Seashore Gardens Foundation is planning a grand evening of dining and dancing at the 10th Annual Black & White Ball to be held Saturday, October 29 at 6 p.m. at Resorts Hotel and Casino. The Black & White Ball is the major annual fundraiser for resident programs at Seashore Gardens Living Center (SGLC), the nonprofit home for the aged in Galloway.
This year, the black-tie event will celebrate 20 years in SGLC’s Galloway location, 18 years of the Seashore Gardens Foundation, and pay tribute to the 53-year legacy of President and CEO Martin H. Klein. The Black & White Ball will feature cocktails, dinner and dancing to music by Eddie Bruce Experience. Resorts is offering special room rates for ball guests and self-parking is complimentary.
The activity program at SGLC is one of the most robust in the nation. While the average nursing home might schedule a handful of daily activities, SGLC strives to fill residents’ days with stimulating programs that engage both mind and body, and enhance their quality of life. Highlights include:
- Eldergrow, a therapeutic gardening program that engages residents in meaningful ways: physically, socially, cognitively, creatively and spiritually.
- Music including concerts on the Boardwalk, drum circles, sing-alongs and the Music & Memory SM program for those suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia.
- Opening Minds Through Artwhere residents are paired with Occupational Therapy students
- from Stockton University to create art while building meaningful one-on-one relationships.
- iN2LTM computers that connect residents with music, travel, video chats, and more.
- A Pet Therapy program that features furry and feathered friends who visit the residents. The annual dog parade on the Boardwalk is a highlight for all.
- Baking, movies, book groups, discussions on current events, and more.
These programs are made possible by the generosity of sponsors and guests at the Black & White Ball. Tickets are $275 per person. To receive an invitation to the ball, please contact Erin Luurtsema at (609) 748-4615 or luurtsemae@seashoregardens.org. For sponsorship opportunities, or to donate to any of the programs at SGLC, please contact Sharon D’Angio at (609) 748-4614 or dangios@seashoregardens.org. The Seashore Gardens Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) organization.
Located on 20 acres in Galloway Township, N.J., the Simon & Sylvia Zisman Seashore Gardens Living Center is a nonprofit home for the aged, guided by Jewish tradition, law, and charity, dedicated to enriching the quality of life for its residents. The 125,000 square foot senior Living Center features a continuum of services which include assisted living, short and long-term nursing care, Alzheimer’s care, respite care and full rehabilitation services all under one roof. The Seashore Gardens Foundation was created to provide aid and support for the health care programs and supportive services provided by Seashore Gardens Living Center.
