Altrusa International of Central Connecticut

Amazing Book Fact Of The Day:
The strangest book, at least in physical appearance, goes to Cent Mille Milliards De Poemes, by French poet Raymond Queneau. At only ten pages long it seems innocuous, but each page is cut in strips, each strip containing a sonnet. All use the same rhyming scheme and therefore all can be combined to create 1,014 separate poems!

Altrusa is sending out Sending out a huge THANK YOU to the community for supporting our efforts to Pack the Pickup with Proteins and Products for the Pantry!!!

This year, we added Xavier students to our volunteer list, and they helped with much of the heavy lifting. Altrusans, ADK, Civitans and Soroptimists were happy to receive your donations of food, funds and recyclable cans to aid Amazing Grace in keeping their shelves stocked at the end of the summer.
In just 4 hours we collected over 1100 pounds of food/products and $1145 in monetary donations. We are still waiting for the figure for donated recyclable cans/bottles; a new addition to this event.

All items and money were driven to immediately after the drive and were gratefully accepted by the manager, Rita.

Over 11 years, we have collected and donated 19,142 pounds of food/product, and over $9000. Thank you for your support of this annual event!!!

Your District One Board and Officers hard at work on Saturday, August 3rd. Face to face, we got a lot accomplished!

On Saturday 8/3.. The Altrusa District One Board of Directors and committee chairs had their summer meeting at the home of governor Rita. it was an energizing meeting as plans were made for the fall workshop to be held at The Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport ME on November 16th. Details will be available in the September issue of the district newsletter. But mark your calendar, save the date and plan to attend. Bring your ideas, your enthusiasm and your love of altrusa to share with everyone!!

11th Annual PACK THE PICKUP
with Proteins and Products for the Pantry

Please help us fill the shelves for Amazing Grace Food Pantry!

Suggested Items:

Pasta (actually has 7 grams of protein per 2oz)
Pasta Sauce
Baby Food/Formula, Diapers
Peanut Butter
Mac & Cheese Mixes
Canned Tuna, Chicken, Meats/Fish
Chili
Canned Ravioli- meat or cheese
Black, Kidney, White Beans - canned or dried
Baked Beans
Chicken or Beef Soups
Powdered or Evaporated Milk
Condiments – mayonnaise, mustard, relish
Hygiene Products - Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toothpaste /Brushes, Shaving Cream/Razors, etc.
School Supplies - Notebooks, Paper, Pencils, Pens, Back Packs, Crayons, etc.

Thanks to all for participating!

Altrusa friends and supporters.... Lend your support to another great service organization!

Cans-4-A-Cause needs your help. The great folks at Kia of East Hartford in their Hearts for Hartford campaign is giving away $500 to a local charity and Cans-4-A-Cause has been nominated. please go out and vote for them.

Hearts for Hartfod Charity Contest https://woobox.com/ocycw2

Altrusa Intl. of Central CT - Poetry Information Registration Form As we transition to electronic announcements, please provide the best contact for your activity directors so that our flyers will reach the right person. Your information will not be used for any other project without your express permission.

Announcing Altrusa's Gerard F. Melito Senior Citizens' Poetry Contest! Open to all seniors in Central Connecticut. Must be 65 or older. All poems must be original works. Poems must be no more than 25 lines and no more than 250 words.

Deadline for submission is March 1, 2024
Reception is on April 20, 2024.

Special Thanks to all who participated in our 2023 raffle, our donors and those who bought tickets. Our Annual Fundraiser was a huge success!

Congratulations to the 54 lucky prize winners! All have been notified.

