44th Annual Frankel-Kinsler Classic Day of Tournaments Supporting the Care of our Community’s Elders
JGS Lifecare held its 44th Annual Frankel-Kinsler Classic Day of Tournaments at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow, on Monday, June 15th. Over 200 people participated in golf, pickleball, card-playing tournaments, and a celebratory awards dinner. The event grossed over $127,000 to support JGS Lifecare’s various senior care services.
Over the past 44 years, the Frankel Kinsler Classic has raised more than $2 Million for elder care. These donations have funded various improvements, including new resident vans, resident furnishings, hi-low beds, computer technologies to help keep elders stimulated, engaged and connected to their families, new flooring, and more. This year, the tournament proceeds will directly support programs and services that enhance the quality of life for residents.
“As an organization whose majority of funding comes through Medicaid – which pays only 60% of the cost of care – our Frankel-Kinsler Classic is an enormously important way for us to engage the community to provide fiscal resources to help us maintain our quality of care and enrich our programming,” commented Susan Kimball Halpern, vice president of development at JGS Lifecare. “We are so grateful for the tremendous show of support from area businesses and individuals who join us in our commitment to care for our elders.”
Event Sponsors included Gold Sponsors: Harry Grodsky & Co., Inc., The Haberman, Katz and Webber Families, Kleeberg Sheet Metal and Mechanical Services, and Steven & Georgianne Roberts; Lunch and Raffle Sponsor: Liberty Bank; Refreshment Sponsor: HUB Retirement & Wealth Management formerly Epstein Financial Services; Hole-In-2 Contest Sponsor: PeoplesBank; and Silver Sponsors: Alekman DiTusa LLC, Baker Tilly, Century Investment, Donna, Emma & Joely Frankel, HPC Food Service, Kaste Industrial Machine Sales, Inc., The Kitchen and Floor Store, Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C., ProCare LTC Pharmacy, Roberts Energy, Spartan Auto Care Centers, The Colvest Group and Westfield Bank.
For more coverage of the tournament and a full listing of sponsors visit the links below:
2025 Frankel-Kinsler Classic Golf Tournament Champions:
- 1st Gross – Anthony Guardione, Vincent Guardione, Keith Cunningham and William Cunningham
- 2nd Gross – David Ference, Joe Westcott, Eric Devine and Joe Gozzi
- 3rd Gross – Jim Morin, Frank Capuano, Tom Kennedy and John Perenick
- Closest to the Pin – (hole 3) Ben Falk at 5’9” (hole 9) Frank Capuano at 10’ (hole 13) David Ference at 6’1”; (hole 18) Scott Grodsky at 3’3”
- Longest Drive – Men – Frank Capuano
- Longest Drive – Women – Hannah Kleeberg
- Straightest Drive Men – Joe Gozzi
2025 Pickleball Tournament Champions:
3.5 Level:
- 1st Place Gold Medalists: Betsy Bertuzzi and Harlene Ginsberg
- 2nd Place Silver Medalists: Jessica Halpern and Brad Troxell
3.0 Level:
- 1st Place Gold Medalists: Emma Frankel and Jake Weiss
- 2nd Place Silver Medalists: Moira Murphy and Mary Adler
It’s Not Too Late To Make A Difference:
Missed the tournament but want to make a difference? Donate securely online in just minutes at www.JGSLifecare.org/frankel-kinsler or contact Susan Kimball Halpern at shalpern@jgslifecare.org or 413-567-3949, ext. 3533.
Let’s show our residents some love and support! Please donate today!
