
Randi & Samuel Glass & Family
Fran & Stan Greisman
Stephanie Griver & Family
Essie, Dave & Scott Guttman
Rachel (Lipton) Haar & Jeffrey Haar
Sharon, Jay & Robin Harris
Karen Hayeems
Stacey & Cary Heller & Family
Alice & Leon Hoffman
Morty Horowitz
Freda & Jerry Iscove
Shelley & Larry Kreupski & Family
Sharon & Ted Kurtz
Alison & Bradley Lipton
Gayla & Barry Litowitz & Family
Beverley & Stanley Livshitz
Zelda & Irving Mandell
Jodi & Moish Margolis & Family
Lillian Mendelsohn
Myra & Allen Mills & Family
Gert Mills
Annette & Pat Mulligan
Staff of Office of Research Administration –
York University
Beverley & Irving Pancer
Lois & Michael Powell
Honey & Jeff Rubenstein
The Shapiro Family
Nicole Shuckett & Avi Pollock
Myrna & Larry Silverman
Lynn & David Smith
Gertrude Sokoloff
Risa & Phil Spring & Family
Michael Steinberg
Myrna & Jerry Stone
Molly & Gordon Stulberg
Ronna, Rebecca & Michael Stulberg
Janie & Stan Swartz
The Vernon Family
Tina, Perry, Noah & Jenna Waisglass
Myrna Wallace & Family
Rita & Eddie Weisberg
Ella & Mike Wolfish
Jackie & Fred Yack
CHAIM SPITZEN
The Ber Family
MANDEL SPRACHMAN
Elva & Marty Strom
RELATIVE OF THE STERN FAMILY
Cheryl, Ron, Sam & Elliot Medoff
SINUE STULBERG
Boards of Directors*
BARBARA SZABO
The Region of York Recreational Special
Needs Committee
LEOLA SWIFT
Boards of Directors*
Donna & Bill Stubbings
Staff of Henry’s
HOWARD TAFT
Bernice Dworkin
Ann Shour
PETER TAL
Arthur Vanek
ESTHER TENNEN
Betty & Marshall Cohen
Minnie Ross
ESTHER KOHL VALE
JEAN ELIZABETH VANDERVEER
Ann Shour
RELATIVE OF THE WALDERMAN
FAMILY
Linda & David Feldman & Family
MOLLY WALTON
Sharon (Rosen) Brooker & Family
Elliot Lastman
Bernice Dworkin & Family
MARVIN WEBER
Sharon, Gordon & Daniel Resnick
JOSEPH WEINSTEIN
Ellen & Jerry Babbin
Carol & Stanley Banach
Barbara & Jeff Barbalat & Family
Marvin Baskin
Matthew Benaim & Family
Boards of Directors*
Beverley & Harold Brown
Carol & Michael Burke & Family
Beverley Burman
Sandy & Norman Burns
Natalie & Arthur Clairman
Judy & Allen Cole
Helen DeLoen
Barbara & Gordon Donsky
Karen & Gordon Donsky & Family
Marcia & Leon Donsky
Jack Donsky & Family
Anita & Lou Enchin
Miriam & Allen Enchin & Family
The Erlich Family
Karen Fenwick, Saul Unterman & Family
Jamie Finisffter
Caryn & Allan Friedman & Family
Gloria & Dave Friedman
Elinor Gertner
Faye & Sonny Goldfarb
Jean & Jacob Goldstein & Family
Judy & Hy Goldstein
Ruth & Norman Golosky
Judy & Sam Gonshor & Family
Ruthie & Hy Gorelick
Margaret & Harold Grieve
Elise & Bernie Gropper
Aileen & Chuck Hanet
Ruth Hanick
The Henry Family
Brenda Isen
Rhonda & Larry Israelson
Dona Kaner
Shelley Magler & Simon Kirshenblat
Leo Lavine
Beverley & Sidney Linden
Esther & Sam Linzon
Burtha & Henry Liss
Pearl & Lou Litwin
Shirley Lodish
Beverley Colman Lokash
Merle & Seymour Mandel
Robert M. Masters, Q.C.
