Master’s Manna News and Reviews
Many events and opportunities are planned for the greater Wallingford/Meriden area Resource Center.
Ct Food Bank’s 35th Annual Walk Against Hunger is scheduled for Sunday, May 1st at East Rock Park in New Haven. Our team: Master’s Manna’s “Guiding Lights” will be participating in this event. You can help us achieve this goal by going to: http//www.blueskycollaborative.com/cfb/CompleteRegistration.asp?fkroledescid=1&Custom1=New Haven. The goal for CT Food Bank is to raise $190,000 dollars by May 1st.. According to information from The Connecticut Food Bank Walk Against Hunger Campaign, “More than 1 in 7 households in Connecticut are at risk for hunger. One third of those who receive food assistance are children. Money raised goes directly to providing groceries and hot meals to hungry children, families, seniors and individuals in Fairfield, Litchfield, New Haven, New London, Middlesex and Windham counties. These numbers are not statistics…they are your family, friends and neighbors". There will be refreshments, activities, and entertainment in the park prior to the Walk. At 3:30 p.m. there will be an Awards Ceremony for agencies and people that joined the Walk. CT Food Bank will equally distribute thirty percent of the net funds received from Walk Against Hunger to the participating member agencies which will include Masters Manna Resource Center in Wallingford. Our goal is to raise$2500 for the Walk Against Hunger. To register and join our team effort go to the Walk Against Hunger Website and join Masters Manna's Guiding Lights. Our team will meet at 11:30 AM in the parking lot at Masters Manna Food Pantry and Resource Center in Wallingford. http://www.blueskycollaborative.com/cfb/CompleteRegistration.asp?fkroledescid=1&Custom1=Newhaven
Master's Manna will hold a CPR/AED /First Aid Certification class on Saturday, April 16th at 8:00 a.m. The suggested donation fee is $40.00. Please pre-register for this class.
The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling will be holding a seminar at Master’s Manna on Saturday, April 16th , 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. This informative seminar is geared toward teens and/or parents of teens. If you know of anyone that may have an issue with gambling, please attend.
If you have any gently used bookshelves we can utilize them in our reading material area. Gently used books on cooking, travel, nature, wellness and non-fiction are always welcome. Children’s books written in Spanish, English and Spanish Bibles are always in high demand.
Volunteers are always welcome at Master’s Manna Resource Center. What is your passion?! There is a place for you to develop that passion and serve others at the same time. Master’s Manna is located off Route 68 at 46 North Plains Industrial Rd in Wallingford, CT. You can also call during the week at 203-678-3042.
That’s it for the News and Reviews for this month. Stay tuned for next month’s exciting news from Masters Manna Resource Center
South Meriden Lions Club
Presents their 3rd Annual Wine Tasting Event
Please join us on Friday, April 8, 2011 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Augusta Curtis Cultural Center, 175 East Main Street Meriden, CT
$10.00 per person
Please, if you can, bring a new or slightly used children’s book. Books will be donated to the Literacy Volunteers and the United Way of Meriden/Wallingford
Raffles, Food, and a Great Time. Tickets are available through South Meriden Lions Club members
Or by calling Ellen at (203) 237-7077 www.southmeridenlions.com
TICKETS TO RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY® PRESENTS
FULLY CHARGED ARE ON SALE NOW!
The Most Electrifying Edition of The Greatest Show On Earth® comes to XL Center in Hartford May 4-8
(Greater Hartford don’t miss Fully Charged, the all-new surge of circus entertainment from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey where megawatts of thrills explode off of the arena floor with breathtaking dare-devilry, superhuman stunts and never-before-seen performances that energize Children Of All Ages. Tickets are on sale now for nine performances from May 4 to 8 at the XL Center in Hartford.
Fully Charged celebrates ‘performance power’ that boosts circus-goers’ excitement. The amazing acts, which can only be seen at The Greatest Show On Earth®, include Tabayara, a dynamic animal trainer whose rare ability to communicate with animals allows him to ride rearing stallions at a fully-charged gallop and orchestrate majestic four-ton Asian elephants in a symphony of dance. When he stands inside a cage, eye to eye with 12 ferocious tigers, Tabayara sees family where others see danger.
Audiences will feel the earth shake when the strongman duo of Dmitry and Ruslan, who are as wide as they are tall, enter the arena. The brawny twosome give the word ‘manpower’ a whole new meaning as they lift large, cumbersome telephone poles, which weigh up to half a ton, and twirl them above their heads while acrobats balance atop.
The fearless Fernandez Brothers dial up the thrills as they perform daring feats of athleticism on the Twin Turbines of Steel, including extreme jumps and twists inside the moving wheels! Audiences will crackle with excitement as they watch Guillermo perform a 360-degree, flying-forward somersault, three stories in the air, a feat so difficult it has only been attempted by one other person in the 141-year history of Ringling Bros. The Human Fuse, Brian Miser, sets the arena sky ablaze as he rockets through the air from his self-made human crossbow. Don’t blink as he flashes across the sky in less than a second, and travels 110 feet at 65 miles per hour.
Ever wonder how many clowns it takes to change a light bulb? The hilarious hoopla continues to flow as the clowns from the world-famous Ringling Bros.® Clown Alley, charge up the audiences’ funny bones with hysterical silly antics and clownish comedy.
You can only experience this current of excitement at Ringling Bros. Fully Charged! Get your tickets for high-voltage fun today!
Tickets for Fully Charged are on sale now and are available through Ringling.com, Ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000 or visit a Ticketmaster retail outlet. Tickets will also be available at the XL Center ticket office Monday- Friday from noon to 5 p.m. For groups of 15 or more call 860-548-2000.
Tickets are $15, $20, $25 with a limited number of $45 VIP floor seats and $55 Front Row seats available. Circus Celebrity seats are $85 each and include the opportunity for you and your guests to actually participate in the show. Prices do not include facility fees or service charges.
Performance Schedule
Wednesday, May 4 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5 10:30 a.m.* and 7 p.m. Friday, May 6 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 7 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, May 8 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
The action at Fully Charged begins 90 minutes* before show time at the Animal Open House where you will meet and learn about the amazing animals and their handlers. Then starting 60 minutes* before show time for the All Access Pre-show – FREE to all ticket holders. Get to know the world’s greatest performers, meet some our amazing animals in person, and work to become CircusFit all before the show starts! The All Access Pre-show is the only place where you can register for a chance to win a pachyderm painting created by one of Ringling Bros. artistic Asian elephants right before audiences’ eyes.
