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70/60/30 – Congratulations, Lisa & Ken Block!

It’s all about the numbers! Lisa and Ken Block threw their signature numbers party for their birthdays and anniversary: 70/60/30 (previous bashes included 60/50/20 and 50/40/10) to the delight of a great number of their friends and family. The Prime Social Rooftop was the location for the soiree, which included dancers from Quixotic, signage on the building, gold balloons, fireworks, delicious fare, and specialty drinks to keep everyone happy and dancing. Congratulations to a couple who knows how to celebrate in style.

A Quixotic dancer performed for the guests.

 

Grant Reves and Ashley Shore, David Freirich, Russ Weltner, Lisa Feingold, Buzzah Feingold, Mike Shteamer, Don Marchi, Mark Reichter, and Dan Bourk

 

A gorgeous ice sculpture and seafood buffet

 

Jamie Green, Karen Weltner, Lisa Block, Phyllis Cohen, and Missy and Tim Schaffer

 

Russ and Debbie Welsh with Ken Block

 

Carol and David Freirich with Mike and Cathy Schultz

 

Jeff Rosen, Harry Himmelstein, Eduardo Luckie, Jeff House, Bob Steer, Jody House, Carol Rosen, Becky Krueger, Justin Thompson, Jeff Forgey, and Lance Melber

 

Florence Bramanti and William Block

 

Greg and Liz Maday flanked Lisa Block.

 

The fabulous fireworks display

 

Lisa and Ken Block, Mark Ebbitts, and Georgina Herrera

 

(Front row) Chandler Thompson, Karen Weltner, and Rachael Sabates (back row) Georgina Herrera, Betsey Arnold, Linda Haith, Florence Bramanti, Lisa Block, and Cindy Steer

 

Dancing the night away

 

Ken and Lisa Block

 

The Block Family: Andrew Block and Alex Mattoon, William Block, Florence Bramanti, Ken and Lisa Block, Cameron and Mariya Hampton, and Chandler and Justin Thompson

 

(Center) Ken Block was in a dance off with Colin Winterberger! Watching the fun were Rachael Sabates, Lisa Ebbitts, Colby Sullivan, and Eduardo Luckie.

Featured in the December 9, 2023 issue of The Independent. 
Photo Credit: David Riffel

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