AUBURN — Under whirling helicopter blades, golf balls dropped over a target at Central Maine Medical Center’s fourth annual Arbor House Helicopter Ball Drop. The fundraiser, hosted by the CMMC Associates Volunteer Program, raised nearly $13,000.

Raffle tickets representing numbered golf balls were sold and  dropped onto a target. Ticket levels were $100 for a chance in 50 to win $2,000; $50 for a chance in 100 to win $1,500; $20 for a chance in 400 to win $1,000; and $10 for a chance in 700 to win $500.

The winners were Ed Buschmann of Lewiston, $2,000; Melanie Blynn of Stow, $1,500; Jim and Jean Tyler of Rumford, $1,000; and Ryan Pomerleau of Lewiston, $500. Two of the winners were previously guests of the Arbor House.

More than 120 guests had hors d’oeuvres served by the staff of Martindale Country Club. A social time highlighted an art show/sale hosted by the CMMC Woman’s Hospital Association. Featured artists were Claudia Diller, Portland; Irene Duplissis, Auburn; Bruce Habowski, Waterville; Dianne Hooper, Auburn; Scott Hunter, Turner; Oana Lauric, Kennebunkport; and Melanie Ness, Auburn.

The CMMC Arbor House – at no cost to guests – is a place to call “home” while individuals and families struggle with hospitalization.

For more information about CMMC events or to learn about the Associates Volunteer Program, contact Central Maine Medical Center’s Development Office at 795-2950 or email [email protected].