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2010 Event Dates:
Friends of River Hospital’s Annual Polar Bear Dip - Saturday, 2/27/10, 20 th Anniversary, Bonnie Castle Resort
Ladies Night Out - Cavallario's Steakhouse, May 4th
Miracle On The River Scholarship – Wednesday, 5/19/10, Cavallario's Steakhouse
A Day With The Fishing Guides – Sunday, 5/30/10, Rift Camp
Auxiliary Fashion Show - Thursday, 7/15/10, Edgewood Conference Center
Festive Evening - Sunday, 7/25/10, at Joey's Restaurant, Wellesley Island
River Barby - TBD
Golf-O-Rama - TICC - Saturday, 9/18/10, Thousand Islands Country Club
FRIENDS OF RIVER HOSPITAL’S ANNUAL POLAR BEAR DIP
Each February, brave people jump into the icy cold waters of the St. Lawrence River to raise money for River Hospital Foundation. This February will be no different as the Friends of River Hospital celebrate their 20th successful Polar Bear Dip.
This evening benefits River Hospital Scholarship Program
The evening features:
Special appetizers and a beverage menu
A silent auction
Raffles
Highlights from local businesses (last year)
- Acupuncture
- Reiki
- Message Therapy
Local cottage industry businesses will be displaying their creations for early Mother’s Day purchases: Some who participated in 2009 were
- Silpada Jewelry
- Mary Kay
- Pampered Chef
- Tastefully Simple
- Purses by Michelle Taylor
- Little River Fudge Co.
- D.R. Jewelry Collections
- Covered in Chocolate
A great opportunity to support a worthy cause while spending quality time with friends and family
MIRACLE ON THE RIVER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
“Miracle on the River Scholarship” Is awarded to five area high school seniors dedicated to pursuing a career in the healthcare field. The students must be accepted into an approved accredited program. The students must also demonstrate financial need, moral character and maintain a 3.0 (B) grade point average. This scholarship award is $500.00.
The Employee Tuition Assistance Program is included in the fundraising event for “ Miracle of the River Scholarship”. River Hospital and River Hospital Foundation encourage and assists financially employees who wish to enhance their education. The Tuition Assistance Program supports high-caliber, well educated and qualified
employees.
* “A DAY WITH THE FISHING GUIDES”
This year, 2010 marks the seventh annual Day with the Fishing Guides. Each year fishing guides donate their boats, time and expertise for this fun filled event. Men, women and children come from all areas to enjoy this day. The River Hospital Foundation provides a cap to each one of the participants and captains. Following a great day of fishing all boats head toward the Rift Camp courtesy of the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority for a shore dinner.
River Hospital Auxiliary hosts an annual benefit fashion show. This year (as in last year ) it is being held at the Edgewood Resort and Conference Center in July. The River Hospital Au xiliary has hosted this event for 5 5 years. It is capped off by fashions featured by local clothing and accessory retailers as many models walk down the runway. A silent auction showcases many other Thousand Island products donated by local businesses.
Mark your calendar and gather your friends to attend a true river Lover’s party. Festive Evening is the “ highlight ” event of the summer . This classic river event is held at Joey’s Thousand Island Club, operated by Joey and Janice DeCuffa with culinary talents provided by Joey and Rick DeCuffa. You will be entertained with food, drink, live entertainment, plus a live and silent auctions. The live auction is conducted by Bernie Brozostek Auction House. This is the seventh year of this spectacular river event and the Chavoustie tradition continues, with a new committee of enthusiastic volunteers. Last year this event brought in over $110,000.00. Festive Evening continues to be an extremely successful river event which benefits River Hospital and the River Hospital Foundation.
* THE RIVER BARBY - The River Barby will be held Friday, August 27th at the Snyder residence on Wellesley Island.
The Golf-O-Rama will be held this year on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the Thousand Islands Country Club. It is a shot gun event on the Lake Course of the club and is a four person Captain and Crew format. There are three flights, men’s, women’s and mixed teams. The fee includes golf, carts and food after the event. Prizes are awarded after the tournament.
Registration begins at 8:00am and the Shotgun Start is at 9:00am. There are beverages served on the golf course, make your own foursome and have a day of fun in the sun.
All proceeds benefit River Hospital.
* Signifies a River Hospital Foundation fund raising event.
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