STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The St. George Theatre hosted its ninth annual “Laughs on the Links” Golf, Bocce, Tennis and Pickleball Outing on Oct. 6 at the Richmond County Country Club in Dongan Hills.

Hundreds of guests spent the day participating in sporting events before gathering for an evening dinner and open bar. Proceeds benefited St. George Theatre Restoration Inc., the nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and revitalizing Staten Island’s historic St. George Theatre.

The evening program began with a welcome from theater co-founders and event organizers Doreen Cugno and Luanne Sorrentino.

This year’s honorees included A.F. Bennett Salon & Wellness Spa, Lynne Persing, and Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn, represented by Iphigenia Romanos and Albert C. Corhan Sr., recognized for their contributions to Staten Island’s arts and culture community.

Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say "Cheese" PhotographyJoe Reitano, left, Marvin Bute, and honoree Lynn Persing enjoy the St. George Theatre “Laughs on the Links” Golf, Bocce, Tennis & Pickleball Outing on Oct. 6, 2025 at the Richmond County Country Club, Dongan Hills. Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say “Cheese” Photography

Event chairs included Ron J. Scimone, John Tardy, and Vincent Tardy for golf; Katherine Conners, Celeste Holmes-Bute, and Dr. Thomas Petrone for tennis and pickleball; and Diana Boland, Joanne Caridi, Linda Clemenza, and Leslie Kasegrande, for bocce.

“We’re deeply grateful to our dedicated board of directors, led by Brian Laline, our incredible A Team staff, and the outstanding outing chairpersons and committee members across golf, bocce, tennis and pickleball,” Cugno said. “Your hard work has made this principal fundraiser a true success.”

“Since our last outing, we’ve accomplished so much — presenting outstanding educational shows, exciting headline performances, and expanding one of our proudest initiatives, the Sensory Friendly Series,” Sorrentino said.

“This program creates a welcoming space for children and adults on the autism spectrum to enjoy the magic of live theater with their families,” she added. “We’ve also partnered with more than 50 nonprofit organizations to offer a growing array of enriching programs.”

Laughs on the LinksHonoree Lynn Persing, in white, is applauded by the tennis players at the St. George Theatre “Laughs on the Links” Golf, Bocce, Tennis & Pickleball Outing on Oct. 6, 2025 at the Richmond County Country Club, Dongan Hills. Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say “Cheese” Photography

Major sponsors included the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Lynne Persing, Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn, Empire Bank, the Staten Island Advance, Northwell Staten Island University Hospital, and the Law Office of Victoria Wickman.

“At the heart of it all is our mission to deliver impactful education to our community,” said Sorrentino. “Just this summer, we taught 65 students through our ‘Dancing Around the World’ theme.”

