The North Suburban YMCA Presents 'Celebrity for a Century: The Life and Music of Dorothy Pauletti'
In memory of 102-year-old Dorothy Olson Pauletti, the North Suburban YMCA will present "Celebrity for a Century" at its Virtual Monthly Social Club Dinner on Monday March 22 at 5:30 pm. Pauletti's daughter, Susan Nelson created the hour-long program to extend her Mother's 84 year legacy as a professional pianist. The program is free and open to the public.
Pauletti played at the Y's annual Seniorpalooza event in 2018 and 2019 at the ages of 100 and 101, and was scheduled to play in 2020 but passed away in March of 2020.
An award-winning musician, Pauletti was honored with a citation by President Truman for the 10,000 hours she volunteered to play piano for wounded soldiers during World War II through the National Red Cross. She was also celebrated with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Chicago Federation of Musicians at the age of 102.
"Celebrity for a Century" includes clips from WTTW's recent interviews with Pauletti, at a commemorative dinner in the Empire Room at the Palmer House where she was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award, and footage of Dorothy playing her beloved piano.
"Dorothy was the consummate entertainer and was overjoyed to play for our Seniorpalooza participants. We miss her greatly, and we hope everyone who knew her will tune in to honor her memory," commented Karen Brownlee, Adult Program Coordinator at the North Suburban YMCA.
To register for the virtual event, please contact Karen Brownlee at kbrownlee@nsymca.org.
About the North Suburban YMCA
The North Suburban YMCA services Northbrook and 14 surrounding communities with programs and tools that help its residents become healthier, more connected, and confident, ensuring that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. The NSYMCA focuses on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility and is a charitable organization, inclusive and welcoming to all in our community. Learn more at NSYMCA.org.