Grace Church golf benefit set for Sept. 8

Grace Church golf benefit set for Sept. 8

Grace Episcopal Church on Franklin Avenue in Millbrook.

Photo by Aly Morrissey

MILLBROOK — The annual golf tournament and dinner benefitting the Grace Episcopal Church in Millbrook is set for Monday, Sept. 8.

Jean Hates and Elizabeth K. Shequine are to be honored at this year’s dinner for their commitment and service to the church and the community.

The golf tournament and dinner will commence with 18 holes of golf at the Millbrook Golf & Tennis Club at 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. A round of golf includes breakfast and lunch, on-course refreshments, golf cart, raffle, a 50/50 cash drawing and other prizes.

Dinner begins at 5 p.m. with an hour of cocktails, a silent auction and speeches venerating the two honorees.

Just golf or just dinner will cost $150 per ticket. Tickets for the golf tournament and dinner combined run $225.

The 17th annual Grace Golf & Dinner Benefit will provide support for the church’s community programs including the Millbrook Community Preschool, the Food of Life food pantry, The Lunch Box community meal program, immigrant support services and counseling, affordable mental health services, Church Alliance Senior Housing Program, and a Saturday morning AA Meeting.

Registration for the benefit is now open for sponsorships, golf, and dinner. To register, call (845) 677-3064 or email office@gracemillbrook.org. Registration may also be completed online at www.gracemillbrook.org. Registration for dinner and golf is requested by Aug. 31.

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