1. $450 Newport Get-Away (Feb 9-11, 2024)==> #770 Chris Saucier
2. $100 Malloves Jewlers==> #183 Karen Merrill
3. $80 Yard Goats Merchandise Basket==> #30 James Schmaltz
4. $50 122 Elm St. Tavern==> #949 Kenneth Didato
5. $50 A Pocketful of Posies==> #448 Bobbie Cofrancesco
6. $50 Butcher Bros Steakhouse ==> #953 Jim Kovel
7. $50 Carbone's Prime==> #154 Maura Cardona
8. $50 Great Taste==> #667 Joe Santaniello
9. $50 Wild Orchid==> #898 Connie Didato
10. $30 Vespuccis ==> #76 R. Boone
11. $25 Aldi==> #476 Bonnie Laput
12. $25 Amato's Toy and Hobby==> #36 Judy Breckell
13. $25 Amici==> #184 Brian Aida
14. $25 Asian Restaurant==> #129 Betsy Crosswell
15. $25 Athenian Diner ==> #707 Kim Clarke
16. $25 Blackbird Tavern==> #884 Paula Guiliano
17. $25 Blackbird Tavern==> #82 Kathy Burns
18. $25 Blackbird Tavern==> #911 Lorraine Medina
19. $25 Cava==> #363 Chris Newton
20. $25 Cheshire Pizza & ale==> #291 Marilyn Brown
21. $25 Concentric Brewing==> #451 Margie Osowiecki
22. $25 Concentric Brewing==> #937 Susan Monarca
23. $25 Eli Cannons ==> #405 Rosa Ramos
24. $25 Fiore ==> #390 Charlie Jackowski
25. $25 Iguanas Ranas Taqueria ==> #745 Tiffany Shaffer
26. $25 Illianos==> #271 Mary Neidig
27. $25 Illianos==> #197 Kimberly Czaja
28. $25 Jon's Restaurant==> #437 Deb Jarzabek
29. $25 Mabel's Tables==> #125 Senada Huric
30. $25 Mondo ==> #681 Mary Malin
31. $25 Mondo ==> #705 Marj Chapman
32. $25 Newfield Pizza ==> #954 Jim Kovel
33. $25 Osa Restaurant==> #426 Deb Jarzabek
34. $25 Parisian Salon==> #261 Nella Bajgier
35. $25 Parisian Salon==> #260 Christina Marino
36. $25 Parisian Salon==> #867 Virginia Townes
37. $25 Parisian Salon==> #525 Marianne Federici
38. $25 Pho and Grill Vietnamese ==> #406 Rosa Ramos
39. $25 Price Chopper==> #658 Haley Stafford
40. $25 RJ Julia Bookstore==> #447 Bobbie Cofrancesco
41. $25 Seven Moons==> #200 Kimberly Czaja
42. $25 ShopRite==> #404 Rosa Ramos
43. $25 Spread Cheese ==> #532 Ellen Shortell
44. $25 Starbucks==> #139 Senada Huric
45. $25 Stew Leonards==> #618 Elaine Armonath
46. $25 The Man Cave==> #983 Bonnie Laput
47. $25 Victorian House==> #703 Marj Chapman
48. $25 Viron Rondo Osteria==> #909 Nettie Silverman
49. $25 Viron Rondo Osteria==> #730 Tiffany Shaffer
50. $20 Jersey Mikes==> #916 Lorraine Medina
51. $20 Jersey Mikes==> #809 Cleveland Gordon
52. $30 Red Fox Restaurant==> #625 Linda Ring
53. $20 Michelle's Nails==> #419 Deb Jarzabek
54. $25 Old Mill==> #774 Lois Lovejoy

At our 2023 Holiday Dinner, we collected 58 pounds of "Seasoning's Greetings" for Amazing Grace Food Pantry. 🧂🧂

The club has decided to recognize Ralph Ring for all the work he does for Altrusa. We know that you are the "man behind the curtain" that keeps the printers running, the paper supplied, who cuts, staples and folds when needed, you keep the boxes moving,
the truck running, Linda sane, and a host of other tasks that help Altrusa of Central CT do so many of our projects. We recognize all your efforts and hereby present you with an HONORARY MEMBERSHIP certificate and PIN. Thank you for your efforts. ❤️ Remember... the Altrusa pin is always worn over your heart! ❤️

Packages were compiled for the female vets at Nicholas A Madaras Home in Bridgeport Homes for the Brave for our Christmas gift delivery too!

Hello Friends! It's RAFFLE TIME!!!

