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from Sophisticated Living Indianapolis Nov/Dec 2020

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While we wait for life to get back to normal and social events to resume, Sophisticated Living is highlighting “Best of…” photos from annual events over the years. Let’s reminisce and celebrate the parties, people and most importantly, philanthropy that made these gatherings great.

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BEST OF MORNING LIGHT INC.

Photography Submitted by Morning Light Inc.

Morning Light, which oversees the award-winning free hospice residence, the Abbie Hunt Bryce Home, and Pennwood Place for seniors, has an unspoken motto: no one leaves our special events without a smile on her/his face. Fun is always in the cards at the annual Beach Ball in March and Rolling For Hope in August. The Beach Ball has become a way to officially end winter while looking ahead to the promise of summer; people leave their formal wear at home, and don beach garb, with many vying to win the coveted Hasselhoff Trophy for Best Dressed! When summer does arrive so does Rolling For Hope, a bowling event that brings work colleagues, friends, and even families together for a fun afternoon of hooky. Both events combined raised close to $100,000 for free residential hospice care, which brings even more smiles to all involved.

**Wyatt and Libby Jeff, Angie Daniels, Alan Adams**

**Jenny Tharp, Kristen Kepler, Robin Chaddock, Cynthia Stout, Kim Page**

**Diane and Steve Hein, Maureen Shields, Drew, Tom and Karen Fodor, Julie and Dan Powers**

**Brittany Babbitt, Grant Chaddock, Madison Gonzalez**

**Left: Kory and Brenda Schultz / Right: Gary and Marie Koenig**

BEST OF THE INDIANAPOLIS ART CENTER

Photography courtesy of Laura Harris, Whitney Alderson and Amy Rose

**Alyson Walbridge, Sarah Jackson, Cait Collins**

The Indianapolis Art Center relies on support from the community to inspire creative expression in all people. ArtSparkle, presented by The Heritage Group, is the Art Center’s gala-inspired party with a purpose. ArtSparkle takes the exhibitions off the walls and into ArtsPark for a themed evening of dancing to live music and supporting the Art Center. In 2020, the event was reimagined into a virtual spectacular full of studio demo videos, a live auction, live music, and words from people in the community. Additionally, on the evening before the OneAmerica Broad Ripple Art Fair, the Art Center invites supporters to join them for a Preview Party, presented by Turkle & Associates. The Preview Party provides a first look at the artist booths as well as offers food, drink, and music to attendees. The Art Center looks forward to celebrating the 50th Broad Ripple Art Fair in 2021.

**David and Ellen Crabb, Marnie Maxwell, John Krauss**

**Newell Pugh, Jeff Wiley, Kathy Kennelly, Karen Kennelly**

**Mike and Peggy Kennedy, Raymonde Howell, Jean-Luc Howell**

**Jiaping Yue, Naijia Huang, Xishun Zhang**

**Susan Truitt, Diane Seybert, Jenny Velasco**

BEST OF JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS

Photography submitted by JFGI

The mission of the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis is to promote the vision of a vibrant, engaged, inclusive, and sustainable Jewish community by serving as its central philanthropic, planning, community engagement, and unifying partner. Throughout the year, the Federation hosts dozens of campaign, social, and philanthropic events in an effort to raise money for our annual campaign and create meaningful Jewish experiences for our community. Some of those events include an annual campaign kickoff event, donor stewardship events, NEXTGen’s Light It Up Chanukah party, Women’s Philanthropy fundraising and networking events, a Super Sunday phone-a-thon campaign fundraiser, teen programming, a LIFE & LEGACY Community Celebration, Adopt-a-Family Chanukah Mitzvah for families program, Jewish holiday celebrations and more.