*Pre show events do not happen at the Thurs., May 6, 10:30 a.m. performance.
For more information, visit www.Ringling.com
Hawaiian Night
The Meriden Turner Society will host Hawaiian Night on Saturday, April 16th at the Turner Halle, 800 Old Colony Road, Rt.71, Meriden. A ham dinner served at 6 pm will be followed by the dancing and listening music of the Vagabonds until 11 pm. Call Leo @ 203-440-0028 or the Clubhouse on Thursday evenings @ 203-440-9624 for reservations.
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Roger Sherman Elementary Students Raise Nearly $1,600 to Help Give Babies a Healthy Start
Over 100 students from Roger Sherman Elementary School in Meriden raised nearly $1,600 for the March of Dimes by earning dollars with every book they read this fall.
117 students, from kindergarten through fifth grade, read at school and at home keeping track of their progress by either recording the number of books or amount of minutes read. During the campaign they read 1592 books and a total of 71,018 minutes as participants in the March of Dimes Reading Champions program. The students presented the funds to the March of Dimes prior to an awards ceremony on December 13th at the school.
“This is our third year participating in the March of Dimes Reading Champions program and we are growing every year. Our students love to read for a good cause. When teachers participate as readers or sponsors their students, the children become even more motivated and a wonderful friendly competition occurs throughout the school,” said Principal Louise Moss. “This program helps encourage our students to develop empathy and compassion for those who are less fortunate and helps to further develop good reading habits and application of skills. We are looking forward to next year and to bringing more district schools on board.”
Reading Champions challenges school children to read as many books as they can, while being pledged by family and friends to support the March of Dimes mission of improving the health of babies.
“We love working with the staff and students at Roger Sherman Elementary School. The student participation grows each year as does the enthusiasm to help babies be born healthy. We hope to continue this partnership for many years to come and look forward to working with more elementary schools in the Meriden area,” said Suzanne Galotti, Senior Community Director for the March of Dimes.
The top fundraiser was 5th grader Gillian Galotti. Leilani Chan, 3rd grade, was the 2nd top fundraiser, and the 3rd top fundraisers (tied) were Justice Galante, 5th grade, and Elena Tellez, kindergarten. Reading the most books was 5th grader Brianna Boulay (116 books), and Leslie Cortes, also 5th grade, read for the most minutes (5,072).
The March of Dimes awarded a certificate to each student who participated and gave a bronze, silver, or gold medallion to those students who raised at least $10 and read 4 – 10 books, 11 – 19 books, and 20 or more books respectively. Mascots from the Hartford Wolf Pack and new Connecticut Whale also attended the awards ceremony to congratulate the kids on a job well done and gave each participating student a complimentary game ticket.
Schools interested in participating in the March of Dimes Reading Champions program may contact Suzanne Galotti at 203-849-9800 or sgalotti@marchofdimes.com and can find more information at www.marchofdimes.com/ct.
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Photo: Roger Sherman students and staff pose with mascots from the CT Whale and Hartford Wolf Pack at a March of Dimes Reading Champions ceremony in the fall.
FIELD RUN FOR AUTISM, Sunday May 1, 2011
TIME: 8:30 AM SHARP! Registration starts at 7 AM.
Come join us at the 5K race on the private running field at Choate Rosemary Hall High School, 333 Christian Street, Wallingford, CT.
Registration fee: $30, $35 on day of race, $15 for all students
Students can attain community service hours by forming a group to run in the race. Contact Pat Coppola at 203 265-7717 Ext 14, or email patcoppola2000@yahoo.com for additional information.
Also, look for a full story in the Mid-April issue of The People’s Press both in print and on-line at www.peoplespressnews.com
South Meriden Upcoming Events
Hello Neighbors! Here are the Spring Events.
Identity Theft Workshop presented by Meriden Detective Marty Eisner, Tuesday April 12, 7:00 PM, at the South Meriden Volunteer Firehouse, 31 Camp Street. Learn how to protect your identity and prevent identity fraud.
Third annual Pet Food & Supply Drive, Saturday May 14, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, South Meriden Police Substation, 113 Main Street, Come join us to stuff a police cruiser and fire vehicle with your donations to benefit the Meriden Humane Society.
Please remember to recycle cans, bottles, cardboard and paper. Visit www.tunxisrecycling.com for more information.
Sincerely,
Your Neighborhood Associations: Diamond Hill, Poet's Hill and Greater South Meriden
CUNO FOUNDATION ELECTS NEW OFFICERS AND AWARDS GRANTS
Elizabeth Canavan was elected Chairman of the Distribution Committee of The Cuno Foundation at the Annual Meeting. Canavan replaces outgoing Chairman, Kenneth Mango. Eliot White was elected Vice-Chairman for the 2011 year. Other members include, Natalie Cheerman, Kevin Curry, Larry McGoldrick, and John Stanton. Members are appointed for a seven year term. Trudy Cotton serves as Secretary.
Grants were awarded to the Martin Luther King & Albert Owens Scholarship Fund, the American Cancer Society on behalf of Relay for Life, the Greater Meriden AAUW, Birthright of Greater Meriden, and Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven.
The Distribution Committee also voted to award approximately $50,000 in scholarships to high school seniors planning to further their education. Applications will be sent to Meriden, Wallingford and Cheshire high schools where students can pick up an application in the Guidance Department. Applications can also be obtained by emailing a request to www.cunofoundation@cox.net. The deadline date for accepting applications is Friday, March 18th.
The Cuno Foundation is again accepting grant applications for public, charitable or educational purposes. Grants are usually made for specific, tangible items or capital expense requests that directly benefit the recipient. The Cuno Foundation does not grant funds for salaries. Applications are reviewed three times a year. The next deadline date to submit applications is April 15, 2011. Awards will be announced in June. Preference is given to proposals submitted by tax-exempt, not for profit organizations located in the Meriden area.
For additional information or to obtain guidelines and an application form, call 203-443-5594 or email: cunofoundation@cox.net. Please be aware that the address for the Cuno Foundation has been changed to 562 Baldwin Avenue, Unit 6, Meriden, CT 06450.
