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Clint Malarchuk

a n o f

Conversationw i t h

Evening

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t h E M E n t a L h E a L t h a S S o c i a t i o n o f w E S t c h E S t E r

October 26, 2017•

L i f E t h E P L a c E t o B E

2 L a w re n c e S t re e t a rd s l e y, n Y 1 0 5 0 2

Clint & JoanieMalarchuk

a n Evening o f Conversationw i t h

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B o a R d o f d i R e C t o R SMichael Lombardi, President

Vice PresidentsNora Liss ContractHon. Mary F. Foster

Patrice IngrassiaMeryl A. Allison, Treasurer

Ann Mandel Laitman, MD, SecretaryDirectors

Orlando BarreiroGreg Frisoli

Jennifer L. KasoffJohn S. Kaufman

Sharon Krieger, M.D.Sean A. Mayer

Nicholas R. PirrottaBobbi Rebisz

Donna M. RenellaPeter S. Sloane

Gerald SternYvonne D. Tropp

Charlotte Östman, CEO

From the locker room to the living room, the subject ofmental health must be part of our everyday dialogue—notsomething that we feel the need to hide. And no oneknows that better than Clint Malarchuk.As a goalie in the National Hockey League, he foundhimself wearing a mask both on—and off—the ice.Nicknamed the “Cowboy Goalie” for his childhood spentriding horses and, later, for his off-season rodeo stints, Clintexuded confidence and strength. But even as he madesave after save in the net, he struggled with lifelong mentalhealth issues. Even his harrowing on-ice injury in 1989didn’t seem to slow him down: he was back in the gamejust 10 days later.Years after hanging up his goalie mask, Clint was finallyable to remove the mask that had caused so much silentsuffering. Today, he is a true ally and advocate as hededicates his life to raising awareness for mental health. We are honored to welcome Clint and his wife Joanie aswe embark on a conversation about trauma, depression,anxiety, stigma and the important role of family in recovery.As Clint once said, “We fear the things we don’tunderstand. We even discriminate and hate the things wedon’t understand. And mental health issues are a real hardthing for people to understand, if you haven’t lived throughthem or been with a loved one who has.”Thank you for joining us this evening as we strive toeliminate the fear, discrimination and hate that oftensurround behavioral health issues. We believe the more wetalk about mental health, the easier it is for others to speakup and seek help. Your voice can and does make adifference—we are grateful you have chosen to add it tothis vital conversation.

Charlotte ÖstmanCEO

Michael LombardiBoard President

t h e C e o a n d B o a R d P R e S i d e n t

Welcome to an Evening of Conversation with Clint Malarchuk!

Charlotte Östman, LCSW-R Michael LombardiCEO Board President

Thank you to all who helped make this inspiring evening possible.

P L a y o f f S P o n S o R SMeryl A. Allison and Elisa E. Burns, MD

C o n f e R e n C e S P o n S o R SClarfeld Financial Advisors

Jennifer L. and Steven H. KasoffKate S. and Michael Lombardi

Victoria Penino and Fred CampionDonna Renella

Gerald Stern and Carla Pasquali Westchester Medical Center Health Network

d i v i S i o n S P o n S o R SArthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Nora and Jonathan ContractGreg Frisoli

Charlotte & Ulf ÖstmanPUX.life

RegeneronYvonne D. Tropp and Alan Epstein

M e d i a P a R t n e R S

C o M M u n i t y P a R t n e R SConcordia College-NY

The College of WestchesterBrewster Ice Arena

*Acknowledgements as of printing

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WelcomeCharlotte Östman, CEOThe Mental Health Association of Westchester

ReflectionsSean A. Mayer, MemberThe Mental Health Association of Westchester Board of Directors

ConversationClint and Joanie Malarchuk

VIP Reception to Follow

For years, Clint Malarchukseemed to be living the dream as one of

the National Hockey League’s maskedmarvels. The former goalie played partsof 10 seasons in the NHL, at timesranking among the game’s eliteplayers. But behind the masks he woreacross 338 NHL games was a manwho kept decades of anxiety, obsessive

behavior, depression and alcohol useunder wraps, a man struggling mightily

to stop pucks on the ice and his every wall from crumbling off it.

