STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The St. George Theatre will host its ninth annual “Laughs on the Links” Golf, Bocce, Tennis & Pickleball Outing to raise funds for the historic venue’s non-profit organization.
The fundraising event will take place on Monday, Oct. 6, at Richmond County Country Club. Dinner and an open bar will follow the sporting events.
The event benefits St. George Theatre Restoration Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to restoring one of Staten Island’s most iconic venues and developing it as a cultural and arts center for New York City through community outreach, educational programs and public performances.
This year’s honorees, who have made a lasting impact on Staten Island’s cultural landscape, are Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn, led by Iphigenia Romanos and Albert C. Corhan, Sr.; A.F. Bennett Salon & Wellness Spa; and Lynne Persing.
“We are thrilled to welcome everyone to our ninth annual golf, bocce, tennis, and pickleball outing and to celebrate this year’s remarkable honorees,” said St. George Theatre President & CEO Doreen Cugno.
Co-Founder Luanne Sorrentino emphasized the event’s community atmosphere. “This event is full of fun and sunshine! As always, we look forward to seeing everyone enjoying the outdoors, participating in a sport, and mingling with friends and colleagues,” she said. “We are so thankful for everyone coming out to support the St. George Theatre.”
The event chairpersons include Ron J. Scimone, John Tardy, and Vincent Tardy for golf; Katherine Conners, Celeste Holmes-Bute, and Dr. Thomas Petrone for tennis; and Diana Boland, Joanne Caridi, Linda Clemenza, and Leslie Kasegrande, Esq. for bocce.
Tickets are priced at $475 for individual golfers ($1,800 per foursome), $350 for individual bocce players ($1,300 per foursome), and $335 for tennis and pickleball players.
All tickets include breakfast, lunch, cocktail hour, and dinner. Cocktail and dinner-only tickets are available for $265. Sponsorships start at $200.
The headline sponsors include the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Lynne Persing.
The Marquee sponsors include Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn, Empire State Bank, Staten Island Advance, Staten Island University Hospital, and The Law Office of Victoria Wickman.
“The growth and success of the theatre are made possible by the dedication of our community, and gatherings like this play a vital role in helping us continue our mission of preserving the historic theatre while delivering exceptional programming and meaningful community initiatives,” said Cugno.