At the Citymeals-on-Wheels Power Lunch for Women, high-profile female executives, media megastars, and performers gathered at Cipriani's 42nd Street for one of the most significant social and service-oriented events of the year."We really enjoy this one—unlike a lot of the charity events. It's always interesting and we're packed. We have a huge waiting list this year," said actress Kathleen Turner.Since 1981, Citymeals-on-Wheels has provided nutritious food and regular companionship to elderly homebound New Yorkers. In the 23rd year of the Power Lunch for Women, Gael Greene and James Beard's organization continued to call upon some of the most influential figures in New York City, many of them from the acting community, to raise awareness and money for the city's aging residents. While the by-invitation-only "power women" pay $350 per ticket, male guests pay $10,000 to attend the women's lunch and support Citymeals-on-Wheels. According to one of the men in attendance this year,...
- 11/20/2009
- backstage.com
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