Altrusa International of Central CT has it's only fundraiser to support our Literacy and Community Service programs going on RIGHT NOW!

Tickets are only $5 each, and each ticket has 53 chances to win a prize!!! (only one prize per ticket). Prizes range from a February Weekend in Newport, RI to Gift Certificates to local eateries and businesses.

Drawing will be held on December 6th, 2023 at Didato's Oil on William Street in Middletown. You do not have to be present to win! I will gladly deliver your prizes to you!

How many tickets shall we reserve for you? Reach out to your favorite Altrusan!!

And as always... Thanks for supporting Altrusa International of Central CT, Inc!

Are you Curious about Altrusa?

Save the Date! Wednesday, November 1st!

Informational Open House!

Did you know that ALTRUSANS ROCK? Altrusa Intl of Central CT did a 'sip and paint' night to decorate rocks for our upcoming Membership Open House and District Workshop

Altrusans joined by Civitans, ADK and Soroptimists collected 1,908 pounds of food and products and over $1300 cash for the Amazing Grace Food Pantry on Saturday. We love this joint project that brings together 4 service organizations in one communal goal.

Help us help the Community! Altrusans are joining with Civitans, ADK and Soroptimists to Pack the Pickup with Proteins for the Pantry!

Bring your donations to St. Pius X Church Lower Parking Lot on Saturday morning, August 26th. Easy drive through drop off!

Thanks for your participation!

Note that our Pack the Pick-up event is coming up in 2 weekends... Saturday August 26th, 2023 at St. Pius X Church Lower parking lot. Rain or shine!!! Help us help the community. At the end of summer, the food pantry shelves are really barren, especially missing are protein sources.

Thank you Altrusa International of Central Connecticut for donating 100 bags for families seen by our Middlesex Health Family Medicine Residency practices in Middletown, Portland and East Hampton. Each bag includes a book, thermometer and teether.

Altrusa Awesome!!

Thank you Altrusa International of Central Connecticut for donating 100 bags for families seen by our Middlesex Health Family Medicine Residency practices in Middletown, Portland and East Hampton. Each bag includes a book, thermometer and teether.

Makes perfect sense 🤔🤔🤔

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We collected 45 pounds of seasonings and spices at our Holiday party! SEASONING'S GREETINGS!!!

SEASONINGS GREETINGS AND HAPPY HOLLANDAISE! 🎄
Thank you to ALTRUSA OF CT for their Seasons Greetings Campaign which brought us lots of spices and collected some cash to fill in some more! Spices are something our shoppers are always on the lookout for! Thank you ALTRUSA!

This is the last chance to get your raffle tickets for our Support Local Businesses raffle! 53 prizes, and tickets cost only $5!! Contact your favorite Altrusan TODAY!

As our Make a Difference Day (MADD) 2022 project, we held a Halloween Pizza Party, on Wednesday, October 26th, at the Hallie House for Women and Children. There were seven mothers and children, along with two staff members. The children were dressed in costumes, so adorable! Some of us had a chance to get down on the floor, play with the kids, and hold them in our arms. What a treat!!

Everyone had a wonderful time at the Pizza Party: Pizza, Salad, Snack bags, Sodas, Water, Halloween Candy, Cupcakes, Cookies, and Ellen’s famous Brownies.

Everything was well received and enjoyed by all. Denetra McBride, the Program Director, told us that our Pizza Party gave their cook a day off, which was an added bonus!!

After dinner we all retired into the playroom, where we distributed gifts. Each mom received a Halloween tote containing: Thermometer and book (from TEMP project committee), 2 children’s books, a rattle, baby Nike shoes (donated), cosmetic bag,
night masks, lotion, deodorant, lip balm, etc. and a Disney fleece throw for each Mom/Child to share. We also brought a SAFFE (Sanitary Access For Females Everywhere) bag for each mom, a basket of books to share, and a basket full of assorted cosmetics so the girls could choose what suited those best. (A big hit!!). They were so grateful for everything they received from Altrusa of Central CT, and could not thank us enough.

How wonderful for us to share some fun and happiness with others!

Altrusa International of Central Connecticut updated their website address.