And that was before a harrowing in-gameaccident, on a late-March night in 1989, that came

within inches and minutes of ending his life. Malarchuk’s carotidartery was severed by an errant skate blade, an injury requiring 300 stitches. It continues to be regarded as the most gruesome injury in professional sports history.

Spurred by the macho culture predominant in professional sports, Malarchukreturned to play just 10 days later, and once his playing career ended he wenton to hold several coaching positions. But the wayward skate blade’s damagewasn’t limited to his neck. Post-traumatic stress disorder that wouldn’t bediagnosed for nearly 20 years haunted him and exacerbated his other mentalhealth conditions. Malarchuk spiraled into an abyss, his subsequent years ofdestructive behavior culminating in a suicide attempt—as his wife, Joanie,stood before him—on his Nevada ranch in 2009.

Now, long after the end of his playing career, he’s tossed his mask aside,literally and figuratively, with a clear vision and purpose. He published hisautobiography—A Matter of Inches: How I Survived in the Crease andBeyond—in November 2014. And with a bullet still lodged inches from hisbrain serving as a constant reminder of his good fortune, he’s making thegreatest saves of his life, sharing his darkness so that others tormented bymental health issues may see that there is, indeed, a light—and that all of us can play a pivotal role in their recovery.

R e M o v i n g t h e M a S k

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Founded in 1946, MHA is the premieradvocate for behavioral health throughoutthe greater Hudson Valley region. Wepromote mental health through advocacy,community education and direct services.Our person-centered and recovery-orientedprograms and services reflect our deeplyheld values, including our clients’ rights toself-determination, choice and shareddecision making.

Each year, we provide behavioral healthservices to more than 12,000 children,teenagers and adults through our eightlicensed clinics, as well as community-based programs and services. Fromtraditional therapy and innovative practicesto treat early psychosis to planned respiteand family support services, MHA createsindividualized care to meet the needs ofeach of its clients. 

With walk-in clinics, bilingual and mobilebehavioral health services, peer supportservices, telehealth appointments andhome-based therapy options, we are ableto provide care when our clients need it—and where they need it.

For adults, we offer residential andemployment services to help individualswith behavioral health conditions leadindependent lives. We also offer severalservices that enhance the safety and well-being of children. Throughout the year, wehost a robust training schedule ofcommunity and professional educationalopportunities on topics such as behavioralhealth, child abuse and suicide preventionand intervention.

We are known for developinggroundbreaking and innovative solutions tosome of the most complicated changes inthe world of behavioral healthcare. MHA isa founding member of CoordinatedBehavioral Health Services Inc. (CBHS), apartnership of nine not-for-profit agenciesproviding behavioral health services to 10counties in the Hudson Valley. A 501(c)(3)organization, CBHS Inc. was formed inorder to address the rapidly changingapproach to health care in New York Stateand to develop the critical businessrelationships necessary for sustainability.

a v o i C e i n t h e C o M M u n i t y C a R e h a P P e n S h e R e

Sean Mayer, a journalist for morethan 20 years, oversees the news desk

for American Metal Market, a New YorkCity-based brand of EuromoneyInstitutional Investor PLC. He becamean advocate for mental healthawareness and suicide preventionfollowing the loss of his brother, Ryan,

in July 2014. He partnered with TheMental Health Association of

Westchester on a wide-ranging initiativethat included a comprehensive report in The

Journal News and on its website, lohud.com,and culminated with MHA Westchester’s inaugural

Community Conversation, about suicide prevention, in April 2015. Seanserved as moderator of the panel discussion and reprised his role for twosubsequent events in MHA Westchester’s Community Conversation series.

