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Chamber eNewsletter - August 12, 2008

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Town Wide Sidewalk Sale
Shop where the dollar still means something! Don't miss the specials at participating businesses with the red and white signs! At each location you shop don't forget to enter the drawing for $500 in Chamber Gift Certificates.
Stop by:
Ace Hardware
Ashley's Distinctivew Jewelry & Gifts
Beanery Bistro
Bill Selig Jewelers
Geissler's Supermarkets
L.A. Prajna Yoga
Patti's Treasures & Antiques
PC Development
The Water Closet Bath and Book Shop
Windsor 375




Water Closet and Well Being
The Water Closet will be open from 10 am until 7 pm on August 15th & 22nd and is offering a Sidewalk and Porch Sale as well as in store discounts on August 15th, 16th, 22nd and 23rd
On August 15th:
--Sacred Path Card Readings from 11am until 7 pm with Elaine Reynolds for $35
--Free 1 hour Yoga class 5- 6pm with physician and yoga teacher, Dr. Linda S. Alexander
--Free Make overs from 6:30 - 8 pm with Heidi Higgins of Arbonne Products
On August 16th:
--Angel Healing 10 am to 5pm with Ellen M. Brooks for $20
--Free Make Overs from 11am to 1:30pm with Heidi Higgins of Arbonne
--Free 1 hour Yoga Class 2- 3 pm with physician and yoga teacher, Dr. Linda S. Alexander
Saturday Hours are from 10am to 5 pm on August 16th and 23rd



New Teacher Reception
You are invited to the New Teacher Appreciation Reception on Monday, August 18, 2008 at 12:00 Noon at Northwest Park. As business people, we believe in a strong educational system and the growth of our town's children. Join us in welcoming Windsor's new and energetic teachers while enjoying a great cookout lunch prepared by the Windsor Lions Club and Windsor Restaurants! Take advantage of the opportunity to introduce yourself and your business. You may also choose to donate seventy (70) of any one (1) item for the welcome packets.

Please RSVP by Friday, August 15 and let us know if you will be able to attend and/or donate to the welcome packet!


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Membership Renewals
Thank you to the following businesses for renewing their investment in the Chamber and the Windsor Community - Building Windsor Together.

Ashley's Distinctive Jewelry & Gifts
Europa Sports Products
Rainbow Bus Lines, Inc
Robert Rispoli
Trinity Christian School
Wash Brook Press
Sagemark Consulting
Bill Selig Ford
Nutmeg Exhibit Co., Inc.
Residence Inn
Griffin Land
Alstom Power, Inc
Eclectic Wonders
The Water Closet Bath & Book Shop


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WCC Board Member Highlight
Ray Embury - Konica Minolta Business Services

Originally from Michigan, Ray is a 1970 graduate of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida, He holds a BA in Business Administration. Ray re-located to Connecticut and married his wife of 34 years, Cal in 1974. They have two boys, 23 & 27. Ray began his career in 1974 with the Hartford based Royal Business Machines as a Field Service Technician and in 1981 was promoted to the Windsor corporate headquarters of Konica Business Machines which is now Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. Several job responsibilities later Ray is now the Manager of Community Relations, Office Services and Konica Minolta's in-plant and commercial print provider, the bizhub Image Center. Ray also serves on the Board of Directors of the Windsor Associates Federal Credit Union and Tallwood Men's Club, in Hebron CT.


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Concerts On The Green - Tuesday August 12
Maestro Men - 7:00 pm - Tuesday, August 12th
The Maestro's Men have been performing together since 1996. They currently have six recording releases. The musicians' unique backgrounds and experience form the heart of the Maestro's Men sound. Their unique sound and arrangements of traditional and original music offer an exciting and entertaining musical variety.

Sponsored by Carmon Funeral Homes

Come out for dinner and a show - dinner at one of our local Windsor restaurants and a concert on the green!

Summer Concerts are a 'stampable' page in your Passport to Summer Fun! You have till August 31st to finish your Passport!


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Concert on the Green - Thursday, August 14
The Valley Swing Shift Orchestra has been bringing the big band sounds to New England since 1977. They've performed at weddings, private parties, corporate functions, concerts, fund raisers, and on stage with three different shows.

The band has a library of over 400 arrangements - from traditional big band to contemporary. The Valley Swing Shift has 17 pieces (5 saxes, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets, 4 rhythm) and features a male and female vocalist, and a vocal group.

Sponsored By ING

Come out for dinner and a show - dinner at one of our local Windsor restaurants and a concert on the green!

Summer Concerts are a 'stampable' page in your Passport to Summer Fun! You have till August 31st to finish your Passport!


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Pasta Bar with Acoustic Guitar!
Come to Zocco's located on Day Hill Road on Monday night (all summer Monday nights) for Pasta Bar and Acoustic Guitar! You'll enjoy dinner listening to light acoustic guitar and vocal work, including performances by local artists. Chef attended all-you-can-eat pasta bar with everything from grilled chicken and sausage to fresh veggies. Adults $10, Seniors $8, Kids $6. For more information call 860-285-0031.


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Movies at the Library
This summer in July and August the Windsor Public Library will show an old time classic movie each Tuesday night at 7PM. The theme "Out West and Out of This World" says it all. On alternating Tuesday nights patrons can see an old-time western or sa cience-fiction classic.


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Christmas in August Ornament Sale!
Get select First Town Downtown Christmas Ornaments for 50% off - Only $10 each. Quantities are limited and only certain years available. Get 2004 The Luddy House, 2005 Founders Hall, 2006 Bart's, and 2007 Union Street Fire House. Don't miss out on this great opportunity as quantities are limited.

To purchase click below. For more info call Ashley at 683-8410 or email at ashley@firsttowndowntown.org


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