Pleasant View Communities has been holding a golf tournament fundraiser for more than a decade, and the event always receives positive feedback, said Aubrey Smith, community engagement and development coordinator for Pleasant View. "We have some people who have participated since the event started," she commented. "Everyone says it's a good time, and it's very well organized. I love hearing people say this is one of their favorite tournaments of the year and knowing that golfers look forward to it every year."

This year's tournament will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Overlook Golf Course, 2040 Lititz Pike, Lancaster. Registration will start at noon, and the tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The event will feature two meals, 18 holes of golf and a variety of prizes. "Lunch is provided by the Pleasant View auxiliary," Smith noted. "They usually do hot dogs, chips and drinks, and then our dinner is provided by Nutrition Management Services and is a barbecue dinner." Prizes will be awarded for the longest drive, the straightest drive, the top women's team and the top men's team.

Proceeds from the golf tournament will benefit the benevolent care fund at Pleasant View. "This fund helps pay for residents who live here at Pleasant View who have exhausted all of their financial resources," Smith explained. "The fund is supported by donors who keep it replenished for anyone who needs it." She said Pleasant View provides $3 million in support to residents annually through the benevolent care fund, noting that memory care at the personal care level can cost upward of $300 a day. The benevolent care fund supplements or funds entirely care for approximately 25% of personal care residents and close to 50% of skilled nursing residents' care.

In addition to entry fees from the tournament, funds will also be raised through a basket giveaway at the event. Basket items include Vera Bradley bags, art, gift cards for local establishments and a handmade charcuterie board created by a Pleasant View staff member, Smith said.

She noted that people may register for the golf tournament individually or by group of four and that people may attend the dinner only at Overlook for a separate fee. The registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 2. For more information or to register for the tournament, contact Smith at 717-664-6288 or asmith@pvcommunities.org.