Karen Donahue Rossignol Joins The Kiva Dance Collective
Submitted by: Stacey Cafiero
This New Britain resident of 49 years checks her coat, responsibilities and all her worries at the studio’s door when she joins the Kiva Dance collective for modern dance class every Thursday night. Karen Donahue Rossignol, wife, mother and employee of Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, has been dancing for the past 37 years. She’s passionate about movement and creating choreography that not only inspires others but elicits emotion. Karen compares her passion and motivation to something modern dance pioneer Martha Graham said, “… there is always one person in the audience to whom you speak. One. All I ask is that you feel for or against.”
Mrs. Rossignol is a familiar face to many teens and adults around the state. She has served as New Britain High School’s Gifted and Talented Dance teacher for several years and a dance educator for Dance Step in Berlin. Many retreat participants recognize her from Holy Family, in West Hartford, where she leads movement and prayer workshops through liturgical dance. “I believe that prayer can take on many forms, including dance,” said Rossignol. “Prayer through movement can be very healing.”
For Rossignol, a seasoned choreographer, a recent show, Chrysalis’ represented the inner struggle with God that we face when things happen that are difficult or out of our control. Karen’s inspiration for creating the dance came from an assignment she was given while studying Embodiment Prayer at Boston College. Students were asked to put together movement, a “God Improv,” that was representative of some part of their journey with God. Immediately her son came to mind. “Losing our precious 13 month old son, Kyle, in 1993 completely changed my relationship with God,” shared Rossignol. “As I moved through the experience for my project, I kept coming back to this gesture of one hand reaching toward and the other pulling it away from God. It represented the struggle, confusion and anger I had during that time.” Karen’s assignment, paired with Melissa Etheridge’s song “This is Not Goodbye” became the impetus for Chrysalis.
The word “chrysalis” is defined as a protective covering: a sheltered state or stage of being or growth. Karen’s piece is dedicated to all who transform the cocoon of grief to the breath of new life and those who support them on the journey.
FAMILY ACTIVITY
The Visiting Nurse Association of Wallingford, Inc., located at 135 North Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford, invites adults and children to “WATCH ME GROW!,” a nutrition workshop which will be held on Tuesday, April 19 from 10:00 am until 12 o’clock noon. Grandparents, parents, guardians or any family adult and children who are between the ages of five and twelve years old are invited to attend the workshop which will be held during the Wallingford school vacation week.
The “WATCH ME GROW!” workshop will provide healthy snacks for adults and children which will be followed by activities for both age groups. Adults will attend a presentation featuring a wide variety of nutrition topics. There will be a focus on making healthy food choices for growing children. Learn about the latest government food guidelines including the importance of increasing fruits and vegetables in daily diets. Recognize proper portion sizes and receive grocery store shopping tips and how to make better choices when dining out. The new food pyramid will be on display and also the very popular fat vial collection which compares the amount of fat ingested when eating common foods. People are amazed when they see the difference in comparisons of fat consumed when choosing whole milk versus skim or see the differences when choosing regular salad dressing or the lite variety. Children will decorate a planter and plant seeds which they will take home. Coloring activities related to healthy eating and a film will be available. There will also be a door prize drawing.
Please call The Visiting Nurse Association of Wallingford, Inc., at 203-269-1475 for additional information and to reserve your spot. Space is limited and reservations will be taken on a first come, first served basis.
Female Urinary Incontinence Program
MidState Medical Center will host a program that addresses a common problem affecting women: female urinary incontinence. The program entitled, “Female Urinary Incontinence - Why Are You Leaking and What are the Solutions?” will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at MidState Medical Center in Meriden in the Horwitz Conference Center.
This program, presented by female urologist, Jean Wong, MD, and physical therapist, Pat Biron, PT, will educate women on the different types of incontinence and the treatments that are available. Women are encouraged to attend in this open, comfortable environment.
Registration is required for this program. To register, please call 203-694-8733. Light refreshments will be provided.
James H. Napier Foundation
Grant Application
Thank you for contacting the James H. Napier Foundation regarding a possible grant for your program and/or organization. Before you prepare the application, please review the attached Grantmaking Priorities. If you have any questions after reviewing the priorities or want to discuss your project’s specifics, please contact the Foundation Administrator directly. Contact information is below.
Cuno Foundation Grants
Grant deadlines are: April 10, July 10, September 30 and January 10. If you are interested in submitting an application for the April 10 deadline, please feel free to contact me via email or cell phone if you have any questions, need additional information or would like to discuss your project.
Cuno Grant Application Instructions:
Please use either the CT Council for Philanthropy Common Grant Application Form, available at: http://www.ctphilanthropy.org/s_ccp/sec.asp?CID=7509&DID=17055 or the attached Foundation application which consists of a cover page (Parts A and B) and a grant application outline. The proposal should be brief but complete.
Application deadlines are: JANUARY 10, APRIL 10, JULY 10 AND SEPTEMBER 30.
Limit application to five (5) pages. If longer than five (5) pages, the additional pages will not be reviewed. Please use these headings, subheadings and numbers. If a question does not apply to your organization, please indicate that with “NA”.
Please email an electronic version of the application to napierfdn@hotmail.com, in addition to submitting hard copies: an original and five (5) copies. Do not use covers or binders because additional copies must be made for our Trustees review.
The range of grants made from unrestricted funds is normally between $1,000 and $10,000. The requested amount should fall within that range. Any variations should be discussed with Foundation staff prior to submission.
If you have received a previous Foundation grant, please note that a final report MUST be submitted to the funder ninety days (90) after the project’s completion before another application is submitted. Please access the CT Council for Philanthropy Common Report Form available at: http://www.ctphilanthropy.org/s_ccp/sec.asp?CID=7509&DID=17055
Applications must be complete as of the deadline date. It’s strongly recommended that you submit your application a few days before the deadline so the Foundation Administrator can review it and advise you if additional information is needed.
In some cases, a phone call will be scheduled to discuss the application. This will give the Foundation Trustees and staff an opportunity to learn more about your proposed project and the applicant organization.
