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Friendship Center’s 50th Anniversary Summer Polo Soirée brought together nearly 100 community members for an unforgettable afternoon of celebration, philanthropy, and polo, raising more than $75,000. The fundraising effort exceeded its goal, ensuring continued compassionate daytime care and support for older adults living with dementia and their family caregivers throughout South Santa Barbara County.
Held on Friday, July 17, at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, this Friendship Center event welcomed longtime supporters while introducing more than 30 new friends to the Friendship Center family. Guests enjoyed premium polo viewing, gourmet lite bites, a hosted bar, an exciting silent auction, and a special “Polo 101” experience led by polo expert Claudia Uretz and her horse Peanut, all while celebrating Friendship Center’s 50 years of service to the community.
The funds raised will directly support Friendship Center’s specialized care programs, enriching activities, caregiver resources, and financial assistance, helping local families have access to high-quality dementia care…