Cindy Williams served as guest emcee and Sha Na Na performed at Mizell Senior Center’s ninth annual "Stars Among Us"benefit March 22 at Palm Springs Air Museum.
Three special achievement awards were presented: Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet received the Gold Star Achievement Award; The Galaxy Award went to The Community Foundation, and Harold Clumeck received the Shining Star Award.
Mizell Senior Center’s ever-expanding Meals On Wheels and Nutritition programs provide nutritious meals to seniors from Palm Springs to the Salton Sea. The center expects to serve 120,000 meals this year on the Meals On Wheels program alone.
In addition, the on-site nutrition programs welcomes up to 120 seniors a day for hot wheels and socializing. Lunches are also provided on-site at Thermal, Coachella, Cathedral City, and Indio Senior Centers.
Event co chairs were Judge Arthur Block (ret.) and wife Kathy and Dr. Ronald Fragen and his wife, Carol. Among the many present were John Williams, president, and Ginny Foat, executive director, at Mizell Senior Center. Presenting sponsor was Eisenhower Medical Center.
Laurie Kibby and Rick Hutcheson
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
Photo by Pat Krause
Helen Zimmerman, Rik and Sandy Clark
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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Dr. Fragen and Carol Fragen with Jerry and Barbara Keller
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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Diane Ross and Tim Hohmeier
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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Kelly McLean and Paul Lewin
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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'American Grafitti' and 'Laverne and Shirley' star Cindy Williams
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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Brian and Gina Nestande
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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John Ehrmantraut, Ginny Foat and Don Prentice
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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John Benoit, Nancy DeLuna, and Sheryl Benoit
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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Jack Newby and Harold Matzner
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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Barbara and Jerry Keller
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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Cindy Williams, Dr. Yorba, and John Williams
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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'American Grafitti' and 'Laverne and Shirley' star Cindy Williams
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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From left: Bob Iles, Cindy Williams, Brian Vatcher, Vic Ide and Eric Rudolph
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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John Benoit and Sheryl Benoit
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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Barry Dayton and Mark Marshall
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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Tristan and Reid Milnovich
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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Betty Callies and John Williams
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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Susan and Rick Peterson
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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A singer from the group, ShaNaNa, with Patty Newman and Mary Ellen Hendler
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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Carol and Dr. Ronald Fragen
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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Kathy and Judge Arthur Block (ret.)
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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Mark Anton and Julieta Quinn
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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Dr. Yorba and John Williams
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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Ian Murray and Frances Allen
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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From left: Bernie and Barbara Fromm with Dr. Ronald and Carol Fragen
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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Ginny Foat, Steve Pougnet and Kathy Block
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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'American Grafitti' and 'Laverne and Shirley' star Cindy Williams
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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J R Roberts and Margo Wheeler
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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Ralph and Marty Ochoa
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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Rabbi Sally and Ian Murray
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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Yolanda and Brian Wenmoth
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit
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Cindy Williams and Brian Vatcher
American Graffiti Star Shines on Mizell Senior Center Benefit