Greenwich residents were out in force among the foursomes to help support The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk on May 24 as more than $185,000 was raised during the 10th annual Golf Classic at Wee Burn Country Club in Darien.
“This event is always a fun and memorable outing, but more so this year as it was the first large-scale fundraiser hosted by the Aquarium since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out last year, and of course since protocols have eased this spring,” said Danielle Tranzillo, the Aquarium’s director of Development. “We thank the 96 golfers who turned out and contributed so much, and also the Wee Burn Country Club for again hosting us on their beautiful course and fabulous facilities.”
The event included a delectable lunch to start the day, followed by 18 holes of golf, animal encounters, live music by members of the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra, and a relaxed sunset dinner.
Funds raised from the Golf Classic support the Aquarium’s living exhibits, marine science and environmental education.
Fairfield County Bank was presenting sponsor, with co-presenting sponsors New Canaan Funding and Spinnaker Real Estate Partners LLC.
Learn more about the Aquarium’s special events, exhibits, programs and more this summer at www.maritimeaquarium.org.
All photos, credit: Maritime Aquarium
(From left) Michael Chambers, Hank Minchin Jr. and Jim Berger, all of Greenwich, and Steve Fordyce of Killingworth get set to tee off during The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk’s 10th annual Golf Classic on May 24 at Wee Burn Country Club. More than $185,000 was raised as 96 area professionals supported the Aquarium’s living exhibits, marine science and environmental education. Learn more about exhibits, programs and more this summer at www.maritimeaquarium.org.
Animal encounters are par for the course with The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, even during the 10th annual Golf Classic on May 24 at Wee Burn Country Club. Members of the Animal Husbandry staff displaying animals were (from left): Clay McArdle (prehensile-tailed skink), Jenny Hall (ball python), Alyssa Snell (bearded dragon) and Melanie Darrah (leopard tortoise). More than $185,000 was raised as 96 area business professionals supported the Aquarium’s living exhibits, marine science and environmental education. Learn more about exhibits, programs and more this summer at www.maritimeaquarium.org.
Jason Patlis, president of The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, welcomes golfers to the 10th annual Golf Classic on May 24 at Wee Burn Country Club. More than $185,000 was raised as 96 area professionals supported the Aquarium’s living exhibits, marine science and environmental education. Learn more about exhibits, programs and more this summer at www.maritimeaquarium.org.
(From left) Jeff Erdmann of Norwalk, Rob Giannetti of Greenwich, Mike Gabelli of Greenwich and Tom Giannetti of Rye, N.Y., get set to tee off during The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk’s 10th annual Golf Classic on May 24 at Wee Burn Country Club. More than $185,000 was raised as 96 area professionals supported the Aquarium’s living exhibits, 
(From left) Kim Morque of Greenwich, Frank Caico of Newtown, John Distler of Redding and Bill Finger of Greenwich get set to tee off during The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk’s 10th annual Golf Classic on May 24 at Wee Burn Country Club. More than $185,000 was raised as 96 area professionals supported the Aquarium’s living exhibits, marine science and environmental education. Learn more about exhibits, programs and more this summer at www.maritimeaquarium.org.
(From left) Deborah McLean of Darien, Keith Kearney of Darien, and Cathy and Lou Paglia of Greenwich get set to tee off during The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk’s 10th annual Golf Classic on May 24 at Wee Burn Country Club. More than $185,000 was raised as 96 area professionals supported the Aquarium’s living exhibits, marine science and environmental education. Learn more about exhibits, programs and more this summer at www.maritimeaquarium.org.
