Pink Power!
BY STEPHEN VRATTOS
Photos by Dawn Steinberg
& Stephen Vrattos
“I’m so proud of our community.
We hit it out of the ballpark this
year!”
Thus, was the assessment of
Committee Chairwoman Judy Lev
on the annual Babes & Guys charity
tournament held on Thursday,
July 6. Lev, who chaired the event
in 2015 and helped in 2016, had
two years of experience to draw
on to ensure the 2017 annual
event, which raises money for the
American Cancer Society’s fight
against breast and prostate cancer,
was the most successful yet. Her
goal: to better last year’s totals at
every level, from golf participation
to Tree of Life donations, and in so
doing, raise at least $50,000.
More than $38,000 was raised in
2016, a total which put North Shore
Towers in the Top Ten among area
country clubs who participate with
their own Babes & Guys events. The
top 2–3 raise more than $200,000
apiece. “Clubs which make at least
$50,000 get recognized each year at
a kick-off breakfast, sponsored by
Babes & Guys Chairwoman Judy Lev between her sons, Corey Lev and
Russell Green
the American Cancer Society,” Lev
explained. “The resulting publicity
is great advertising for North Shore
Towers. It shows we’re an active
community, which in turn
will raise awareness, cachet
and value to lure younger
buyers.”
The day itself remained
gray day with overcast
skies, occasional spot
drizzling and the threat
of rain. But the inclement
weather did not wash
away the enthusiasm
of participants. In fact, the conditions
could’ve been considered
ideal for playing and sharing
camaraderie: cool climes and soft
greens. Fortunately, Mother
Nature remained relatively
kind throughout the day,
perhaps understanding
the import of the festivities,
as participants
enjoyed men’s, women’s
and mixed rounds of play,
and such specialty contests
as “Closest to the Pin”
and “Longest Drive.”
Nearly 100 non-fans of golf, but
no less concerned about contributing
to the cause, filled the large
downstairs card room by the Towers
Theater entrance to enjoy a few
friendly “rounds” tableside. Bridge,
Mah-Jongg, Canasta, whatever the
game happened to be, accompanied
by a table full of refreshments, such
as cookies, coffee and tea, made for
an ebullient atmosphere, filled with
laughter and competitive banter.
“Card” players were also each automatically
entered in a raffle separate
from the one at the later luncheon.
“Overall, the card players earned
more than other group this year,”
Lev noted.
More than 240 golfers, card
players and supporters, packed
Towers on the Green for the 12:30
p.m. luncheon. Country Club
Manager, Mary Anne Langone
and her stalwart band of helpers
transformed the renovated catering
hall into a magical palace of pink,
which took one’s breath away.
Balloons covered the ceiling above
the dance floor, the glow from the
encircling lights bathing them in
fuschia, and girded on each side
Babe & Guys of the Board (l. to r.) Fred Chernow, President Mario
Carmiciano, Steve Redlich, Bob Ricken, Phyllis Goldstein
Just call her “Putt” Tulchin and Stanley Goldsmith
A few of the dozens who filled the card room
Pink thumbs! (l. to r.) Sue
Gitter, Blossom Greenberg,
Louise Carmiciano and Arlene
Cammeyer stand before the Tree
of Life which was in full bloom
thanks to their efforts
NST generosity powers Babes & Guys
to its best year yet
12 NORTH SHORE TOWERS COURIER ¢ August 2017