Tuesday, February 11, 2020
75 ladies participated in this year’s event. After coffee and pastries in the Grille Room, the group headed out for the scramble competition. The weather cooperated and provided a perfect day for golf. Around 12:30 the foursomes returned for a lovely lunch that included wedding soup, chef’s salad with hot rolls and a cookie platter. Adding to the fun was a terrific raffle with restaurant certificates, gift baskets, golf-for-4 at local private clubs, 50-50 cash and custom jewelry from our own member, Penny Viau. Ed Howard Lincoln provided a 2-year lease on an MKZ for a Hole-in-one on 11, along with golf clubs, a cruise and a big cooler as prizes for a hole-in-one on the other Par 3’s. [A big “Thanks” to the “Hubby Help” provided on Hole 11. Witnesses at the hole over the 4 ½ hours included: Allan Tkaczyk, Alan Souza, John Mancini, Art Nimbley, Rick Abell, Fred Williamson and Ted Block.] Closest-to-the-Pin winners were Linda Mulligan-Hole 3, Lynn Sisco-Holes 8 and 13 and Linda Brink-Hole 11. (results attached). Winners received gift certificates from numerous local restaurants around Venice.
Over lunch, Dr. Sheeba Mesghali, Clinical Director at Good Samaritan (and a VGRC resident) was introduced and spoke briefly about the services they provide to those in our community who do not have prescription medication coverage. Dr. George Forcier, Board Chair, explained that every $100 generated translates into $3,400 of services/medications. The results: Over $6,000 was collected for Good Samaritan Pharmacy & Health Services with checks still coming in! The day was yet another testimony of the generosity of the women of VGRC! Committee Members included Jan Tkaczyk, Jo Williamson, Selma Block, Kathryn Souza, Margie Mancini, Nancy Dezelan and Kay Dellos (Mission Valley and Good Samaritan volunteer).
