Thursday, August 12, 2010 • The RIVERDALE REVIEW


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Bon Secours names Edwin Ibay VP of philanthropy Bon Secours New York Health Sys-


tem/Schervier is pleased to announce the appointment of Edwin [Gerry] Ibay as the Vice President of Philanthropy and Strategic Planning. Ibay had served as Bon Secours New York/Schervier's Strategic Performance Manager since 2007. As Vice President of Philanthropy


and Strategic Planning for Bon Secours New York/Schervier, Gerry will provide leadership for the design and develop- ment of programs related to annual giv- ing, major gifts, estate planning, capital campaigns, grant writing and develop- ment, and community outreach. He will also initiate and facilitate strategic planning, strategic development and accompanying business strategies; en- sure a collaborative culture of strategic thinking; provide strategic direction and oversight of planning, business develop- ment, and programs or projects designed to accomplish Bon Secours New York's strategic objectives. Jim Higgins, CEO of Bon Secours


New York Health System/Schervier says, 'Gerry Ibay's skills and experience are an excellent fit for growth and the future of Bon Secours New York's senior healthcare services.' Prior to his work at Bon Secours New


York, Gerry was a compliance coordinator for Bon Secours Home Care, part of Bon Secours Richmond Health System, where


he increased operational efficiency by 50% within 6 months of hire, resulting in the agency winning a national award. A member of the American College of Healthcare Executives [ACHE], Gerry is a Licensed Nursing Home Administra- tor in New York State. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Richmond School of Law; his Master of Health Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University; and his Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Studies and Speech Communication from the Jepson School of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond, all in Rich- mond, Virginia. His publications include a First Place, 2007 ACHE Student Essay Competition in Healthcare Management entitled 'Hospital-Physician Informed Consent: New Use for an Old Doctrine,' published in the Journal of Healthcare Management, July-Aug. 2007. Information about Schervier and Bon


Secours New York Health System may be obtained at www.scherviercares.org or by calling 718-548-1700.


Film Club at the Ethical


Society The Riverdale-Yonkers Society for


Ethical Culture will show the film 'The Story of Qui Ju' on Saturday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m., at the Meeting House, located at 4450 Fieldston Road, corner of Manhattan College Parkway. The movie tells of a Chinese woman


n search of justice. The pregnant Qui Ju (played by Gong Li) is incensed because her husband, Quinglai, has been kicked in the groin by a man named Wang, who is the head of the small village in which they all live. Qui Ju wants to know exactly what happened; she wants justice, and she is not shy about saying so. The movie is in Mandarin with English subtitles. Movies begin with an introduction and


are followed by discussion. A donation towards the Film Club of $3-5 will be ac- cepted at the door. The Society reserves the right to provide an alternative film if a video is unavailable. For additional information, contact


the Society at 718-548-4445 or visit www. rysec.org.


Play by Riverdale playwright


at Manhattan Repertory 'Memory is a Culinary Affair,' an origi-


nal full-length play by the Argentine-born playwright Graciela Berger Wegsman, who now lives in Riverdale, will have its world premiere in August as part of the Manhattan Repertory Theatre's Sum- merfest 2010. The play will be performed on Aug.


18, 20 and 21 at 9 p.m. at the Manhattan Repertory Theatre, 303 West 42nd Street, 3rd Floor, New York City. Tickets are $20 each and can be reserved by phoning 646-329-6588. 'Memory is a Culinary Affair' explores


the impact of the 1970s dictatorship in Argentina through the eyes of Carina, who was a small child at the time. Now in her mid-30s in New York, Carina must decide whether to return to Argentina and her former boyfriend, who is still in love with her, or to stay in New York and make a new life with her current boyfriend. As she ponders her choices, Carina


must confront the scars left by the events that tore her family apart during her childhood. A Spanish-language version of the


play was a recipient of an award in the 2007 MetLife Nuestras Voces National Playwriting Competition at Repertorio Español, New York's leading Spanish- language theatre.


CSAIR brunch to honor


two Riverdalians On Sunday, Aug. 15, starting at 10:30


a.m., Yael Levy and Avital Katz will be honored by the Men's Club of the Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale (CSAIR). Yael Levy, who has served on the synagogue's board, committees, and helped organize numerous synagogue events, is also a Community Board member serving on several notable committees. Most recently, Ms. Levy conceived, created and organized Riverdale's recent Riverfest event at The College of Mt. Saint Vincent this past June. The Men's Club will also be hon-


oring Avital Katz with their annual Youth Award for her dedication to the community. Ms. Katz volunteered her time with the synagogue's Shab- bat Shelanu children's program, the Hebrew School, Judaica Shop and more. The brunch will include a brief


program featuring Rabbi Katz, com- edy, music, tasty food with delicious desserts, lemonade, and a few sur- prises - all in their air conditioned social hall. The program is scheduled to run from


10:30 a.m. to noon. The cost is $18 per person - or $100 to sponsor (includes opportunity to speak). Contact the CSAIR Men's Organization


at csairmensclub.org for more informa- tion.


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