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Chamber eNewsletter - November 25, 2008
The need is greater than ever this holiday season. Read below on the many ways you and your business can participate in helping others. Hope to see you at the Chamber Holiday Breakfast on December 11 th at ALSTOM!
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Holiday Business Breakfast
The Windsor Chamber of Commerce Holiday Business Breakfast will be hosted by Alstom Power from 7:30 - 9:00 AM on Thursday December 11. Enjoy breakfast, a tea cup raffle and networking with other Chamber members. The cost is $20.00 with all of the proceeds going to the Windsor Food and Fuel Bank! Safety Services and CHR will be there to pick up unwrapped toys, gift cards and food donations. Your contribution can make a big difference this holiday season! For every toy, gift card or bag of food you will receive a free raffle ticket for the tea cup auction. For more information call the Chamber at 688-5165.
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Businesses Fueling Minds Through Books
The Windsor Chamber of Commerce and Kennedy School are working together again this year to offer you an opportunity to be involved with "Businesses Fueling Minds Through Books."
There are 32 classrooms in grades 1 and 2 at our four elementary schools in Windsor.
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CHR Seeks Community Support for Holiday Donation Drives to Benefit Children, Adults and Families
In the spirit of the season, Community Health Resources (CHR) is once again seeking community support for several important holiday donation programs taking place in the weeks ahead. The programs will benefit the many children, adults and families served by CHR, a non-profit, behavioral health system of care that encompasses both Genesis Center of Manchester and North Central Counseling Services of Enfield. CHR's mental health services benefit residents of 41 towns north and east of Hartford including Windsor.
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Food Drop Off To Benefit Windsor Food Bank
Dr. Steven Farley, DDS and Dr Roberta Garceau, DMD are pleased to announce that their office will serve as a drop-off point for the Windsor Food Bank.
They will be happy to accept donations of non-perishable items such as peanut butter, soups, stews, condiments, cereal, oatmeal, boxed macaroni and cheese, dry milk, juice boxes, coffee, tea, personal hygiene items such as shampoo, deodorant, shaving cream (no glass jars please), Monday through Friday at 62 Bloomfield Avenue, Windsor, CT from 9-5 until December 18th.
The doctors and staff would like to thank everyone in advance for their generosity in these difficult times and hope that everyone's efforts will enable our entire community to enjoy a happy and healthy holiday season.
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Project Santa
Dear Chamber Members,
It is once again that time of year to start thinking of the upcoming holidays. In the years past you have always been so generous with your giving to the Emergency Services/Social Services Annual Toy Drive. Again this year we need your help to ensure that the families in Windsor who are struggling will have a happy holiday season.
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Pandora Open House at Bill Selig Jewelers
Pandora Open House at Bill Selig Jewelers - Stop by Selig Jewelers located at 161 Broad Street and browse a large selection of Pandora beads and jewelry on November 28 & 29. Receive a free PANDORA compact or keychain with $75.00 PANDORA purchase(while supplies last). For more information call 688-3111.
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Local Artist Joins National Association of Women Artists
Master representational colored pencil artist Susan Tait Porcaro was inducted as a member into the National Association of Women Artists at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, on Wednesday, November 12th. NAWA, celebrating it's 120th year in 2009, is the oldest professional women's art association in the United States. 52 new members from all over the country were presented with membership certificates after a Power Point presentation of art showcasing each new member. Susan is one of fewer than 30 members from the state of Connecticut.
Ms. Porcaro lives in Windsor, Connecticut. She is also an illustrator, portrait artist and president of 2 Lips Art & Design. Her artwork can be viewed on her website: www.susantaitporcaro.com she can be contacted at 860-243-3975. The National Association of Women Artists website is www.nawanet.org.
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Maintain Your Brain!
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Kimberly Hall North invites you to learn about brain-healthy life style changes to keep you fit. December 9, 2008 12pm-2pm. Please join us when Patty O'Brian from the Alzheimer's Association provides us with tips and exercises.
When people think about staying fit, they generally think from the neck down. But the health of your brain plays a critical role in almost everything you do: thinking, feeling, remembering, working, and playing even sleeping. The good news is that we now know there's a lot you can do to help keep your brain healthier as you age. These steps might also reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease or other dementia. Simple lifestyle modifications also would have an enormous impact on our nation's public health and the cost of healthcare. If you make brain-healthy lifestyle changes and take action by getting involved, we could realize a future without Alzheimer's disease. Bring your spouse or friend to this important program and learn how you can stay active and fit.
Light refreshments will be served. Please reserve your seat by calling Kimberly Hall North, a Genesis Health Care center, and speak with Kelly Koretz at 860-687-3202.
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Windsor Police Athletic League
The Windsor Police Athletic League is seeking financial support from the local business community. Letters are currently being sent to all local businesses asking for donations. Windsor PAL has been serving Windsor's youth for 20 years and presently has in excess of 300 members between the ages of 7 -18. PAL's program looks to put cops and kids together in a variety of activities of both an athletic and an educational nature. Travel Basketball and the Windsor Giants Football programs are two of PAL's more visible programs. The PAL Youth Center is located at 330 Windsor Avenue and provides activities for its members in a safe drug and gang free environment.
Windsor PAL is registered with the State of Connecticut and as a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization any donations made to PAL are tax deductible. Your donations will allow PAL to continue to operate its programs and continue to upgrade and renovate the PAL center. Your donation will be most gratefully appreciated and will greatly benefit Windsor's youth.
Checks should be made payable to Windsor PAL and mailed to P.O. Box 825, Windsor CT 06095.
As always PAL is most appreciative of the support it has always received from Windsor's business community.
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Business Training Workshops.
In an effort to enhance the lending and business counseling services that CEDF already offers, we have added a new training component to maximize the resources available to all small businesses throughout the state.
CEDF now offers small business skills workshops in a small group setting to its existing clients and makes this resource available to all other current small business owners throughout the state. Topics offered include: financials, QuickBooks, taxes, public relations, customer service, marketing, and others as they are identified as important to the small business owner.
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Wondering How You Can Afford Health Insurance?
For the cost of buying lunch at work each day, you may have the money it takes to pay for health insurance plan coverage for individuals.
Your Chamber and Aetna have teamed up to help you get health insurance coverage that's worth it for you and your family.
Aetna Advantage Plans for individuals, families and the
self-employed
You'll find we have a number of plans to choose from, including child-only coverage and optional dental plans. Call 1-800-953-4467.
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