Sean, who joined MHA Westchester’s Board of Directors in September 2015,is a staunch supporter of the organization’s mental health and suicideprevention services. “For every Robin Williams, there are thousands of RyanMayers,” he wrote as part of The Journal News’ special report. “They alldeserve a place in our collective conscience.”

A 1996 Binghamton University graduate, Sean lives in Monroe, New York, withwife Randi and sons Brett, Max and Ian. He can often be found yelling at theTV while watching games featuring his beloved Rangers (NHL), Giants (NFL),Mets and Knicks, though he’s reasonably certain the players and coachescan’t hear him.

At The Mental Health Association of Westchester,we believe in recovery because we see it every day.

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Treatment & SupportWe are proud to offer an array of specialized services to help individuals achieve theirunique recovery goals.

+ aSSeRtive CoMMunity tReatMentAssertive Community Treatment provides treatment and care managementservices for adults, 18 years of age and older, who are more likely to flourish andprogress toward personal goals by working with intensive outreach and mobilesupports in their own environment than through traditional clinic-based services.Our multi-disciplinary team addresses substance abuse, employment, wellness,family support and psychiatric and nursing needs.  

+ CLiniCaL SeRviCSWe offer individual, group and family services for individuals of all ages – and for afull range of behavioral health conditions. Our licensed behavioral healthprofessionals provide person-centered, trauma-informed and recovery-orientedservices. Treatment decisions, which are made collaboratively between anindividual and their therapist, may be enhanced through additional work withtrained peer specialists.

This spring, we introduced Telehealth, a groundbreaking new behavioral healthservice that enables clients to meet with our psychiatrists via two-way, real-timeinteractive audio and video equipment. Our Telehealth stations are located in ourWhite Plains, Yonkers and Mount Kisco clinics and offer improved access to carefor clients who are in crisis situations and those who engage in our clinical walk-inservices.

+ CaRe ManageMent/heaLth hoMeSOur Care Management services, uniquely tailored to meet the comprehensiveneeds of each individual, help people become - and remain - healthy whileavoiding hospitalization. Care Managers help individuals obtain the services theyneed, which may include seeing medical specialists, successfully transitioningfrom an inpatient hospital admission to another setting, and obtaining socialsupports such as housing.

+ ChiLdRen’S hoMe and CoMMunity-BaSedSeRviCeS/ChiLdRen’S CaRe ManageMent SeRviCeSOur Mobile Mental Health team provides treatment and care managementservices in the home or other community location for high-risk children betweenthe ages of five and 18. Additionally, our Home and Community Based ServicesWaiver and Intensive Care Management programs provide community-basedcare coordination services for children ages five to 17 who have behavioral healthissues that have led to psychiatric hospitalization or have put the child at risk foran out-of-home placement.

+ faMiLy SuPPoRt SeRviCeSOur Family Support Services offer one-on-one care, family and peer supportgroups, advocacy, respite and parent education for families who participate inMHA programs and who have a child who has been diagnosed with a behavioralhealth condition or behavioral challenge.

+ fiRSt ePiSode of PSyChoSiS (ontRaCkny@Mha)OnTrackNY @ MHA is a new and innovative early intervention service for youngadults who have recently started to experience symptoms of psychosis. Aresearch-based program for people 16 to 30 years old, OnTrackNY @ MHA helppeople get back “on track” with their lives through clinical and support services,substance abuse treatment, social skills training, family support and education.

+ hoMe and CoMMunity BaSed SeRviCeS (haRP-hCBS)Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) are a new set of recovery-oriented services available to HARP eligible and approved individuals.  HCBSservices include Empowerment Services-Peer Support, Vocational Services,Educational Services, as well as Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment,Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Habilitation, and Family Support and Training. Our full staff are available to meet the needs of each individual’s goals towardsrecovery. HARP eligible individuals include those who are 21 years or older, are insured by Medicaid managed care, are enrolled in a Health Home and have a Care Manager.

