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“Swing for Sight” golf tournament planned for June 10th

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The Lackawanna Blind Association is hosting the William J. Jordan, MD “Swing for Sight” Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, June 10, at Glen Oak Country Club. This year’s tournament features a $10,000 hole-in-one prize, skill prizes, raffle prizes, and a blind putting contest where contestants will get a heightened awareness of the challenges faced by those who are blind or visually impaired. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Lackawanna Blind Association.

The captain & crew event will begin with registration at 10 p.m., followed by lunch and a shotgun start at noon. Dinner and drinks are also included. Sponsors are Northeast Eye Institute, FNCB Bank, Shoprite (Mt. Pocono, Daleville, Birney Plaza), NET Credit Union, and Ayers Supply Inc.

For sponsorship information, or to secure your spot visit https://tinyurl.com/5n8ttsa8.

Shown are committee members, from left: Paula DePeters, Sharon Borgia, Atty. Jerry Musheno and Dr. William Jordan, cochairs, and Mary Ann Iezzi.

Blind Association hosts Winter Wonderland party

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  • Pictured accepting the donation are: Mary Ann Iezzi, LBA Executive Director; Melissa Slutter, Martin McKeel, LBA Board Member Client Rep; Cassandra Bartosavage, Cathy Gavin, and Derek Raines.
  • Cathy Gavin and Michael Walsh are shown at the Winter Wonderland Holiday Party hosted by the Lackawanna Blind Association with assistance from the Friends of the Blind Auxiliary.
  • Clients enjoyed an afternoon of dancing and music with entertainment provided by Jack Mead & the Third Street Band, and each received a custom-made gift from Molly Ames.

At its Winter Wonderland Holiday Party, the Lackawanna Blind Association received a donation from Robert Harrington and Mary Regina Perry who hosted a fundraising event in November at La Buona Vita, Dunmore, to support the organization’s programs.

Through generous donations, this year’s event raised $7,760.00 to benefit blind and visually impaired residents in our community. The event was held in memory and honor of Tony Walsh.

Happy retirement, Mary Lou Wascavich!

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Helping to celebrate the retirement of Mary Lou Wascavich, long time Executive Director of the Lackawanna Blind Association (LBA,) are Lion President Sam Sebastianelli Sr. and Lion Secretary Jim Colangelo.

The event was organized by Lion Mary Regina Perry, who also catered the light luncheon for LBA’s clients and staff members. Mary Regina is also a member of the Lackawanna Blind Association.

For information on the Lackawanna Blind Association phone 570-342-7613, or email info@lackawannablind.org. Dunmore Lions may be reached at 570-466-5058 or email dunmorelions@gmail.com.