Outsiders Bowling League
The Parker Family
Sophie Pechen
Elissa & Irving Posluns
Joyce & Wilfred Posluns
David Rosenberg
Kaye Rotenberg
Cheryl, Arthur, Lauren & Jordan Schwartz
Leah & Nachum Shore
Bea Shute
Rene, Fred & Gayle Skurka
Esther Spring
Debi & Neil Soberman & Family
Phyllis, Manny & Jonathan Spivak
Barbara & Bert Stitt
Helaine & Gary Stoller
Elva & Marty Strom
Noreen & Albert Swartz
Hildy & Larry Swimmer
Titanium Corp. Inc.
Lily & Larry Tobis
Sue & Michael Turk
Estelle & Bill Viner
Sylvia & Ben Walters
Jessica Wasserman
Helen & Arnie Winer
Anne & Sam Wise
Pedie & Mel Wolfond
Frances & Ken Woolfson
Bessie Wortzman
Gloria & Malcolm Yasny
Mindy, Dean, Adam & Robyn Zalev
ARON WELLER
Goldie & Morris Werger
JAY WINKLER
Clarice Winkler & Alvin Rice
BEN WITTLIN
Gloria & Dave Friedman
RUTH YOUNG
KUN-BOK YU
Muriel Schwartz
LAUREN JENNA ZARACOFF
Sharon Brooker
Ann Shour
HARRY (LUCKY) ZIMMERMAN
Reta Antflyck
SYLVIA ZOLT
Carolyn & Leo Goodman
IN MEMORY OF
DOROTHY & SONNY KAMINSKY
MINNIE & NATHAN TEPPER
JOSEPH VELLIS
Ruth Vellis
F. SCHLESINGER
LIZETTE ZIMMERMAN
Eleanor Simkevitz
YARZEIT
RUTH KIRSH
Aliza Eisenstein
IN APPRECIATION
MEL BROWN
Glenys & Nathan Lindenberg
GLORIA & RICHARD COLE
Marilyn & Morton, Val &
Tony Belchelz
ELLIE FISHBANE
The Becker Family
ELAINE HOCHMAN
Mark Sokoloff & Parents
ORLY KATZ
The Becker Family
JUDY LOMAN
Ann Shour
AVIVA SEGAL
The Becker Family
MAZEL TOV
JOHN BITOVE
Ronda, Michael, Jessica & Kyle Taylor
GRANDCHILDREN OF HARRIET &
MURRAY CAPLAN
Irma & Howard Reffes & Family
HARRIETTE & SOL FLEISING
Boards of Directors*
Fay & Stu Rotman
MR. & MRS. J. HOWELLS
Len Finkler
DEBRA ISCOVE
Freda & Jerry Iscove
RACHAEL ISCOVE
Jerry Iscove
GRANDSON OF LIBBY &
SOLLY JOFFE
Gertie & Les Bulkin
TAMMY & ERIC PETERSIEL
Debby & Ken Beck
SALCMAN FAMILY
Julea & Rob Gasner
DIANE & COLIN SILVER
Jennifer & Andrew Duckman
JUDY & MICKY SWORTH
Gloria & Dave Friedman
ORIT & JEFF SZENES
Julea Gasner & the March Magic
Committee
SYDNEY WAHL
Charis & David Wahl
DAUGHTER OF JANET WILDING
Sandy Keshen & Staff
PACKAGE OF CARDS
Farrell Cole
Jenny Esplin
Robert Gruneir
Dr. Larry Lerner
Wilfred Levin
Elana Seligman
Sylvia Seligman
PASSOVER GREETINGS
FAYE & JEFFREY DORFMAN
& FAMILY
Min Katz
NAOMI ERLICK
Pearl & Ken Rose
MOLLY & SANDY GOODMAN
& FAMILY
Michael Krofchick
BEVERLY & HARVEY KROFCHICK
Debbie, Michael, Kayla & Nicole
Krofchick
JUDY & MENDEL SOMER
Lisa & Harry Lewin & Family
SHIRLEY & BERNIE TANNER
Miriam & Wilfred Ross
SPEEDY RECOVERY
CLAUDE ALEXANDER
Ann Gotlieb
JOE BERMAN
Boards of Directors*
ALLAN BRASS
Marilyn & Jack Halpert
JOLI CHESTER
Ted Chester
RICHARD COLE
Connie & Ben Kachuck & Family
TOM DEUTCH
Gertie Winkler & Clarice & Alvin Rice
WAYNE DION
Len Finkler
ISAK KATZ
Edith & Meyer Abramczyk
ZACK LEVINSKY
Lizzies Old Timers Association
BILL ROTMAN
Edith & Meyer Abramczyk
