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28th Annual St. Coletta's Kennedy Golf Invitational

This year's event will take place Wednesday, August 9th at Crystal Tree and will help raise money for those with developmental disabilities.

Tinley Park, IL: Gather co-workers, friends, and family to participate in the 28th annual Kennedy Men’s and Women’s Golf Invitational, sponsored by Shirey Cadillac and Lexus of Orland. Spots fill up quickly, so get your best foursome together and register now! Prizes will be awarded to the best Women’s and best Men’s golf team.

This annual event will take place on Wednesday, August 9th, 2017 at the Crystal Tree Golf and Country Club in Orland Park. Individual registration is $500, or $2,000 per team. Fees include: Lunch, Greens Fees, Golf Cart, Cocktails, and Hors d’oeuvres. Attire is casual (jeans are not permitted); soft spikes required.

This is more than just a day on the course, but the opportunity to support the adults and children with developmental disabilities at St. Coletta’s of Illinois. During lunch, you will get to experience some of the Culinary Students participating in our Vocational Training Program, prepare and prep a meal from start to finish. This program is just one of many that help those with developmental disabilities develop job skills, as well as confidence, to gain employment within the community.

During the event, you will have a chance to win a brand new Lexus or Cadillac with a hole in one contest. Raffle tickets are also available for $100 each and enter you for a chance to win the Lexus Champions of Charity 3-day golf experience at Pebble Beach, CA. For more details on our raffle or to purchase tickets, visit: www.stcolettail.org/golf-raffl....

Registration will start at 11 am, with lunch at 11:30 am. A shotgun start begins at 1:00 pm followed by cocktails with heavy hors d’oeuvres and raffle drawing at 6 pm. If you are unable to attend this event but would like to participate, there are many opportunities for advertising and sponsorship available. For more information on Kennedy Golf Invitational, visit www.stcolettail.org/kennedyinv....

For additional information, or if you would like to register for this event, please contact Nichole O’Keefe at development@stcolettail.org or by calling 708-342-5242.

Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Coletta’s of Illinois Foundation is a non-profit organization, providing support and funding for children and adults with developmental disabilities in the areas of residential care, educational programs, medical care, vocational services, religious and pastoral care, and specialized facilities.

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