Celebrate CJE
Join Us For Our Annual Gala
Celebrating the Fabric of our Community
Save the Date for our 20th Annual Celebrate CJE Gala:
Date:
- Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Time:
- 5:30 pm Registration, Cocktails and Small Plates
- 7:00 pm Program & Entertainment
Location:
- TBA
Our 19th Annual Celebrate CJE was a tremendous success, and we owe it all to you! Your generosity and enthusiasm made it an unforgettable evening, allowing us to continue serving our community in meaningful ways.
Thanks to the proceeds from this event, CJE will be able to fund critical programs that make a lasting impact in the Chicago area. Here’s how your contributions help:
- $1,000 provides mental health counseling and support groups to family caregivers so that they can take care of themselves too.
- $600 provides six 1-hour sessions of mental health counseling.
- $500 supports four days of care at Adult Day Services for older adults with dementia.
- $200 delivers three nutritious meals a day for an entire week through our Home Delivered Meals program.
Beyond the delicious food, live entertainment, and vibrant atmosphere, Celebrate CJE has a much deeper purpose—ensuring that older adults in our community receive the care and support they need to live with dignity and joy.
Thank you for being part of this mission and making a real difference!
Looking forward to seeing you at our 2025 Celebration!
Celebrate CJE Committee Leadership
Event Co-Chairs:
Abby Karbin
Jane Cadden Lederman
CJE Executive Leadership
Board Chair: Kenneth F. Lorch
Vice Chair: Susan Ringel Segal
Secretary: Jennifer Colburn
Treasurer: Samuel P. Brilliant
CJE SeniorLife Staff
President & CEO: Dan Fagin
Vice President, Chief Development Officer: Stephanie Millman Smerling
Director of Development: Lisa Weinstock
Senior Program Analyst: Patty Labak
Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer: Paisley Valentincic
Creative Services Manager: Adam Lazar
Senior Digital Technology Specialist: Lana Gorelova
We Can Help
Contact Us Today
Whether you’re not sure where to start or have specific questions for our team of professionals, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Call to talk with a team member immediately at 773.508.1000 or submit the contact form to the right and someone from CJE will be in touch shortly.