About this event
The Albanian American Medical Society holds its annual black-tie gala on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Mulino's at Lake Isle in Eastchester, New York. Cocktail hour begins at 7:00 PM. It's the year's formal gathering for Albanian-heritage physicians, dentists, pharmacists, researchers, residents, and students — and the guests who support their work.
The Essentials
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Time: Cocktail hour from 7:00 PM
- Place: Mulino's at Lake Isle, 660 White Plains Rd, Eastchester, NY 10709
- Cost: $175 per person
- Attire: Black tie
- Reserve: albamedsociety.org/aamsgala — seating is limited
Getting There and Parking
Mulino's sits on the grounds of Lake Isle Country Club in southern Westchester, about 20 minutes north of Manhattan. By car it's a straight run up the major Westchester parkways to Eastchester, with on-site parking at the club. Coming from the city without a car, Metro-North's Harlem line runs to nearby stations in southern Westchester, and a short rideshare covers the last leg to White Plains Road. Give yourself a buffer on a Saturday evening — the parkways north of the city slow down, and you don't want to walk in during the toasts. If you're planning to enjoy the open bar, arrange your ride home in advance.
What to Expect
The evening opens with a cocktail hour at 7:00 PM — the part of the night built for reconnecting across a scattered profession. A seated dinner follows in Mulino's remodeled ballroom, with the country club's greens as the backdrop. The formal program brings remarks, recognition of honorees, and the society's report on its work over the past year: mentorship for students and residents, scholarships, and community health efforts. The night balances celebration with the society's purpose, and closes with dancing.
The Table
Mulino's runs an award-winning kitchen under executive chef Sam Kim, and a gala dinner here is a multi-course, sit-down affair with an open bar. The menu is contemporary rather than strictly Albanian, though a heritage gala often makes room for a familiar touch or two from the Albanian table. Dietary needs are best noted when you reserve, so the kitchen can plan for them.
The Albanian Medical Community and Why This Gala Matters
The Albanian American Medical Society gathers physicians, dentists, pharmacists, researchers, residents, and medical students of Albanian heritage into one professional network — mentoring the next generation and channeling that expertise back into the community. A gala is where that network becomes visible in one room.
That kind of visibility is what the National Albanian Registry is built for. The U.S. Census records about 224,000 Albanian Americans, while community organizations estimate the real figure is closer to a million. The Census stays essential; the Registry is a parallel count beside it, built by the community. Registering takes about two minutes, and it is neither an ID nor a citizenship document — it is a headcount, open to everyone of Albanian heritage, including second- and third-generation Albanians, Kosovar, Macedonian, Montenegrin, and Çam Albanians, and those who don't speak the language. A society that can fill a Westchester ballroom with Albanian doctors is exactly the kind of story that a real count makes possible to tell.
Good to Know
- Reserve early: seating is limited and the gala sells out — book at albamedsociety.org/aamsgala
- Black tie: tuxedos and formal gowns
- Arrive by 7:00 PM for the cocktail hour before the seated dinner
- Note dietary needs when you reserve
- Questions: media@albamedsociety.org
