Jeff Gell has been with Mozaic Senior Life (formerly known as The Jewish Home for the Elderly of Fairfield County) since 2012, spending most of his time helping run the licensed Continuing Care at Home program, Mozaic at Home. His main responsibilities include marketing, community education, personal consultations, and overall operations of the program. Jeff is a member of the Leading Age Continuing Care at Home Steering Committee and has helped facilitate several Leading Age Continuing Care at Home Conferences. Prior to joining Mozaic, Jeff worked in various marketing and business roles, including a position at Griffin Hospital in Derby. Jeff received his undergraduate degree from Clark University and holds a Master of Science degree from Indiana University as well as an MBA from the University of Connecticut.
The Club Calendar is at the end of this newsletter. Please refer to it to see the meeting schedule, social events and more. It will be updated when speakers and events are added.

The updated Greeters and Openers schedule is also near the end of the newsletter, so please check to see if you are on there!
Friday Meeting - July 10
Michael Ma, Director Xanadu Capital
and Achievement Fund for High School Mentoring
Michael Ma shared his passion and focus of The Achievement Fund to serve less privileged high school students in gaining access to better higher education.
Steve Violette received the Golden Duck Award for selling highest number of The Great Duck Race tickets.
Jim Ezzes received The Golden Duck Award for the highest amount of sponsorships for The Great Duck race fundraising.
George Masumian opened the meeting sharing the three financial management areas of our club - the Club Operating Account, the SR 21st Century Foundation (for fundraising) and the account at Fairfield County's Community Foundation to support Youth.
Ron Holtz won the attic prize
Steve Chin and Jeff Kaufman are the greeters this month
Westport Sunrise Rotary Club was well-represented at the District Event this past Sunday, with 11 of our members attending.
Joe Renzulli was honored as the club's Outstanding Rotarian for 2025-26, in recognition of exemplary leadership, dedication and service above self. Rob Hauck was honored as the Club's Unsung Her for 2025-26, in recognition of his commitment to Service Above Self and contributions that have not gone unnoticed.
Our club received two District Awards, one as a Recognition of Achievement Award and one as the Outstanding Club International Service Award.
Rob and Joe with Jim and Kate and the District Award Banners we received.
Sylvia Narvaez, Pacific House, guest of Steven Chin Zack Fox, guest of Steven Chin
GILLESPIE CENTER COOKING / SERVING SCHEDULE
One of our club’s ongoing and rewarding commitments to community service is our commitment to serving dinner meals on the first Saturday of each month at the Gillespie Center here in Westport.
We are back to serving meals at the newly renovated Gillespie Center. We have the option to drop off prepared meals at 4:30 PM or to bring meals to serve in person at 4:40 PM (allow extra time if the meals need to be reheated). Meal service should include a main dish, side dish, vegetable, and dessert (no nuts or shellfish please). The number of meals to provide, currently 25, will be confirmed to you to in advance when it is your turn to serve.
If you choose to drop off prepared meals at 4:30 PM you have the option to prepare homemade meals, purchase prepared meals at the store/restaurant of your choice, or you can contact Fresh Market on the Post Road in Westport where you can purchase prepared meals (protein, two sides and cookies for $7 - $10 per meal). If you choose the Fresh Market option call Tory at 203 227-2910 on the Monday prior to your meal service to place your order. You can pay for the meals when you pick them up.
If you are unable to work on your assigned Saturday you will be responsible to call other Rotarians on the list to switch dates.
