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Sign Up: It's Almost Time for Catholic Charities Annual Golf Tournament

Posted on August 26, 2021 in: Events, Catholic Charities News

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of others” – Charles Dickens

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich will be hosting its 16th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, September 13, 2021, at Great Neck Country Club, Waterford, CT. Bishop Cote will be in attendance!

Registration begins at 11 a.m.. Kick off your day with an all-you-can-eat BBQ lunch and an on-site cigar roller!

Also featuring a beverage tent along the course. Shotgun start at 12:30 p.m., concluding after play with delicious small bites, raffle results, and award winners. Visit ccfsn.org or call Sally at 203-556-0115 for more information and to sign up. What a great way to enjoy 18 holes of golf, lunch and awards while also assisting the works of Catholic Charities throughout the Diocese. Sponsorships available!

Golfers of all levels welcome. If golf is not your game, we have many fantastic opportunities to highlight your business by donating a raffle item or becoming a sponsor! Many levels of sponsorship are available to suit your budget.

Please consider participating in this great event. Proceeds from the tournament support Catholic Charities programs and help so many people, in need, in New London, Windham, Tolland, and Middlesex counties.

Click Here for Registration and Sponsorship Forms

For more information on the Event, Registration, or Sponsorships, contact

Sally Velcofsky at 203-556-0115 or sallyvelcofsky@ccfsn.org.

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