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2016
MONDAY, DEC . 5
JOHN D. ARCHBOLD
MEMOR I AL HOSP I TAL
For the 28th year, our community
will celebrate the spirit of the season
with the Archbold Foundation Tree of
Lights. For many in South Georgia, it’s a
tradition to honor and remember friends
and loved ones by making contributions
to the Archbold Foundation. The Tree of
Archbold Classic
MONDAY, NOV. 7
GL EN ARVEN COUNTRY CLUB
THOMASV I L L E
In its 21-year history, the Archbold Classic Golf Tournament has
raised over $1.7 million in support of the Archbold Scholarship
program. These competitive scholarships provide important
financial support for deserving students who are pursuing
degrees in nursing or other healthcare-related fields.
By far our most popular fundraiser, this year’s Classic
promises to be even better than years past. A cocktail dinner
is set for the night before the fun and fellowship begin on the
historic Glen Arven Country Club golf course in Thomasville.
The Classic brings in professionals from the PGA, Seniors and
Web.com tours to play alongside our amateur players, making
it a unique experience for all involved. Past professional
participants have gone on to great fame and fortune on
the PGA tour, including Bubba Watson, Harris English, Chris
DiMarco and Jason Dufner. Please join us for another great
event in November. For more information on sponsorship
opportunities or to register to play in the Classic, please
contact the Archbold Foundation at 229.228.2924 or online
at .
Lights tradition began
as part of the effort to
raise funds for the first Lewis
Hall Singletary Oncology
Center. For the past 18
years, contributions
have benefited Hospice
of Southwest Georgia.
Holiday decorations
throughout the
hospital, including the
live tree that is displayed in the hospital’s
main lobby, are provided by the
Archbold Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Donors, families and the community
are invited to the lighting of the tree,
a ceremony that heralds the begin-
ning of the holiday season and offers
a celebration of life and remembrance
for attendees. A Hanukkah menorah will
also be lit to honor the tradition of the
season.
Guests will enjoy refreshments and
special music, followed by the arrival
of Santa Claus. Gifts are acknowl-
edged and cards for the Tree of Lights
and Hanukkah are sent throughout
December. A donation of $10 per indi-
vidual honored is suggested, but gifts
of any size are welcome. Individuals
honored and family members of those
remembered receive a special card
letting them know a gift has been
given. For more information about the
Archbold Foundation Tree of Lights or to
make a donation, call 229.228.2924 or
visit .