TRI-SERVICE BIRTHDAY BALL By Cal Posner Individual tickets are now on sale for $55 at the Clubhouse Activities Desk (payable by check to LAVA). Tickets include downloadable arrival and table photos, plus a dinner catered by Cam’s Catering featuring top round of beef, chicken parmesan, sautéed green beans, garlic cheddar mashed potatoes, French rolls, garden salad, water, iced tea, lemonade, and birthday cake. A vegetarian option is available upon request at purchase. Charm City will provide a cash bar and a bottle of red and white wine per table. Music and entertainment will be provided by DJ Wayne. This event honors all U.S. military branches, with a focus on the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps, which mark their 250th birthdays this year. Our theme: "Remembering the Past; Defending the Future." Dress for this milestone event is formal: service dress uniform, tuxedo or dark suit, formal pantsuit or cocktail dress. FAQs: • Who can attend? All Lake Ashton residents— veterans and non-veterans alike. • Is this a fundraiser? No. Some proceeds cover invited guests, including military widows and active-duty personnel. • Can I sit with friends? Yes. Purchasing a table (8 seats) guarantees group seating. Tables assigned at purchase. • When are tickets available? March 31–April 15 for Lake Ashton residents; remaining tickets open to the public. • Why is the dress formal? The event includes a modified military “Dining Out” with a formal ceremony. • Why June 14? On this date in 1775, the Second Continental Congress created the U.S. Army, followed by the Navy (Oct. 13) and Marine Corps (Nov. 10). Join us to honor the service and sacrifices of American Soldiers, Sailors and Marines who have fought for the last 250 years to protect you and the American way of life. 30
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