Vitality Spa in Old Lyme is raising funds for the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Class of 2015 Safegrad Party with a Spa for Safegrad event, which is being held next Thursday, May 7.

Lindsay Eisensmith, owner of Vitality Spa, explains the reasons why she is hosting the event in these words,“The Class of 2015 is a small class, but venues charge almost the same amount as for a larger class, so students, parents and friends are working hard to raise funds.”

She adds, “Many of the senior class are clients of ours and we felt that sponsoring this event with all of the proceeds going to Safegrad was a nice way to contribute to their wellness and safety.  At the same time, we’re also thanking them and their parents for being valued clients.”

The proceeds from the event, which will take place from 5.30 to 9 p.m., will be raised through ticket sales at $25 per person.  Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance at http://www.vitalityspa.com/events-MB.html or by calling the Spa at 860.434.1792.

Your ticket includes activities going on throughout the evening:  Mini Tension Massages (chair massage), Hand & Arm Massages, Mini Manicures, Mini Make-Overs with Glo-Minerals and more.

Services will be on a first come, first served basis with sign-up on the night.  Refreshments will be available throughout the event.  Come at whatever time your schedule allows.

This night will make a very special Mother-Daughter event as graduation time moves ever closer.  But all are welcome — parents of seniors, friends of the school, clients of Vitality and, of course, prospective clients of Vitality!

In addition, there will be three group classes so you can also Meditate for Safegrad.  Classes require advance sign up at http://www.vitalityspa.com/events-MB.html and include an introduction to Qi Gong, a moving meditation class; beginners welcome.  Classes are $15/person and again, proceeds to safegrad.

Vitality will also donate 20 percent of all retail and gift card sales to Safegrad and if you cannot make it to the event, put a note in your calendar to purchase an online gift certificate between 5.30 and 9 p.m. on May 7, and 20 percent of those sales will go to Safegrad too.

You could even do your Mother’s Day shopping and contribute to the Class of 2015 in a one-stop shopping trip!

Nationwide statistics show that on Graduation Night, there is a high rate of alcohol- and substance-related accidents.  Safe Grad was started by a group of LOLHS senior parents many years ago to try and prevent accidents or even tragedy in our community.  Since its onset, the Safe Grad party has fulfilled this goal through the support and generous donations of parents, businesses, service organizations and individuals.

Safe Grad is an all-night, substance-free party.  Over the years it has been a memorable event, hosted and chaperoned by parents.  Buses transport the students to a closely guarded “secret” venue and the event has historically enjoyed a 98 percent participation rate by the graduating class.