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L'Arche Stratford set to host annual golf tournament fundraiser

L'Arche Stratford is getting ready to host its 5th annual golf tournament and fundraiser this summer.

The tournament will be held on Thursday, August 14 at the Stratford Municipal Golf Course. Lunch will be served at noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.

An after party will begin at 4 p.m. at the Ritsma farm with a BBQ dinner, live music, and a silent auction.

Registration is $150 for a single golfer and $600 for a foursome. Registration includes nine holes of golf, a cart, lunch, and the after party. You can also just attend the after party for $75.

Registration closes for the event on July 15. All proceeds will go towards the "Be Belong Become" capital campaign to support the construction of a new 15,000 square foot community hub for L'Arche at 426 Britannia Street.

L'Arche Stratford supports people in the community with developmental disabilities. They currently support 26 people in 6 homes, and another 50 people through local programming.

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