The Foundation Administrator and/or Trustees may discuss concepts presented in the application with other individuals and/or organizations as the project and its potential significance to the Foundation are assesse
All applications must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on the deadline at the following address. If the application is received after the deadline, it will NOT be reviewed. Please hand-deliver or mail applications to:
Daria Smith, Foundation Administrator - The James H. Napier Foundation
c/o United Way of Meriden and Wallingford. 35 Pleasant Street, Suite 1E, Meriden, CT 06450
Southwest Conservation District Annual Plant Sale
April 29th and 30th Time: 10:00-4:00 Friday 10:00-2:00 Saturday
New Haven County Customers Pick Up at Lockwood Farm in Hamden. Fairfield County Customers Pick Up Wilton Town Hall Parking Lot (Sat only)
Preorder forms available from SWCD office at 51 Mill Pond Rd, Hamden 203-287-8279. Call for a newsletter and order form. Email at swcd43emt@sbcglobal.net
ww.conservect.org..SWCD..newsletters
• Evergreen bare root seedlings
• Native & Ornamental Shrubs
• Perennials from Perennial Favorites
• Wlfd & North Haven Garden Clubs
Temple Beth David Passover Celebration for Preschoolers
On Sunday April 17, from 11:00 a.m. to noon, Temple Beth David of Cheshire will present a Passover themed program for preschoolers at Doolittle School, 735 Cornwall Avenue, Cheshire. This interactive, high-energy session will explore the traditions and tastes of the Passover celebration. We will enjoy holiday stories, songs with Rabbi Josh, crafts, and snacks for both children and adults. The program activities are geared for children up to age 5 accompanied by a parent or other caregiver. Dress your child casually or bring along a smock (we may get messy!). The program is free and all preschoolers are invited to participate—you do not need to be a Temple member. Story time is a great way to meet other families with young children. Please email education@tbdcheshire.org to enroll, or call Elyse Krantz at (860) 736-0211 with any questions. You may also visit our website, www.tbdchehire.org, for more information.
What Just Happened?
John Gopian
We’ll tell you. GAME DINNER 2011 here in Meriden , CT. Just Raised over $5,000 for the EMS Youth Explorer Program & just about $2,000 for the local ACS Relay for Life TEAM. Thank you so much for supporting these causes and believing. Saturday March 12th’s event went off fantastically !
The game food was brilliantly done by the chefs, the atmosphere was great and the raffle & door prizes were over the TOP !
If you were not able to come to or support the GAME DINNER, please consider making a contribution to our RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM at:
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY11NE?team_id=803705&pg=team&fr_id=31011
“An Evening With Bonnie Hunter”
Heritage Quilters of Wallingford will present “An Evening With Bonnie Hunter” on Friday, April 8 at 7:00 pm at the Northeast Utilities Auditorium, 107 Selden St. (at Berlin Turnpike), Berlin CT. Bonnie is an internationally acclaimed quilt teacher, author and scrap quilter. She will present her lecture and trunk show ”Scrap User’s System” and will also sell and sign her books. For ticket information, please call 203-238-7784.
Bonnie K Hunter is passionate about quilting, focusing mainly on scrap quilts with the simple feeling of “making do.” She started her love affair with quilting in a home economics class her senior year of high school in 1980 and has never looked back. Before quilting became her full time career, Bonnie was the owner and designer of “Needle in a Haystack!!” creating over 70 patterns for dolls and stuffed animals with a country primitive feel. Many of her designs were licensed through the Butterick Pattern Company, translated into 7 languages, and sold around the globe through fabric stores.
But Quilting has always been Bonnie’s first love. She started machine quilting her quilts in 1988 and spent many years professionally long arm machine quilting for the public after purchasing her first long-arm machine in 1995. She has been featured in magazines both for her quilt patterns and articles she has written on scrap management and using that stash to its full potential.
Bonnie is dedicated to continuing the traditions of quilting. She enjoys meeting with quilters, teaching workshops and lecturing to quilt guilds all over the USA, challenging quilters to break the rules, think outside the box, and find what brings them joy.
Her first book, Scraps & Shirttails, was released in 2008 followed by her second book, Adventures With Leaders & Enders" released in early 2010,also published by Kansas City Star. Her newest book Scraps & Shirttails II was recently released.
Bonnie writes a regular column for Quiltmaker Magazine entitled "Addicted to Scraps" with the main intention to help you to put various aspects of your own Scrap Users System to good use!
Her large website, Quiltville.com is visited by thousands of quilters around the globe daily, providing many with ideas for using those precious scraps, including free patterns to get you started!
Bonnie’s favorite motto? “The Best Things in Life are Quilted!!” of course!
ALL GLASS SHOW AND SALE
The Nutmeg Depression Glass Club presents the 36th Annual Glass Show and Sale featuring Depression era glass and pottery. The one day only show will be held on Saturday, April 9th from 9:00A.M.-4:30P.M. at Southington High School, 720 Pleasant St., Southington, CT. Admission is $6.00/$5.00with this notice.
There will be free American glass and pottery identification during the show.
For show information telephone 860-432-2686 or lisabert@cox.net
The Nutmeg Depression Glass Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month, except June, July and August, at the Masonic Temple, 96 Main St.(on the green) in Southington, CT. Guests or persons interested in becoming new members are welcome at any of our meetings. For more information on the club please call 860-628-5389 or email bobmarotto@cox.net.
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Providing comfort and coffee to the Troops
HOLY JOE’S CAFÉ
First Congregational Church – Wallingford
Going for coffee these days seems as American as mom, baseball and apple pie. While it might actually involve grabbing a cup of whatever it is that gets us going, its primary purpose may be to strengthen social ties or show support for a friend in need.
Nowhere is this more evident — or more appreciated — than among U.S. military personnel taking part in the initiative known as Holy Joe's Café. Thanks to the First Congregational Church troops don't have to go for coffee; it's coming to them with over 550 chaplains receiving coffee in locations in Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan since beginning in 2006.
Holy Joe's provides soldiers a quiet place to talk with friends, converse with chaplains or write a letter home. "Our community coffee bar has become the lifeblood of the camp," writes Chaplain Michael J. Lovett. "Your donations have had a direct impact on our operations. Your act of kindness not only meets a physical need but also strengthens our troops emotionally."
Donations of ground coffee or monetary donations can be dropped off at the church office at 23 South Main ST, Wallingford, CT 06492.
For more information, please call [203] 697-1042 or holyjoescafe@att.net.
