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Upcoming Events to benefit Centaur Stride |
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Sept 24th – 26th, 2010 A multi-day event showcasing wineries, platforming the region’s quality cuisine and featuring premium spirits, top mixologists and creative cocktails—during a weekend of lavish tastings, demonstrations and special events. Proceeds will benefit Centaur Stride Therapeutic Riding Facility, a not-for-profit organization located in rural Westfield NY, in Chautauqua County |
Celebrate Kid’s Day
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When: August 2010 (during America’s Grape Week- specific date TBD) Where: Centaur Stride Centaur Stride Therapeutic Riding Stables will join in the festivities of America’s Grape Week and will host a Kid’s Day event. Tour the facility and enjoy a day at the stables as well as learn about how our horses are used for therapy, how to care for and train horses for therapeutic riding, lead and groom them and have a riding lesson. Play fun games including treasure and scavenger hunts, participate in nature walks and enjoy the pristine beauty of the woodlands and wetlands. A guide will host the nature walk and educate guests about the plants and animals living on the grounds in their natural habitat. Some animals may be out to see while others will need to be identified by their tracks! This event is planned for awareness of Centaur Stride and therapeutic riding and in conjunction with the “support our horses' fund-raiser”. Learn how our horses help people with disabilities through our special programs. Donations can be made through our website. The day’s activities include:
Food & refreshments will be available- hotdogs, corn, baked goods, drinks and more! Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Onsite parking at the stables is free. Can't Make It?If you can’t make it but would like to make a donation, or sponsor a horse, Help us raise funds for our horses through our "sponsor-a horse" event and learn about how the horses help people through our programs at Centaur Stride. It costs approx $3000 per year to feed and board just one horse! |
Baskets of Cheer Raffle
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When: Dec. 18, 2010 What: Enter for chances to win from an assortment of fine ‘Holiday Cheer’ baskets. (Alcoholic and non-alcoholic) To purchase raffle tickets: On Sale November 1st, 2010. Contact us or call 716-326-4318 |
Ongoing Fund raisers:
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If interested or for further information, please contact us Recycling cell phones, ink cartridges- please donate them to us! Centaur Stride tote bags: $10 each Fertilizer for sale: $50 /load plus delivery |
Past Events
Local Radio Station Annual Tavern Charity Golf Tourney Benefits Centaur Stride
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Jamestown’s local radio station, 106.9 KISS FM, held its 10th annual Tavern Charity Golf Tournament on Sunday, June 6, 2010. The golf tournament was held at Southhills golf course. Because of my position at the Arthur R. Gren, Co., I have the privilege of working closely with Sherrie Brookmire, the radio station’s manager. After one of our meetings, I was telling Sherrie all about Centaur Stride. She immediately wanted this year’s tournament to benefit Centaur Stride. The tournament is a 4 person team scramble with 36 teams participating. On several of the course’s holes were fabulous prizes that were given away; golf bags for the longest drives for male and female. Overnight stays for the winning team overall at Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville, NY. On the 9th hole, a 2010 yellow Camaro, donated by Landmark Chevrolet (Randolph, NY), was the prize for a hole-in-one. For the first time, that feat was accomplished. Dave Emlee was the winner of that fabulous car. After the tourney, a wonderful buffet was put on by the Jamestown Bowling Company’s Game Time Sports Bar and Grill. The tavern tournament was able to raise $1084.00 for Centaur Stride. Special thanks goes out Sherrie Brookmire and staff at KISS FM, Tom Trusso, owner of Southhills Golf Course, Landmark Chevrolet, Arthur R. Gren Co., Game Time Sports Bar and Grill, Fresh Cut Meats and More, Jamestown Cycle Shop, Troyer Farms, Pepsi of Jamestown, Evans Liquor and JB Liquor. Also to all those golfers who braved the rain and much cooler temperatures that day to benefit such a wonderful cause. THANK YOU!! |
Night at the Races hosted by the Lakewood Kiwanis
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When: May 8th, 2010 Where: Lakewood American Legion What: Enjoy a fun “Night at the Races” – a horse-racing event where the races are played on a large screen for the crowd to watch and bet. One ticket provides 6 chances to “bet” and one chance to win the Grand Prize! Additional betting tickets are available for purchase. No Cash prizes. All prizes donated by area businesses and sponsors. Food and cocktails will also be available for purchase. |
Daemen College Spring Gala Benefits Centaur Stride
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The Daemen College Student Physical Therapy Association held their 5th annual charity Gala on April 10, 2010 at Banchetti Banquet Facility in Amherst, NY. Mrs. Margaret Mazzone is Daemen’s faculty advisor for the Student Physical Therapy Association. Matthew Tomassini, a rider here at Centaur Stride, has an older sister, Megan, who is a student at Daemen College in the Physical Therapy program. Each year the SPTA votes on what organization is to be the benefactor of the Gala. Our sincere thanks go out to Megan for presenting a brief summary of Centaur Stride, which lead to an overwhelming vote in favor of Centaur Stride.
