UCP of Central Florida and Emmy-nominated actress Cheryl Hines will host the annual “Poker at the Palace” Texas Hold’em Tournament to benefit UCP of Central Florida.
Go “all in” on supporting UCP’s mission and enjoy a “winning hand” pairing incredible food with complimentary wine and beverages. Prizes for the top three players.
Cheryl Hines is a two-time Emmy-nominated actress for her role as Cheryl David on HBO’s Golden Globe Award-winning series Curb Your Enthusiasm. She currently stars in an ABC television comedy series called Suburgatory. Hines serves on UCP’s National Board of Trustees and is a longtime supporter of UCP’s Central Florida based events including “Poker at the Palace”.
Local celebrities are also anticipated to join the game including Bo Outlaw, Orlando Magic’s Community Ambassador, Johnny Magic of XL 106.7’s Johnny’s House and John Forsythe from the Magic 107.7 Morning Show. Celebrities are subject to change.
When: Friday, March 9, 2012; Dinner at 6:00 p.m.; Poker at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Venue 20Seven at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa
1900 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
How: $65 buy-in includes dinner and wine
Why: All proceeds benefit support, education and therapy programs provided by UCP of Central Florida for children with and without disabilities
Register: http://www.ucpgala.com/pokerparty.shtml
Info: Questions: call Shana Fair at (407) 852-3302 or [email protected]
More: The “Poker at the Palace” event precedes UCP’s 19th annual An Evening at the Palace Gala, starring Dan Aykroyd and Cheryl Hines, to be held the following evening on March 10th. For information, please visit www.ucpgala.com
About UCP of Central Florida: UCP of Central Florida is the expert for children with special needs and provides support, education and therapy services for children, birth through age 21, with and without disabilities. As a tuition-free, public charter school, UCP offers services at six locations throughout Central Florida: downtown Orlando, East Orlando near UCF, Kissimmee, Lake Mary, Pine Hills and Winter Garden. More than 2,400 children and their families received services provided by UCP last year. For more information about UCP of Central Florida, visit www.ucpcfl.org or call (407) 852-3300.
