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23: The East Hartford Exchange Club will host its Annual Social and Informational evening on Tuesday, January 23 at the Marco Polo from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Social will provide an opportunity for residents of the community to meet Exchange Club members and to learn more about their local Programs of Services in East Hartford, Manchester and South Windsor.
Hors d'oeuvres and Punch will be served during the fellowship hour, and there will be a short program, concluding at 7:30 p.m. Guests will be eligible for a drawing for a "Treasure Chest" door prize.
Reservations are required in order to have sufficient food. For additional information and to make a reservation, please call Exchange President, Nancy Fitzgerald at 568-2607. JAN.
24: The state legislature's Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW), in partnership with the Girl Scouts, the YWCA of the Hartford Region, Aspira, and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy present the "13th Annual Making Women Visible Day" Girls and Leadership on Wednesday, January 24th.
Kick-Off is at 9:30 a.m. in Room 2C, Legislative Office Building with activities throughout the day.
Workshops for girls will include topics such as "How To Make A Great First Impression", "Women in Action", "Girl Grantmaker", "It's More Than Just a Job", "It's All in How You Logo It". Tours of the Capitol and lunch with women legislators follows. This event is organized by the Girl Scouts and the YWCA and the Hartford Region and is geared for girls ages 13-17.
For info or to register contact Christa Homola at christahomola@cga.ct.gov or call 860-240-8445.
JAN. 27: Robert Burns Night will take place Saturday, January 27 at 6 p.m.
at the First Congregational church, 837 Main St. Dinner and Entertainment $15.00 featuring Pipers from The Manchester Regional Police and Fire Pipe Band - Scottish Songs.
For reservations please call 528-8496 or 528-3133 by January 19. JAN. 28: The Five Choirs of First Church of Christ in Wethersfield present their 14th Annual Super Bell Concert Sunday, January 28 at 4 p.
m. Five Handbell Choirs will ring individually and collectively utilizing five octaves of English Whitechaapel Bells, four-and-a-half octaves of American Malmark Bells, two octaves of Petit Fritsen Bells from Holland and three octaves of Malmark Choir Chimes. The Carol Handbell Choir, the Laudate Handbell Choir, the Campanella Handbell Choir and the Belles Beaux are directed by David Spicer and Marty Bernardi.
Free. The concert will take place in the historic Meetinghouse of First Church of Christ, 250 Main Street in Old Wethersfield. (Exit 26, just off I-91).
Concerts are open to the public and no tickets are required. A free-will offering will be received. Childcare will be available for those under 8 years of age.
For more information call First Church Concerts at 529-1575 Ext. 209. JAN.
27 28: Benefit for Nanette Levasseur sponsored by AMF Silver Lanes, East Hartford and the Greater Hartford Women's 500 Club will take place January 27 and 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $15 for three games, shoes included.
All donations are welcome. Contact: Greater Central Conn. Bowling Association, 289-7153 or AMF Silver Lanes.
Call 569-2990 for info or to make a reservation. JAN 28, 31: St. Rose School will host two Open House days: Sunday, January 28 from noon to 2 p.
m.; or Wednesday January 31, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Tour the school and see students at work. Half and Full-Day Pre-School Programs. Affordable tuition plans.
Se habla espanol. Registration for the 2007-2008 school year is available. St.
Rose is located at 21 Church St. Call 528-4169 for info. JAN.
30: St, Christopher School invites you to attend their Open House for prospective families of Pre-Kindergarten to Grade Eight students on Tuesday, January 30 th. There will be two sessions: 9-11 a.m.
while school is in season and 7 to 8 p.m. which will include a tour,.
St. Christopher School provides a value-oriented education in a safe and comfortable environment. The school is also accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
For info call the school at 568-4100 or visit www.saintchristopherschool.org.
FEB. 3: East Hartford High School proudly presents Cabaret 2007 at the High School located at 869 Forbes Street , E.H.
on February 3 rd - Dinner and Show at 6:00 p.m. -Doors open at 5:30 p.
m. Tickets are now on sale. Buy them every Thursday evening in January during Jazzapella practice from 6 to 8 p.
m. in the auditorium lobby near the pool. Tickets will not be available the night of the show.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are $14, which includes dinner and the show! Or $7 for students (Show only).
Students must have school I.D. to get student rate.
FEB. 3: Anderson Shea VFW Post 2046 and its Ladies and Men's auxiliary will sponsor a "Fabulous 50's" event on Saturday, February 3rd from 6 to11 p.m.
at the Post Home located at 608 East Center St., Manchester . - Buffet Diner, Dancing and Prizes.