Church's Spring Tag
St. John the Evangelist Church
360 Church St., Yalesville, CT
Date: May 7, 2011 9AM - 3PM
Tag, Bake, Book and Rummage Sales
PINK PANDORA BRACELET
Fundraiser Raffle
Retail value over $800.00. Tickets are $10.00 each or 10 – tickets for $50.00 or 20 – tickets for $100.00
Thanks for the support from our friends @ Michael’s Jewelers Tickets can be purchased at Hunter’s Ambulance, Training Center 474 West Main St. Meriden, CT. USA
Winning Ticket will be announced at the Relay for Life Saturday May 14th Lyman Hall H.S., Wallingford
Thanks for being part of TEAM HUNTER’S and if you have a Pink Camo shirt you’re the Best !!!
Team Captain: Dana Hunter-Moyer 203-514-5108
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Meriden Baby Born Less Than Two Pounds Defies Odds –
Will Serve as Greater Hartford March for Babies Ambassador
On Sunday, May 1, thousands from the Greater Hartford area will gather for March for Babies at Rentschler Field to benefit the March of Dimes. Leading the festivities will be Adam and Lauren Pallone of Meriden, along with their 10-month old daughter Kendall, who will serve as the 2011 Greater Hartford March for Babies Ambassador. They will share Kendall’s incredible story of survival, and thank walkers for their commitment to the March of Dimes mission to give all babies a healthy start.
Kendall was born in May 2010 at just 29 weeks gestation (a full-term pregnancy is 40 weeks) and weighed a mere 1 lb. 13 oz. Because of Kendall’s life-threatening prematurity, she was immediately transferred to the neonatal intensive care nursery at UConn Health Center in Farmington, leaving her frightened mother Lauren at Mid-State Hospital in Meriden to recover. Mom and baby were separated for five days before Lauren was able to see Kendall again in the NICU.
“I wasn't feeling well and went to the hospital. The emergency C-section came as a complete surprise. My family is incredibly grateful for the staff at Mid-State and the transport team from UConn for their quick response to the situation,” said Lauren.
Kendall was born with serious health complications as a result of her very early arrival, including hydrocephalus, a build up of fluid inside the skull leading to brain swelling, as well as grade 4 brain bleeds. At just two weeks old, and again at nine weeks old, Kendall underwent brain surgery to help relieve her conditions. She ultimately spent three months in the NICU receiving specialized care for critically ill newborns. In the end of July, Lauren and husband Adam were able to bring Kendall home but Kendall has faced several challenges along the way.
“Since February Kendall has had an additional five brain surgeries,” said Lauren. “Each day brings new challenges because her future is unclear. Our focus is to show Kendall that she is capable of doing whatever her heart desires and not limiting her in any way. The resources made available to my family through the March of Dimes made coping with Kendall's situation easier than it would have been without it,” said Lauren.
March for Babies participants can meet the Pallone’s and hear their story at March for Babies at Rentschler Field in East Hartford on Sunday, May 1. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. with the 3-mile walk kicking off at 10:00 a.m. Participation in March for Babies will provide a memorable and rewarding morning for the whole family. To register for the event, visit www.marchforbabies.org or www.marchofdimes.com/ct.
Funds raised by March for Babies in Connecticut help support prenatal wellness programs, research grants, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) family support programs and advocacy efforts for stronger, healthier babies.
Greater Hartford March for Babies is proudly presented by Farmington Bank and sponsored by CIGNA, Clear Channel Radio and Lamar. Statewide sponsors include NBC Connecticut and Comcast, with support from CIGNA, Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder, Stanley-Black & Decker, Bob’s Discount Furniture and UnitedHealthcare. March for Babies is sponsored nationally by the March of Dimes number one corporate supporter Kmart, Farmers Insurance Group, Bayer HealthCare, CIGNA, Famous Footwear, FedEx, Sanofi Pasteur, United Airlines, First Response, and Mission Pharmacal.
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
April Meeting of Wallingford Garden Club
The Wallingford Garden Club will host Lisabeth Billingsley at the April 12 meeting. Billingsley's topic will be "Pressed Flower Art". Billingsley is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City where she learned color, texture, and balance. She has weaved this expertise into bright collages that she creates from pressed wildflowers, seaweed, bark and feathers.
This meeting is open to the public for a donation of $5. It will be held in the Community Room of the First Congregational Church at 23 S. Main Street. The business meeting begins at 11:45 am and Billingsley will speak at 1:00 pm. New members are always welcome. For info call 203-265-4329.
The Wallingford Garden Club is a member of the Federated Garden Clubs of CT and the National Garden Clubs Inc.
Families and Friends of Meriden-Wallingford Use Hearts and Feet to Fight Cancer
Walkers will go around the clock in the battle against cancer when the American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of Meriden-Wallingford gets underway with teams of residents gathering at Lyman Hall High School on May 13-14 from 3pm until 12pm.
Relay For Life events are held overnight as individuals and teams camp out at an athletic track, park or other gathering area, with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track or pathway at all times throughout the evening. Teams do most of their fundraising prior to the event, but some teams also hold creative fundraisers at their camp sites during Relay. Relay brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups . . . people from all walks of life – all aimed at furthering the American Cancer Society’s efforts to save lives by helping people stay well, by helping them get well, by finding cures and by fighting back.
“Relay is a unique opportunity for our community to come together to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember those we’ve lost, and fight back against the disease,” said Lynn Kipphut, Community Executive for Development at the American Cancer Society. “Many of the participants are cancer survivors, which serves as a reminder that our community is not immune to this disease and that by participating in Relay, we are joining with the American Cancer Society’s efforts to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays,” Kipphut added.
Funds raised at Relay For Life of Meriden-Wallingford are enabling the American Cancer Society to impact the lives of those touched by cancer within the community by supporting vital, cutting-edge cancer research; providing cancer patients with services such as transportation to treatment, free lodging at our Hope Lodge, and round the clock support at our national cancer information center available at 1-800-227-2345 anytime, day or night; publishing lifesaving literature on cancer prevention, detection and tobacco control; and developing a new generation of medicines that help those battling cancer.
Relay For Life’s Luminaria Ceremony takes place after sundown, honoring the community’s cancer survivors and remembering those lost to the disease. Participants will circle a track that is surrounded with glowing luminaria that bears the name of someone who has battled cancer. Luminaria may be purchased for $5 by calling 203-379-4700 or by visiting http://www.relayforlife.org/mwct.
Also a part of the Relay For Life of Meriden-Wallingford is the “Fight Back” Ceremony, in which a community leader will inspire Relay participants with his or her own commitment and will challenge them to take a personal pledge of action (e.g., stop smoking, eat more healthily, exercise regularly, etc.) in fighting back.
