New at Music + Mingling: ‘Saratoga Experience’ Raffles Available NOW
(Scenes from 2017’s Music + Mingling event.)
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Of course you’re ready.
After a longer than long winter; you’re ready to feel the fresh air, shake off the rust, and bask in the sunshine. You are ready to dance; ready to renew old acquaintances and make new ones.
You, my friends, are ready to mingle.
And mingle you shall – at the premiere opening soirée of the summer social season. The 8th Annual Music + Mingling to benefit the Saratoga Senior Center will again be held at the Saratoga Polo Fields on Thursday, May 31st, at 7 pm. Known as the kick-off party of the summer, Music + Mingling has become a signature Saratoga social event, attracting over 450 people last year. This exciting polo themed evening features an open bar, gourmet foods by Old Daley Catering, cigar tastings, lawn games, live music by Grand Central Station, Tarot card readings, a fire pit, a silent and a live auction, and much more.
Leading the way in the “much more” category is something you don’t have to wait for next Thursday for. Right this minute you can go to this LINK and buy raffles for a chance at two “Saratoga Experience” packages for four people each. These packages include an all-encompassing day at the Saratoga Racecourse, and each package includes several of these items:
• Morning Backstretch tour with the the Racecourse’s famous backstretch breakfast
• A morning workout session with the renowned Bruno De Julio
• Paddock Passes to see the horses get saddled up + race ready
• Get a rare look at Larry Collmus call the start of the race “In the Nest”
• Box Seating for a day’s races*
• Meet + Greet with an acclaimed trainer
Raffles are $20 each, or 6 for $100. Major stakes races are excluded. You must be present at the event to win (admissions may also be purchased at the link above) – but why wouldn’t you want to be? Being present enables you to bid on some dynamite silent, and some super-sized live auction packages. Allow me to whet your appetite with a few biggies that are up for grabs on Thursday:
– A trip to Anguilla!
Enjoy a luxurious vacation to the British Virgin Island of Anguilla. A 7-day stay at a 4-bedroom villa that sleeps 10! A stunning privately-owned villa that sits on the ocean overlooking the reefs and turquoise sea. Walking distance to the beach, restaurants/bars, and spas at the Zemi Resort (excludes any holidays).
NY Giants Package!
It’s the VIP Game Day Experience. This Package includes tickets to the New York Football Giants vs. The New Orleans Saints on Sunday September 30th, 2018, with Mezzanine Club Level seating. Club level access seating features spectacular views of the field that is perfect even on bad weather game days, private club-guest only entry into the stadium, upscale cuisine + bars, and indoor TV’s. This package also includes reserved parking, and you will enjoy a pre-game on field experience.
The Ultimate Home Party.
This party package includes food provided The Old Daley Catering Baja Food Truck for 25 people for two hours during the summer months, live music by Garland Nelson (upon availability,) a $500 gift certificate from Rain or Shine Tent Co. towards any rental, a gift certificate towards an ice sculpture by the Ice Man, a Bounce House from Saratoga Bounce, a gift certificate towards a cake and a gift certificate towards flowers. (Note: You party can include some or use all at once).
The Boston Bruins.
Four tickets for floor level seats donated by TD Bank to a Boston Bruins NHL game. Transportation back and forth provided by Premier Limousine for up to six people.
Consider your appetite whetted. You are MORE THAN READY to mingle. See you Thursday!
For more information and to purchase admissions to the 8th Annual Music + Mingling, visit the Saratoga Senior Center’s website HERE.
Arthur Gonick
May 26, 2018
