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Seniors on the Sternwheeler

Zanesville Senior Citizens from Helen Purcell and the Abbot Home recently enjoyed a Donatos pizza party and boat ride on the historic Lorena, Sternwheeler with Zanesville Mayor Zwelling and NY based entrepreneur and Zanesville native Ruth Amber Gristak, 27.

Over 30 seniors attended the event on the historic Sternwheeler Lorena. This sternwheeler measures at 104 feet long and 17 feet wide and is one of the few remaining sternwheelers. Other members of the community also joined in the late morning boat ride that left from Zane´s Landing Park.

“It was so nice,” said Helen Purcell’s Activities Director Shari Pitcock.

A "Thank You" letter from Residents of the Abbot Home in Zanesville, Ohio

This outing was made possible by the private funds of The Gristak Foundation’s Founder and President, Ruth Amber Gristak. Originally, Gristak bid on an “experience package” in The Carr Center‘s Cake Auction, this past spring. After buying the $600 package on auction, with funds going to the Carr Center, Gristak, impressively, thought of a way to double up her donation impact. She then took it to the next level and invited some Zanesville senior citizens to come and enjoy a field trip.

“Thank you so much for your generosity. The residents had a great time”, wrote Jane Thompson, Executive Director of the Abbot Home.

Gristak’s grandparents, Richard Cooper, commodore of the Muskingum Valley Boating Association, and his wife Joan P. Cooper also attended came out for the boat ride.

“I think it is good to let people enjoy an early afternoon boat ride. I also think it was generous of Bill Page [Lorena Sternwheeler Captain] to donate his time as well. His donation also helped The Carr Center and this group of seniors,’ said Mr. Cooper.

Gristak is an accomplished actress, author, and fundraiser. She recently established the Gristak Foundation to develop opportunities. The Gristak Foundation is primarily focused higher education scholarships, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs and cultural based learning.

Zanesville Seniors: Photos

Mayor Zwelling with Boat Captain, Bill Page

photo courtesy of Ruth Amber Gristak

Ruth Amber Gristak with Mayor Zwelling (Zanesville, Ohio)

Dana Matz, Chamber Membership Director & Zanesville Downtown Association Manager

Shari Pitcock (right) with Zanesville senior and Helen Purcell resident

A “Thank You” letter from Residents of the Abbot Home

Lorena Sternwheeler – Captains box

Some seniors who enjoyed the boat ride

Zanesville Seniors

Seniors will enjoy a pizza party on the Lorena

Zanesville Senior Citizens from Helen Purcell, the Abbott Home and other locations will be enjoying a Donatos pizza party and boat ride on the historic Lorena, Sternwheeler with Zanesville Mayor Zwelling.

This outing, set for August 30th, 2011 is made possible by the private funds of The Gristak Foundation’s Founder and President, Ruth Amber Gristak. Gristak is an accomplished entrepreneur, fundraiser and Zanesville native.

Originally, Gristak bid on the experience package in The Carr Center‘s Cake Auction, this past spring. After buying the package on auction, with funds going to the Carr Center, Gristak, impressively, thought of a way to double up her donation impact.

She then took it to the next level and invited some Zanesville senior citizens to come and enjoy a field trip. Photos from the event are scheduled to appear after the event.

Announces Plans to Support Documentary Pertaining to Weight Discrimination

Donation Announcement: The Gristak Foundation Plans to Support an upcoming Documentary Pertaining to Weight Discrimination.

• This documentary is aimed to be utilized as a learning tool for schools (K-12) across the United States of America.
• This project is currently in pre-production phases and is casting. See casting notice below

> > CLICK HERE to DONATE FUNDS to this PROJECT  < <

(link coming soon)

C A S T I N G   N O T I C E 

Casting – New York : Casting Documentary …”Making It BIG”. If you or anyone you know have ever been discriminated against because of your weight while trying to obtain a goal, WE WANT YOU!!! This will be your chance to tell your side of the story. THIS IS YOUR TIME TO SHINE! Filming will begin in approximately 1-month.

Participants Will Receive:

FREE PROFESSIONAL PHOTO SHOOT and FILM CREDIT.

Email: applicant details [in the body of the email to]: info @ bryber.com

Film Production Affilations: Omar Soriano and Hishme Eeckles of P&R Productions and Ruth Amber Gristak of BRYBER Media

2011 Scholarship Applications – send now!

Zanesville residents ages 18-25, go to the COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP section and send in your applications for book scholarships for the 2011-2012 school year.

Scholarship application Deadline is August 15, 2011. Scholarship Winners will be announced early fall 2011.

Ohr Naava

The Gristak Foundation proudly supports learning at Ohr Naava by sponsoring the Weekly Shiur CD series for 2011... Videos of the lectures can be seen online at www.TORAH ANYTIME.com

The Gristak Foundation proudly announces its first disbursement of funds for 2011. The contribution goes to providing 1-year a sponsorship for Weekly Shiur CD project. This is the second year for this donation. CD’s are recorded at Ohr Naava – during their weekly shiur. To purchase a CD please contact Ohr Naava at 718 -647 – 6228.

Details pertaining to the previous years contribution can be viewed in the “Funds Donated” section.

Supporting Weekly CD Series

The Gristak Foundation proudly announces its first disbursement of funds for 2010. The contribution will go for a Weekly Shiur CD project. Details can be viewed in the “Funds Donated” section.

2010 Disbursements

The Gristak Foundation is in preparation for its 2010 disbursements. Expected by mid-January.