Local Charity Event Raises $14,000 for Central PA Alzheimer’s Association

2014 Weekend Winedown Committee (from left): Liz Plozner-Chalfa, Crystal Henry, Anne Campbell, Anissa Ilie, Dana Gregg.

For the third year in a row, the Weekend Winedown—an Alzheimer’s fundraiser—sold out in just two weeks! In just one night, this signature event raised over $14,000 for the Central PA Alzheimer’s Association.

The Village at Penn State, Home Instead Senior Care, and Juniper Village at Brookline came together in 2012 to create an event to raise funds for the Central PA Alzheimer’s Association. This year’s Winedown, held Friday, October 3^rd, at Seven Mountains Wine Cellars hosted more than 350 guests. There was a silent auction, and nine unique food stations along with a photo booth which helped guests catch memories with friends! This year’s Weekend Winedown event ended in success by raising over $14,000 for the Central PA Alzheimer’s Association to help End Alzheimer’s.

A special thank you to all of our local food vendors and sponsors. Preparing special delectables this year were: The Village Eatinghouse, Laura’s Home Cooking, The Village at Penn State, Juniper Village at Brookline, Home D Pizzeria, Brown Dog Catering, Carvers Deli and Barbeque, Extrava Market and Main Street Market.  “This event is a great way to raise funds for the Central PA Alzheimer’s Association as well as to showcase local businesses” says Crystal Henry of Home Instead Senior Care. The committee would like to extend a special thank you to all of our major sponsors; Benchmark Therapies, PA Insurance Partners, Foxdale Village, T&B Medical, Horizons Hospice, Wynwood House, Adult Transitional Care, Thompson Pharmacy, Genesis Rehab Services, HealthSouth, Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries, and Comfort Keepers. In Kind Donations were received by: Culligan Water, WR Hickey, Carl Knowlton Photography, Joanne Green, Cruel & Unusual, Delectable Delights, Dianna’s Cupcake Bouquets, Grace Pilato, HFL Hotels, Best Event Rental and Colonial Press. Representatives from Home Instead Senior Care, Juniper Village at Brookline and The Village at Penn State are honored to work together to find a cure for Alzheimer’s and say that it is “just wonderful to live in a community of such generous, compassionate people.”

Save the date for next year’s 4^th Annual Weekend Winedown Event, currently set for Friday, October 2, 2015.

Alzheimer’s Fundraiser Sells-Out Fast!

For the second year in a row, the Weekend Winedown—an Alzheimer’s fundraiser—sold out in a flash! Tickets went on sale at the end of May and were gone in less than one month’s time. It may be the “must have” ticket of the season.

The Village at Penn State, Home Instead Senior Care, and Brookline came together in 2012 to create an event to raise funds for the Central PA Alzheimer’s Association. Last year’s Weekend Winedown entertained two hundred guests. This year’s Winedown, being held September 27th, at Seven Mountains Wine Cellars will host more than 350 guests. There will be a silent auction, nine unique food stations and ten major sponsors. Great music by “Cruel and Unusual “and free shuttle transportation add to an already festive event.

Each food station will be paired with a wine from Seven Mountains Wine Cellars. Preparing special delectable’s this year are: The Village Eatinghouse, Laura’s Home Cooking, The Village at Penn State, Brookline, Home D Pizzeria, The University Club with Brown Dog Catering, Carvers Deli and Barbeque, Extrava Market and Main Street Market.  “This event is a great way to raise funds for the Central PA Alzheimer’s Association as well as to showcase local businesses” says Crystal Henry of Home Instead Senior Care. Major sponsorships are coming from the following businesses; Benchmark Therapies, PA Insurance Partners, HealthSouth, Thompson’s Pharmacy, Comfort Keepers, Real Estate Capital Management, LLC, T&B Medical, Carl Knowlton Photography, Genesis Rehab Services and HFL Hotels. Representatives from Home Instead Senior Care, Brookline and The Village at Penn State are honored to work together to find a cure for Alzheimer’s and say that it is “just wonderful to live in a community of such generous, enthusiastic people.”

Tickets Available Now for Annual Alzheimer’s Fundraiser…

Weekend Winedown Event to Raise Funds for Central PA Alzheimer’s Association…

Save the Date! Join us on September 7th, 2012 at Seven Mountains  Wine Cellars for an evening of fun, food and wine tasting! Wine and Food Pairing Stations will be set-up, along with a Silent Auction, and live music by Carson’s Window! Tickets will be available June 1st. Reserve your tickets NOW! Limited number of tickets will be sold. 100% of all proceeds will benefit the Central PA Alzheimer’s Associaton. Call 814-238-8820 for additional information. Ask for Crystal Henry.