DAUGHTER OF FRANK & SYLVIA
RUBINO
Lizzies Old Timers Association
ANNE SCHWARTZ
Ellen, Mel, Josh & Michael Little
FREDDY SOPHER
Ann, Haron & Regina Sopher
Sid & Edward Disenhouse
JOE WEINSTEIN
Thelma & Jerry Fisher
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
ESTHER & SID BABBIN
Linda Willer
Reva Zlot
PEARL & NAT GOODMAN
Harry Finewax
FLO & RALPH KAY
Sharon Brooker
SUSAN & RON KOCHEN
The Fruchtman Family
SARAH & GORD LAIKEN
Irene Laiken
SYBIL & IRV ROSEN
Ruth & Bram Morrison
RONNIE & BARBARA SALTZMAN
Irma & Howard Reffes
YIZKOR
WAGMAN & GOLD FAMILIES
The Wagman Family
BINDER-PECKMAN FUND
Congratulations to New
Grandparents
SHIRLEY & GERRY TAUB
Sandy Keshen
FRANK & JUDY WILSON
Sandy Keshen
In Memoriam
LESLIE HARTMAN
Belinda & Bryan Keshen
Rena & Mark Wolanski
HELEN DAVIS
BILL EMERY
MARILYN RAPHAEL
Sandy Keshen
FATHER OF ED SEIDER
TERRY SOKOLOFF
LEOLA SWIFT
Sandy Keshen
Speedy Recovery
JOE WEINSTEIN
JOLENE & MORRIS CARRADY FUND
Happy Birthday
ANNE DUBLIN
Rochelle Carrady
Mazel Tov
BERT & MARILYN RAPHAEL
Rochelle Carrady
Speedy Recovery
ALEX EISEN
Rochelle & Pamella Carrady
ISAAC EILEY FUND
Birthday Greetings
JOAN EILEY
Nina & Larry Ungerman
In Memoriam
JOHN VANKIEKEBELT
Joan & Hy Eiley
AL & FAYE MINTZ ELDERHOME FUND
In Memoriam
LOUIS MARKUS
Marcie Ceresne & Family
Birthday Greetings
FAYE MINTZ
Susan Himel & Neil Kozloff & Family
Mazel Tov
BERT & MARILYN RAPHAEL
Sheila & Paul Roth
LIPA FLEISING FUND
In Memoriam
LESLIE HARTMAN
Sol Fleising
CHAIM HELFENBAUM
Guta Fleising
Harriette & Sol Fleising & Family
Tina & Bryan Stutman & Family
PEARL GOLDSTEIN CONTINUING
EDUCATION FUND
Wedding Anniversary
HONEY & HOWARD MARTIN
Ann Shour
STEVIE GOTTLIEB FUND
Happy Birthday
PAUL WISE
Rosalie & Marshall Gottlieb
Mazel Tov
ARLENE & AL ISRAEL
Heather & Ron Hoffman
HARVEY & SHARON LIPMAN
Ruth & Terry Kaufman
Happy Passover
RHONDA & ADAM BLOOM
MR. & MRS. LLOYD DUCKMAN
MR. & MRS. FRED EISEN
MR. & MRS. RON FAUST & FAMILY
MR. & MRS. RON FLAM & FAMILY
MR. & MRS. AL ISRAEL
MR. & MRS. KEN KIRSH
MR. & MRS. DAVID ROSS
RUTH & MARVIN SADOWSKI
Rosalie & Marshall Gottlieb
MR. & MRS. PHIL DANIELS
MR. & MRS. R. FAUST & FAMILY
MR. M. FREEDMAN & MS. B. ZALDIN &
FAMILIES
MR. & MRS. MORLEY GOLDMAN &
FAMILY
MR. & MRS. ALEX GROSSMAN &
FAMILY
DR. & MRS. LARRY HOFFMAN
& FAMILY
MR. & MRS. TERRY KAUFMAN &
FAMILY
Heather & Ron Hoffman
MR. & MRS. KEN KIRSH & FAMILY
MR. & MRS. H. MERBAUM & FAMILY
MR. & MRS. KURT ROTHSCHILD &
FAMILY
MARVIN & RUTH SADOWSKI
In Memoriam
GRANDMOTHER OF PAUL
DURIGON
Rosalie & Marshall Gottlieb
Heather & Ron Hoffman & Family
HARRY FREEDOFF
Rosalie & Marshall Gottlieb
MORRY HALBERSTADT
Heather & Ron Hoffman
LESLIE HARTMAN
Marshall Gottlieb
BOB MEDLINE
Heather & Ron Hoffman
IDA RAKOWSKY
Ruth & Terry Kaufman
BEN WHITTLIN
Rosalie & Marshall Gottlieb
Heather & Ron Hoffman
Wedding Anniversary
BEA & FRED EISEN
