We cordially invite you to attend a fundraiser to benefit New England Disabled Sports which is being held at the Boston College Club in downtown Boston on Wednesday October 28 from 6:00-10:00 PM.
The mission of New England Disabled Sports at Loon Mountain in Lincoln, New Hampshire is to offer sports and recreation within a safe, supportive, fun boundary-free environment for individuals with disabilities who require adaptive instruction.
This fundraiser will be a $250/plate dinner with engaging speakers, special guests, and a silent and live auction. The 4-course sit-down dinner will be served while we enjoy a spectacular view of Boston and its surroundings. The dinning is business formal and will be limited to 90 people. The Club is on the 35th floor in the Bank of America building at 100 Federal St. in the middle of the financial district of Boston and has handicapp accessible parking.
We will have an interesting group of speakers:
- Andy Parr: Former US Disabled Ski Team member, two time paralympian, and silver and bronze medalist at the 2002 Salt Lake Paralympics
- Nate Smith: Sergent, New Hampshire National Guard, Deployed with Mountain Company 3rd/172, Injured November 2004 in Iraq
- Lisa Beauregard will attend: Former US Ski Team member, 1988 Calgary Winter Olympian in Freestyle skiing , and Boston College Grad (class of '88)
The proceeds of the event will fund New England Disabled Sports’ year round programs, scholarships, veteran programs, race team and the purchase of specialized equipment.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
6:00 to 7:00 PM
Cocktails and light appetizers (cash bar)
Silent Auction
Meet Staff, Board of Directors, volunteers and students
from New England Disabled Sports
7:00 to 8:00 PM
Guest Speakers
Appetizers
Salads
8:00 to 9:00 PM
Entrée
Live Auction
Desert
MENU
APPETIZER: Prosciutto di Parma: Sliced thin with Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
and Roasted Peppers
SALAD: Roasted Pear Salad: Boston Lettuce, Arrugula Brown Sugar,
Roasted Pear Slices, Coriander, Blue Cheese,
Red Onions, Balsamic Vinaigrette
ENTRÉS:
Grilled Tenderloin of Beef with Mushrooms with Potato Gratin, Merlot Demi Glace and Roasted
ShallotsRoasted Salmon: Mustard Crust, Lentils, Broccoli Rabe
DESSERT : Chocolate Wave (White and Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake)
Directions
From the NORTH traveling SOUTH on Route 93
Follow Rte. 93 South to Exit 20 labeled South Station. Proceed up the ramp and Take immediate Right onto Summer Street followed by another immediate Right onto High Street. At first light turn Left on Federal Street (if arriving before 6 p.m., Post Office Square Parking Garage is two blocks up on the left. See parking instructions below.) 100 Federal is one block up on the right.
From the SOUTH traveling NORTH on Route 93
Follow Rte. 93 North to Exit 23 labeled Government Center. Stay Left off the exit following signs for Government Center/Faneuil Hall onto North Street. Follow North to the end and turn Left onto Congress Street. Take a Right onto Surface Street. Take first Right onto Summer Street. Followed by another immediate Right onto HIGH STREET. At First light turn Left on Federal Street. 100 Federal is one block up on right. (See parking instructions below.).
From the WEST traveling EAST on the Massachusetts Turnpike
Follow the Massachusetts Turnpike (Rte. 90 East) into Boston. Take the last exit (24A) to South Station. Keep left. At the end of the exit, go straight on Atlantic Ave. At the 3rd set of lights, turn Left onto Summer Street light (South Station will be on your right). Turn Right onto High Street (right after the Fiduciary State Building). At the first set of lights, take a Left onto Federal Street. (See Parking instructions below.)
From Logan International Airport:
Follow signs for Boston through the Sumner Tunnel. After exiting the tunnel follow signs for Interstate 93 South. Follow Rte. 93 South to Exit 24 labeled South Station. Proceed up the ramp and Take immediate Right onto Summer Street followed by another immediate Right onto High Street. At first light turn Left on Federal Street (if arriving before 6 p.m., Post Office Square Parking Garage is two blocks up on the left. See parking instructions below.) 100 Federal is one block up on the right.
Parking:
Parking is available at 100 Federal Street after 6 p.m. (40 complimentary parking spaces are offered on a first-come first-served basis and the name of the driver needs to be submitted in advance.) If arriving after 6 p.m., the entrance to the underground parking is located immediately after Matthew Street—designated by three orange cones. Pull up to the cones and a security guard will assist you into the parking garage. If you are arriving before 6 p.m., follow Federal Street to the end; turn Right on Milk Street and take your first Right onto Congress Street. The entrance to the Post Office Square Garage is immediately to the left.