$32K Raised For Galloway Senior Programs At Black-Tie Ball

GALLOWAY, NJ — The Seashore Gardens Foundation raised $32,000 for senior programs at its Black & White Ball held recently, the foundation announced in a press release.

The black-tie ball, held at Resorts Hotel and Casino on Oct. 29, raised funds to benefit programs that help to enrich senior lives at Seashore Gardens Living Center (SGLC) and in the community.

The event celebrated 20 years in SGLC’s Galloway location, 18 years of the Seashore Gardens Foundation and paid tribute to the 53-year legacy of President and CEO Martin H. Klein.

The evening had 200 guests enjoy cocktails, dinner and dancing to music by Eddie Bruce Experience.

According to the release:

Proceeds from the Wine Pull at the Black and White Ball are designated for Eldergrow, a therapeutic gardening program that engages residents in meaningful ways: physically, socially, cognitively, creatively and spiritually. Other programs are made possible by the generosity of sponsors and guests at the Black & White Ball and include, but are not limited to:

• 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 Art where 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.
• Alzheimer’s Outreach services, including free monthly support groups for family members, and community outreach to help families manage the care of loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and dementia.