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Ray Bliss – “The Sicilian-Americans of Hone Avenue, the Bronx”. His Story about moving to America, family roots, and beginnings may be viewed on our recorded meeting (link below).
September 15th at 12:30 commemorative lecture by Historian Matt Warshauer at Civil War Soldier called the Forlorn Soldier, Old Hayfoot at the north lobby of the State Capitol 12:30 Reservation must be made by September 8th. Meet at Westminster at 11:30. See Paul Dean.
Lou Aiello, Chairman
Community Food Banks
Old Guard members contribute regularly to:
West Hartford Food Pantry, Foodshare,
Loaves and Fishes,
House of Bread
Instructions to contribute
Jeff Lee
Chairman
Member teams sort food donations at the Connecticut Foodshare site once a month.
John Mitman describes the multiplier effect of direct cash contributions to Connecticut Foodshare
Salvation Army
Larry Carr, Chairman
Old Guard has traditionally staffed the kettle at the LaSalle Road post office on Saturdays during the holiday season.
Seniors Job Bank
Bernie Weiss – Chairman
The non-profit Seniors Job Bank is a valued resource for the entire Hartford region. It connects people over 50 who want or need to work with businesses, households, and other employers that have work to be done. SJB maintains a registry of over 800 experienced jobseekers representing a wide range of skills and talents, blue and white collar. While most are looking for part-time, temporary, or single project positions, some take longer term assignments.
Supported by philanthropic grants and donations from companies, individuals and families, the Seniors Job Bank provides its service for free: there are no fees – to jobseekers or employers – for helping them find one another.
The Old Guard has long been a key supporter of the Seniors Job Bank, supplying knowledgeable and dedicated volunteers who in many cases have served as SJB Board members and officers.
The team:
Bill Pickens
Bernie Weiss
Bob Cave
Clem Sayers
Jim Doran
Bob Calef
Meals on Wheels
Dale Richter – Chairman
Since its 1966 founding, Old Guard has delivered meals. Over 40 members currently take turns three days a week. Old Guard delivered 4030 meals in 2023!
Monthly assignments:
Peter Tiernan gave a wonderful story about the comics that entertained us in our youth. He reminisced about many of the favorites including L’il Abner, Joe Palooka, Little Orphan Annie, Dick Tracy with his walkie talkie wrist watch and many others.
