Roosevelt Island Seniors Association Casino Night Fundraising Event At Manhattan Park Saturday October 22, 6:30 to 10:30 PM - Help Support The Roosevelt Island Senior Community

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Received the following message from the Roosevelt Island Seniors Association (RISA):

We all know what an integral part of the community seniors are. This year, The Roosevelt Island Senior Association is faced with the daunting challenges of this economic crisis.

Our senior population is a forgotten population. Are you aware of how many seniors are alone without any family and have no assistance throughout the day? RISA has become their extended family. RISA is devoted to its mission to enhance the well-being of senior citizens from all ethnicity and financial backgrounds. The center promotes the general welfare of senior citizens and provides programs to meet the physical, social, civic and recreational needs for the senior population on RI.

The center provides programs and services that help our senior residents live more independently, with greater productivity and a sense of pride. Included in our activities along with several recreational programs, is a weekly lunch program for all seniors. Budget cuts have limited our ability to provide many of these programs to seniors.

On Saturday, October 22, 2011 we will be having a Casino Night fundraiser in collaboration with Manhattan Park, at 8 River Rd. Roosevelt Island, NY, with light refreshments and cash bar. On behalf of the Roosevelt Island Senior Association on Roosevelt Island, we are seeking your support, which is a great vote of confidence in our mission. Tickets for this event are $50 each in advance. This includes your admission, $150 “funny money” and refreshments. Grand prize is a Flat Screen TV plus many other gifts and prizes. RISA is a 501 C3 so your contribution will be tax deductible. For further information, please contact our Committee Chair Wendy Hersh email whersh@nyc.rr.com or Barbara Parker  at newimageb@aol.com.

Thank you for your support. Delores Green, President Roosevelt Island Senior Association
Wendy Hersh; Barbara Parker; Marilyn Atkins; Merecdes Soto RISA Board Members & Fundraising Committee