Montefiore Celebrates 132 Years at Annual Meeting ontefiore, a leader in senior healthcare and wellness services, recently hosted its 132nd annual meeting – an uplifting evening of achievements, accolades, and awards. Amidst a welcoming audience of over 150 guests, including board members, auxiliary members, residents, guests and staff, Lauren Rock, president and CEO, spoke on “Shaping the Future,” and how Montefiore is truly an innovator in myriad ways. Rock also honored Steve Willensky as outgoing board chair with a meaningful tribute in words and video. Pictured from left: Donald Scherzer presents The Willensky surprised everyone with a Harley I. Gross Presidential Award to Beachwood beautiful song that he wrote and accomresident Andrew W. Hoffmann as they celebrate panied on the piano, along with creating a with Lauren Rock, Montefiore president and CEO, at heartfelt video reflecting back on his past Montefiore’s 132nd annual meeting. three years as board chair of Montefiore. Photo credit: McKinley Wiley Beachwood resident Andrew Hoffmann, immediate past board and foundation chair, the organization from his longtime friend and received the prestigious Harley I. Gross Presiden- supporter, Donald Scherzer, also a past Montetial Award for his dedication and leadership to fiore board chair. M Maltz Hospice House and Palliative Care Pavilion opens on Montefiore Campus ontefiore recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of its Maltz Hospice House and Palliative Care Pavilion for patients and families facing challenging end-of -life issues. This 12-bed pavilion offers life-affirming communal spaces where families can visit with loved ones in a warm and inviting environment, and supports Montefiore’s vision to provide compassionate care for patients and loved ones facing end-of-life issues. In recognition of this day, Mayor Merle S. Gorden and City Council proclaimed Wednesday, June 19, 2013 as “Maltz Hospice and Palliative Care Pavilion Day” in the City of Beachwood. Pictured: Mayor Merle S. Gorden, Montefiore board of directors chair Steve Willensky, Montefiore president and CEO Lauren Rock, philanthropists Tamar and Milton Maltz, and director of Vinney Hospice of Montefiore Diane Korman. Photo by McKinley Wiley. Beachwood Men’s Softball Hall of Fame M I n 2012, the Beachwood Men’s Softball League began documenting the history of this 60-year league by creating a Hall of Fame and inducting 16 players. In 2013, an additional 11 players were inducted. With the 2014 season underway, we proudly recognize this second group of inductees, each of whom as been a member of the Beach2013 inductees include: Front row from left: Mark Weiskind, Brad wood Men’s Softball Emerman, Todd Adelman, Fred Gross and Adam Baker. Back Row: League for more than Marty Emerman, Randy Cohen, Ed Bernstein, Ralph Gilbert, Michael 15 years; has achieved Cohen and James Heller. a batting average five times, placing him in the top 15 batting averages; or has been a batting that at least 50 players will participate in this year’s game, which will take place prior to the champion one year and has been on the list league’s 3rd Annual All-Star Game. This year, twice; and has been a significant contributor cheerleaders will be added for additional to the betterment of the league. excitement. Additionally, a Legend’s Game was created A 3rd class of Hall of Famers will be inductlast year for retired and current Beachwood ed at the league’s banquet in November. players over the age of 60. It is expected 42 Beachwood Buzz n August 2014