Epicurean Delight - Sunday, April 22, 2012
Epicurean Delight is held each spring at Hart's Hill Inn, Whitesboro. This elegant food tasting features thirty of the area's finest restaurants, great entertainment, raffle tables and a live auction.
Chairpersons: Becky Ferris, Delores McDowell, Doreen Nicholls
Masters Dinner at the Yahnundasis Golf Club - Saturday, June 7, 2012
The Masters Dinner at the Yahnundasis Golf Club is our newest event. This gourmet dinner, in keeping with the Masters theme is selected by the Yahnundasis Club Champion and includes entertainment, an auction, glow ball contest and fun for all!
Chairpersons: Ross & Sue Kraft
Annual Jennie Pickett Open
The Annual Jennie Pickett Open, takes place at Maple Crest Golf Course in Frankfort and is held in memory of Jennie Pickett. The coordinators of the tournament are Jennie's husband, daughter Mary Massaro and granddaughter Beth Lyons. The tournament sells out each year and offers golfers dinner in addition to prizes and fun!
Chairpersons: Mary Massaro & Beth Lyons
Date TBA
Butterfly Release Celebrations - August 2012
Three Butterfly Release Celebrations are held in New Hartford at Utica College, Inc., Herkimer County Community College and at Colgate University, Hamilton. A total of over 500 butterflies are sponsored and released in memory of loved ones, providing a beautifully touching remembrance. The proceeds from the Herkimer Butterfly Release, sponsored by the Herkimer Hospice Foundation will support hospice patients in Herkimer County.
Chairpersons: Delores McDowell & Becky Ferris, New Hartford; Dora Iles, Hamilton and Sue Campagna, Herkimer.
Wine and Dine on the Lake at Teugega - September 10, 2012
The Wine and Dine on the Lake at Teugega is held in September and has become an annual event! A delicious multiple course dinner paired with wines highlights the evening with descriptions of each course by the chef along, with a secret ingredient challenge.
Chairpersons: John Dominic, Jr. & Lynn Rosen and Jim & Debi Brown
Light Up A Life - November 15 – December 31, 2012
Light Up A Life is our oldest and most recognized event. Holiday trees are displayed at nine area locations allowing members of the community to make a donation and place a holiday tag on the tree in honor or memory of their loved one.
Chairpersons: Claudia Jasinski & Mary Daly
Hospice Telethon - Tuesday, November 27, 2012
The Hospice Telethon is held live at Gilroy, Kernan & Gilroy and broadcast on WKTV NewsChannel 2 each December. The vignettes that air during the telethon tell the stories of our hospice patients and families and certainly show the public first hand what hospice is all about – quality, compassionate end-of-life care. Area businesses show their support of our mission by presenting checks and expressing their appreciation for the services we provide to the community.
Chairperson: Janet Strumlock
