Ability Beyond Hosts Annual Golf and Tennis Fundraiser in Danbury

Ability Beyond’s Annual Golf and Tennis Tournament is in full swing! The nonprofit organization is hosting its popular charity event on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Ridgewood Country Club in Danbury, CT.

The organization has faced catastrophic financial challenges due to COVID-19 and this competition is one of Ability Beyond’s largest fundraisers. Attracting over 130 golfers & tennis enthusiasts, the event raises critical funds to support the organization’s mission to empower every person, no matter their ability, to live, work and thrive as an integral part of their community. With offices in Bethel and Norwalk, CT and Chappaqua, NY, Ability Beyond profoundly impacts the quality of life for more than 3,000 people with disabilities each year.

“Last year’s event raised over $90,000 and the planning committee is working hard to surpass that goal as more supporters come out to experience a great time on the links or on the court, while helping Ability Beyond during this unprecedented time ,” said Jim Kennedy, Ability Beyond Board of Director Vice Chairman and Chair of Golf Event Committee.

Kennedy notes that Ridgewood Country Club is following CT State CSGA Guidelines for Golf and USTA Guidelines for Tennis to ensure safe play. COVID-19 guidelines can be found at https://www.csgalinks.org/

The price is $350 for an individual golfer and includes food, green fees and cart rental or tennis entry, gift package, silent auction and raffle. Golfers can win contest prizes for: 3 Team Gross & Net, Closest-to-the-Pin and Longest Drive (male and female), Chipping Contest, Putting Contest and Hole-in-One sponsored by Colonial Automobile Group of Danbury. Cost for a foursome is $1,400.

The price for the tennis tournament is $175 and includes food, tournament, skills contest, silent auction, gift package and prizes.

Register online at https://event.gives/abgolf20. Deadline to register for both events is September 10, 2020. Those who are unable to attend but still want to support the organization can also donate through the website.

The schedule of the day:

• 11:00AM - Registration and Practice
• 12:30PM - Golf Shotgun Start
• 2:00PM - Tennis Tournament & Skills Contest

The local business community is encouraged to join golf Ace sponsors Maplewood Senior Living & Network Support Co. and others in supporting Ability Beyond through a variety of sponsorship opportunities. Mt. Kisco Truck and Auto Parts is once again serving as the tennis sponsor. Please contact Mary Gregory at 203-826-4138 or Mary.Gregory@abilitybeyond.org for more information.

The Ridgewood Country Club is located at 119 Franklin Street Ext in Danbury, Conn.

Ability Beyond is a 501{c} (3) organization headquartered in Bethel, Conn. and Chappaqua, N.Y. It provides a wide range of services for over 3,000 people with a disability that inhibits their activities of daily living -- including numerous residential alternatives, employment training, career counseling, job placement services, cognitive and life skills instruction, clinical and therapeutic support, and volunteer and recreational activities. Today, its services extend far beyond the Danbury community throughout Connecticut and the Hudson Valley, New York. For more information about Ability Beyond go to www.abilitybeyond.org.

PHOTO: Ability Beyond’s Annual Golf Championship and Tennis Tournament will be held on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Ridgewood Country Club in Danbury. Pictured at last year’s fundraising event from left: Bill Peattie of Darien, Jim Kennedy of Danbury, Frank Kunst of Danbury and Chip Mason of Danbury.