Letter: Scarsdale Bowl Dinner Captured the Best of the Village

(This letter was sent by Cynthia and Marc Samwick, Co-Chairs of the Scarsdale Bowl Dinner)

To the Scarsdale Community,

It was a joy and an honor to celebrate the 2025 Scarsdale Bowl Dinner with so many of you — a night that truly captured the very best of our village.

As Chairs of this year’s Scarsdale Bowl Dinner, we had the privilege of honoring two outstanding recipients: Andrew Sereysky, the recipient of the prestigious Scarsdale Bowl Award, and the Scarsdale Adult School, which received the Spotlight Award for its extraordinary commitment to lifelong learning.

Andrew has been a constant source of support and inspiration within our community, offering his time, energy, and care in ways both large and small. His dedication has made Scarsdale a better place for all of us, and it was a true honor to recognize him with the Scarsdale Bowl. As a neighbor, friend, and leader, Andrew embodies the spirit of service that defines Scarsdale.

The Scarsdale Adult School, led by Executive Director Jill Serling, has been enriching our community for nearly 90 years. It was wonderful to celebrate this organization’s deep and lasting impact — everyone in our community benefits from the lifelong learning opportunities it fosters. Jill’s leadership has helped grow the Adult School into a true pillar of our community, and we are grateful for the joy, connection, and knowledge it continues to bring to Scarsdale.

The evening was a true celebration of Scarsdale, and that spirit was made possible by the extraordinary team behind the scenes — our Bowl Committee. Their hard work, creativity, and tireless efforts made the night a resounding success, blending elegance with the warmth and heart that make Scarsdale so special.

2025 Scarsdale Bowl Committee:

Penny Bauersfeld

Amy Cooper

Randi Culang

Isabel Finegold

Elise Flagg

Lori Kaplan

Tracy Lazarus

Daniela Retelny

Toby Milstein Schulman

Alli Seiden

Stephanie Stern

Ryan Spicer

Claudia Uribe-Galeano

Julie Zhu

Each member of the Bowl Committee brought their unique talents to ensure the evening was a reflection of Scarsdale at its very best — a vibrant, caring, and dedicated community. We could not be more grateful to them for their commitment and enthusiasm.

We also extend our deepest thanks to Anne Lyons, President of the Scarsdale Foundation, for her leadership and dedication to our village. The Scarsdale Foundation, under Anne’s thoughtful stewardship, does incredible work to support students, nonprofits, and community initiatives throughout Scarsdale. Anne’s passion and commitment were crucial in making the Bowl Dinner, and so many other vital efforts, possible. We are deeply appreciative of all that she and the Foundation do to strengthen and uplift our community.

As we shared that evening, we are a village in a park — but more importantly, we are a village of people who show up, care for one another, and make this place extraordinary. Thank you for being part of that spirit and for helping make Scarsdale such a remarkable place to live, work, and raise a family.

With heartfelt gratitude,
Cynthia and Marc Samwick
Chairs, 2025 Scarsdale Bowl Dinner