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INDULGE FOR A CURE
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FUND-RAISER
On Thursday, February 11 from 7:00 - 9:00pm Southbury Women’s Club presents Indulge for a Cure: a romantic evening discovering delicacies from the Northeast. Interactive and full of fun, the event will feature tastings of both savory and sweet cocktails, expertly paired with all natural, handcrafted, small batch artisanal cheese and chocolate. The evening will be led by Certified Sommelier Sally Camm and held at her store, Artisan Food Store, 760A Main St. South.
The Artisan Food Store features foods from small farms and batch producers throughout the northeast and select regions in the US. Local cheeses from Cato Corner Farm in Colchester, CT and Beltane Farm in Lebanon, CT will be featured.. Cocktails made with eau-de-vie, a spirit made from fruit farmed here in CT will be stirred and served by distiller Margaret Chatey of Westford Hills Distillers.
Tickets are $35 and all proceeds will benefit the CT chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a nonprofit donor-supported organization, is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. It is one of the most efficient organizations of its kind. It has received a four-star rating for sound fiscal management from Charity Navigator, the largest independent charity evaluator in the United States.
The event is generously sponsored by Artisan Food Store and Westford Hills Distillers.
For additional information or to buy tickets please contact Lauren Brenneman 203 405 3204 or visit the Artisan Food Store.
INDULGE FOR A CURE A HUGE SUCCESS!!!
Between February’s snowstorms, Artisan Food Store, 760A Main St. South, bustled after hours when most Southbury Main Street stores had already closed for the evening. Owners, Tom & Sally Camm of Southbury, were host to Southbury Women’s Club’s benefit Indulge for a Cure. The two hour event raised nearly a thousand dollars for The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. It was evident people were having fun with the chatter and laughter heard throughout this informative evening. Except, of course, for when Piper Beatty, a 28 year old lawyer from New York City with Cystic Fibrosis, spoke about waiting for her impending double lung transplant at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital- then people listened closely, reminded of why they were gathered there that cold evening.
The evening featured tastings of both savory and sweet cocktails made with eaux-de-vie distilled and donated by Westford Hills Distillers of Ashford, CT. Cocktails were expertly paired with all natural, handcrafted, small batch artisanal cheese and chocolate. The menu, created by Sommelier Sally Camm, featured such delicacies as a chevre with black pepper and Middle Eastern roasted vegetable bruschetta, a goat cheese frittata and a handmade cheesecake drizzled with strawberry lavender sauce. Twenty guests received a gift of a bottle of wine generously donated by Lake Wine & Spirits of Southbury.
March 2010
Southbury Women’s Group hosts Italian Comedy Wedding Dinner
The Southbury Women’s Club will present a Dillstar Production of “Joey & Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding”, the smash-hit, original interactive dinner theater show, Saturday, March 6, at the Crowne Plaza in Southbury. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m., followed by the newlyweds’ reception dinner and performance at 7 p.m. and Silent Auction winners announced at 10 p.m.
Participants at this fundraiser will be guests at an anything-but-traditional Italian wedding. Club members promise you’ll dance, you’ll sing, you’ll eat. You’ll laugh yourself silly with two of the craziest Italian families you’ll ever meet.
The scripted comedy is a spoof on a traditional Italian wedding. This long-running production incorporates ad-libbing, audience participation and lots of interaction with the guests.
Italian tunes play on as Rocco, an usher, suspiciously “makes his rounds;” Maria and her dad, Mr. Cavatelli, dance the wedding waltz; and Joey’s ex-girlfriend shows up at the reception. The plot swirls as dancing, eating and laughing all contribute to the campy climactic wedding celebration.
Tickets for cocktail hour, dinner, dancing and the performance are $55 per person plus cash bar. Table reservations are available. Tickets can be purchased at Southbury Kitchens in Union Square or by calling Lorie at 203-264-4800. All proceeds will benefit charitable causes supported by the Southbury Women's Club.
This event is sponsored by Richard H. Grayson, Ph.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist and The Body’s Wisdom, CranioSacral Therapy and Sensorimotor Tutoring, 33 Bullet Hill, Southbury.
June 2010
Community Tag Sale planned for June 5th
The Southbury Women's Club (SWC) is planning a Community Tag Sale for Saturday June 5th , 2010. The event will be held in Southbury at Ballantine Park (located at the intersection of Old Field and Pine Hill Roads in Southbury) from 9AM - 4PM.
Spring clean and sell your stuff! The club is currently taking applications to rent spots at the Tag Sale. Single spots are available for a fee of $20 and are 10’ x 10’ in size. You may also purchase two spots for $30. Spaces are available on a first come first serve basis and will be available until May 26th or until sold out. Please contact Laura at 203-695-3476 for more information or to rent a spot. You can also go to www.southburywomensclub.org to download an application.
A Community Tag Sale provides shoppers with convenient tag sale shopping from multiple vendors all in one location. Food and beverages will also be available for sale.
Community Tag Sale a Big Success
Tag salers were treated to over 60 different tag sales and a delicious bake sale all in one spot at the The Southbury Women's Club (SWC) Community Tag Sale on Saturday June 5th , 2010 at Ballantine Park.
Proceeds from the day will benefit some of the many charitable causes that SWC supports. In 2010, the club supported The Southbury Needy Fund, Fuel Bank and Food Bank, among others. SWC also provides a scholarship to a graduating Southbury senior each year. In 2007, the club began providing camperships to local children who otherwise would not be able to attend summer camp. The club also provides Southbury students in need with backpacks filled with school supplies each fall. In 2009, over 75 filled backpacks were delivered to local families.