It was a wonderful evening with cocktails, dinner, and dessert along with live music provided by the band, Route 66. One of Daemen’s own, Dr. Gary Styn, also a professor at the college, plays in the band. A basket raffle-with more than 60 baskets, a silent auction, and 50/50 drawing were held to raise money for Centaur Stride. A special thanks to all of the area businesses and private donors who supported this wonderful cause. The SPTA rose close to $4000.00 for Centaur Stride at the Gala Charity event. We are genuinely touched and grateful to everyone who worked so diligently on this event to make it such a success. People in pic |
Dr John Stachura, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy department at Daemen College, was the committee head and this year’s co-chairs were; Chelsea Foss and Emily Strong, both 5th year students in the program. Dr. Sharon Held, Physical Therapy Department Chair, was also on hand for the festivities, along with numerous other faculty members of Daemen College.
Healing with Horses Walk-a-thon hosted by Centaur Stride
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Where: Chautauqua Mall in front of Old Navy Store. Everyone is welcome! Please help us make this fund-raiser a success! If you can not attend the walk-a-thon, please consider sponsoring one of our riders.
List of riders who are participating:
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Sunday March 14 from 2pm-3 pm 
Richie
Bon-Ton Community Day
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Feb 27, 2010 What: Community shopping day! $5 coupon books filled with great bargain deals for the Bon Ton and sister locations. All coupon book proceeds to benefit non profits. |
Memorial Day Theme Basket Raffle
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1. Curves for Women Gift Certificate 2. Wegman’s Italian Basket 3. Pet Basket 4. Boy’s Basket 5. The Healing Power of Pets by Dr. Marty Becker 6. School House Birdfeeder 8. Disney Erasable Patio Set (Table & Two Chairs Ages 3-7) 9. 8’ x 18” Softside Pool and Pool Toys 10. Handmade Birdhouse, garden ornaments and wildflower seed 11. Husky Tool Box and Tools: 12. Picture This: Jon Elder Photography- 13. Portable Grill and Cooler, Charcoal and Wood Chips 14. Fragrance Collection: 15. Fisher Price Shower Power Sprinkler & Summer Toys 16. Golfer’s Fancy: 4 Passes to Lakewood Driving Range 17. Kitchen Accessories- Turquoise 18. Pilates Ball & Workout DVD 19. American Idol Interactive Singing Experience 20. Sex in the City “Lust” Elegant Gift Set 21. Cobra (Pink) 2-Way Radios -10 mile range $25.00 22. Tweety Bird AM/FM Clock Radio 23. Vintage Décor Bicycle Plant Stand with Plants 24. Wine Rack & 4 Bottles Yellow Tail Wine 25. Roberto’s Restaurant Gift Certificate Macallan 12 Scotch Whisky 26. Get Away & Relax at:
Winner Russ Dalziel, sold at CrossRoads 27. Bobek’s Transmission Service 28. Brick Village Gourmet Foods Basket 29. Scrapbookers Starter Kit 30. The Cozy Shack Boutique Gift Basket 31. Necker’s General Store Gift Basket 32. Children’s Art Supplies Basket 33. Getaway at Clarion of Jamestown 34. Large Horse Stuffed Animal & 2 Riding Lessons 35. Garanimals Barn Play Set & 2 Riding lessons 36. Red Roadrunner Wagon- assembled 37. Pamper Yourself |
