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Alphapointe – Dining in the Dark

February 27th was the date for Alphapointe’s Dining in the Dark at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Judi and Dr. Joseph Tauber served as the chairmen. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a silent auction with art donated by visually impaired and sighted artists and a three-course gourmet meal, served in complete darkness by servers who are blind or visually impaired.  

Also featured in the April 5th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Photos4Good

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Cynthia Wheeler, David Westbrook, Foundation chairman; Nicola Heskett and Walt Cofer
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Joyce Kaplan and Judi Tauber, chairman
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Brooke Jones and Diane Robinson, committee member
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Dr. Matt and Dr. Christina Twardowski
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Jill Shapiro, Julie and Terry Levine and Chairmen Judi and Dr. Joseph Tauber
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Chris Montavon, Alphapointe; shared his story of perseverance with the guests.
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Rhonda and Mark O’Dell with Kim Nelson
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Board Members Kenneth Roberson and Carrie Rezak

 

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