To locate a Relay For Life event and find out how you may form a team and get involved, please call 1-800-227-2345 or visit RelayForLife.org.
CTDAR Regent promotes “Book of Honor” as Fundraiser for State’s Veterans Memorial
The State Regent of the Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution, Joyce A. Cahill, has launched a statewide project to raise funds for the Connecticut State Veterans Memorial. The memorial was proposed last year by Governor M. Jodi Rell and will be erected adjacent to the Col. Raymond F. Gates State Veterans Cemetery on West Street in Rocky Hill.
When Governor Rell made the announcement, she said, “I feel strongly that an official statewide memorial is an important way to show our deep appreciation for our Veterans’ service and sacrifice. It will be a place of honor, reflection and tribute for our veterans, their families and citizens of Connecticut—and it is long overdue.”
The memorial will honor service men and women of every era of American history and it will feature a tree-lined walkway that will show a timeline of battles from the Revolutionary War to the present conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. There will be openings along the wall to enter an amphitheater which will have a speaker’s platform, a ‘source of life’ fountain and ample seating for events that take place at the memorial.
Cost of the memorial is set at $1.5 million. Regent Cahill has proposed a “Book of Honor” to raise funds. In a recent interview, Cahill said: “Since its organization in 1892, the DAR has always supported our nation’s active military and given honor and respect to those who have served. Many memorials around the state were erected in whole or part by the DAR; it is my objective to continue this long-standing tradition by supporting this important state memorial.”
For a ten dollar donation, a CT veteran will be entitled to a full page in the Book of Honor. The page will include the honoree’s full name, branch of service, dates and description of service, and awards or honors received and place of burial, if deceased. All those who made the ultimate sacrifice will be given a full page, regardless of a donation. One hundred percent of the money donated will be given to the memorial. The DAR will print and publish the book at its own expense and distribute to key state libraries and institutions.
Additionally, Cahill stated, “This project fulfills all the objectives of the DAR: historic preservation, education and patriotism. Not only will the memorial and book be a lasting tribute to our veterans but it will be a historic record for many generations to come. I envision this as a project of not one book, but many volumes.” Those interested in making a donation and receiving a form for the “Book of Honor”, may send an e-mail to: CTDARVetBkHonor@aol.com . The form will be returned by e-mail and must be printed and returned by regular mail with check made out to “CTDAR, Inc., with “Veterans’ Memorial” in the memo line and sent to: CTDAR, P.O. Box 1, Simsbury, CT 06070. A form may also be requested at this address or by calling 860-267-9952.
Last call for entries for this year's Recycling Art Contest!
The Town of Wallingford’s Recycling Committee is holding an Earth Day Recycling Art Contest for Wallingford students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Entries may be either imaginative sculptures, or useful items made from recycled materials. Entries must be easily carried by one person, and recycled materials may not include sharp or dirty objects, hazardous items, or things which will decompose readily. Prizes will be awarded by age groups, and winning projects will be displayed at Celebrate Wallingford. Entry forms will be sent home through the school system, may be found on the Town website www.town.wallingford.ct.us, or can be picked up at the Program Planning office at Town Hall or the Wallingford Public Library. Artwork should be brought to room 315 of Town Hall between 9:00 and 5:00 on April 19th or 20th. Please call the Program Planning office with any questions at 203 294-2060.
Wallingford Family YMCA/Wint Filipek Sr.Memorial Tennis Tournament
The biggest “community” tennis tournament in New England is right here in CT! The 7th annual Wallingford Family YMCA/Wint Filipek Sr. Memorial Tennis Tournament is scheduled for June 11-19. The 2011 venue is the beautiful and recently renovated Hunt Tennis Center on the Choate-Rosemary Campus, Wallingford.
This is a charity event and all proceeds from the tournament benefit Wallingford YMCA youth programs and the Winton S. Filipek Sr. scholarship fund.
Each player receives a tournament t-shirt, player handbook, player gift bag, ticket to “Breakfast at the Championships” and tennis balls & water for every match. Prizes are awarded to 1st & 2nd place in every division.
The 9-day event will feature: 21 divisions for all levels, 5 high school divisions, a junior boys & girls round-robin and a Free Kids & HS Clinic & Fun Day (at capacity 2010).
In 2010, the event drew 594 entries.
THIS IS NOT YOUR ORDINARY TENNIS TOURNAMENT!
Please direct any questions to: Wint Filipek Jr. wrfilipek@hotmail.com 860-621-5655
Apply on line NOW @ www.ymcafilipektennis.com
107th Annual May Breakfast
First Congregational Church, 62 Colony Street in Meriden, will be hosting its annual May Breakfast on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
This year will be the 107th anniversary of a much cherished tradition provided by the Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church to its church members and to the community. Hundreds of breakfasts are served each year.
A delicious breakfast of halved grapefruit, juices, eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes with real maple syrup, hot rolls and muffins will be served along with coffee, tea and milk. Cost: $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 10.
Also available for purchase will be May Baskets filled with candy/fudge, home baked breads, cookies and cakes, garden flowers and plants.
Tickets will be available at the door. Group reservations can be made by calling the church office Tuesday thru Friday 9:00 am-1:00 pm at 203-235-5704.
Come, bring a friend and enjoy a real Meriden tradition!
7th Annual “Spring Fling” Polka Dance & Social 2011
Sponsored by the Men’s Club of SS Peter & Paul R.C. Church of Wallingford, CT
Saturday evening, April 30, 2011 from 7:30 PM until 11:30 PM At the Polish Nat’l Alliance Park
North Plains Highway in Wallingford, CT
Music by Eddie Forman (EFO Band) Elected to the “Polka Hall of Fame” in 2006
It’s BYOB with Set Ups available. Coffee, Tea, and Dessert will be served. Tickets are $15.00 per person
Advance Ticket Sales are preferred by calling: Alan Zakrzewski at (203) 294-0374
Everyone is Welcome
ALL Proceeds to Benefit SS. Peter & Paul Men’s Club Activities
August Curtis Cultural Center April Events
Meriden Garden Club & ACCC present 4th speaker in Series: "Creating a Seasonal Habitat for Wildlife"
Presented by Wildlife Biologist Peter Picone
Thursday, April 14th at 6:30pm
Lectures are free and open to the public.
Annual Appeal, Feb. 1 - April 1 We need your support! Celebrate our 10th Anniversary by helping us reach our $10,000 goal!! Any donation is appreciated and thank you all for your continued support!
