FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 23, 2014
Eleventh annual Hospice Gala features Greek theme
CENTREVILLE, Md. (Jan. 23, 2014)—Experience the beauty and charm of the Greek
Islands without leaving the Eastern Shore! Annie’s Paramount Steak and Seafood House in
Grasonville is the Greek-inspired setting for the Hospice of Queen Anne’s 11th Annual Gala. The
event takes place on Friday, March 7 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. and features cocktails and hors
d'oeuvres, a seated dinner of lobster tail and steak, dancing to the live music of the entertaining
Retrospect, and exciting live and silent auction items!
An exquisite jewelry raffle is also on tap for 100 fortunate individuals. With a $100
purchase, a ticket holder will have a chance to win either an elegant ladies diamond ring, a
stunning diamond bracelet, or a pair of diamond hoop earrings all donated by Paula’s Fine
Jewelry in Chester. The drawing will take place at the Hospice Gala and the winner need not be
present to win.
A popular, encore live auction item is the authentic “Greek banquet for ten,” created
and prepared by Chef Irene “Yia Yia” Magafan who was born in a small village on the island of
Cephalonia. Magafan’s daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Pete Pappas of Centreville host the
event in their home. Magafan prepares all of the dishes fresh, from scratch. Also included with
the banquet is a selection of Greek wines for pairing with the various courses.
A previous winning bidder of the Greek banquet said, “The evening was an absolute ball.
Yia Yia prepared a truly memorable Greek dinner, and the Pappas’ went all out for our party of
ten!”
A vacation to the Bahamas, a trip to Chicago, and a catered party for 50 are also on the
auction block that evening, in addition to more than 25 exciting silent auction items.
Sponsorships for special events like the Hospice Gala are a great way to support the
work of Hospice of Queen Anne’s. They rely upon the generosity of businesses and individuals
to continue their mission of caring for the seriously ill and grieving individuals on the Eastern
Shore.
Last year, community support made it possible to offset $168,855 in under-funded room
and board expenses in the Hospice Center and $124,571 of the non-reimbursed grief care
programs and services. Hospice of Queen Anne’s continues to provide care based solely on
need, regardless of a person’s financial situation.
Don’t miss out on this special evening! Event tickets are $175 each and need to be
purchased prior to the event, as they will not be available at the door.
To purchase a jewelry raffle ticket, an event ticket or to reserve a sponsorship, contact
Kenda Leager at kleager@hospiceofqueenannes.org , or call 443-262-4106. You may also
download a sponsorship form by visiting www.hospiceofqueenannes.org/events.
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Irene “Yia Yia” Magafan, on left, honoree of the Hospice of Queen Anne’s 11th Annual Gala, displays her
famous Cephalonian Torte with her daughter, Diane Pappas.