Halstead Agents to Sponsor Opus' Platinum Ball this Weekend

Opus for Person-to-Person, a life-changing charitable organization of over 260 women from Darien and surrounding towns, announced today that Halstead Property agents Nancy Dauk, Charlotte and Duke Felt, Eileen Hanford, Holly Hawes and Becky Munro will be the lead sponsors of the upcoming “Platinum Ball.” “Halstead is a firm believer in giving back to the community, both financially and in volunteering. We are proud to donate to such a worthy, local cause like Opus for Person-to-Person. This non-profit does such incredible work in Darien and our neighboring communities and it is an honor to be involved with such a reputable non-profit,” said Charlotte Felt, executive director of sales for the Darien and Rowayton offices of Halstead.

“The Platinum Ball: Celebrating 20 Years of Great Works” will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Wee Burn Beach Club in Rowayton. Opus President Kristina Gregory says, “Our Board Liaison Jennifer Clemow and Co-Chairs Maggie Anderson, Doreen Godfrey, Bridget Moran, and Aidan Welsh have worked tirelessly with their committee members to ensure this memorable evening will be an exceptional milestone for Opus and Person-to-Person.”

In March, GE Capital was announced as the 20th Anniversary sponsor for this event by giving a joint donation for $25,000 from Dan Colao, Mike Gosk, Dan Janki and Mike Schlessinger. Additional sponsors of The Platinum Ball include Abercrombie Burns McKiernan & Co. Insurance, Inc., Allstate Insurance, Baywater Properties, Callari Cars, Carlson & Carlson, Inc., Exterior Living, LLC, Fairfield County Bank, First County Bank, Fox Hill Builders, The Glassmeyer Family, The Home Team -Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate: Sheree Frank and Doug Milne, Landmark Financial Group, LLC, Nola Physical Therapy P.C., and VAS Construction.

Additionally, The Platinum Ball is supported with in-kind donations from local and national businesses, including Beverage Barn, Chocolate Works, Diageo, Donelan Family Wines, Durants Party Rentals, Flowers and Flowers, Glen Liquors, Jimmy’s Southside Tavern, Kirby and Company, Kyle Michael King Photography, Leary’s Liquor Cabinet, Palmers Market, The Pistone Family, Serendipity Magazine and White Bridge Liquors.

Additionally, many local businesses have donated items for this year’s auction. These contributors include: Andrew Stefanou Salon, Bowlmor Lanes-Norwalk, CST 50, Darien Butcher Shop, Everything Is Rosey, First Student, Fjord Fish Market, Go Figure Darien, John Thomas Hair Studio, JoyRide, Kirby and Company, Le Boudoir, Michael Joseph’s Catering, Nielsen’s Florist, Posh Nail and Spa, Pure Barre, Rincon Taqueria, The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood, Sail to Sable, Seaside Delights, Ten Twenty Post Restaurant, Tina Dragone, Williams and Company, and ZenBronze.

Guests at The Platinum Ball will enjoy Platinum Punch, a gourmet sit-down dinner, and the nationally acclaimed band The Sultans. Golf fans can demonstrate their swing in a golf contest by the sea and all will enjoy an exciting raffle and live and silent auctions. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. for cocktails.

Last spring, the sold-out Madras-themed gala at Wee Burn Country Club in Darien raised more than $130,000 for Person-to-Person. Proceeds from The Platinum Ball will benefit Person-to-Person’s Campership Program. Tickets can be purchased by emailing Carolyn Bozutto at cbozzuto@yahoo.com or by visiting the Opus for Person-to-Person website: www.opus4p2p.org. For information on becoming an Opus member, please visit www.opus4p2p.org/want-to-join or email info@opus4p2p.org.

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For information about volunteering, making a donation or becoming a corporate sponsor for The Platinum Ball, please contact Opus Board Liaison, Jennifer Clemow, at jenniferclemow@gmail.com. Become a friend of Opus on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/opus4p2p or follow Opus on Twitter @opus4p2p.

About Opus for Person-to-Person

For 20 years, Opus has supported the Norwalk- and Darien-based agency Person-to-Person through “great works” — the goal that inspired our name. We raise needed funds and enhance public awareness to help Person-to-Person reach out to 25,000 individuals in need with food and clothing donations; scholarship and camp programs to help children fulfill their promise; layettes for babies; a holiday toy store to help wishes come true; and emergency financial assistance when rent and utility checks can’t be written. As we celebrate our platinum anniversary, we are proud of the lives we’ve changed by coming together with a common purpose. For more information on this growing group of more than 260 women, and to learn how to get involved, visit www.opus4p2p.org.

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Photo caption: 2016 Platinum Ball co-chairs with lead sponsors

From left to right: Eileen Hanford, Holly Hawes, Nancy Dauk, Becky Munro, Jennifer Clemow, Kristina Gregory, Amie Willis and Patty Deery.

Charlotte and Duke Felt (Not Pictured)

(Photo Credit: Opus for Person-to-Person)