Inaugural Masquerade Ball to benefit Alzheimer’s research

The Alzheimer’s Research and Care Society is giving the community a chance to slip into something more mysterious this month while also raising awareness and funds for research.

The group hopes to fill The Club with mystery and glamour at its inaugural Grand Masquerade Ball Nov. 18.

As a Venetian-style masquerade party, guests are encouraged to add a mask of anonymity to their formal finery.

The event, which is being sponsored by Sonic Automotive, will feature live music from Swift Kick, as well as heavy hors d’oeurvres.

There also will be a silent auction benefiting the society, which aims to increase awareness and raise research funding for Alzheimer’s.

“We hold events year-round to raise awareness and funding for Alzheimer’s disease, which is one the leading causes of death and yet has no prevention, cure or treatment,” said founder Joan Baucom. “It is projected to take a devastating toll on the Baby Boomers and their families.”

Baucom founded the local society after watching members of her family suffer from the disease.

The Masquerade Ball is from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and tickets are $75 per guest.

For more information or to register, go to alzarcs.org.