S u P P o R t h a P P e n S h e R e

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+ hoMe BaSed theRaPyFollowing a hospital stay for the treatment of a behavioral health or substanceabuse condition, members of the Beacon Health Plan may benefit from ourHome Based Therapy program, which provides post-discharge assessments inthe individual’s home or in a community setting. Home Based Therapy also helpsindividuals assure that plans for follow-up appointments are realistic, confirmsthat prescriptions for medications have been filled and helps develop plans toprevent and manage potential future crises.

+ nueStRo futuRo Nuestro Futuro es un programa bilingüe y bicultural que ofrece tratamiento desalud mental a niños mayores de cinco años, adolescentes y adultos enEspañol. 

Nuestro Futuro is a bilingual and bicultural program that offers mental healthtreatment to children over five, teenagers and adults in Spanish.

+ PaRtneRS in PaRentingThrough our home-based Partners in Parenting treatment program, we are ableto serve parents who have behavioral health conditions and who have haddifficulty utilizing traditional clinic-based treatments. Our support can help parentscreate brighter futures by improving decision making and parenting skills,maintaining custody of their children, reducing risk of hospitalization, developingstronger social networks and working toward employment or educational goals. 

+ PLanned ReSPiteA comprehensive resource for those experiencing an increase in symptoms thatcannot be managed at home without additional support, Planned Respite is avoluntary, short-term intervention that helps individuals avoid unnecessaryhospitalization while regaining stability in their community. Planned Respite isprovided by trained staff at home-like settings within the community and can alsobe used to provide family members, significant others and legal guardians relieffrom care responsibilities.

+ SingLe hoMeLeSS aSSeSSMent CenteR (ShaC)SHAC offers the support of therapists and licensed mental health professionalswho provide a full range of shelter-based services to individuals who arehomeless and who are temporarily housed through the Department of SocialServices. Comprehensive mental health and substance use assessments arecompleted in order to refer individuals to services that can help improve their dailyfunctioning, obtain employment and housing, go to school, develop a healthysocial support network, improve their interpersonal relations and decrease theneed for hospitalizations.

+ SuiCide LoSS: outReaCh, SuPPoRt and heaLingEach person experiences the loss of a loved one to suicide in their own way.Through a unique, new service, MHA offers individual support to assist with theunique challenges of healing after the loss of a loved one to suicide. Connectionsto community support groups and psychotherapy are available if desired.Compassionate connection and concrete assistance is offered at no charge byour trained Suicide Bereavement Support Specialist who has also experiencedthe death of a loved one to suicide.

+ SteRLing CoMMunity CenteR (SCC)Peer-professionally run and recovery-oriented, the Sterling Community Center(SCC) in White Plains offers an array of classes, volunteer work, evening andweekend social activities and one-on-one assistance for adults who have beendiagnosed with behavioral health conditions. At SCC, individuals can find mutualsupport as they work toward personal goals by learning new skills, developingsocial networks, making connections in their larger communities, and developingopportunities for paid employment.

+ WaLk-in SeRviCeSOur Mount Kisco, White Plains and Yonkers clinics offer walk-in services, whichdo not require an appointment or previous history as an MHA client, benefitindividuals who need support in the moment.

S u P P o R t h a P P e n S h e R e

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+ WeStCheSteR ReCoveRy netWoRk-intenSive (WRn-i)The Westchester Recovery Network-Intensive (WRN-I) is a mobile support serviceprovided by peer professionals to assist individuals who are currently in the hospitalor have had a recent hospitalization for a behavioral health condition. We recognizethat everyone has their own unique recovery journey and WRN-I views relapsesand hospital re-admissions as bumps in the road. WRN-I empowers people tomove forward on their path, collaborating with them to honor their inherent strengthand resilience.

+ WeStCheSteR ReCoveRy netWoRk (WRn)The Westchester Recovery Network (WRN) offers peer outreach and support foradults who have experienced behavioral health conditions and wish to decreasedependence on the behavioral health system while developing greater self-relianceand a more fully integrated life in the community. Operated by peer professionals,WRN is made up of Recovery Specialists who have lived experience. They helpindividuals discover or rediscover their passions in life and establish connectionswith others, helping to further self-development and economic self-sufficiency.

