Over the years, the annual charity benefit hosted by Ecumen-Detroit Lakes has been held at the Speak Easy, Holiday Inn, DL Pavilion and a variety of other venues around town. This year, however, in order to give the community a “sneak peek” at its newly-renovated facilities before the official grand opening this spring, the staff decided to hold it in-house. “It’s the first time ever that our event will be held here,” said Ecumen-DL’s development director, Sandy Lia, who also serves as chair of the annual benefit. And there’s another new element as well. As a result of receiving a grant from Act on Alzheimer’s to make their facilities - and the community - more friendly to those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia-related diseases, Ecumen’s benefit, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24, will be preceded by a free screening of the movie, “Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me.” The film documents the emotional journey of legendary country music performer Glen Campbell and his family on a 1½-year “farewell tour” across America, after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2011. The movie screening will take place in Ecumen-DL’s new Wellness Center from 2 to 3:45 p.m., and will be followed by a 15-minute panel discussion on Alzheimer’s led by Ecumen-DL’s medical director, Dr. William Henke.
Ecumen’s annual charity benefit will follow, from 4:30 to approximately 8:30 p.m. It will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment by Barry Schroder, who will be playing Ecumen’s own baby grand piano, set up next to the bar inside the main entrance to the Wellness Center. There will also be a silent auction featuring a variety of unique items donated by local businesses and individuals. “The community has always been very generous,” Lia said of the silent auction, which has become a traditional part of the annual benefit. “You can come to just the movie screening or the benefit, or you can come to both,” Lia said. Though the afternoon screening is free, seating is limited, said Lia, so those planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP even if they don’t plan to attend the benefit that follows. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_original","fid":"1445758","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"350","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"750"}}]] Tickets for the evening benefit are $50 per person and can be purchased in advance or at the door. There are also sponsorships available that include complimentary tickets to both the movie and benefit. Sponsorship levels are director ($50, with one ticket included); producer ($300, two tickets); documentary ($500, three tickets); Grammy ($1,000, four tickets); Golden Globe ($2,500, six tickets); and Oscar ($5,000, with eight tickets included). Sponsorship and silent auction donations may be dropped off at Ecumen-Detroit Lakes, 1415 Madison Ave., or you can contact Sandy Lia at 218-844-8340 to arrange for pickup. Follow Detroit Lakes Newspapers reporter Vicki Gerdes on Twitter at @VickiLGerdes.Over the years, the annual charity benefit hosted by Ecumen-Detroit Lakes has been held at the Speak Easy, Holiday Inn, DL Pavilion and a variety of other venues around town. This year, however, in order to give the community a “sneak peek” at its newly-renovated facilities before the official grand opening this spring, the staff decided to hold it in-house. “It’s the first time ever that our event will be held here,” said Ecumen-DL’s development director, Sandy Lia, who also serves as chair of the annual benefit. And there’s another new element as well. As a result of receiving a grant from Act on Alzheimer’s to make their facilities - and the community - more friendly to those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia-related diseases, Ecumen’s benefit, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24, will be preceded by a free screening of the movie, “Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me.” The film documents the emotional journey of legendary country music performer Glen Campbell and his family on a 1½-year “farewell tour” across America, after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2011. The movie screening will take place in Ecumen-DL’s new Wellness Center from 2 to 3:45 p.m., and will be followed by a 15-minute panel discussion on Alzheimer’s led by Ecumen-DL’s medical director, Dr. William Henke. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_original","fid":"1445756","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"350","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"750"}}]] Ecumen’s annual charity benefit will follow, from 4:30 to approximately 8:30 p.m. It will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment by Barry Schroder, who will be playing Ecumen’s own baby grand piano, set up next to the bar inside the main entrance to the Wellness Center. There will also be a silent auction featuring a variety of unique items donated by local businesses and individuals. “The community has always been very generous,” Lia said of the silent auction, which has become a traditional part of the annual benefit. “You can come to just the movie screening or the benefit, or you can come to both,” Lia said. Though the afternoon screening is free, seating is limited, said Lia, so those planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP even if they don’t plan to attend the benefit that follows.