Augusta Curtis Concert Band Rehearsals
Mondays at 7pm in lower level of ACCC
Join us! Call 203-715-0855 for more information or to join, players range in age of 13 to 80. Must have some playing experience!
MAYOR ROHDE TO VISIT THE MERIDEN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
TO CELEBRATE THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
Catholic Charities is delighted to announce that the Honorable Michael S. Rohde, Mayor of the City of Meriden, will be visiting the Catholic Charities Meriden Child Development Center at 61 Colony Street to help us celebrate the Week of the Young Child on Wednesday, April 13th at 10:00 AM. Mayor Rohde will be reading to some of the children to underscore the importance of reading in their educational development.
The Week of the Young Child is designed to enhance awareness of the value of good early childhood education, a primary goal of Catholic Charities throughout its ninety year history of helping those in need in Connecticut. The event is scheduled for the week of April 11th through the 15th and other political leaders will join in the effort in their respective cities: The Honorable John DeStefano Jr., Mayor of the City of New Haven, will be visiting Catholic Charities’ Centro San José Family Center in New Haven on April 11th and the Honorable Pedro E. Segarra, Mayor of the City of Hartford, will be visiting Catholic Charities’ Institute for the Hispanic Family in Hartford on April 14th.
Catholic Charities is the largest non-governmental provider of human services in the State of Connecticut and has been the licensed, accredited social service arm of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Hartford (Hartford, Litchfield and New Haven Counties) for 90 years. The Agency serves 30,000 people of all faiths annually from 34 locations throughout Connecticut and is an employer of more than five hundred social service professionals.
For more information on Catholic Charities, please visit our website at www.ccaoh.org.
Make a Difference This Earth Day
In 2010, Earth Day celebrated its 40th birthday. Originally the brainchild of United States Senator Gaylord Nelson, Earth Day began as an environmental teach-in but has since grown into a global day meant to inspire awareness and appreciation of the environment.
This year, Earth Day will be celebrated on April 22. Because it's right in the heart of the spring season, when many people feel rejuvenated after a long winter, Earth Day is the ideal time for men, women and children to take that extra energy they have in the spring and channel it into eco-friendly behaviors that benefit the environment. To do just that this Earth Day, consider the following tips.
* Take a walk! Or a jog or a bike ride. Men and women can help reduce air pollution by walking, jogging or riding a bike to get from place to place. While this might not be doable across the board, particularly for men and women with long commutes, when running errands around town on the weekends dust off your bicycle instead of gassing up the car. If you're taking kids to the park on the weekend, walk or bike to the park. It's a great way to spend time outdoors and benefit the environment at the same time.
* Plant a tree. Spring is a time of year when many homeowners get back to working on their yards. When cultivating your green thumb this spring, plant a tree or several trees around the yard. Also, when working outdoors, lessen your reliance on pesticides. It might be difficult to eliminate pesticide use entirely, but whenever possible look for more natural, eco-friendly alternatives to keep your lawn looking lush.
* Turn off the lights! Daylight Savings Time now starts earlier than it did in years past. The reason for that is to reduce energy use, which only works when people actually reduce their daily energy usage. If it's still light outside, turn the lights off inside and enjoy a warm spring evening outdoors.
* Go paperless. Many banks and credit card companies now encourage consumers to go paperless with their statements as a means to becoming more eco-friendly. Some banks even offer incentives to choose online statements over traditional paper statements. When possible, reduce waste by going paperless with bank and credit card statements.
* Use eco-friendly cleaning products. Many household cleaning products pose a threat to the environment by leaking harmful toxins into the air. When spring cleaning this year, choose non-toxic eco-friendly cleaning products that help reduce both air and water pollution.
Lifeline with AutoAlert
The Visiting Nurse Association of Wallingford, Inc., located at 135 North Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford, introduces Lifeline with AutoAlert, an enhanced medical alert service. Please call the Agency for more information about this lifesaving device which is helping seniors and others who may live alone or face the challenge of illness to live more comfortably and safely in their own home. The new type of emergency assist pendant offers an added layer of protection by combining the industry-leading Lifeline medical alert service with automatic fall detection capabilities. Lifeline with Autoalert, offered at the Visiting Nurse Association of Wallingford, Inc., features a pendant-style self help button that automatically signals for assistance when a fall is detected. If a senior or individual is unable to push the help button due to arthritis, pain, or forgets to push the button in a crisis and therefore cannot summon help themselves, the button’s computerized chip will automatically summon a response through the phone lines for pre-designated help to arrive at the home. The Auto Alert pendant is waterproof and can be worn when showering or bathing. The Visiting Nurse Association of Wallingford, Inc. also offers traditional emergency assist devices such as wrist-bands and pendants which a person can press to summon help from family, police, fire or ambulance. Special telephones with increased audio capacity, large easy-to-read numbers and pre-programming abilities are available. Most homes have a range of use of several hundred feet, offering protection to many people while in their yard or walking to and from the mailbox. To learn more about this important service which offers added peace of mind for yourself, a senior or other family members, please contact The Visiting Nurse Association of Wallingford, Inc. by calling 203-269-1475 during regular business hours.
Augusta Curtis Cultural Center News and Events
VICTORY for ARTS
The Meriden Arts Council (MAC) proudly claims victory on their 2010 grant challenge! As part of a Local Arts Agency (LAA) grant program, MAC needed raise a dollar for dollar “match” to $7,100 of state funding from the CT Commission on Culture and Tourism. MAC succeeded, matching a total of $7,353 to by the December 31st deadline.
MAC would like to thank all those who donated and supported its events throughout 2010. The group could not have reached its goal without the help of the local community, including donations from individual artists, arts patrons, cultural organizations and private businesses. Special thanks go to major donors, Barberino Nissan of Wallingford, Michael L. Campbell, John Kenney, and Wendy Ronitz-Baker.
MAC has been part of the LAA program for 5 years, but the 2010 grant was the largest amount received. MAC has already been accepted as part of the 2011 LAA grant program. Current fundraising and donations will goes toward matching this year’s award.
MAC is an all volunteer, not-for-profit program, so all state and matching funds support arts programming. These programs include an interactive online and print calendar of arts and cultural events, networking assistance for artists and art organizations, annual Education Awards and Artist of the Year Awards. For more information, please visit www.meridenartscouncil.org or call 203-213-7366.