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Laughs on the LinksMichael Caridi is flanked by Luanne Sorrentino, left, and Doreen Cugno, co-founders of the St. heorge Theatre, at the SGT ninth annual “Laughs on the Links” Golf, Bocce, Tennis & Pickleball Outing on Oct. 6, 2025 at the Richmond County Country Club, Dongan Hills. Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say “Cheese” PhotographyLaughs on the LinksRandi Stern, left, Jack Stern, and Vienna Profeta enjoy the St. George Theatre’s “Laughs on the Links” Golf, Bocce, Tennis & Pickleball Outing on Oct. 6, 2025 at the Richmond County Country Club, Dongan Hills. Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say “Cheese” PhotographyLaughs on the LinksStanding, from the left, are Suzanne Burke, Kerry Falcone, Kathy Connors, Dr. Gracelyn Santos, Linda Clemenza, Doreen Cugno, Maria Barone, Jody Hall, Joanne Frawley, Luanne Sorrentino, and Christina Duval. Seated, from the left, are Josie Collini, Robin Macron, Cynthiz Zero, Marison Mafoud, and Yolanda Saraceno. Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say “Cheese” PhotographyLaughs on the LinksDr. Mark Severino and his wife, Donna, enjoy the St. George Theatre’s “Laughs on the Links” Golf, Bocce, Tennis & Pickleball Outing on Oct. 6, 2025 at the Richmond County Country Club, Dongan Hills. Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say “Cheese” PhotographyLaughs on the LinksLeslie Kasagrande wins a raffle basket at the St. George Theatre’s “Laughs on the Links” Golf, Bocce, Tennis & Pickleball Outing on Oct. 6, 2025 at the Richmond County Country Club, Dongan Hills. Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say “Cheese” PhotographyLaughs on the LinksRocco and Carol Berardi enjoy the St. George Theatre’s “Laughs on the Links” Golf, Bocce, Tennis & Pickleball Outing on Oct. 6, 2025 at the Richmond County Country Club, Dongan Hills. (Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say “Cheese” Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say “Cheese” PhotographyLaughs on the LinksSal Fabozzi, left, Brian Licata, Dan Ryan,, and Dave Cohen enjoy the St. George Theatre’s “Laughs on the Links” Golf, Bocce, Tennis & Pickleball Outing on Oct. 6, 2025 at the Richmond County Country Club, Dongan Hills. Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say “Cheese” PhotographyLaughs on the LinksDavid and Fran Lehr enjoy the St. George Theatre’s ninth annual “Laughs on the Links” Golf, Bocce, Tennis & Pickleball Outing at the Richmond County Country Club on Oct. 6, 2025. Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say “Cheese” PhotographyLaughs on the LinksSuzanne Burke and Kerry Falcone enjoy the St. George Theatre’s ninth annual “Laughs on the Links” Golf, Bocce, Tennis & Pickleball Outing at the Richmond County Country Club on Oct. 6, 2025. Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say “Cheese” PhotographyLaughs on the LinksDr. Tom Petrone, Maria Petrone and Andrew Petrone enjoy the St. George Theatre’s ninth annual “Laughs on the Links” Golf, Bocce, Tennis & Pickleball Outing at the Richmond County Country Club on Oct. 6, 2025. Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say “Cheese” PhotographyLaughs on the LinksJosie Collini, left, Robin Macron, and Cynthia Zero enjoy the St. George Theatre’s ninth annual “Laughs on the Links” Golf, Bocce, Tennis & Pickleball Outing at the Richmond County Country Club on Oct. 6, 2025. Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say “Cheese” PhotographyLaughs on the LinksRobin Macron, left, Kathy Connors, Joanne Frawley, Doreen Cugno, Luanne Sorrentio, and Christina Duval enjoy the St. George Theatre’s ninth annual “Laughs on the Links” Golf, Bocce, Tennis & Pickleball Outing at the Richmond County Country Club on Oct. 6, 2025. Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say “Cheese” PhotographyLaughs on the LinksYolanda Saracino, left, Christina Duval, Michael Burke, Marisol Mafoud, Karry Falcone (standing) and Suzanne Burke enjoy the St. George Theatre’s ninth annual “Laughs on the Links” Golf, Bocce, Tennis & Pickleball Outing at the Richmond County Country Club on Oct. 6, 2025. Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say “Cheese” PhotographyLaughs on the LinksJessica Phillips, left, Dr. Gracelyn Santos, and Angelica Mroczek enjoy the St. George Theatre’s ninth annual “Laughs on the Links” Golf, Bocce, Tennis & Pickleball Outing at the Richmond County Country Club on Oct. 6, 2025. Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say “Cheese” PhotographyLaughs on the LinksLuanne Sorrentino, left, honorees Iphigenia Romanos and Albert C. Corhan, Sr., and Doreen Cugno enjoy the St. George Theatre’s ninth annual “Laughs on the Links” Golf, Bocce, Tennis & Pickleball Outing at the Richmond County Country Club on Oct. 6, 2025. Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say “Cheese” PhotographyLaughs on the LinksYolanda Saraceno wins a super raffle at the St. George Theatre’s ninth annual “Laughs on the Links” Golf, Bocce, Tennis & Pickleball Outing at the Richmond County Country Club on Oct. 6, 2025. Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say “Cheese” PhotographyLaughs on the LinksHonorees Frankie and Anne Bennett, of A.F. Bennett fame, enjoy the St. George Theatre’s ninth annual “Laughs on the Links” Golf, Bocce, Tennis & Pickleball Outing at the Richmond County Country Club on Oct. 6, 2025. Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say “Cheese” PhotographyLaughs on the LinksThe Board of Directors of the St. George Theatre are pictured with the co-founders of the theatre, Doreen Cugno and Luanne Sorrentino. They are, standing from the left, Jack Stern, Dr. Tom Petrone, Fred Cerullo, Dr. Gracelyn Santos, Dr. Louis DeSantis, Luanne Sorrentino, Michael Salvo, Michael Caridi. Seated, from the left, are Dana Walker-Boyd, Doreen Cugno, Dr. Carrie Robinson, and Katherine Connors. Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say “Cheese” PhotographyLaughs on the LinksJoanne Gerenser and Vinvent Innocente enjoy the St. George Theatre’s ninth annual “Laughs on the Links” Golf, Bocce, Tennis & Pickleball Outing at the Richmond County Country Club on Oct. 6, 2025. Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say “Cheese” PhotographyLaughs on the LInksThe St. George Theatre held its ninth annual “Laughs on the Links” Golf, Bocce, Tennis & Pickleball Outing on Oct. 6, 2025 at the Richmond County Country Club, Dongan Hills. Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say “Cheese” PhotographyLaughs on the LinksSeated, from the left, are Dr. Carrie Robinson, Edward Beaufort-Cutner, Angelica Mroczek, Dr. Gracelyn Santos, Charista Mroczek, and Eric Belikin. Standing, from the left, are Willie Boyd, Dana Walker-Boyd, Celeste Bute, and Marvin Bute. Courtesy Rosie Larstanna/Say “Cheese” Photography

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