For the tenth consecutive year, Karl Chevrolet has returned as the Hole-In-One sponsor of Waveny Care Network’s annual ‘Swinging for Seniors’ Golf and Tennis Outing, which is scheduled for Monday, May 21 at the Country Club of New Canaan. Karl Chevrolet will be showcasing a 2012 Malibu ECO and providing golfers with the chance to win the car on the 7th hole. Participants will also have the opportunity to win $10,000 in cash with an additional hole-in-one prize sponsored by Stronghold Insurance & Financial Services.
“Karl Chevrolet continues to support the community through their involvement since the event’s inception ten years ago,” says Barbara Burns, the event founder in 2003. “Over the past decade, it has been a pleasure to watch the tournament grow and develop into one ofNew Canaan’s most anticipated events of the spring season.”
“Waveny is a vitally important institution in town and we are proud to help them help other people,” said Stephen J. Karl, Vice President of Karl Chevrolet. “Everyone in town has a friend or family member that has been touched in some way by Waveny.”
With two secured $10,000 Platinum Sponsors and 12 Gold Sponsors thus far, Karl joins a growing number of event supporters, which include: Louise B. Goodridge, Jim and Dede Bartlett, Bourgeon Capital Management, Barbara and John Burns, Bentely & Farrell, Frank and Marigrace Dubas, Employee Benefits Solutions, Susan & Harry Rein, Joan F. Dionne Foundation, First County Bank, Four Friends of Waveny, JPS & Co. – Jim Slattery, Morrison Senior Living, Alice and Charlie Parker, Sharon & John Stevenson, Christopher and Cynthia Willis, and Blum Shapiro.
The ‘Swinging for Seniors’ event also features two raffle activities held during the reception and award ceremony that follows the event’s full day of golf and tennis. Julianne Grace, event raffle chair, announced that the number of valuable prizes donated continues to grow. “We are delighted by the eager response to Waveny’s Raffle, with many merchants donating wonderful prizes,” said Grace. “We urge everyone to support those who support Waveny through their generosity”.
“Swinging for Seniors” welcomes golf and tennis enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. Funds raised will provide financial assistance to residents and patients at Waveny Care Center, The Village at Waveny Care Centerand New Canaan Inn who cannot afford the full cost of their care. For more information about Waveny Care Network’s “Swinging for Seniors” Golf and Tennis Outing, contact Joanne Boyerin Waveny’s Development Office at 594-5416 or jboyer@waveny.org.
Waveny Care Network provides a comprehensive continuum of care – now including skilled Home Healthcare – to serve the growing needs of older adults from all areas. Waveny is a not-for-profit organization that offers independent living at New Canaan Inn, assisted living for people with Alzheimer’s and memory loss at The Village, and skilled nursing at Waveny Care Center. It also includes the Brown Geriatric Evaluation Clinic, a Geriatric Care Management team that provides 24-hour coverage, an Adult Day Program that offers flexible hours and transportation six days a week, inpatient and outpatient Rehabilitation Services, and respite programs at both The Village and Care Center. For information call (203) 594-5200 or visit www.waveny.org
