On Thursday, June 26, Always There hosted its first annual gala, An Evening in Tuscany, at the West Park Winery. More than 100 guests socialized, partook of good food and wine, and danced the night away, all to benefit Always There's Adult Day Programs.

We would like to thank the following organizations and individuals for their generous support of An Evening in Tuscany:

Sponsors: Jaffer Electric, Communication Services, Hudson Valley Magazine, American Solutions for Business, Nekos-Dedricks Pharmacy, Ulster Federal Credit Union, and Weinert Recycling Co., Inc.

Honorary Committee: Emily and Joe Arter, Mr. Roger and Deacon Susan Bonsteel, T.J. and Debbie Briggs, David and Brenda Fletcher, Deborah Glassey, Eva Marie Graham, Lucinda Grovenburg, MD, Robert and Susan Heiferman/Jackson Lewis LLP, John Holland and Chris Becker, Nancy and Jim Jaffer, William J. Querbes, Dr. and Mrs. John C. Reed, Mr. and Mrs. William Spylios and Cynthia Wadnola

Inkind Donors: West Park Winery, Hot Rod and John Burlingham and Nancy Rafter (American Solutions for Business) who donated the souvenir wine glasses.

Silent Auction donors: Aroma Thyme Bistro, Anne K. Barnhart, Dick and Peg Brueckner, Joe and Barbara Cardella, Paul Delisio, Edible Arrangements, Emerson Resort, Fox and Hound Wine and Spirits, Bob Graney, Judith Greenfield, Mark Gruber Gallery, Carol Pepper-Cooper, Potter Brothers Ski Shop, Dr. and Mrs. John Reed, Rosendale Florist, Holly Sass, Shadowland, Sky Top Restaurant, Doreen and Frank Snyder, Billie and Bill Spylios, Stonehedge Restaurant, The Cottage – Ellenville, The Egg’s Nest, Williams Lumber, Woodstock Percussion, and Wayne and Carol Yates.

Dinner Committee: Kathy Reed, Chair; Joe Arter, Betsy Eggers, Debbie Glassey, Cindy Graney, Pat Houlihan, Terry Tyson and Denise Whittam.

And the clients at Always There’s Adult Day Program in Ellenville who decorated the bottles for the centerpieces.