Residential & Employment ServicesMHA offers a variety of residential and employment services for adults who have beendiagnosed with behavioral health conditions and provides resources to help them gainmeaningful employment and lead independent lives. 

+ ReSidentiaL SeRviCeSThrough a variety of residential services, we help individuals achieve personal goalsand obtain permanent housing, as well as receive support in developing skills likemanaging personal finances, negotiating with their landlord and accessingcommunity resources.

+ eMPLoyMent SeRviCeSAt MHA, we believe that you don’t get better in order to work; you work in order toget better. Our Employment Specialists work one-on-one with job-seekers todetermine employment goals, identify obstacles that have previously prevented jobsuccess and develop an action plan to overcome barriers.

S u P P o R t h a P P e n S h e R e

Helping Kids at RiskIn an effort to enhance the safety and well-being of children in Westchester County, MHAoffers several services to support children in our community

+ CouRt aPPointed SPeCiaL advoCateS (CaSa)Assigned by a Family Court Judge, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs)are trained community volunteers who monitor and report on the physical health,behavioral health and education needs of children who are in foster care or at riskfor foster care. Volunteers act as a strong voice for children while advocating forthe best interest of the child and providing support until permanency is achieved.

+ hoSt viSitation PRogRaMFor the nearly 600 Westchester County children in foster care, frequent andongoing contact with their families is critical. Host Visitation volunteers supportfamilies by supervising and supporting them as they visit one another. Ourvolunteers help parents plan for meaningful visits in a natural and community-based environment whenever possible.

Education & TrainingWe host an array of educational opportunities and services for the professional and non-professional communities on topics such as behavioral health, evidence-based behavioralhealth practices, suicide prevention, peer services and the New York State-certified courseon Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect. New York State ContinuingEducation Hours for licensed Master Social Workers (LMSWs) and licensed Clinical SocialWorkers (LCSWs) are also available for certain courses.

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Suicide is a major public health problemthat has profound impact upon those whoare touched directly and indirectly.

In the United States, there are more deathsby suicide than to homicide, and in 2014,more than 42,000 people died by suicide—and many more individuals attempted orconsidered ending their lives. The MentalHealth Association of Westchester isworking hard to raise awareness of the riskof suicide and promote suicide preventioneducation through our CommunityConversation series, as well as throughour safeTALK and ASIST trainings.

Suicide results from the interplay of manyfactors and occurs across all ages,cultures, ethnicities and socio-economicgroups. Of people who die by suicide, mosthave a diagnosable behavioral health orsubstance abuse problem at the time oftheir death. Suicide is often preventable. 

Prevention programs are based on thepremise that, most of the time, risk ofsuicide can be recognized and completedsuicide prevented. You can help if you areconcerned about a loved one. 

+ WayS to heLPThe simple act of asking can be apowerful way to prevent the suicide ofsomeone in distress. Yet many—probably most—of us do not recognizethat level of distress, nor feel able tostart the conversation if we do. We maybe afraid of making a situation worse, oreven giving someone the idea.

It is now well-established that beginninga conversation—openly, honestly andwithout judgment—is in fact a veryhelpful thing to do. In fact, it is usuallymet with relief by someone who isthinking of suicide. By starting theconversation, we tell someone that wecare enough to notice their despair andthat we care enough to acknowledgetheir pain. By talking with someone, wedo not obligate ourselves to solving theirproblems, nor do we take responsibilityfor their life. We do offer connection inthe moment and, hopefully, a bridge toongoing support. 

If someone is in imminent danger, call911. For crisis consultation, contact thenational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat 1-800-273-taLK

+ SuggeStionS foR taLkingWith SoMeone Who iSthinking of SuiCide• Explicitly acknowledge that suicide is

the issue. Be direct, talk openly andmatter-of-factly. 

• Listen. Listen without judgment oradvice giving. Don’t lecture on thevalue of life or minimize the problems. 