SWC makes donation to Social Services
On June 13, 2010 the Southbury Women's Club presented the Southbury Social Services Department a check for $250. The money will be used to send Southbury children in need to local summer camp programs.
August 2010
End of Summer Ladies Night Out
Manicures, pedicures and a “Back to School on a Budget” Fashion Show
Southbury Women’s Club will host a summer membership event at Annie's Nail and Spa where area women are invited to come out, meet people, relax and even catch a fashion show for kids back to school!
This fun and relaxing evening takes place just in time for back to school. Stop by Annie’s Nails on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 between 5:30 and 8:30pm. Get a manicure, pedicure, enjoy the fashion show or just socialize with new friends as you learn what Southbury Women’s Club is all about.
Annie’s Nail and Spa is located at 134 Main St. South, Southbury (Bennett Square). The “Back to School on a Budget” fashion show starts at 6:00 and features boys and girls ages 2-10. It is being sponsored by Carousel Kids which is located next door to Annie’s Nails in Bennett Square. Come out and see Southbury’s cutest little ones walk the catwalk!
Manicures are available for $12, pedicures for $25 and the mani/pedi combo is $37. No purchase is necessary; all services are optional. Interested women may book directly with Annie's Nail and Spa (please mention the event) or call Southbury Women's Club Membership chair, Lauren Brenneman, 203-405-3204 for more information or to make a reservation. Eat, Help, Win at SWC’s first ever STAY-CATION at Jordan’s!!! The Southbury Women's Club will be hosting a “STAY-CATION” themed event at Jordan's Restaurant (900 Main Street North, Southbury) on Saturday, August 7th from 4-10 p.m. to benefit Southbury camperships for 2011. A portion of each dinner will be donated to the Southbury Women's Club when you mention that you are there for the stay-cation event. The Southbury Women's Club will also be giving away free prizes and you can enter to win various stay-cation themed gifts. For more information, please check SWC’s website www.southburywomensclub.org or Jordan’s website at www.jordansrestaurant.biz Fine artists and hand crafters are currently being sought for the 6th Annual Fall Fine Arts Festival hosted by the Southbury Women’s Club and generously sponsored by ShopRite and Newtown Savings Bank. This juried event will be held Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 10am-4pm, rain or shine, on the Southbury Green on Main Street South in Southbury. Also at the event will be live music, a bake sale and a free child car seat check. Each year, Festival crowds fill the green and 100% of the proceeds from this event go back into the local community to help those in need. Spots are assigned on a first come, first serve basis with an expectation of 60-90 artisans exhibiting this year. Download the application and mail it in to reserve your spot. You can call 203-262-8743, email FallFineArtsFestival@gmail.com or visit www.SouthburyWomensClub.org At the Southbury Green on Saturday, September 25th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Award winning wildlife artist, Dorie Petrochko (www.doriepetrochko.com) will be showcasing her masterpiece paintings at this year’s fine arts festival. The Southbury Women’s Club hosts this artisan event annually. This year’s festival is Sat. Sept. 25th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the Southbury Green rain or shine. Talented artists, crafters, and jewelers will be showcasing their products for purchase. Stop by to meet her as well as other jewelers, sculptors, and crafters at this year’s big event. Dorie is an accomplished painter, illustrator and teacher who has lectured and taught drawing and painting from nature in local schools and Audubon centers. Her most recent venture is focused on the launch of a new educational program entitled Connecticut Natural Science Illustrators. Classes for students of all levels will be offered at the Yale Peabody West Campus Community Center (www.ctnsi.com) in Orange, CT Interviewer: What is your educational background? Dorie: “I was raised in Staten Island, New York where I received my Bachelors degree in Fine Arts from Wagner College in Staten Island. I advanced my studies in the art of puppetry in France and travelled with a Parisian Marionette Theatre. Upon returning to the U.S., I began my own traveling puppet theater in Boston. I eventually turned to teaching art where I attended graduate school at Southern CT State University, receiving my masters in Art Education. I have been happily teaching art in schools and universities for 20 years.” Interviewer: How did you become interested in natural science illustrating/painting? Dorie: I have always been passionate about painting natural science subjects but after attending the program at the NY Botanical Garden I was convinced that this would be my life's work.” In 2007, I received my certification in Botanical and Natural Science Illustration from the New York Botanical Garden. BACKPACKS 2010! When the last day of school finally comes, parents are thrilled to be “taking a break” from the school year hustle and bustle, but that is exactly when Southbury Women’s Club (SWC) starts getting ready for the first day of school in the fall. Before the start of school, the club will stuff about seventy backpacks with grade appropriate school supplies for local Southbury children in need. This year, Southbury Business Association and Bearingstar Insurance have graciously agreed to cover a portion of the expense for this project. SWC is hoping the residents of Southbury will be generous with their contributions to cover the remaining supplies. Currently there are jars at cash registers in local stores, including Southbury Food Center and South Britain Country Store. Please keep an eye open and when you see one of the jars remember that no amount is too small! It all adds up for a good cause. SWC is also seeking sponsors for this worthwhile cause. If you or your business is interested in contributing, or if you would like more information, please contact Christina at 203-627-3880. Donations for this project in any amount are always welcome and can be sent directly to Southbury Women’s Club, ATTN: Backpacks,
Vendor’s Sought for SWC’s Sixth Annual Fall Fine Arts Festival!
Oxford Illustrator to exhibit at Southbury Fall Fine Arts Festival
