The Compass Regional Hospice Gala planning committee is putting the finishing touches on what will be an elegant evening of dinner and dancing on Friday, March 6. This popular night on the town returns to Annie’s Paramount Steak & Seafood House in Grasonville with cocktails at 6:30 pm followed by a seated dinner of lobster and steak, and dancing to the music of the band Retrospect.
This year’s Gala marks the beginning of a yearlong celebration of the 30th anniversary of hospice care in Queen Anne’s County. Formerly Hospice of Queen Anne’s, Compass Regional Hospice was founded in 1985 to provide hospice care for the people of Queen Anne’s County. Today Compass Regional Hospice is the sole provider of hospice services in Queen Anne’s, Kent and Caroline Counties.
Sponsors who have signed on as top tier supporters include Swan Cove Day Spa & Salon in Stevensville and the Kent Island American Legion. “We thank all of the businesses and civic organizations that are helping us make this another record-breaking fundraiser for Compass Regional Hospice,” says Development Officer Kenda Leager. “Many local groups and individuals have also responded to our request for sponsorships and for items that will be featured in our silent and live auctions.”
The premier live auction item is five days and six nights at the secluded February Point Resort in Great Exuma Island in the Bahamas. The spacious villa overlooking dozens of cays has three master suites and convenient access to tennis courts, a fitness center, a marina, private beaches and a waterfront restaurant.
The silent auction features airline tickets anywhere Southwest Airlines flies in the US, jewelry, a golf outing, a night at the Inn at Perry Cabin, art work and other collectibles.
Paula’s Fine Jewelry has donated a pearl bracelet for this year’s jewelry raffle. Only 100 tickets will be sold for a chance to win this bracelet of four strands of pearls enhanced with rubies and diamonds. Raffle tickets priced at $100 are available for sale now and at the Gala. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Gala and the winner need not be present.
Gala tickets are $200 per person and must be purchased in advance of the event. To purchase tickets for the Gala and the jewelry raffle, contact Kenda Leager, [email protected], 443-262-4106. More information is also available atwww.compassregionalhospice.org/gala.
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