PALM CITY, Fla. — The Education Foundation of Martin County’s sixth annual Mah Jongg tournament will be held on Friday, March 6, at Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, 12600 Harbour Ridge Blvd. Presented by Sandhill Cove Retirement Living, the charity event will begin with a check-in and continental breakfast at 9 a.m. Morning play starts at 10:30 a.m. followed by a luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Play will resume at 1:30 p.m. followed by an awards presentation.
The player entry fee is $100 and includes cash prizes, a continental breakfast, lunch, awards and valet parking at the clubhouse. To register, call the Foundation’s office at 772-600-8062.
The Mah Jongg tournament is held each year to support the many educational enrichment programs provided by the Education Foundation to benefit the students and teachers in Martin County’s public schools. The theme of “Make a Hand and Give a Hand to Education” lets participants know they’re playing for a worthy cause while having fun at the same time.
During this daylong event, guests also may bid on items in a silent auction, which includes spa treatments, jewelry, gift baskets, restaurant gift cards and golf outings.
Tournament Committee Chair Lois McGuire organizes the event each year.
“The Education Foundation of Martin County’s Mah Jongg Tournament provides an opportunity for participants to have fun playing a game they love while donating much needed funds to assure Martin County students are provided with exceptional opportunities through the Foundation’s numerous programs,” said McGuire. “I am so proud to be a part of the process.”
Sandhill Cove Retirement Living is the long-time presenting sponsor for the tournament. Marketing Director Jill Burton said, “We're proud to support the work of the Education Foundation of Martin County and their Charity Mah Jongg Tournament, an event that brings people together while making a lasting impact on local students and teachers."
Sponsorships starting at $250 are still available for the Mah Jongg Tournament. Sponsors thus far include Sandhill Cove Retirement Living, Ann Vossekuil, Vanessa Gumm PA of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, and Water’s Edge Health Care. Rehabilitation. Assisted Living. For more information on becoming a sponsor, call 772-600-8062 or visit www.EducationFoundationMC.org.
The Education Foundation of Martin County is the Martin County School District’s strategic non-profit partner with the mission of enriching and enhancing educational opportunities and support for students and teachers in Martin County’s public schools. As an independent group, the Foundation promotes this effort by raising and distributing private and corporate funds through several established programs, including classroom enrichment grants, literacy programs, professional development for teachers, special initiatives, scholarships and programs to recognize outstanding teaching. For more information, please visit www.EducationFoundationMC.org.
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Photo IDs (from left) – Photo Credit: Education Foundation of Martin County
Mah Jongg 1.jpg - Jill Burton, marketing director, Sandhill Cove Retirement Living; Lois McGuire, tournament committee chair; and Lisa Rhodes, executive director, Education Foundation of Martin County
Mah Jongg 2.jpg - Education Foundation Mah Jongg Committee (from left): Carolyn Caiola, Lois McGuire, Annette Theriault, and Kathy Tierney
Mah Jongg 3.jpg - The Education Foundation of Martin County's Mah Jongg tournament benefits students and teachers in Martin County's public schools.