Tickets for the evening benefit are $50 per person and can be purchased in advance or at the door. There are also sponsorships available that include complimentary tickets to both the movie and benefit. Sponsorship levels are director ($50, with one ticket included); producer ($300, two tickets); documentary ($500, three tickets); Grammy ($1,000, four tickets); Golden Globe ($2,500, six tickets); and Oscar ($5,000, with eight tickets included). Sponsorship and silent auction donations may be dropped off at Ecumen-Detroit Lakes, 1415 Madison Ave., or you can contact Sandy Lia at 218-844-8340 to arrange for pickup. Follow Detroit Lakes Newspapers reporter Vicki Gerdes on Twitter at @VickiLGerdes.Over the years, the annual charity benefit hosted by Ecumen-Detroit Lakes has been held at the Speak Easy, Holiday Inn, DL Pavilion and a variety of other venues around town.This year, however, in order to give the community a “sneak peek” at its newly-renovated facilities before the official grand opening this spring, the staff decided to hold it in-house.“It’s the first time ever that our event will be held here,” said Ecumen-DL’s development director, Sandy Lia, who also serves as chair of the annual benefit.And there’s another new element as well. As a result of receiving a grant from Act on Alzheimer’s to make their facilities - and the community - more friendly to those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia-related diseases, Ecumen’s benefit, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24, will be preceded by a free screening of the movie, “Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me.”The film documents the emotional journey of legendary country music performer Glen Campbell and his family on a 1½-year “farewell tour” across America, after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2011.The movie screening will take place in Ecumen-DL’s new Wellness Center from 2 to 3:45 p.m., and will be followed by a 15-minute panel discussion on Alzheimer’s led by Ecumen-DL’s medical director, Dr. William Henke.
Ecumen’s annual charity benefit will follow, from 4:30 to approximately 8:30 p.m. It will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment by Barry Schroder, who will be playing Ecumen’s own baby grand piano, set up next to the bar inside the main entrance to the Wellness Center.There will also be a silent auction featuring a variety of unique items donated by local businesses and individuals.“The community has always been very generous,” Lia said of the silent auction, which has become a traditional part of the annual benefit.“You can come to just the movie screening or the benefit, or you can come to both,” Lia said.Though the afternoon screening is free, seating is limited, said Lia, so those planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP even if they don’t plan to attend the benefit that follows.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_original","fid":"1445758","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"350","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"750"}}]]Tickets for the evening benefit are $50 per person and can be purchased in advance or at the door. There are also sponsorships available that include complimentary tickets to both the movie and benefit.Sponsorship levels are director ($50, with one ticket included); producer ($300, two tickets); documentary ($500, three tickets); Grammy ($1,000, four tickets); Golden Globe ($2,500, six tickets); and Oscar ($5,000, with eight tickets included).Sponsorship and silent auction donations may be dropped off at Ecumen-Detroit Lakes, 1415 Madison Ave., or you can contact Sandy Lia at 218-844-8340 to arrange for pickup.Follow Detroit Lakes Newspapers reporter Vicki Gerdes on Twitter at @VickiLGerdes.Over the years, the annual charity benefit hosted by Ecumen-Detroit Lakes has been held at the Speak Easy, Holiday Inn, DL Pavilion and a variety of other venues around town.This year, however, in order to give the community a “sneak peek” at its newly-renovated facilities before the official grand opening this spring, the staff decided to hold it in-house.“It’s the first time ever that our event will be held here,” said Ecumen-DL’s development director, Sandy Lia, who also serves as chair of the annual benefit.And there’s another new element as well. As a result of receiving a grant from Act on Alzheimer’s to make their facilities - and the community - more friendly to those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia-related diseases, Ecumen’s benefit, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24, will be preceded by a free screening of the movie, “Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me.”The film documents the emotional journey of legendary country music performer Glen Campbell and his family on a 1½-year “farewell tour” across America, after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2011.The movie screening will take place in Ecumen-DL’s new Wellness Center from 2 to 3:45 p.m., and will be followed by a 15-minute panel discussion on Alzheimer’s led by Ecumen-DL’s medical director, Dr. William Henke.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_original","fid":"1445756","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"350","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"750"}}]]Ecumen’s annual charity benefit will follow, from 4:30 to approximately 8:30 p.m. It will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment by Barry Schroder, who will be playing Ecumen’s own baby grand piano, set up next to the bar inside the main entrance to the Wellness Center.There will also be a silent auction featuring a variety of unique items donated by local businesses and individuals.“The community has always been very generous,” Lia said of the silent auction, which has become a traditional part of the annual benefit.“You can come to just the movie screening or the benefit, or you can come to both,” Lia said.Though the afternoon screening is free, seating is limited, said Lia, so those planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP even if they don’t plan to attend the benefit that follows.
Tickets for the evening benefit are $50 per person and can be purchased in advance or at the door. There are also sponsorships available that include complimentary tickets to both the movie and benefit.Sponsorship levels are director ($50, with one ticket included); producer ($300, two tickets); documentary ($500, three tickets); Grammy ($1,000, four tickets); Golden Globe ($2,500, six tickets); and Oscar ($5,000, with eight tickets included).Sponsorship and silent auction donations may be dropped off at Ecumen-Detroit Lakes, 1415 Madison Ave., or you can contact Sandy Lia at 218-844-8340 to arrange for pickup.Follow Detroit Lakes Newspapers reporter Vicki Gerdes on Twitter at @VickiLGerdes.
