Aviva Senior Living’s “Welcome to the Good Life!” 2027 Brunch to Benefit Benevolent Care Program

Aviva Senior Living announces its 2027 fundraising brunch, Welcome to the Good Life, to be held Sunday, February 7, 2027, at 11:00 a.m. at Michael's On East. Co-chaired by Sepi and Ryan Ackerman, the event will benefit Aviva's Benevolent Care Fund while honoring Temple Emanu-El's Rabbi Brenner Glickman for his dedication and service to the community.

The brunch will bring together friends, supporters, residents and community leaders to celebrate The Good Life that Aviva strives to create every day. The program will feature inspiring stories that reflect Aviva’s mission and highlight the lasting impact of the Benevolent Care Fund.

"At Aviva, we believe every senior deserves the comfort of knowing they will always have a place to call home," said Jay Solomon, President and CEO of Aviva Senior Living. "The Benevolent Care Fund reflects our unwavering commitment to caring for our residents with dignity and compassion, regardless of life's unexpected financial challenges. We are grateful to everyone whose generosity makes that promise possible."

Deeply rooted in Aviva's mission, the Benevolent Care program provides financial assistance for residents to remain in the community for the rest of their lives, even when financial circumstances change. The fund helps cover housing, dining, healthcare services and, when needed, a transition to a higher level of care, allowing residents to continue living in the community they know and love with dignity, stability and peace of mind.

“I am so impressed with Aviva, and I am honored to be associated with an organization that is so deeply committed to service, care and resident satisfaction,” said Temple Emanu-El Rabbi Brenner Glickman. “It is such a blessing to live at Aviva, and helping ensure that others can experience that same sense of community and care is one of the most wonderful gifts we can give.”

Working alongside Co-Chairs Sepi and Ryan Ackerman, the 2027 Welcome to the Good Life Brunch committee includes Sheila Birnbaum, Fran Braverman, Meredith Dropkin, Judy Fox, Rabbi Elaine Glickman, Gerry Ronkin, Lori Solomon, Danny Weiss and Debbie Yonker. Aviva staff leadership supporting the event includes Nepheny Breton, Suzanne Hudson-Smith, Iris Martin and Cindy Wyman.

For sponsorship opportunities to the Welcome to the Good Life brunch, please visitfoundation.avivaseniorlife.org or call 941-357-1609.

Aviva Senior Living is Sarasota’s only single-site, not-for-profit senior rental community offering a full continuum of care. Set on a welcoming campus, Aviva combines compassionate, highly trained team members with an engaging lifestyle and a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy meaningful connections with family and friends, intellectually enriching activities, resident-led programs, thoughtfully designed amenities, and access to high-quality healthcare services—all on one campus. Founded on the belief that every senior deserves a place to live, laugh, and thrive, Aviva provides a continuum of services through Kobernick Independent living, Anchin Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Benderson Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. As a not-for-profit organization, Aviva is committed to enriching the lives of those we serve and strengthening our community for generations to come. Learn more at Aviva Senior Living.