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ELIZABETH SIMONI TO BE HONORED AT NEW ENGLAND SINAI'S
STEPPING OUT WITH SINAI GALA

STOUGHTON, MA — More than 350 guests are expected to attend “Stepping Out With Sinai” to support New England Sinai Hospital Foundation’s annual fundraising  program on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel in Norwood. A special tribute honoring Elizabeth Simoni will be the highlight of the evening. Simoni, owner of Brookmeadow Country Club in Canton and Sinai Foundation Trustee, is being recognized for driving the future of exceptional care at Sinai. She is a longtime resident of Canton.

The “Stepping Out with Sinai” evening program will begin at 6pm and include a cocktail reception and silent auction, a sumptuous, formal dinner, a special tribute to Simoni and live entertainment by the Bo Winiker Band. Kelley Tuthill of WCVB-TV, Channel 5, will be the hostess for the evening. Tickets for the gala are $200 per person. For information on ticket purchase, sponsorship packages and program book advertisements, all of which support patient care programs at the hospital, call the Sinai Foundation Office at (781) 297-1153. Or, visit http://www.newenglandsinai.org/steppingout.html.

An avid golfer, Elizabeth Simoni took over ownership of Brookmeadow Country Club in 1997 after the death of her husband Frank. They had worked side-by-side to manage the club and other businesses, and both believed strongly in giving back to the community. Intent on fulfilling Frank’s dream to expand the club, Betty added new facilities to  Brookmeadow and the club continues to thrive under her leadership. Simoni has been actively involved in helping Sinai make a lasting difference in the lives of patients for 13 years. She served as a member of the Hospital’s Board of Directors for nine years and currently serves as a trustee of the Sinai Hospital Foundation Board.

Founded in October of 2001, the New England Sinai Hospital Foundation was established to serve as the philanthropic arm of New England Sinai Hospital and Rehabilitation Center. The Foundation is committed to raising funds to support New England Sinai Hospital in meeting the health-care needs of its communities, through the development of financial support from individuals, businesses, organizations and foundations.

 New England Sinai Hospital is a 212-bed, non-sectarian, not-for-profit, long-term acute-care hospital with its main campus in Stoughton, MA and inpatient satellite units in Boston and Dorchester. Sinai is a teaching affiliate of Tufts University School of Medicine. Sinai is recognized as a regional leader in the care of pulmonary, medically complex and acute rehabilitation care.

Contact:
Carole Herrup
Public Relations Director
New England Sinai Hospital
150 York Street
Stoughton, MA 02072

Tel. 781-297-1329
FAX: 781-297-7509