One of the city’s most-loved locales for seafood, Ocean 44, is once again partnering with the USO in Arizona to welcome and host a baby shower for 30 expecting military moms. The moms-to-be are either active-duty National Guard, or Reserves members, or related to active-duty members.
The expecting moms will be treated to a one-of-a-kind baby shower and complimentary lunch on Saturday, November 15th at 11:30 am at Ocean 44 in Scottsdale.
James Beard Nominees and Brothers Jeff Mastro and Mike Mastro have teamed up with the USO in Arizona to host complimentary and memorable dining experiences since 2019. The event has been held twice at Dominick’s Steakhouse, and this will be the fourth time it is held at Ocean 44.
“We are looking forward to treating 30 special military moms-to-be to an amazing afternoon at Ocean 44, and we are so proud to be hosting this special USO Baby Shower for the sixth year,” said Jeff Mastro, co-founder and co-owner of Ocean 44. “As a family-owned restaurant we are committed to supporting the men and women who work hard to support our country, and it is our privilege to pamper these expecting moms again this year.”
Arrangements for the fun and festive baby shower were provided in conjunction with USO Arizona, which partnered with Ocean 44 to identify the expecting moms who will be part of the extraordinary baby shower experience.
Aimee Randazzo, USO Senior Area Operations Manager, said the USO hosts baby showers around the state each year for expectant moms in Phoenix, Yuma, Tucson, and Fort Huachuca.
As Randazzo noted, the timing for the baby shower is perfect, as resources are stretched thin for many families. In addition, the upcoming shower is especially meaningful because many expecting mothers who are active duty or spouses of active service members are located out-of-state or overseas, which means they are often unable to have a traditional baby shower with their friends and family.
“We are so grateful to Ocean 44 and Jeff and Mike Mastro’s ongoing support of USO Arizona. Thanks to their partnership, USO Arizona can continue to fulfill its mission and offer more services and support to the military community that serves us each and every day,” Randazzo said.
During the baby shower, the expecting moms will also participate in some fun and traditional baby shower games, with great prizes for mom and baby.
For over 84 years, the USO Mission’s is to strengthen the well-being of the people serving in America’s military and their families. Since 1941, the USO has been the nation’s leading organization to serve the men and women in the U.S. military, and their families, throughout their time in uniform. For more information on the USO please visit www.uso.org.
For more information or to make a reservation at Ocean 44 please call (480) 867-0044 or visit www.ocean44.com.