Rosalie & Marshall Gottlieb
MARSHALL & ROSALIE GOTTLIEB
Bea & Fred Eisen & Family
Myrna & Butch Caplan
Ricki & Erin Gorenkoff
Birth of a Grandchild
MR. & MRS. TED COHEN & FAMILY
Heather & Ron Hoffman & Family
THE COOPER FAMILY
Heather & Ron Hoffman & Family
MR. & MRS. DAVID GARBER
Rosalie & Marshall Gottlieb
HELEN LEVIN FUND
In Memoriam
SUNIA KRONGOLD
Ann Shwemer & Al Levin
DONALD LIPMAN FUND
Birthday
MARION BELLCHAMBER
The Lipman Family
ESTHER CAPLAN
Toba Lipman
In Honour of
DR. JOE GREENBERG
Toba Lipman
In Memoriam
BERNARD ALTMAN
Toba & Anita Lipman
BETTY GOODMAN
Joanne, Henry, Randi & Aubrey Greenberg
ROSALIE FLOMEN
SON OF HELEN POLLOCK
Toba Lipman
RELATIVE OF DONNY SKOPITZ
Marla & Steven Lipman
JOE WEINSTEIN
Harvey & Barbara Sugar
Speedy Recovery
MARVIN KALIFER
Toba Lipman
Wedding
EVELYN & MAX BEINENFELD
Toba Lipman
Wedding Anniversary
MR. & MRS. ED HYDE
Toba Lipman
LISS FAMILY FUND
Bar/Bat Mitzvah of Child
FLORENCE PAPE
Burtha & Henry Liss
Birthday Greetings
MAX SHARP
Burtha & Henry Liss
Congratulations on New Home
HENRY & BURTHA LISS
Ruth & Mike Florence
In Honour of
MARILYN & BERT RAPHAEL
Burtha & Henry Liss
MICHAELS FAMILY FUND
Birthday Greetings
PAUL KLIMITZ
Ashley & Allan Carr
Maureen & Harry Garfinkle
Marlene & Moe Horenfeldt
Royale & Sol Klimitz
Esther & Albert Michaels & Family
R.B. Rosen
Harry Singer
Beatrice & Solly Switzman
GEORGE SOBEL
Sandy & Irving Shiaman
In Memoriam
VIOLET BROOKS
Brenda, Paul, Rosalie, Marshall & Helene
Klimitz
LOUIS KOZLOSKY
MAX KROLL
Brenda, Paul, Rosalie, Marshall & Helene
Klimitz
PAULINE KRYSTAL
MELVYN NAIMER
Esther & Albert Michaels & Family
BERT & MARILYN RAPHAEL
ADVOCACY FUND
Good Health
MARILYN RAPHAEL
Boards of Directors & Staff *
Betty & Dante Bozzo
Minnie Ross
Ann Shour
Maxine Sugar
HIS WORSHIP DON COUSENS
Marilyn & Bert Raphael
In Memoriam
GRANDMOTHER OF JOHN BITOVE
Marilyn & Bert Raphael
PETER HRASTOVER
Raphael Partners & Staff of the Toronto
Office
Marilyn & Bert Raphael
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RELATIVE OF THE BUDD FAMILY
CY CARRICK
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Diane & Sid Winick
Wedding Anniversary
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Feige & Schmiel Pancer
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Diane & Sid Winick
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Howard Ungerman
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In Memoriam
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Mary Yuchtman
April 2002 KOLREENA
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Character building at work
never knew that working at the local
Wal-Mart would be so rewarding. I haven’t
much work experience — a few small jobs
selling Avon, working in a cafe, a bookstore
placement and a little babysitting. It was
something, but I felt that I could do better.