• Don’t be sworn to secrecy.  

• Offer hope that alternatives areavailable but do not offer glibreassurance.

• Take action. Remove means, ifpossible without endangering yourself.

• Get help from persons or agenciesspecializing in crisis intervention andsuicide prevention.

• Call 911 if an attempt is in progress.

Suggestions adapted from SuicidePrevention Lifeline. 

+ WaRning SignS of SuiCideYou might start the conversation if youbecome aware of “warning signs”—indicators that someone is currentlythinking of suicide. Significant losses inlife, such as the loss of a relationship,job or health may trigger thoughts ofsuicide. While each situation is different,some warning signs include expressions of:

• A wish to die or explicit suicideintention expressed through words,music, drawings, writing, onlinepostings, etc.

• Feelings of hopelessness, having noreason to live; no sense of purpose ormeaning in life.

• Feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.

• Sense of being a burden to others.

other warning signs include actionssuch as:

• Identifying and/or obtaining means ofsuicide. 

• Increased use of alcohol or drugs;increased risky behaviors.

• Displaying extreme mood swings;including rage.

• Changes in sleeping or eating.

• Withdrawing or isolating from usualactivities and relationships.

h e L P h a P P e n S h e R e

New Service+ SuiCide LoSS: outReaCh, SuPPoRt and heaLing

Each person experiences the loss of a loved one to suicide in their own way. MHA offers individual support to assist with the unique challenges of healing afterthe loss of a loved one to suicide. Connections to community support groupsand psychotherapy are available if desired. Compassionate connection andconcrete assistance is offered at no charge by our trained Suicide BereavementSupport Specialist who has experienced the death of a loved one to suicide.

for more information, please contact Shari applebaum at 914-345-5900, ext. 7705 or [email protected].

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We’re delighted to support such an

important and wonderful organization.

Thank you Charlotte, the staff and the board for another great year!

Meryl A. Allison & Elisa E. Burns, MD

On behalf of Amcott Associates

we are happy to recognizethe efforts that

MHA of Westchester makes on behalf of

those that need a helping hand.

718-822-1020 • 914-793-5610914-793-4137 fax

Amcott Associates

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We want to acknowledge and thank

all staff members and volunteers

for their dedication and commitmentto MHA’s mission.

Kate and Mike Lombardi

Thank you to MHA Westchester

for promoting mental health in our community

and

inspiring us all to stand up to stigma.

Donna Renella

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With gratitude to the wonderful staff,

Board of Directors and volunteers of MHA.

Your dedication, commitment and belief

in our mission is truly inspiring and

makes our community abetter place for all.

Charlotte and Ulf Östman

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Thank you to MHA Westchester for another year of outreach

and service to the community and to Charlotte Östman for

taking on the role of leading this organization moving forward.

Nora and Jonathan Contract

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In Honor of Doris and AmyWho Will Remain in Our

Hearts Forever.And GOOD LUCK

to Charlotte…Our wonderful new CEO!

Fondly, Yvonne Tropp & Alan Epstein

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In Honor of“Pooch” Epstein

Betsy & Wally Stern

Look for MHA

on Facebook

and Twitter!

[email protected]

914 594 6105

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The Sterling Legacy Circle of MHA Westchester

We aRe So gRatefuL to ouR founding MeMBeRS

Through your generosity and vision, you will help to ensure the continuation of the essential work of MHA.

Through an estate gift, SterlingLegacy Circle members will be part of our robust historywhile remaining a part ofMHA’s vibrant future. Abequest to MHA ensures thatour resources—mentalhealth programs andservices—endure and growto meet tomorrow’s needs.

