The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) raised more than $68,000 at the fifth edition of its Chip In for Charity Golf Tournament benefiting the MAPS Senior Center in Cambridge, which took place on September 15, 2022, at the Sandy Burr Golf Course, in Wayland, MA. The funds will allow the health and social services organization to expand the operations of the center to five days per week, instead of the current four.
The event, co-chaired by Rui Domingos, President/ CEO of MIT Federal Credit Union, and Walter Sousa, owner of Inman Square Wine and Spirits, gathered approximately 120 community members, business leaders, volunteers, and supporters.
“We are beyond thankful for the outstanding support of the many businesses, community leaders, and volunteers that helped make this year’s tournament a great success,” said Rui Domingos. “It was incredible to see friends and supporters having a fun time playing golf while helping to make a difference in the lives of many seniors in our community,” added Walter Sousa.
“Thanks to the help of so many community members, we are now able to open the Senior Center in Cambridge for five days a week and give our beloved seniors the attention they deserve,” said Paulo Pinto, MPA, MAPS Chief Executive Officer. “The MAPS team and I are very grateful for the contributions and generosity of all sponsors, donors, and golfers who helped us reach our #5years5days goal.”
The tournament was presented by Anniversary sponsor Dunkin’ franchise owner Couto Management Group and sponsored at the Titanium level by Auxzillium IT Services and Solutions, Brite Builders Incorporated, East Cambridge Savings Bank, MIT Federal Credit Union, Naveo Credit Union, and Rocco’s Restaurant and Bar.
The best foursome of the tournament was composed of Humberto Oliveira, Richard Carty, Wally Pennerman, and Ken Crossen. In second place were Andrew Gumbus, Sean Donlon, Brian Grzesiuk, and Sean Homem. The third place went to Walter Sousa, Joseph Sousa, Zique Sousa, and Jake Sousa. Tournament trophies were presented to the winners by Anniversary Sponsor Couto Management Group, represented by its president Salvi Couto. Tyler Rogers (Men’s) and Lisa Mandel (Women’s) had the longest drives of the tournament, while Mario Brum (Men’s) and Clara Michaud (Women’s) got the ball closest to the pin.
A beverage cart made the rounds throughout the day, sponsored by S&F Concrete, and lunch boxes were provided to all players, courtesy of Inman Sq. Wine & Spirits, Riverside Management Group LLC, and Brum Flooring. At hole 10, players could taste delicious wines donated by Wine sponsor M.S. Walker. The Luncheon Banquet took place after the tournament, sponsored by Metalstone Technologies, and Pacheco Jewelers.
The tournament was also made possible by the support of Platinum Sponsor Amigos da Terça; 150 Yard Marker Sponsors CLM Auto, and Law Office of Isaac M. Machado; Golf Cart Sponsors J&F Construction and Casa Portugal; and Tee/ Green Sponsors Filomena’s Beauty & Hair Saloon, Tim Toomey, Cruz Companies, M.R.S. Specialty Services, Old School House Pub & Restaurant, UG2, Cambridge Printing Company, Fred Fantini – Cambridge School Committee Member, The Moody Street Group, Everclean Management Company, Performance Northeast, Gregg, Hunt, Ahern & Embry Attorneys at Law, WeCare 365, Inman Square Hardware, and Classic Home Builders.
The event also featured a 50/50 raffle which was won by player Tim Middleton who kindly donated the prize to MAPS, a delicious breakfast sponsored by the Joe & Dorothy Chaves Family Foundation, Rogers & Hutchins Funeral Home, Law Offices of Michelle Machado Moreira, P.C., and Alfred Damaso, and an online silent auction with donations from Auxzillium I.T. Services & Solutions, Bogey Golf, East Cambridge Savings Bank, Metalstone Technologies, Kyocera Of New England, Paulo Pinto, Sandy Burr Country Club, MAPS Management Team, Naveo Credit Union, Joe Rocha, Lisa Mandel, Royal Sonesta Hotel, and Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. Longtime MAPS Senior Center supporter Rick Fernandes kindly donated cigars to be sold at the tournament.
To learn more about the MAPS Chip in for Charity Golf Tournament, please visit maps-inc.org/golf. The MAPS Senior Center in Cambridge, soon to be open Mondays through Fridays, is a linguistically and culturally competent space designed to prevent isolation and promote wellness through case management and daily social and recreational activities, including exercise classes, arts and crafts, educational programs, and nutritional meals.