May 2 Derby Extravaganza will aid Alzheimer's Resource Center

"Sweet Memories: A Derby Extravaganza," a gala event, will be held as a fundraiser to benefit the Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center. The gala event is set for Saturday, May 2, from 5:45 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Heritage Palm Golf & Country Club, 10420 Washingtonia Palm Way, Fort Myers.

This event will offer an opportunity to sample delectable chocolate creations by area chefs and bakers. "Sweet Memories: A Derby Extravaganza" offers a great night of fun and entertainment.

Participants can also bid on an array of items and beautiful baskets donated by local shops and businesses at the silent and live auctions to benefit Alzheimer's programs in Lee County. Ticket contribution also includes hors d'oeuvres throughout the evening.

Len Jennings and Stacey Deffenbaugh, ABC 7 News anchors, will serve as hosts for the evening event. The event is sponsored by Arden Courts Alzheimer's Assisted

Living, Kathy & Steve Shimp, FPL, The Palms, Choices in Living Day Stay, Magnolia Court at HealthPark, and Osterhout, and McKinney & Prather.

Tickets are $75 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are available, including table sponsors of $1,000 which includes eight event tickets and an advertisement in the program. Kentucky Derby attire is suggested.

The Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center, a United Way agency, provides a variety of services including support groups, a quarterly newsletter, a lending library of books and resource materials, a safety program, educational seminars, and training programs for professionals as well as family caregivers.

All funds raised to benefit the Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center are used to provide services in the local Lee County area.

For more information or to purchase event tickets, call 437-3007.