Costume optional. $10 per person until January 27; $15 at the door. For more information and tickets please call 649-6741, stop in at the Post home, or see a Post member.
FEB. 3 4: Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of miniature railroading February 3 and 4 at the Connecticut Expo Center in Hartford . Model and Toy Train experts will be on hand with exhibits and informative demonstrations to entertain the whole family.
The event includes operating train layouts in a variety of sizes and scales, how-to hobby demonstrations, tables upon tables of shopping at the lobby marketplace and much much more. Diehard train collectors and novice hobbyists will find it hard ro resist the lure of the world's greatest hobby! The hobby market offers thousands of model and toy trains from all the leading manufacturers.
Young "conductors" will find Thomas the Train Engine on sale, plus everything needed to start their very first layout. Shop for scenery supplies, hobby tools, and the latest how-to hobby videos and publications. There will also be a huge selection of train parts, train accessories, and die-cast vehicles.
Admission for the Great Train Expo is $7 for adults and admission is good for both days. The family fun is from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Children 11 and under are admitted FREE! Visit www.greattrainexpo.
com for more information. HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT: Bring joy to someone's life this holiday season and throughout the New Year. The greatest gift you can give is the gift of presence.
Being a volunteer means becoming a member of a caring and compassionate hospice team. Hospice is about living every day to its fullest..
.it's all about quality of life - not quantity. There are many volunteer opportunities available.
..companionship, respite for weary caregivers, visiting patients with your pet, sharing your musical or artistic talents, or helping in the office.
You choose what's best for you! Training to become a hospice volunteer with Connecticut VNA's hospice will be starting soon in the Greater Hartford office. They offer a Medicare approved volunteer training as well as continuing education and support.
Make it your New Year's resolution to begin the hospice volunteer journey today - call Faith Grist or Diane Daigle, Volunteer Coordinators, at 528-5195. JAN. 28: Tall Club Brunch - Hartford Heights Tall Club's monthly brunch will be at Angelico's Lake House, 81 North Main Street, East Hampton, starting at noon.
$17 plus tax and tip. Call (860) 267-2906, e-mail HHTC@tall.org, or visit www.
hhtallclub.org for more info. EVERY SATURDAY - there is a Ballroom Dance Class for Singles and Couples at 7:30 p.
m. with dancing after, at US Dance, 38 New Britain Ave. , Rocky Hill.
All Ballroom Dances are enjoyed on 3500 Sq. Ft. of wood dance floor.
There is a complete variety of dances including Fox Trots, Waltzes, Tangos, Cha-Cha, Salsa, Merengue, Swing, Rumba, Polka, Quickstep etc. A special dance run by Geoff Suzanne Smith is only on the 3rd Saturday of every month !/17/07 - the fee is $10 per person for both Class Dance.
Info: 529-2888. BINGO TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS: Our Lady of Peace Church Bingo is on Tuesdays. Doors open at 5 p.
m. Blessed Sacrament Bingo is played at the church hall Wednesdays. Dor s open at 4:30 p.
m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m.
At Our Lady of Peace, have a burger or hot dog and snacks and get an early start on your games. Dessert, coffee and soft drinks. Bring your friends and meet new ones at FR.
Jim's "Little Church With a Big Heart" welcomes all on May Road at the end of Brandon Rd. off O'Connell Drive. At Blessed Sacrament admission is $2.
Specials: 2 for $1, winner takes all, $1 progressive jackpot! EVERY WEDNESDAY - VFW Post 2083, 3 Bidwell St., weekly Pasta Dinners are every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.
m. at the Post. All-you-can-eat pasta, salad and dessert for $6.
Take-out available - just call 289-9660 and your dinner will be ready when you arrive. Funds from these dinners benefit postage and mailing packages that go to Iraq and also for other charities during the year. The VFW Post have recently adopted a second troop from CT (Bradley Field) stationed in Iraq since October.
Come enjoy a pasta dinner and help support our troops! JAN. 13: Jam Session, Saturday, January 13, 5:30 - 7:30 p.
m., American Legion Post, 275 Main St., Wethersfield.
Play New England contra dance tunes - reels, jigs, and waltzes. Open to musicians of all instruments and skill levels. Free.
Call 860-232-2504 for location. JAN. 13: New England Contra Dance, Saturday, January 13, 8-11 p.
m., American Legion Post, 275 Main St., Wethersfield.
Music by Allan Brozek with Wild Notes. Workshop at 7:30. Admission $9 (students free).
