Meals on Wheels Gets Ready to "Par Tee"

Meals on Wheels of Greenville County is holding events this and Monday to raise money for their daily operations, which feed thousands of homebound individuals across the county.

Meals on Wheels Par Tee will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Greenville.

One of the Meals on Wheels biggest generators of funds, the party is themed after the 1980 golf comedy film "Caddyshack." There, guests will be treated to live entertainment by Retro Vertigo, as well as heavy hor d'oevres, cocktails and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $40 per person and $75 per couple.

“Each ticket purchase, auction item bid and player spot provides meals to homebound neighbors in need”, said Liz Seman, executive director of Meals on Wheels.

“This is a fun way community members can support Meals on Wheels, and ultimately help us continue this life-saving mission.”

All proceeds support the mission of Meals on Wheels to enhance the quality of life for homebound individuals by providing meals and personal contact to those in need. Each day, more than 1,500 meals are packaged and delivered by volunteers.

Friday's event is just a prelude to next golf-themed fundraiser just days later. On Oct. 3, Meals on Wheels will host  will host the 15th annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament at Greenville Country Club’s Riverside and Chanticleer courses.

Players will be treated to a day on the links, followed by an awards banquet, where the overall winning team will receive the Don Hammons Trophy.

Tickets for the Par Tee and remaining playing spots are available for by contacting Meals on Wheels at (864) 233-6565 or visiting www.mealsonwheelsgreenville.org.

Meals on Wheels in Greenville County, adding an average of 66 new clients each month.