PALM BEACH, Fla. (December 1, 2011) – It
was truly a “divine” evening on Nov. 18 as the Carmelite
Sisters hosted the sixth annual Flower of Carmel Benefit to
support the Lourdes-Noreen McKeen Residence. A record number
of board members, supporters and residents of the nonprofit
retirement community attended the elegant dinner-dance at
The Beach Club in Palm Beach to help raise funds for planned
renovations to the waterfront facility and the programs and
services offered there.
Veronica and Dr. Richard C. Bauer served as
the co-chairs for this year’s annual fundraiser, and Cathy
Flagg and Charlie Henderson were the honorary chairs.
“This was one of the most successful years in the event’s
history, which speaks volumes about the overwhelming support
and commitment we have from the community,” said Veronica
Bauer. “It was a privilege to have so many guests with us
that have been touched by the organization’s personal warmth
and compassion. As a board member and long-time supporter of
Lourdes-Noreen McKeen, I take great pride in the fact that
every resident is treated like a member of the family and is
shown the type of love and care that they would receive at
home.”
In addition to the chairmen, notable guests at the benefit
included Lourdes-Noreen McKeen Residence Administrator
Sister Mary Anne Dennehy; president of the board Sister
Anthony Veilleux; vice president of the board James Daly and
his wife, Denise; Meg and Jack Toner; board member Martin
Purcell and his wife, Connie; Sarah and Frank Olson; Jamie
and Scott Murray; and Mary and Bob Simses.
Lourdes-Noreen McKeen Residence, located along Flagler Drive
in downtown West Palm Beach, offers independent and assisted
living accommodations, as well as skilled nursing and
short-term rehab care. Founded in 1960 by the Carmelite
Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, the facility is committed
to providing the very best care and an unmatched nurturing
environment to their residents.
For more information about the Lourdes-Noreen McKeen
Residence, please call (561) 655-8544 or visit
www.lourdesmckeen.org
.