(Rockville Centre, NY) Tickets are now available for the Sandel Senior Center’s annual Monte Carlo Night. The major fundraising event of the year is sponsored by the Friends of Senior Services, Inc., (FOSSI), a not-for-profit community group that supports the RVC Department of Senior Services. The fun begins at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 for only $60 per person.
Attendees enjoyed the glitter, gambling, fine fare and company of friends and neighbors at the 2013 Monte Carlo Night, while helping to raise funds that support programs and services for Rockville Centre’s senior citizens.
Members of the community are invited to participate in the elegant and fun-filled event as the Sandel Center is transformed into a glittering casino. The night will be complete with professional dealers, wheel spinners and croupiers, a variety of exciting games, lots of “betting” action, big prizes and music. A tasty meal will be prepared and donated by Pasetti’s Catering of Oceanside and a dessert bar sponsored by Molloy College.
Fun-seekers will also enjoy a beer garden sponsored by Cannon’s Blackthorn Irish American Restaurant and Bar. Better Home Health Care is the night’s Hospitality Sponsor. Other major sponsors for the evening include Budget Print, Bristal Assisted Living, Thomas A Glynn and Son Funeral Home, Schenone Landscape, Mercy Medical Center, McDonough Electric, Coach Realty, John Spinelli CPA, Symphony Pianos, Medical Logistics, Accent On Eyes, Front Street Bakery, Champion Cutting Tools and Town of Hempstead Councilman Anthony Santino. Local businesses, professionals and community organizations are encouraged to contribute sponsorships and prizes to help the success of the night.
The 2014 Monte Carlo Night honoree is Drew Bogner, PhD, President of Molloy College. Dr. Drew Bogner assumed the presidency of Molloy College in Rockville Centre, NY in July 2000. Enrollment has grown at unprecedented levels during Dr. Bogner’s tenure, and has rapidly expanded its leadership initiatives in the business and service communities. Dr. Bogner serves on the Boards of Catholic Charities, Long Island Housing Partnership, Long Island Index, Long Island Works Coalition, Rotacare and is Chair of the Dominican Higher Education Council.
“Monte Carlo night is sure to be filled with great games, delicious food, plenty of laughs and great company,” commented Mayor Francis X. Murray. “The night also pays tribute to our tremendous honoree, Dr. Drew Bogner. We recognize Dr. Bogner’s for his unwavering dedication, commitment and willingness to get involved in this great community. Our community is lucky to have him.”
Funds raised support programs and services for the Department of Senior Services. Past Monte Carlo Nights have made possible the purchase of a handicap-accessible bus and the construction of new bathroom facilities, interior safety upgrades to the Senior Center and the Center’s garden park.
For tickets to the Monte Carlo Night, send checks, made payable to FOSSI, to Friends of Senior Services, Inc., 50 South Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570, Attn: Monte Carlo Night. For more information, or to pay by credit card, call (516) 678-9245.
