Dynamic…enthusiastic…making a difference!
Women Friends of Baycrest is a motivated group of supporters who believe in community and a cause.
Together, they have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to help Baycrest lead the way in care and research on memory and brain health. They also create special memories by organizing events that engage and enlighten.
All donors will be recognized and acknowledged. To find out how you can get involved with Women Friends of Baycrest, please contact Ian Leventhal, Leadership Gifts Director, at 416-785-2500, ext. 3896 or by email at ileventhal@baycrest.org.
Thank you to our 2022 Women of Distinction
Tobie Bekhor
Gloria Cole
Clara Cooper
Lori Goodman
Gilda Goodman Helman
Lynda Latner
Judith Megow-Rose
Cookie Sandler
Lucille Wolf
Carole Zucker
WOMEN FRIENDS OF BAYCREST 2023
The Art of Health & Wellness
Together we will defeat dementia
Women Friends of Baycrest will focus on Health & Wellness, as we recognize that many cases of dementia can potentially be delayed or prevented by lifestyle changes. Beyond that, adding other therapies could eventually mean that 50 per cent of dementias are preventable.
With our support, Dr. Howard Chertkow and other scientists at the new Kimel Family Centre for Brain Health & Wellness will zero in on “personalized prescriptions” that we can all aim to follow in our daily lives, targeting various risk factors.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you for supporting Baycrest in its work to defeat dementia and provide everyone the tools they need to make their later years the best years of their lives.
A minimum $360 gift gives you entry to the 2023 Women Friends of Baycrest Launch event and entire series of events. To make a gift please CLICK HERE. All new gifts from the Women Friends of Baycrest this year will be designated to support the Kimel Family Centre for Brain Health & Wellness.
2023 Events
Women Friends of Baycrest 2023 Series Launch
Honouring the Women of Distinction
Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
BRAIN HEALTH, POWERED BY SCIENCE: KIMEL FAMILY CENTRE FOR BRAIN HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Featuring Dr. Howard Chertkow and Dr. Nicole Anderson - In Person Event
View Photo Gallery Here
Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 11:00 a.m.
SHA’AR SONG OF THE GATE:
JEWISH CULTURE AND THE GOLDEN AGE OF SPAIN
Featuring Andrea Simon, Documentary Filmmaker - Virtual Event
Watch Event
Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
WOMEN+ CONTEMPORARY: CELEBRATING JEWISH WOMEN IN THE ARTS
Featuring Artists Ina Gilbert, Gina Godfrey, Samantha Goldman, Rachael Grad, Rochelle Rubinstein, Rosalie Sharp, Melanie Siegel, Kim Smiley and Pedie Wolfond - In Person Event
Register by June 5th to Hayley at hlevitt@baycrest.org
Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 11:00 a.m.
UNTIL I SMILE AT YOU: THE RUTH LOWE STORY: HOW ONE GIRL’S HEARTBREAK ELECTRIFIED FRANK SINATRA’S FAME
Featuring Tom Sandler and Peter Jennings - Virtual Event
Register here
Tuesday, October 17, 11:00 a.m.
EXPLORING JEWISH ROOTS IN TORONTO
Featuring Marla Waltman, Board Member of the Jewish Genealogical Society, and hosted by Felicia Salomon - In Person Event
Registration Coming Soon
Women Friends of Baycrest Sustaining Women
Pamela Austin
Tobie Bekhor
Florence Cooperz”l
Eleanor Dover
Budgie Frieberg
Joy Gales
Gilda Goodman Helman
Debbie Kimel
Henrietta Kostmanz”l
Judith Megow-Rose
Margaret Nightingale
Lesley Offman
Cindy Orfus
Joyce Posluns
Cookie Sandler
Fran Sonshine
Tauba Spiro
Jeannie Tanenbaum
Lillian Vine Glowinsky
Gabi Weisfeldz”l
In Honour of Bella Goldsteinz”l