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Heritage Greece® Initiative New York
NHS Art Exhibition,
Charity Poker Tournament, &
Ladies Blackjack Tournament

October 24, 2025 | 7:00 PM

The Strathmore-Vanderbilt Country Club

260 Country Club Drive

Manhasset, NY 11030

Let's Play Some Poker!

Join the Heritage Greece® Initiative in New York for an Art Exhibition, Charity Poker Tournament, & Ladies Blackjack Tournament to raise funds for the National Hellenic Society's Heritage Greece® Program!

The National Hellenic Society (NHS) is a non-profit foundation dedicated to preserving, celebrating and passing on Hellenic heritage and culture to the next generation.

 

The NHS plays a significant role in connecting young Greek Americans with their heritage through NHS Programs including NHS signature Heritage Greece® Program. Heritage Greece® is a transformative educational and cultural immersion shared experience in Greece shared with students from the American College of Greece in Athens, American College of Thessaloniki, and College Year in Athens. This past summer, the NHS sponsored 130+ college students of Greek descent on this life-changing Program.

 

Through the support of this event, the NHS looks to continue to grow the Heritage Greece® Program next year!



As we celebrate the growth and success of the Heritage Greece® Program, we cordially invite you to join us on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Strathmore Vanderbilt Country Club in Manhasset, NY. This event provides an opportunity for us to come together and celebrate our collective commitment to preserving and passing on the rich Hellenic heritage to the next generation.

 

Heritage Greece® has already profoundly impacted the lives of over 900 alumni, who describe it as a truly transformative experience. Together, we can make a meaningful difference and ensure that this program continues to shine as a beacon of Hellenic culture, education, and personal growth for generations to come.

Hosted by the New York Heritage Greece® Initiative Committee

Jimmy & Amy Belesis

John & Maria Frankis

Nick & Marilena Katopodis

Nick & Christina Pashalis

Paul & Julie Tsoumpariotis

Steven & Katherine Spucces

John & Daniella Venetis

Greek American Artists Spotlight

This year, The Heritage Greece® Initiative is happy to feature an exhibition of works by local, Long Island based Greek American artists Penny Strong and Despina Zografos.  Guests will have the opportunity to both view and purchase some of these excellent pieces.  To  learn more about the artists and their work, please feel free to visit the links below.  

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Penny Strong

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Despina Zografos

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