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Raffle Alert! Support Contra Costa's Meals on Wheels
You could win a stay at a classy resort in Monterey or a wine-pairing dinner for four at Forbes Mill Steakhouse!

The 24th Annual Crab Dinner is sold out but you can still support MOWSOS by purchasing raffle tickets.
Purchase tickets now for $25 each or five tickets for $100 for a chance to win these fantastic prizes! You do not need to be present to win! Take a look... Good luck!
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1. Take a Jaunt to Monterey, CA - Relax and enjoy two nights for two on the water’s edge at this only Forbes Four Star rated hotel in Monterey - the Monterey Plaza Resort & Spa. Pure luxury! On your drive, you and your guest, could also stop at beautiful Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park and appreciate the only horticultural themed amusement park in California. Some restrictions apply. Donated by Anna Price and Richard Peterson; Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park.
2. Chef’s Table with Wine Pairing for Four, Forbes Mill Steakhouse, Danville - Delight in a double-date and savor a five course meal paired with exquisite wines by their sommelier. Their menu features the finest cuts of steak available, Prime Certified Angus Beef and Tajima Black Wagyu, Kobe Beef. Forbes Mill Steakhouse also offers fresh seafood daily, including Australian Coldwater Lobster, Salmon, Ahi, Day Boat Scallops, and more. Some restrictions apply. Donated by Forbes Mill Steakhouse, Danville.
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3. Specialty Wines Just for You! - Exquisite wines selected just for you by Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services Board Members. These wines have been hand selected for your enjoyment. Each member of the board chose their favorite wine and included a note as to why they chose the wine they did. Take home this special case and get to know the people who dedicate their lives to seniors in Contra Costa County. Donated by the MOWSOS Board of Directors.
4. Dragon Boat Canoe Ride - This modern dragon boat is a close replica of the traditional Chinese riverboats and are up to 48 feet long (not including the ornamental head and tail), propelled by 20 paddlers, a steer person and a drummer. You and up to 20 of your closest friends will experience the efficiency and power of a large human-powered boat as you tour the Berkeley Marina and the Albany waterfront. The canoe ride can be planned to take 1 - 3 hours. Kids and dogs are welcome. No paddling experience necessary! Donated by Berkeley Canoe Racing Center.
--Image courtesy of Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services on Facebook.
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