Friday, April 09, 2010

A Preakness Party You Won’t Want to Miss: Benefiting St. Mary’s Nursing Center

Celebrate the Preakness race in St. Mary’s County by attending the 7th Annual Preakness Party and Auction on Saturday, May 15, 2009, at Olde Breton Inn, 21890 Society Hill Road, Leonardtown.

The party begins at 4:30 p.m. with an open bar featuring traditional Black-Eyed Susan drinks; an abundant assortment of hors d’oeuvres including Southern Maryland crab balls; stuffed ham rolls; old ham biscuits & cheese & fruit arrangements; a buffet with Southern Maryland fried chicken, round of beef, vegetarian lasagna, squash soufflé, potatoes au gratin & seasoned green beans. Come join family and friends participating in the many events of the evening.

Our guest auctioneer, Dan Raley, will host our live auction of many varied items including tickets to Brooks & Dunn “Last Rodeo” tour, a crab feast and a day of golf at Breton Bay. The silent auction also has a wide variety of items waiting for you to bid on; place your bets on the Foundation’s Preakness Race while watching the race on TV; door prizes; play Foundation poker; participate in a 50/50 raffle; and be sure to wear your decorated hat for the Best Party Hat award. Gretchen Ritchie & Jazz Combo will provide musical entertainment.

This event’s proceeds will provide the Nursing Center with needed equipment to enhance our care of the residents.

The cost is $75 per adult, $25 per child 13 & older and children under 13 are free. The deadline for tickets is May 8th. For ticket info contact: Patricia Bowles-Buckler at 301-481-6898 or Brenda Pruett at 240-298-5019.

May 2010 Preakness Party Media Release.pdf