Turning the Page: Park Lawn’s Annual Gala

Some events are celebrations.

Others are commitments.

The Turning the Page Gala is both.

On Saturday, March 7, Park Lawn Association invites the community to gather for an unforgettable evening dedicated to opportunity, independence, and dignity for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. More than a fundraiser, this premier annual event represents a powerful commitment to inclusion and community.

For decades, Park Lawn has walked alongside individuals and families, creating pathways to employment, community integration, residential support, and lifelong growth. The Turning the Page Gala fuels that mission — ensuring the next chapter is stronger, more accessible, and more inclusive than ever.

An Elegant Evening with Purpose

Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated experience that blends celebration with impact, including:

✨ Cocktail reception with passed hors d’oeuvres
✨ Open bar (with optional VIP Experience upgrade)
✨ Silent auction featuring exclusive packages and experiences
✨ Interactive raffles and a meaningful fund-a-need moment
✨ Plated dinner service
✨ Live auction showcasing one-of-a-kind items
✨ Inspirational program highlighting participant stories
✨ Dessert, coffee service, and celebratory networking

Dinner Menu Highlights

• Fresh garden salad with house vinaigrette
• Artisan rolls and butter
• Chef-selected plated entrée (beef or vegetarian option)
• Seasonal vegetable and starch accompaniment
• Decadent dessert
• Coffee and tea service

But beyond the elegance and entertainment lies something deeper.

Why It Matters

Proceeds from the Turning the Page Gala directly support Park Lawn’s life-enriching programs, including:

• Community integration services
• Employment and vocational development
• Residential supports
• An ADA-accessible renovation project of Park Lawn’s legacy building

These initiatives ensure every individual served has access to dignity, independence, and meaningful opportunity.

For many participants, Park Lawn is more than a program — it is a second home, a workplace, a community, and a support system. The gala ensures those doors remain open.

Turning the Page — Together

The evening brings together families, corporate partners, friends, and longtime supporters — many of whom remember the event in its previous chapter as Rhapsody in Blue. While the name has changed, the heart of the event remains the same: community, connection, and commitment.

As Park Lawn continues to grow and evolve, the Turning the Page Gala represents more than a night out. It represents belief — belief in ability, belief in inclusion, and belief that every person deserves opportunity.

Seats are filling as March 7 approaches.

Join Park Lawn for a night that celebrates progress and helps write the next chapter for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Because when we turn the page together, we create a more inclusive future for all.

For tickets and sponsorship information, visit www.parklawn.com