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Golfers Needed! Catholic Charities 15th Annual Golf Tournament Set to Play September 16th!

Posted on August 13, 2020 in: Events, Catholic Charities News

Golfers Needed! Catholic Charities 15th Annual Golf Tournament Set to Play September 16th!

Golfers Needed!

Join us for a swing and a prayer on Wednesday, September 16th at the Norwich Golf Course for Catholic Charities’ 15th Annual Golf Tournament.

Catholic Charities has been Providing Help & Creating Hope to those most in need throughout Eastern Connecticut for the last 99 years, serving people of all faiths. Join us for a day of golf at a great course and directly impact those living in our community.

Registration begins at 11:00am. Shotgun start takes place at 12:30pm. Due to the pandemic and CT safety food regulations, there will be Catered Food Stations through-out the golf course. Awards will be posted at ccfsn.org

Click here for Golfer Registration Form, or call Susan Connelly at 860-889-8346 extension 264

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