Play It Forward

You’re invited for an afternoon of games, lunch and community benefiting Keshet’s programs and services.

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
10am-2pm
Briarwood Country Club
355 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield

Play It Forward is now sold out. If you’d like to be added to a wait list, please email Danielle Goldman.

Decks, Tiles & Boards Welcome

Benefiting Keshet

Play with your regular group or invite new friends to support Keshet’s mission of creating inclusive communities that support people of all abilities.

This event is open to players of any and all games, including Mahjong, Canasta, Rummikub or Scrabble. Tables accommodate four players.

We anticipate selling out. Purchase tickets today to guarantee your spot.

Purchase Tickets

Duchess of Diamond Tickets include admission for 1 player plus a donation to the camp scholarship fund.

Heart of Hearts Tickets include admission for 1 player plus a donation to Keshet’s sports programs.

When you purchase a ticket, you will let us know who is sitting at your table of four people. Tables will be chosen upon arrival.

Limited tables are available in smaller, quieter rooms at the club. If your group prefers this seating, please contact Hillary Mittelman.

Each raffle ticket provides one entry to win a gift basket of your choice. You do not need to be present to win a raffle basket.

Get On A Waitlist

Become a Sponsor

When you support Play It Forward, you create more life-changing opportunities for kids, teens and adults with disabilities in our community.

Sponsorships are designed for businesses and individuals starting at $1,000.

Benefits include reserved tables at the event, raffle tickets, recognition, special gifts and more.

Contact Hillary Mittelman or call 847.656.3368 for information about all sponsorship levels.

Become a Sponsor See benefits & levels

Presenting Sponsor

Danielle & Cary Goldman

King Sponsor

Emily & Steve Gorelik
Valerie & Lee Shapiro

Queen Sponsor

Denise & Stu Charney
Judy & Tom Deutsch
Renee & Michael Klass
Karen & Gary Meyers
Salesforce

Jack Sponsor

Pam & Bryan Lookatch
Gail & Dr. Scott Metrick
Brian Meyers

Thank You! Raffle Prizes

Thank you to the following businesses for generously donating items and services to the Play It Forward Raffle.

More raffle prizes will be continue to be added.

If you or your business would like to donate a raffle prize, please email Hillary Mittleman.

Host Committee

Play It Forward is an annual event sponsored by Friends of Keshet.

Amy Cutler
Danielle Goldman
Emily Gorelik Robinson
Pam Lookatch
Gail Metrick
Karen Meyers

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