Meryl A. Allison Lois L. CowanMarion LyntonMichael LombardiJoseph P. IngrassiaPatrice IngrassiaAmy Kohn

Dr. Ann Mandel Laitman and Dr. Robert LaitmanDebra Del Toro PhillipsMargaretta and John PikeDoris SchwartzGerald M. SternYvonne D. Tropp

To learn more about becoming a member of our Sterling Legacy Circle, contact Constance Moustakas at 914-265-7511 or [email protected]

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Addison Street SpaAlamo Drafthouse CinemaBoscobel House and GardensBlue Man Group Brewster Ice ArenaCaramoor Center for Music and the ArtsSteven J. CaspiCity Limits DinerDia Art FoundationDoral Arrowwood Resort & Conference CenterEmelin TheatreFun Fuzion at New Roc CityGrand Prix New YorkHouse of SportsJacob Burns Film CenterJacob’s Pillow Dance FestivalKatonah Museum of ArtAnn Mandel LaitmanLarchmont Music Academy

Locanda VerdeDeLaune MichelMirror Lake Inn Resort and SpaMohegan SunMohonk PreserveRed FlowerRotuba ExtrudersSDI Technologies Inc.Stardust Limousine Susan Woog Wagner Photography USA Hockey FoundationWalt Disney World Co.Westchester PhilharmonicWestchester Skating AcademyYonkers Tennis CenterZaltas Gallery of Fine Jewelry

With gratitude to Peter S. Sloane, our Auction Chair

We are grateful to the following businesses and individuals who generously supportedtonight’s silent auction and raffle.

(as of printing)

The Most MagicalPlace on EarthdonoR:

Walt Disney World CompanyTake in all that Walt Disney World has tooffer with four one-day hopper passes tothe most magical place on Earth. There areplaces you remember…and Disney World is surely one!detaiLS: Each pass is valid for one day and includes admissionto each of Disney’s parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot,Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. Expires8/31/2019. Tickets cannot be upgraded or appliedtowards a package to meet eligibility requirements. vaLue: $648oPening Bid: $300Bidding inCReMentS: $50

A Weekend in New York CitydonoRS:

Steve CaspiLocanda Verde RestaurantStardust Limousine

Imagine being whisked away by limousine,courtesy of Stardust Limousine, to yourperfectly situated home base for a weekendin New York with two nights in a deluxeroom at the Chambers Hotel. On theagenda, dinner at Locanda Verde ($300GC): a casual, energetic, neighborhoodItalian taverna in Tribeca. Finally, at the endof the weekend, Stardust Limousine will bethere to take you home.detaiLS:Chambers: Valid from January 1st, 2018 to December31st, 2018. Blackout dates apply.vaLue: $1400StaRting Bid: $600Bidding inCReMentS: $100

Escape to Lake PlaciddonoR:

Mirror Lake InnLake Placid is one of earth’s most magicalspots and The Mirror Lake Inn is a picture-perfect spot from which to take it all in. Thewinner of this package receives two nightslodging in a Classic Guest Room withstunning views of both the lake and themountains, including breakfast each morning.detaiLS: Expires October 26, 2018. Valid: October 27 toDecember 21, 2017; March 23 to June 21, 2018;October 14 to December 23, 2018. Mid-week onlyJanuary 3 to March 22, 2018. Not valid duringholiday periods or special events.vaLue: $970StaRting Bid: $400Bidding inCReMentS: $50

CourtsidedonoR: Rotuba ExtrudersEnjoy two second-row bench seats at aKnicks game during the 2017-2018season. Catch all the game-time action upclose and personal!detaiLS: Winner to choose a mutually agreeable date.vaLue: $644StaRting Bid: $300Bidding inCReMentS: $50

Beautiful BaublesdonoR:

Zaltas Gallery of Fine JewelryA stunning pair of 18K yellow gold vermeilearrings with pearls and moonstones, sureto be treasured for years to come.vaLue: $285StaRting Bid: $125Bidding inCReMentS: $25

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580 whitE PLainS road, SuitE 510tarrYtown, nEw YorK 10591

www.MhawEStchEStEr.org

Saturday, March 10, 2018

Proceeds from the event benefit the Miles Applebaum Music Scholarship Fund,established to honor and remember Miles Applebaum, and

The Mental Health Association of Westchester.

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