You are invited to join us for an inspiring night of community featuring legendary journalist, author, and television host Joan Lunden as she shares insights from her powerful new memoir, Joan: Life Beyond the Script.

Who: Sylvia Weisz Women’s Philanthropy
What: An Intimate Evening with Joan Lunden for Ruby Lions
When: Tuesday, June 16th • 6:00 PM — Doors Open • 7:00 PM — Program Begins
Where: Westwood location shared with registrants
Couvert: $36 per person

 

 

Space is limited. Please RSVP as soon as possible.

We look forward to seeing you on June 16th.

This event is open to Ruby-level donors ($10,000) and above. Donors considering becoming a Ruby-level donor are encouraged to attend.

Warmly,

Carin Freeman, Jodi Kirkbride, Janine Kolodny
Ruby Chairs

Nancy Lushing Greenstein & Kathi Mangel
Sylvia Weisz Women's Philanthropy Co-Chairs

 

Joan Lunden is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, television host, and motivational speaker. For nearly two decades, she greeted viewers on Good Morning America, making her the longest-running female host on early morning television.

An ardent health and senior advocate, she has testified before the FDA for mandatory mammogram reporting and before the Congressional House Ways and Means Committee in support of expanding the Family and Medical Leave Act. She was a visiting professor at Lehigh University’s College of Health, where she taught Population Health and the Media.

Her book, Why Did I Come into This Room: A Candid Conversation About Aging, became a New York Times bestseller. Following her breast cancer diagnosis, she chronicled her journey in Had I Known: A Memoir of Survival.

 

Born and raised in Winnipeg, Canada, Lesley Wolman has resided in nine different cities, finally making her home in Los Angeles 28 years ago. Lesley received her BS in Nursing from the University of Toronto and practiced psychiatric nursing in both Toronto and New York City. But Lesley's passion has always been in the arts; she is an accomplished actress and singer, having appeared on Broadway, television, radio, and film. Her five albums can be found on Spotify and Apple Music.

In addition to her acting and singing career, Lesley is a fashion and lifestyle influencer and author of the popular blog, Fabulesley. Lesley is married to entertainment Business Manager Jeff Wolman. Their family includes their children, Yale and Serena, and Yale's spouse, Ashlie Sapiro. Lesley is an active member of the Los Angeles Jewish community, having served on several boards, including Camp Ramah in California, the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, Sinai Temple / Sinai Akiba Academy, and the Builders of Jewish Education.

Lesley currently serves on JFEDLA’s Board of Directors and is a member of the Board’s Executive Committee. She is the current co-chair of JFEDLA’s Caring for Jews in Need Committee. Lesley has been active in JFEDLA's Women's Campaign. In 2023, Lesley led a JFEDLA mission to Israel for its 75th anniversary. In May 2024, she and Jeff led the Solidarity Mission to Israel.

 

 

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