Nonprofit St. Johns County Council on Aging (COA) has announced its 20th annual fundraising gala, An Evening on the Matanzas at River House, and companion tournament event, the Island Doctors Champions for Elders Golf Tournament to Benefit COA. The fundraising events will support critical services for seniors and caregivers in St. Johns County.
Guests are invited to attend the garden party-themed gala, An Evening on the Matanzas, on Sunday, Aug. 13, and enjoy dinner, dancing, live music and a charity auction at River House, a five-star events venue overlooking the Matanzas River at 179 Marine St. in St. Augustine. Gala tickets are $150 per person, and seating is limited. Tickets may be purchased online at coasjc.org/gala while seats are available until July 28. This year marks the first time since 2020’s COVID-19 situation that the gala will be held in person.
The Island Doctors Champions for Elders Golf Tournament will be held the following day on Monday, Aug. 14, at The Palencia Club, 600 Palencia Club Drive in St. Augustine. Sponsors are invited to bring a team of four to enjoy a day of golf followed by a celebratory luncheon or participate as a sponsor off the course and support the work COA does every day for local seniors and caregivers. Playing sponsorships that include a golf team of four and eight gala tickets begin at the $2,500 level. Supporting sponsorships off the course are available starting at the $250 level.
As a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, COA relies upon the financial support of members of the community, local businesses and community organizations to support its work.
“These two annual fundraising events are crucial to our ability to serve our community’s growing population of older adults,” explained COA Executive Director Becky Yanni. “We rely upon the generosity and good will of our entire community to come together and help us be there for our elders.”
Individuals and organizations interested in participating as attendees, players, and/or sponsors may go to coasjc.org/gala and coasjc.org/champions, or contact COA’s Janel Graham at 904-209-3697 or jgraham@coasjc.org by July 28.