No partner needed, all dances taught, beginners welcome. 860-233-6603. St.
Paul Church in Glastonbury holds BINGO every Tuesday night from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Naubuc Hall, 40 Naubuc Ave, Glastonbury.
Cash prizes range from $50 to $1,100. Refreshments. Doors open at 5 p.
m. Naubuc Hall is a smoke-free building. Bring your friends and have fun.
For more info call 633-7554 Tuesdays after 5 p.m. See you there.
.. EAST HARTFORD IN FLORIDA REUNION: Our dear friend George Dagon sent us an announcement from Florida stating that the 12 th Annual East Hartford /Florida Reunion will take place this year on February 8, 2007.
According to George, last year, due to the hurricane damage, the event had to be moved from Port Charlotte to Venice and it turned out real well. The Jacaranda West Country Club provided a perfect setting, great food and great service. There were 160 in attendance and a good time was had by all.
So this year the event will again be held at the Jacaranda West Country Club located at1901 Jacaranda Blvd in Venice, Florida. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.
- Dine at 12:15 - Visit and Dance until 4 p.m. - Cash Bar Available.
$20 per person (tax gratuity included). Contact: Jennie (Rondinone) Bucchi 941-497-0779 or George Dagon 941-484-6023. This event is for residents and former residents of East Hartford, Alumni of all East Hartford schools, friends and relatives as well as seasonal visitors.
Please return your check, payable to Jennie Bucchi, to 970 Ryan Court, Venice, Florida 34293-1231. All replies must be received by January 25, 2007. Community Renewal Team, Inc.
(CRT) applications for the state's popular Energy Assistance Program are being accepted Call 560-5800 OR Infoline at 2-1-1. LEARN FIRST AID Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use, child care and baby sitting and pass skills along to others. The Red Cross will train you to become a certified instructor.
For info 678-2700 or visit www.charteroak.redcross.
org. Connecticut VNA's Hospice is holding a training class. Companionship, respite, SpiritSong, Expressive Arts and Creature Comforts volunteers needed.
Opportunities for volunteers to work with children in the Pedi-Pal program and people of all ages in the hospice program. Training in the East Hartford office, 111 Founders Plaza. For info call Diane Daigle, Volunteer Coordinator, 528-5195 Ext.
6878. Overeater's Anonymous has meetings all over the state including meetings here in East Hartford at Faith Lutheran Church on Silver Lane. The group meets Tuesdays at 8:30 p.
m., Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
, Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. and Fridays at 1 p.
m. Overeaters Anonymous views compulsive overeating as a physical, emotional and spiritual disease. Members seek recovery on all three levels by following a twelve-step program patterned after that of Alcoholics Anonymous.
No dues or fees are required. For more info e-mail: info@oa.org.
Or go to www.oa.org.
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center is looking for volunteers to help in a variety of rewarding positions. Volunteer opportunities include recreational assist, gift shop attendant and clerical support. No experience is necessary.
If you are interested, please call Lori at 289-2791, ext. 401. DONATIONS ARE INSTRUMENTAL: The Department of Fine and Performing Arts of the East Hartford Schools seeks donations of musical instruments to enable a deserving child an opportunity to continue playing an instrument but who cannot afford one.
The district is in need of violins, trumpets, trombones, clarinets, flutes and saxophones. Anyone wishing to make a donation should contact Emil Kopcha at 622-5972 or drop the instruments off at 734 Tolland St. Then come to a school concert and hear your instrument!
EVERY WED: Haven Health Center of is holding a light exercise/aerobics program, titled "Fun With Fitness" for active seniors in the community. Hosted by OTA, Jennifer Tetreault, also certified Aerobic and Fitness Instructor, Jennifer covers instructional sessions, which include Balance Training, Strength Training, Stretching Techniques, and Low, impact Aerobics/Exercise. This program takes place every Wednesday 2 - 2:45 p.
m. If interested, call 568-7250. IRISH JAM WEDNESDAYS: PV O'Donnell hosts Traditional Irish Music Jam Session every Wednesday night from 7.
30 to 10 p.m. at City Steam 942 Main St.
, Hartford. All musicians singers and dancers welcome. Info 525-1600 or www.
pvodonnell.com AID-a-Pet: Manchester Area Network on AIDS (MANA) AID-A-PET distributes pet supplies to its clients based on a first come, first serve basis. Donations of dog/cat food, animal collars, leashes, etc.
