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"Imagine the Possibilities" Gala

Celebrating Bridgewell's next 50 years!

Bridgewell's "Imagine the Possibilities" fundraising gala on November 6, 2009 was a success. Over 300 people enjoyed cocktails and delicious hors d'oeuvres, while viewing and bidding on silent auction items, followed by a scrumptious dinner, interesting and entertaining program, and a live auction that included some exciting items including an African safari trip. Senator Bruce Tarr was our auctionneer, and he generated some spirited bidding.

Guests enjoyed a video about Bridgewell that included interviews of individuals who Bridgewell serves.

Honored this evening were:

Samuel A. Vitali, Esq

Excellence in Service Award

Donald C. Goff, MD

Visionary Leadership Award

We would like to express our appreciation to all of our sponsors, guests and other people and organizations who supported our event and helped make it a success.

Please check back to this page soon to view photos from this event.

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Bridgewell's 2008 50th Anniversary Gala was a resounding success.

Bridgewell's 50th Anniversary, held at the Seaport in Boston on November 7, 2008 was a huge success. Over 300 people attended, enjoying cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, a silent and live auction, a special video to mark Bridgewell's 50th anniversary, a delicious dinner, all followed by dancing to a live band.

We would like to thank our special honorees, Joseph Gibbons, President and CEO of Salem Five Bank, and Governor Michael Dukakis and Kitty Dukakis.

We would also like to thank all of our sponsors, supporters and guests. You enable Bridgewell to continue to "connect people with possibilities", and to enable each individual served by Bridgewell to achieve and enjoy the highest quality of life and personal growth.

Please scroll down to view photos from the 50th anniversary gala. Thank you!

Steven Caruso, co-owner of Caruso and McGovern Construction, with Michael and Kitty Dukakis (center)
Photo: Michael and his family with Governor Michael and Kitty Dukakis
Robert S. Stearns, CEO of Bridgewell
Jerry McGovern (co-owner of Caruso and McGovern Construction) and his wife (left) with Michael and Kitty Dukakis
photo CFO Jim Low and wife Robin enjoy the auction
Photo Kitty and Mike Dukakis dancing
Photo Joseph Gibbons, CEO & President of Salem Five, and Kitty Dukakis
Photo Former board president Arthur Clifford, Michael and Kitty Dukakis, Patty Clifford
Joseph Gibbons, Salem Five, Board president Gordon Massey
Photo Channel 5's Gail Huff, MC for the evening
Group at the gala, including John Hall, Salem Five, Arthur Clifford, CEO of Sentenia Systems, and Paul Sahovey, former board member
photo: Group at the gala, including Robert Stearns, CEO of Bridgewell, and Laura McNamara, Bridgewell