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Category: Events (Page 2 of 3)
Events are unique, or annual, occurrences that provide singular opportunities for entertainment, service, or education.
This year’s Grand Marshal and keynote speaker at the ceremony is Mike Cabrey, a retired US Army Colonel with 30 years of Active Duty service. Commissioned in May 1986 from the United States Military Academy at West Point, he served in various Artillery positions, leading and commanding from the platoon through brigade level. From 2003-2004, he commanded and led over 750 soldiers in direct combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq.
While serving in the Army, he earned the Bronze Star, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, and the Ranger Tab. He holds two Masters Degrees in Advanced Military Studies and International Relations.
Mike leads another army for the Old Guard – the Salvation Army. His daughter is a nurse practitioner in Hartford?
Our next four volunteer days at Foodshare are June 8th, July 5th, August 2nd, and September 6th. Come out and join us, and remember hunger doesn’t take the summer off and neither does the Old Guard!
Jeff Lee
Annual Old Guard Luncheopn 2024
Our concluding event of the Old Guard annual season for 2023-2024 witnessed a capacity gathering of some 120 members and guests gathered at this venerable and refurbished first rate country club featuring delicious entrees consisting of salmon, chicken marsala and eggplant parmesan, followed by cheesecake and tiramisu. Our guest speaker, introduced by Paul Dean, was none other than our very own Dr. William A. MacDonnell, DDS, speaking on the topic of Horace Wells, Connecticut’s Greatest Humanitarian, and a seminal figure in pioneering the use of anesthesia in medicine. An informative and heartfelt presentation by Dr. MacDonnell, enjoyed and appreciated by all present.
Great fun for a good cause.
The tournaments supports the West Hartford YMCA Scholarship Fund.
OG Tournament Registration Form 2024
The Old Guard Inc. of West Hartford proudly presented the Kilwins Swing for the Kids Golf Tournament on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Stanley Golf Course and The Back Nine Tavern in New Britain. Forty-four golfers and fourteen lunch attendees enjoyed a beautiful day for a great cause. After nine holes of golf, all gathered at the restaurant for a delicious buffet dinner. Both Stanley Golf and Back Nine Tavern do an outstanding job for the tournament.
Thanks to the generosity of donors, raffle items valued at over $1,800 were given to winners. A silent auction raised $1,800 for the tournament. Additionally, money was raised by the sale of golf mulligans ($270) and raffle ticket sales ($635).
In total, the Kilwins Swing for the Kids Golf Tournament raised $9,613! All these funds go to the YMCA Camp Scholarship Fund which enables kids from families with financial need to attend Y camps.
A huge thanks goes to the sponsors who made this tournament a success. The support of these organizations is greatly appreciated. Please support our sponsors with your business.
Tournament Title Sponsor
Kilwins West Hartford – Blue Back Square, West Hartford
Gold Sponsors
Duncaster Retirement Community – Bloomfield
JP Carroll Roofing – Bloomfield
John & Carol Hartman Foundation / Cummings & Lockwood LLC – West Hartford
Seabury Life – Bloomfield
Silver Sponsors
Callahan’s Bowl-O-Rama – Newington
Steven Hall / Dental Associates – Farmington
Nassau Financial Group – Hartford
Robert O’Meara / Keller Williams Legacy Partners – West Hartford
University of Saint Joseph – West Hartford
YHB Investment Advisors, Inc. – West Hartford
Bronze Sponsors
Nathan Berry / Hartford Dental Associates, PPLC – West Hartford
Corner Pug Restaurant – West Hartford
Hartford Health Care – Hartford
Image Ink – Newington
Kaoud Rugs – West Hartford
Prime Healthcare – Greater Hartford
Scott Walker / Retina Consultants PC – Greater Hartford
Senior Job Bank – West Hartford
St. Francis Hospital / Trinity Health – Greater Hartford
Trout Brook Landscaping – West Hartford
In the past three years, since the end of the pandemic and the resumption of the golf tournament, the golf tournament has raised over $25,000 for the YMCA Camp Scholarship Fund!
YMCA Presentation: Old Guard Golf Committee Chairman Chuck Hasbrouck presents a check for $10,655, the proceeds of the “2023 Kilwin’s Swing for the Kids Golf Tournament” to Donelle Daigle, Executive Director of the West Hartford YMCA. Looking on are members of the YMCA staff and members of the Old Guard Golf Committee.
The proceeds are donated to the West Hartford YMCA to provide scholarships to youth to attend YMCA summer camp.
April at the Hartford Yard Goats…baseball is back! Paul shared that the Yard Goat winning game this past Sunday was a success with 26 attending. The rainy weather held off until the end of the game. Here are some photos of our group.
The Old Guard will have a docent led tour of The Bushnell on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 1 p.m. The tour will include a backstage (and on stage) look at both the main Mortensen Hall and the Belding Theater, among many highlights. It is free, as is the parking, which is in the parking lot of the State Office Building across the street at 165 Capitol Avenue. It lasts approximately 90 minutes.
Our host, Frank Virnelli, Jr., is a volunteer at the Bushnell. Join this tour to see and witness just how the magic occurs during performances. This tour will be an “eye-opener” for all.
Saturday evening, February 10th, West Hartford’s Ballet Theatre Company (“BTC”) will be presenting One Night in Paris at the West Hartford Town Hall Auditorium commencing at 7:00 pm. You and your companion will be transported to the “city of love” for a romantic date-night, with French hors d’oeuvres and French inspired cocktails, both vintage and contemporary in nature. Highlights will include Artistic Director Stephanie Dattellas’ ballet, American in Paris and a vibrant can-can by the BTC’s dancers and members of the Junior Corps de Ballet. Tickets are $48.25 which includes the processing fee of $3.25.
Here is an inspirational video: West Hartford Ballet Theater Company
Details: BTC One Night in Paris _Old Guard
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.