Call Mo Cacace at 646-6260. DOG LICENSES - The town's Animal Control officer reminds dog owners that by state law, all dogs over six months of age must be licensed in the Town Clerk's Office and then license renewed prior to June 30th each year. Owners of dogs found without licenses or found with expired licenses will be fined $75.
To license a dog, the owner must provide the Town Clerk with a current rabies certificate and $8 for spayed or neutered dogs, $19 for unaltered dogs plus a $1 a month late fee from July 1 of last year. BLOOD NEEDED: If you are 17 or older, weigh 110 pounds or more and are in generally good health, you are probably eligible to donate blood. Call 1-800-GIVE LIFE (1-800-448-3543) to make your appointment today for this or any other blood drive in Connecticut.
Appointments may also be requested by visiting the website at www.bloodct.org MON.
-FRI: The Salvation Army of Greater Hartford's Victim Assistance Program offers free assistance to adult victims of crime, Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.
m. at 120 Sigourney Street in-side Trinity Episcopal Church in Hartford. During the one-on-one, confidential meeting with the Victim Advocate, Rachel Voisine, crime victims are provided services such as crisis counseling, emotional support, personal advocacy and emergency material assistance.
Crime victims may learn about their rights and assistance with applying for compensation that would cover out of pocket medical expenses and/or lost wages. Individuals 18 years or older, disabled or elderly who have experienced robbery, assault, burglary, arson, stalking, threatening, vandalism, elderly abuse, fraud, hate and bias crimes or motor vehicle crimes are encouraged to contact this program for assis-tance. For info call Rachel Voisine at 246-3251 ext.
105. Y NEEDS U: The East Hartford YMCA, a membership and volunteer organization, is accepting applications for volunteers. Among the positions available are: RN or APRN - 1 hour per week any time any day.
Assisting with children - 7-8 a.m. or 12-2 or anytime.
Answering phones, teen assistant. Call Judy at 289-6612 with any questions. EVERY THURSDAY from 5:30 to 7:30 p.
m., "All you Can Eat" Pasta dinner offered at VFW Post #2083, 3 Bidwell St. Dinner $5; children 12 and under $2.
50. Pasta w/meatballs, tossed salad, bread butter, coffee or soda. For inf.
call 289-9660. SENIOR BAND: Interested in joining the East Hartford Senior Band? Play music from the Big Band Era.
If you would like to join call Eileen Faust at South End Senior Center or Fred Islieb at 568-2983. Rehearsals Tues. 9-11 a.
m. MONDAYS: Bingo at Saint Rose on Church Street. This is a smoke-free bingo.
There will be a midway break during the evening. St. Rose plays a progressive bingo.
The kitchen offers sand-wiches, soft drinks, snacks and specials. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Bingo begins at 7. TUESDAY - OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH BINGO - in the Church Hall (downstairs) featuring computerized state of the art equipment with two television monitors. The kitchen opens at 5 p.
m. and provides hamburgers, double burgers and cheese burgers, hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches, steak sandwiches, breaded chicken on a roll, grilled cheese, grilled ham and cheese, potato chips, crackers, bagged snacks, donuts, coffee and soft drink beverages and the greatest company, not to mention our Great Chef, Bob who also makes "to die for stuffed breads'' to order. Bob also has added lobster roll and cold tuna plate to the church bingo menu.
Why not plan to stop by real soon, play some Bingo, meet the gang, my pal Cindy, Sherry, Priscilla, Hank, Jr., Jim, Ted Burrows and the rest of the crew! Who knows, you may even get a glimpse our dear friend, Father Jim!
So Come On Down - The parking lot is well lit and handicapped accessible. Bingo begins at 7. ST.
FRANCIS HOSPITAL is looking for volunteers with musical talent to play for oncology pa-tients. Any instrument - piano, violin, guitar, clarinet, etc. - would be welcome and could help to al-leviate pain, fear and restlessness of cancer patients.
Flexible hours. For further information call Tobye Karl at 714-4278. Men of all ages who like to sing, come sing with us -- the Greater Manchester Silk City Barbershop Chorus.
We are rehearsing for the fall. We sing for senior citizens, birthday parties, anniversa-ries, etc. The most fun is the Singing Valentines and the annual Show in January.
We sing a variety of songs from 1990 to the 1970's. Our rehearsals are held at the Second Congregational Church, 385 North Main Street, Manchester every Monday evening at 7 p.m.