**Avrum and Helaine Herman, Shirley Aprison, Carol Steinfield**

**Rachel Katz, Lori Schankerman, Ilana Mordoh,Lori Moss**

**Ilya and Stacy Rekhter, Victoria and Yanive Shmoel**

**Adam and Lisa Weinstein, Barb, Dick, Sarah and David Leventhal**

**Michael Skolnick, Debby Barton Grant, Ed Asner, Lindsey Barton Mintz, David Bernstein**

**Roberta Dakich, Jackie Barrett, Jen Vigran**

**Beth Klapper, Miriam Gettinger, Marina Grabovsky, Jennifer Schwartz**

**Jeff Abrams, Lynn Abrams, Gigi Marks Felsher, Art Felsher**

**Leo Grabovsky, Leah Grabovsky, Lian Bar Zohar, Lee Vriesman, Leslie Tobe, Marina Grabovsky, David Grabovsky, Megan Maurer, Eli Maurer, Matt and Bella Tobe**

BEST OF CHRISTAMORE HOUSE GUILD

Photography Courtesy of CHG

For more than 40 years, Christamore House Guild has hosted the Indianapolis Book & Author Benefit showcasing five to six bestselling and debut authors and their newly-released books. This annual event held in April includes a private author reception and a large luncheon with author book signings and presentations at the historic Indiana Roof Ballroom. Proceeds from the luncheon directly benefit the Frances Carter Coburn Scholarship program and the educational programs at Christamore House, a multi-service community center serving the Haughville and near Westside neighborhoods of Indianapolis. Over the years, the Book & Author Benefit has raised over $2.5 million and benefited more than a thousand scholarship recipients. The 2021 event will be held on April 16, 2021.

**Jen Morris, Paige Button, Jennifer Kittle**

**Taylor Jenkins Reid, Tracey Garvis Graves, Kate Quinn, Annie Ward, Martha Hall Kelly, Whitney Scharer**

Front Row: Paige Button, Nicki Griffin, Lisa Hoskin, Mary Hinkebein, Joelle Baugher,Gretchen Hueni, Geri Imler, Wendy Inglis, Ann Eggleston Back Row: Jennifer Mitchell, Maureen Whiting, Liz Hobbs, Heather Kulwin, Cathy Macke, Jennifer Kittle

**AJ Finn, Laura Lippman, Joanna Goodman, Dina Silver, Greer Hendricks, Kristin Harmel, Sarah Pekkanen**

**Gianna Scappucci, Ann Fritton, Nicki Griffin, Megan Evans**

**Joelle Baugher, Maureen Whiting, Darrell Hutchison, Stacey Singer, Mary Hinkebein, Lisa Hoskin**

BEST OF HEAR INDIANA

Photography by Hear Indiana

**Clay Robbins, Scott Fogo, Chuck Preston, Naomi Horton**

Since 1971, Hear Indiana has been creating equal opportunities for children with hearing loss through spoken language. Over the decades we've had some fabulous events, some of which are featured here: the Run for Sound (formerly the Talk Walk Run), our Amplifier Awards, the Listening and Spoken Language Conference, and the Notso-Silent Auction to name a few. Now more than ever, families are turning to Hear Indiana for the technology, resources, and support their children need to thrive in their communities. Together, we can combine our voices to advocate for the children who are still learning to use theirs.

**Lily Denton, Mitch Denton, Denise Uptgraft, Lena Denton, James Uptgraft, Emily Denton, Lucy Denton**

**Joe Hood, Larry Olson, Karen Olson, Betty Dunten, Sally Tanselle, Jerry Tanselle**

**Patty Spitler, Sherman Burdette, Tina Cosby**

BEST OF JUNIOR LEAGUE OF INDIANAPOLIS

Photography Submitted by JLI

Holiday Mart is the signature fundraiser hosted annually by the Junior League of Indianapolis. Over the decades, the Junior League of Indianapolis has been involved with more than 163 community projects through hands-on volunteering and has donated/granted a combined total of more than $4.7 million to the community since 2000. This year, Holiday Mart will be available virtually for approximately two weeks to provide shoppers ample opportunity and flexibility to shop for the holidays.