The Trumbull-based Kennedy Center”™s 50th annual Four Seasons Ball is Saturday, Oct. 25, at Rolling Hills Country Club, 333 Hurlbutt St., Wilton.
The site was the location of the first Four Seasons Ball and the golden anniversary event honors Dorothy B. Larson, of Easton, who first organized it.
The Kennedy Center is a nonprofit rehabilitation organization that serves more than 2,400 individuals annually. It offers, in its own words, “innovative, comprehensive service options to persons with disabilities and special needs, from birth to senior years.”
The Kennedy Center operates 26 community experience programs, 16 group homes, an industries program composed of six businesses, supported and competitive employment and job placement services, a family support and respite service, travel training, and children”™s programs.
Tickets cost $200 per person. Proceeds  will benefit The Kennedy Center”™s residential services. Event chairpersons are Robert and Barbara Scinto, of Fairfield. Chairwoman of the Tribute Journal is Denise Larson Fenton, of Easton.
Larson is a lifetime director of The Kennedy Center board of directors and was a past recipient of the Kennedy Center Vision Award, “given to an individual who has the vision to elevate the human consciousness to believe in the potential of all people.”
Martin D. Schwartz, president and CEO of The Kennedy Center, said in a statement, “For over 50 years, Dorothy Larson has been a great supporter and friend of The Kennedy Center. In addition, she has helped make the Greater Bridgeport area a better place for people from all backgrounds, abilities and needs. Her philanthropy and leadership roles are legendary.”
Call The Kennedy Center at 203-365-8522, ext. 216, for more information or visit thekennedycenterinc.org to register online.
