45th Annual Frankel-Kinsler Classic Day of Tournaments Supporting the Care of our Community’s Elders
JGS Lifecare held its 45th Annual Frankel-Kinsler Classic Day of Tournaments at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow, on Monday, August 31st. Over 200 people participated in golf, pickleball, card-playing tournaments, and a celebratory awards dinner. The event grossed over $139,000 to support JGS Lifecare’s various senior care services.
Over the past 45 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, tournament proceeds will help fund a new nurse call system at The Leavitt Family Jewish Home, strengthening communication between residents and caregivers and further enhancing the safe, attentive care our residents receive every day.
“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.”
Tournament Sponsors
Event Sponsors included Gold Sponsors: The Haberman, Katz and Webber Families, Harry Grodsky & Co., Inc., Kleeberg Sheet Metal and Mechanical Services, Liberty Bank, Nancy Frankel Pelletier, Jim, Jesse and Ben Pelletier, and Steven & Georgianne Roberts; Hole-In-2 Contest Sponsor: PeoplesBank; Refreshment Sponsor: HUB International & Yield of Dreams; Lunch Sponsor: The Colvest Company; Cocktail Sponsor: The Kitchen & Floor Store CT; Ice Cream Sponsor: HPC Food Service; and Silver Sponsors: Brad & Jane Albert, Alekman DiTusa LLC, Baker Tilly, Century Investment, Donna, Emma & Joely Frankel, Kaste Industrial Machine Sales, Inc., Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C., ProCare LTC Pharmacy, Spartan Auto Care Centers, and Westfield Bank.
For more coverage of the tournament and a full listing of sponsors visit the links below:
2026 Frankel-Kinsler Classic Golf Tournament Champions:
1st Gross – Lefty Albano, Joe Conant, Tom Lewis and Rick Rabideau
2nd Gross – Evan Dowd, Jack Dowd, Nick Togneri and Kyle Smith
3rd Gross – Eric Devine, David Ference, Mike Quinn and Joe Westcott
Closest to the Pin – (hole 3) Zack Dowling at 5’11”; (hole 9) Craig Lacey at 8’8”; (hole 13) Seth Roberts at 5’4”; and (hole 18) Tom Lewis at 8’5”
Longest Drive – Men – Kyle Schlesinger
Longest Drive – Women – Michele Ditomassi
2026 Pickleball Tournament Champions:
1st Place: Bobby Naimark
2nd Place: Beth Paysnick
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!
