The 1940’s (70th Anniversary of the end of World War II)

6th Annual Wounded Veterans Polo Benefit in the California Wine Country. A benefit for combat injured American soldiers living in the San Francisco Bay Area.
By: Commandery of St. Francis, Order of St. John
 
 
Wounded Veterans Polo Beneift
Wounded Veterans Polo Beneift
SANTA ROSA, Calif. - July 6, 2015 - PRLog -- Polo players, polo ponies, stunt riders, horse drawn carriages, and military dignitaries will all be part of this upcoming polo benefit. It takes place Sun., August 30. Gates open 10:30 a.m. Festivities begin at 11:30 a.m. Trione Field, 560 White Oak Drive, Santa Rosa, Ca 95409.

Event sponsor: Commandery of St. Francis, Order of St. John, Knights Hospitaller. Host: Wine Country Polo Club. Benefits: 1) Pathway Home in Yountville (residential treatment for veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), 2) Community Action North Bay provides housing and life assistance to Solano County veterans, and 3) BAADS (Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors) for sail training and therapy  in the San Francisco bay.

Special guests include World War II veteran guests. Afternoon highlights features two polo games with high ranking SF polo players and ponies;  the Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls; a traditional Chandon Divot Stomp; silent auction; wine tastin; and more. Premium seating includes gourmet lunch tables. Lawn seating allows for picnics or concession lunch.

The Commandery of St Francis was the first Hospitaller commandery to be established on the West Coast. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, the mission of this philanthropic organization is to support recently wounded service veterans.

Last year's benefitt raised $50,000+.

Early Bird tickets (until Aug. 9): $30-$160 (table for 8 $1200). August 10: $40-$185. Table for 8 $1400.  Info &  tickets:http://birdeasepro.com/polo

Contact
Karen Pierce Gonzalez Public Relations
***@karenpiercegonzalez.com
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Tags:Polo Tournament, Veterans Polo Benefit, Wine Country Polo, Commandery of St Francis
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Location:Santa Rosa - California - United States
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