This year’s Mother’s Day event was held at Colbeh of Great Neck. The event was filled with warmth and entertainment, highlighted by a live performance from singer Arash Vafa. All guests enjoyed a wonderful buffet lunch and every mother in attendance received a gift to mark the special day. 

A special moment of the day was dedicated to honoring three mothers from our community:

• Kathy Eshaghzadeh, recognized for her dedicated efforts with Kfar Yeladim David and her active support of the center’s women’s exercise programs.

• Nasrin Khodadadian, a trained midwife from Shiraz and Tehran who, after relocating, re-licensed as a nurse and served others with compassion for many years.

• Hon. Mojgan Cohanim Lancman, the first person in our community to be elected a New York State  judge — a true trailblazer and role model.

Each honoree received a plaque in appreciation of their contributions. The event was made even more special by the presence of our local elected officials including Nassau County Legislator Mazi Pilip, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Council Member Christine Liu, and Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava. We thank all our local elected officials for recognizing and supporting the SHAI Senior Center.