I had earned three credits in English at
George Brown College and had a 3.7 GPA.
After that, I took a program for consumer
survivors at Seneca College called Work
on Track.
The challenge was to let go of my fear
of work. Each day, we were taught new
things like balancing our job and personal
life, dealing with change, relaxation,
motivation, learning styles and how to
have satisfaction from work.
Through the program, I was given
placements at The Body Shop and WalMart. Ever since I was 13 years old, I
thought a soap store would be more fun
and interesting and a department store
seemed boring. I did four shifts at The
Body Shop and realized that it was not for
me — the work was too slow, the dress
code too boring (all black is not my style
because I need my individuality), and I
ABOUT REENA ACTIVITIES PUBLISHED
FOR THE FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND
SUPPORTERS OF REENA
by Rebecca Adele Hersh
I
KO L R E E N A : A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R
was not learning how to deal with people.
My employment specialist, Delores, is a
genuine angel — a breath of fresh air. She
calmed my soul about the long hours and
let me try to build
myself up at WalMart. Delores
believed that I was
capable and wanted
me to try a challenge.
I did a placement in
Children’s Fashions.
Rebecca Adele Hersh
One day I covered
the Infants
department on my own and was thrilled
with how efficiently I did the job.
Wal-Mart is a great working
environment. I am learning how to get
along with people and that builds character
and makes me proud of myself.
I recently got a paying job at Wal-Mart
and could not be happier because at the
end of my shift I realize that I have been
able to help customers. The question still
comes from many people, “Why work?”
My answer is, “Why not?” It builds selfcharacter.
Reena Chair Fay Rotman; Vice-Chairs Lisa Becker, Harold
Seidel; Secretary Howard Mintz; Treasurer Steven Sherman;
Founding Chair Rabbi Joseph Kelman; Immediate Past Chair
Howard Ungerman; Past Chairs Sam Handler*, Syrma
Kochberg, Harvey Adelman, Eleanor London, Marilyn
Raphael, Harley Mintz, Harold Wodinsky, Hy Eiley, Robert H.
Berkovitz, Angela Stern Iannuzziello, Stanley Kugelmass; Life
Director Joe Berman; Hon. Legal Counsel Bert Raphael, QC,
LSM; Directors Kenneth N. Beck, Vanessa Benedek, Evy
Breslin, George Cantlie, David L. Cohen, Phillip Daniels,
Heather Goose, Gerald Hartman, Danny Iannuzziello, Gabor
Kalmar, Phil Lepofsky, Alan Liss, Carolynn Morrison, Frank
Simkevitz, Wilfred Teper
Executive Director Sandy Keshen
Reena Foundation Chair Frank Simkevitz; Hon. Legal
Counsel Bert Raphael, QC, LSM ; Founding Chair Hy Eiley;
Immediate Past Chair Gerald Hartman; Past Chairs Ronald
Hoffman, Ira Sack; Directors Larry Berdugo, Richard Cole,
Nathan Disenhouse, Paul Durigon, Helen Fisch, Angela
Stern Iannuzziello, Murray Klein, Richard Lewin, Al
Libfeld, Brian Orr, Jeff Rayman, Elaine Ross, Seymour
Schwartz, Ronald Segal, Bill Schwalm, Mitchell Shnier,
Howard Ungerman, Frank Wilson
President Gary E. Sim, CFRE
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