Category: Events (Page 2 of 3)
Events are unique, or annual, occurrences that provide singular opportunities for entertainment, service, or education.
Habitat Build Day: Ron Robinson thanked the fellows that signed up to participate in the build day coming up Nov 10, 2023. Those members include Ron, Hank Boulton, Jeff Lee, Jim Palma, Bob Cave, Mike Cabrey, Tom Donahue, Bob Henricks, Kevin Morrison, Bob Schaefer and Bill Nigin a non-member joining for the day. Ron then mentioned that there are a lot of members wishing they could participate but unable and that monetary donations are greatly appreciated.
Contact Ron for donations.
Guys having fun while doing good.
On behalf of the Salvation Army I am sending out this link that will allow you to donate to the virtual Red Kettle online.
This is a safe and secure way to make a donation to the Salvation Army, specifically the Hartford branch that as an organization we have supported for several years.
Last year, between direct contributions and the Virtual Red Kettle, the Old Guard raised $8,000. After visiting with their leadership and seeing and hearing the good they do for our community, I know that every dollar is appreciated and needed. I know it is a big ask to meet or to exceed last year’s total, but I challenge you to share this link with friends and family.
All donations through this link will be credited to the Old Guard’s totals. This is grassroots fundraising and it is you who are planting those seeds for a successful campaign. Below is the link for donating. I am also attaching a couple of slides to guide you through the process if you are unfamiliar with online donations.
As with previous years, If you prefer to donate directly with a check, I am happy to accept those and submit them to the Salvation Army office directly. Thank you in advance for your generosity and your service to the community.
Click on this link or copy and paste into your browser.
https://salarmy.us/OldGuard2023
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Michael Cabrey – mikecabrey@me.com
Holiday Lunch of the Old Guard
At the Back Nine Tavern, 245 Hartford Road, New Britain, CT 06053
Friday, December 15,2023
Members and guests are cordially invited to the Holiday Luncheon of the Old Guard
Holiday Music performed by Judy Handler& Mark Levesque
Judy and Mark return for the tenth year to perform enchanting instrumental renditions of traditional and contemporary music for acoustic guitar and mandolin. They play well known holiday music, jazz songs and popular music from Broadway shows. They know just how to create the perfect ambience.
THE FOOD, MUSIC AND AMBIENCE ALWAYS RECEIVE HIGH ACCLAIM
Timetable
11:30 AM Registration, & Cash bar
Lunch 12 to 1:30 PM
Buffet Lunch in the newly refurbished dining room
Entree offerings are: Sliced top round Beef Bordelaise and Chicken Marsala
Entrees Additions Caesar Salad, Vegetable Medley and Roasted Potatoes.
Coffee & Cookies
Cost $49 per Person
Reservation Date: on or before December 7,2023
HOLIDAY LUNCH at the Back Nine Tavern December 15,2023
$49 per person
Name________________________________Guests______________________________________________
Make Check payable to Old Guard Inc. Mail to Paul Dean, 39 Wood Pond Rd WH,CT 06107
Questions Call Paul Dean at 860 521 0955 or Ray Bliss at 860 690 2756
Larry Carr spoke of the pressing issue of mental health in our community and how since Covid the issues are worsening. He mentioned how in the past 12 months over 40% of high school students experience bouts of sadness and hopeless for over 2 weeks to the point where they stop normal activities. Mental health has become the top issue parents are confronting about the child’s wellbeing. Westminster will be hosting community conversation on this issue Sunday November 12th starting at 4:30pm. This is in alliance with the Greater Hartford Interfaith Alliance. Listen to our recorded meeting for full details.
Come out and have some fun while doing good. Build a house! Build day scheduled for Friday November 10th. 7:45am – 3pm. No tools necessary. Bring your lunch.
You can sign up using the above Habitat link or go to our website under activities, scroll down to Habitat and follow that link. Donations are always welcome and if there are any questions to reach out to Ron Robinson.
Tour of the UConn Hartford campus, site of the former Hartford Times on November 9th 11am – 2pm with a discussion of with some of the professors. Box lunch. Fliers were available. Carpool from the parking lot.
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.
The Holiday Party at the Back 9.
The reserved date is December 14th at noontime. Please note on your calendars. More to follow on this one.
November activity is in the works.
Let us know of your ideas and thoughts.
Docent Conducted Tour at the Wadsworth Museum of Art, The Hudson River School, Hartford, CT
Thursday, October 19th, 2023, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Arrive at 10:30 am
Entry/drop off at 29 Atheneum Square accessible entrance near the corner of Prospect across from the Travelers’ Tower
Parking at the Front Street South Garage (parking tickets to be stamped at the Museum, $3.00 for the day per vehicle). Car pools will be arranged in advance.
Lunch: 12 pm at the Berkins on Main cafe located at the Museum. Savory wraps available
Cost (estimated) per attendee: $37.00 (includes Tour, Lunch, Parking, share of lunch for our docent).
This is an awe inspiring collection of landscape paintings not to be missed! More info to follow.