For info call Jim Nolan at 646-4955, Alan Lamson 647-6783 or George Pinto 568-5536. MALL WALKING CLUB: Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center sponsors the mall walkers club at Westfarms Mall. Westfarms opens at 7 a.
m. daily, providing a climate controlled environ-ment for exercise. Every Friday, health promotion coordinators from Saint Francis are available in the mall until 10 a.
m. and on the HealthCheck van until 11:30 a.m.
to check blood pressure, meas-ure body fat and answer fitness and nutrition questions. For more information call 1-877-903-7798. The American Lung Association of Connecticut needs you!
Flexible friendly detail-oriented volunteers are needed to open and process charitable donations. Work independently within a group two to eight times each month as your schedule allows, Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
at 45 Ash Street in East Hartford. Socialize with others while helping your community in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. For further information, call the American Lung Association of Connecticut at 1-800-LUNG USA or visit www.
alact.org. The Charter Oak Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking individuals who are interested in becoming disaster volunteers.
These volunteers will be trained to help the Red Cross respond to local disasters such as house fires and storm-related incidents, providing assistance including lodging, food and clothing. The Red Cross fully trains and mentors every disaster volunteer and all training is free of charge. Volunteers must provide their own transportation.
Other volunteer opportunities are available as well for blood drives, office adminsistration and health and safety programs. Volunteering your time to help the Red Cross is a great way to give back to your community. For more info, 678-2700 or www.
charteroak.redcross.org.
Remember someone with a book dedication - East Hartford Public Library offers a Memorial Book Dedication Program. Do you wish to remember a loved one? Celebrate a Birthday?
Remember a Friend? Give a Gift? Consider a Library Bookplate.
For a modest contribution, the library will per-sonalize a book in the subject area of your choice and acknowledge your generosity through a letter. For more info call 289-6429. The American Diabetes Association in Connecticut is still asking for donations of cars.
The successful fund raising program is now entering its fifth year and the funds are helping local programs. To donate a car, calls may be made to 1-800-212-9900. Cars that are accepted will be picked up in just a few days.
CARS FOR KIDS: Big Brothers and Big Sisters reminds people with unwanted cars that now is the time to donate. There are some restrictions. Call 1-800-859-6526.
Drop-In Divorce Support Group, Dr. Hall Associates, 1700 Ellington Road, South Windsor, every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Cost is $10. Call 644-4782 for further info. Mothers Against Drunk Driving volunteers always needed.
The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking. Call 528-5463; fax 528-5653. If you are blind, visually impaired, dyslexic or registered with the Library for the Blind and Physically Blind because of a physical disability which prevents you from print reading, Newsline for the Blind makes newspapers available in Connecticut via touch-tone telephone.
This service can be used anytime, utilizing a computer-generated voice. Those who are blind, visually impaired, dyslexic or registered with the LBPH because of a physical disability which prevents them from reading print may call the Burnside Avenue office at 289-1971. The East Hartford Senior Center's bridge group plays Thursdays at 9:30 a.
m. at the South End Senior Center, 70 Canterbury Road. New members with some bridge experience are welcome to drop in.
Call 895-1517 for more information or just stop in Thursday. The Hoffman Heart Institute of Connecticut sponsors a support group for patients with congestive heart failure and their families from 11 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month in conference Room 3-9B at St.
Francis Hospital and Medical Center, 114 Woodland St., Hartford. Participants may bring lunch with them if they wish.
For further information call 714-4613. VOLUNTEER PEER EDUCATORS NEEDED: Retired teachers, nurses and other older adults with group presentation experience needed to conduct an HIV education program for older adults at local Senior Citizen Centers. Help seniors learn of the risks of HIV infection to them and why one of the fastest growing groups of new HIV cases is among adults 50 and over.
Please contact Lisa Mank at 236-2203. BREAST CANCER: Support Group, sponsored by Y-ME of New England meets at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Call 1-800-933-4YME for information and registration.
Co-Dependents Anonymous: Support Group, meets Tuesdays 10-11:15 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 1120 Silver Lane.
Share your experiences, strengths and hopes. Bereavement Group: An ongoing support group for people who have lost a loved one meets at Summerville of South Windsor on alternate Sundays from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Call Patricia Gould at 528-5195 or Marcia Leclerc at 528-4135. American Cancer Society Offering I Can Cope Programs - Living with cancer can be one of the hardest challenges anyone faces. I Can Cope helps individuals meet this challenge by clarifying cancer facts and myths.