CUNO FOUNDATION ELECTS NEW OFFICERS AND AWARDS GRANTS
Elizabeth Canavan was elected Chairman of the Distribution Committee of The Cuno Foundation at the Annual Meeting held on January 19th. Canavan replaces outgoing Chairman, Kenneth Mango. Eliot White was elected Vice-Chairman for the 2011 year. Other members include, Natalie Cheerman, Kevin Curry, Larry McGoldrick, and John Stanton. Members are appointed for a seven year term. Trudy Cotton serves as Secretary.
Grants were awarded to the Martin Luther King & Albert Owens Scholarship Fund, the American Cancer Society on behalf of Relay for Life, the Greater Meriden AAUW, Birthright of Greater Meriden, and Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven.
The Distribution Committee also voted to award approximately $50,000 in scholarships to high school seniors planning to further their education. Applications will be sent to Meriden,Wallingford and Cheshire high schools where students can pick up an application in the Guidance Department. Applications can also be obtained by emailing a request to www.cunofoundation@cox.net. The deadline date for accepting applications is Friday, March 18th.
The Cuno Foundation is again accepting grant applications for public, charitable or educational purposes. Grants are usually made for specific, tangible items or capital expense requests that directly benefit the recipient. The Cuno Foundation does not grant funds for salaries. Applications are reviewed three times a year. The next deadline date to submit applications is April 15, 2011. Awards will be announced in June. Preference is given to proposals submitted by tax-exempt, not for profit organizations located in the Meriden area.
For additional information or to obtain guidelines and an application form, call 203-443-5594 or email: cunofoundation@cox.net. Please be aware that the address for the Cuno Foundation has been changed to 562 Baldwin Avenue, Unit 6, Meriden, CT 06450.
WALLINGFORD BUSINESS LEADERS “LOCKED-UP” FOR MDA
The local branch of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) held their annual Wallingford Lock-Up on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Serafino’s Ristorante Italiano in Wallingford, CT.
Community business leaders gathered at Serafino’s, located at 72 South Turnpike Road, to serve their time at the local MDA Lock-Up. At Serafino’s, the “jailbirds” were served complimentary “jail” food, while they each attempted to raise their bail money for MDA. The “jailbirds” spent their time at the facility calling friends and family to bail them out of the mock MDA “jail.” This year the local MDA raised over $22,000 at the Lock-Up.
Louise Zemina, Real Estate Agent for McLaughlin Real Estate, was the highest fundraiser raising $2,507. Other top fundraisers were William Biestek of Biestek Bail Bonds, who raised $2,306, and Laura Ward, Manager of Kohl’s Wallingford store, who raised $2,062.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. The majority of contributions to MDA come from individual donors.
For more information about this event please contact Kristine Cohen at 288-3500 or kcohen@mdausa.org.
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to visit frail, elderly people, to shop with or for an elder, to drive an elder to and from their medical appointment, and to provide respite care to family members caring for a loved one who needs constant care. All that is required is a warm, loving heart and one or two hours of your time each week. A two hour training session will provide you with information and basic skills to make a difference in someone’s life. The next training date sponsored by Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers of Greater New Haven is Sunday January 23, 1:30-3:30 pm, IVCG, 30 Gillies Rd. Hamden. Please call IVCG at 203-230-8994 or email carenh@snet.net for more information and to register.
David M. Lake Named 2010 Five Star Wealth Manager by Connecticut Magazine
Lake Financial Services, a respected financial services and wealth management firm in the Meriden area, announced today that David M. Lake a CPA Wealth Advisor has been named one of Connecticut’s 2010 Five Star Wealth Managers. Mr. Lake is one of only 280 Financial Advisors, Estate Attorneys and CPAs who were chosen for this honor in 2010. Connecticut Magazine placed calls to over 113,000 high net worth individuals across the state and surveyed them as to their experience, impressions and individual ranking of Wealth Managers prior to determining this year’s honorees.
Mr. Lake has worked in the financial services industry for over 17 years and has a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Maryland and a Bachelors degree in Accounting from Southern Connecticut State University. He focuses on all phases of the Wealth Management process including financial consulting and tax preparation. Prior to starting Lake Financial Services, Lake was at Filomeno & Company, KPMG and Deloitte & Touche. In addition Mr. Lake has worked as the CFO of two entrepreneurial start-ups where he was successful in raising $2.5million in venture financing. He has a strategic alliance with Northstar Wealth Partners, LLC, an independent wealth advisory firm. His broker dealer is LPL Financial, the nation’s largest independent Broker Dealer.
Mr. Lake acts as the Treasurer for the Meriden Rotary Club. He also sits on the Board of Directors for the Napier Foundation, Meriden YMCA and the Meriden Rotary Club. David has also served as an alumni advisor to Sigma Chi’s Gamma Omega chapter at the University of Connecticut. Mr. Lake is also active in the Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce.
Marc Sack,, wealth advisor at NorthStar had this to say about Dave’s achievement “Dave’s commitment to his clients, and his philosophy of active investment management are a unique and meaningful pairing during an economic point in time that has been challenging for even the most seasoned Wealth Manager. As Dave’s colleague I know I speak for our entire firm when I say we are all proud and humbled by his well-deserved honor.”
Mr. Lake serves a significant clientele throughout the state of Connecticut and other states which includes closely held business owners, retirees and families. He plans to continue to grow his practice and is pleased to now be included in the Five Star Wealth Manager ranks.
About Lake Financial Services and NorthStar Wealth Partners
Lake Financial Services is a full-service, public accounting practice firm located in Meriden, Connecticut. NorthStar Wealth Partners (NSWP) is a full-service, financial planning firm located in West Hartford, Connecticut. NSWP currently employs 12 advisors and five full-time staff members. Together LFS and NSWP serve the financial needs of small business owners, senior executives, experienced professionals, retirees and successful families. Mr. Lake has over 17 years experience working with entrepreneurial entities up to international entities with complex transactions. NorthStar Wealth Partners is affiliated with Stratos Wealth Advisors, and their broker/dealer is LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC.
Take A Motor Coach Trip With The Wallingford Family YMCA
April 8 -10 Washington DC; Cherry Blossom Time
April 16th: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
April 30th: New York City On Your Own.
**Pre-Registration is required. For more information on these trips
and future trips; please contact Lisa Hoover @ lhoover@wallingfordymca.org
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