A free patient education program of the American Cancer Society, I Can Cope offers insight to help patients, families and friends with the day-to-day issues of living with a chronic disease like cancer. To register for an upcoming fall 2001-I Can Cope program, please contact Mary Ann Vanderjagt at the American Cancer Society at 1-800-492-7161 X 4828 or via email at maryann.vanderjagt@cancer.
org CANCER PATIENTS SEEK VOLUNTEERS for American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery Program - Would you like to make a difference helping people in your community? If so, cancer patients right here in your area need you! The American Cancer Society, located in the John A.
DeQuattro Cancer Center at Manchester Hospital, 73 Haynes St., is looking for coordinators and drivers for their Road to Recovery program. As a coordinator, you will be scheduling volunteers to drive cancer patients to and from their lifesaving treatments.
Volunteer drivers are needed as well to transport their neighbors to their treatments. The American Cancer Society offers friendly environment and flexible hours. If you would like to be a part of this important volunteer program, please call Kristianne Vanagas at 860-643-2168 X 4890.
FIFTY-FIVE PLUS CLUB: Every Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. Play Setback - Pinochle Card Games at the First Congregational Church, 837 Main St.
, (corner Conn. Blvd.) All Seniors and for-mer members of Three Score Plus Club are welcome.
Dues 50 cents weekly. For inf. call 568-1917.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT BIRTHRIGHT: serving pregnant women and their pre-born babies with a message of love and support, giving women in crisis an alternative to abortion. Can you help? Take just three hours each week and be blessed with the opportunity to save a baby's life and really help his or her mother.
Call Birthright at 290-8800. Birthright is located at 914 Main Street, East Hartford, Room 216. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - Individuals with multiple sclerosis can receive free statewide referral in-formation from the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA).
According to MSAA officials, information ranging from accessible van rentals, to vocational training centers is available by calling 1-800-LEARN MS. Or access www.msaa.
com PROJECT LINUS Manchester area delivers blankets to local hospitals such as the Connecticut Children's Hospital, St. Francis Cancer Center and Pediatric Center and Manchester Pediatrics along with Hole In the Wall Camp. We average about 50-100 blankets per month, but unfortunately more are needed.
We are always looking for people to donate their hand-made quilts or afghans. These blankets need not be fancy just colorful and washable, any size from receiving to twin. If you can't contribute blankets, but would like to contribute yarn, fabric, thread, an occasional copying service or if you would like to help wash and dry some of our donations, call Heidi at 649-5513.
DONATE A CAR, HELP A LUNG ALONG: Consider donating your old car, van or motorcycle to the American Lung Association of Connecticut for a tax deduction on next year's taxes. If you do-nate your vehicle, you will receive the highest tax deduction allowable by law. Call the American Lung Association of Connecticut at 1-800-LUNG USA and we will give you an application and a free NADA quote for the value of your vehicle right over the phone.
We will even pick up your vehicle free of charge and send you the forms needed to claim your tax deduction. You don't have to be home when we make the pick up. You can also find vehicle donation information on our website at www.
alact.org. CARS FOR KIDS - Big Brothers and Big Sisters reminds people with unwanted cars that now is the time to donate.
It's a program designed to raise funds for Big Brothers and Big Sisters and is being conducted throughout Connecticut. Big Brothers/Big Sisters benefits from the sale of each car and the person donating a car gets rid of an unwanted vehicle and may claim a tax deduction for charitable contribution. The environment is helped by ridding the area of unsightly polluting cars.
Everyone benefits! All you have to do is call 1-800-605-9366. FRIDAYS: Drop In Divorce Group for men and women from 7 to 8 p.
m. at Divorced Families Re-source Center, 1726 Ellington Rd., South Windsor.
Call 644-4782. ENGAGED ENCOUNTER WEEKENDS throughout the year at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield.
An ideal opportunity for an engaged couple to learn more about each other before marriage. Call the Family Life Office at 230-2460 for more info. HARTFORD INTERVAL HOUSE provides a variety of free services for victims of domestic violence.
These include emergency shelter for women and their children, information and referrals, counseling and advocacy, adult and child support groups and information concerning legal rights and options. For further information, call their 24-hour Hot Line: 527-0550. Wednesday morning bowling league looking for women bowlers to join the league at Holiday Lanes, Spencer Street, Manchester.
No experience necessary! Non-competitive! Bowl just for fun and friendship.
Call Vera for details at 649-7342. FRIDAYS: The Manchester Police Activities League Mountain Bike Club is seeking new members. The club is for boys and girls 13 to 18.
Rides are on Friday afternoons and will take place on a variety of trails. All levels of riders are welcome. Mountain bikes are available for participants, or they may bring their own.
Cost is $10. For more information call 645-5525.
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