Your Support Brings Smiles to the CLCC Greenhouse
Spring 2014 Your Support Brings Smiles to the CLCC Greenhouse By Janette Peracchio The Board of Directors of the Creative Living Community of CT (CLCC) wish to take this opportunity to thank our generous supporters for their contributions through the long winter of 2014. You may wonder how your donations are used in the greenhouse and what the growers and volunteers do each day to create the tasty and nutritious micro greens that are sold in the Hartford area. We have 12 adults who are growers with different skills and abilities and they come to work each week and are guided by volunteers at the greenhouse. There are many jobs to do at work and everyone gets to choose what they enjoy doing, each time they come to help. Come visit us at these events! Here is a sampling of jobs that are enjoyed each week by our special growers: July 12 Farm to Table Dinner Cassidy Hill Vineyard Aug 9 Tolland County 4H Fair Tolland Ag. Center Sept 20 3rd Annual Farmstead Fair Tolland Ag. Center Curtis smiles and hums, while he carefully sifts his fingers through the soil and fills the growing trays Melissa smiles as she gently plants the tiny seeds in straight rows by lightly tapping the seeder Andy loves to vacuum; he enjoys keeping the rugs and main walkway neat and clean Richard smiles as he cautiously pulls the hose around the greenhouse tables and patiently waters each growing tray We are so blessed to have our donors because we know this work would not be done without your help. When you think of us, smile, and know we are all smiling too. Thank you. Date Event June 1 Walk Now for Autism June 8 Location Rentschler Field, E.H. Coventry Farmer’s South St. Market Coventry Celebrate Spring at one of these fine restaurants featuring CLCC micro greens! Max Oyster Bar, 964 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06107 Max Downtown, 185 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT 06103 Max Fish, 110 Glastonbury Blvd., Glastonbury, CT 06033 2 Hopewell Bistro, 2 Hopewell Rd, S Glastonbury, CT 06073 J Restaurant, 297 Washington St, Hartford, CT 06106 Take 5 Cookery, 1 Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 VISION CLCC envisions adults in Connecticut with and without developmental disabilities as valued and contributing members of our society, exemplified in a model community to be created in eastern Connecticut where all members experience a sense of belonging, share resources and a happy life. Board of Directors Vyrjil Buus Eric Carlson Eric Ellison Shelbie Fettig Lynne Gustafson Cindy Hall Tammy Kearney Beverly Niemann Janette Peracchio Lynn Wytas CLCC Advisory Group Richard Boy Michael Keenan Charlotte Newton Gordon Paterson Greg Sullivan Greenhouse Program Manager Linda Anderson I am Eric Carlson and I currently live in Tolland with my wife Christine and children Ryan and Bella. I currently work at Cigna as an Underwriting Operations Director and have been employed with Cigna in Bloomfield since 1996. I attended the University of Hartford and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus in Actuarial Science. I first discovered CLCC both through members involved with my church (Emanuel Lutheran in Manchester) as well as attending some of the events. As I understood more about the mission and vision of the organization through speaking with passionate individuals who were currently involved, I became personally excited about the things CLCC is looking and poised to achieve and felt that I could help use my time and energies to contribute! I am Shelbie Fettig and I am a recent high school graduate who took a year off from college to essentially find who I am and where I want to go in my life. I am currently serving as the CT State FFA Reporter and the CLCC Greenhouse Intern! I am so grateful to be able to be a part of the CLCC vision. From the first time I walked into the greenhouse, I knew It would be the perfect place to spend my time. I chose CLCC because I wanted to volunteer my time for a place where it was needed and appreciated. Also, I am still amazed at how much I am constantly learning as well as all of the opportunities I get to teach our farmers and volunteers. I never would have imagined CLCC would effect my life in such a positive and inspiring way. I have decided that when I attend college, I will be studying Special Education of the Autistic because the experiences CLCC has given me have shown me the passion I have for working with people with differing abilities! I am very excited to see what the future holds for our vision and how I can help! Have you heard? Creative Living Community of Connecticut has become a member of the Birdies for Charity program! The Birdies for Charity program is a pledge based program based on the number of birdies made by the PGA TOUR professional during the week of the Travelers Championship. If 1,500 birdies are made, a $.02 pledge would be a $30.00 donation to our organization.!! Simply visit Creative Living Community of CT’s website to donate, and check out the great prizes you too could win!! Many Thanks to our 2013 Donors!! Martha Addington-McCormick Round Hill Alpacas Alpha Delta Kappa Gamma Chapter Rod and Marjorie Andersen Christopher and Linda Anderson Donald and Patricia Anderson Anonymous Pembrooke Court Apartments Claudia Arnold Donna Barney Sidney and Evelyn Baron Kenneth and Doris Bensen Joseph and Danielle Berneski Sue and Al Berzinis Charlie Billmyer Clifford and Fernanda Blood Jessica Boduch Jean Bollino Denise Bologna Clinton and Barbara Bowman Richard and Robin Boy Peter and Joanne Brandien Kristen Brown Beverly Burton Bryan Buus Vyrjil and Karin Buus Amy and Scott Cady Rich and Robin Callaghan Christine and Eric Carlson Karin Lee Carlson Tracy Carlson Phyllis and Keith Carriere Healing in Harmony Center Joseph Centofanti Joseph and Jocelyn Cerina Lorraine Chandler Thrivent Hartford County Chapter Pampered Chef Donna Christle Heidi and Richard Chromik Johnna Cohan St. Pierre of Conn Louise and Thomas Conran Ann Cook Kathy Coyle Cards by Curtis LLC Sallie and Ray D'Attilio Marlene D'Addario Andrew and Jennifer Davis Jessica Davis Stephen and Tracy Debruyn Dan and Loretta Dienst Doti Dienst Mary Beth Dondelinger Gary Dopslaff Danielle Doyon Larry and Eva Durey Carl and Linda Eckblom David and Elizabeth Eddy Frances Eichler Eric and Amy Ellison Neal and Jodi Eskin Cathy Evans Melissa Ferrucci William Fischer Dawn Ford Raymond Fortier Bonita and James Foss Manchester Unico Foundation, Inc. Greater Hartford Community Foundation, Inc. David and Donna Francis Adam Friedman Beverly A. Fuss Dick and Jodi Fyfe Ezra Gelb Barbara and Herve Gelinas Stuart and Marie Gibson Lincoln and Renate Goff Thomas and Karen Golub Shirley and Alan Green Max Group Betsy Grupe Linda and Steve Gustafson Lynne A. Gustafson Peggy Gustafson Cindy and Randy Hall Sharon Hall David Halmers Jim and Sharon Hamilton Judy Harper Lorraine Harris Dennis and Priscilla Hart Kathleen and Edward Hayden Peter and Diane Haywood New England Patio and Hearth, Inc. Mel and Sylvia Hellstrom Meredith L. Henry Richard and Marilyn Herrick Maureen Hettinger Richard and Deborah Hewey Linda Hilliard Lynn Caley and Robin Hoburg Rosemary Hokanson Mark and Patricia Hope John and Judy Horrocks Christine Houle Willington Pizza House Elizabeth Hoyt Frederick and Irene Hughes Christine Christle & Philip Hultgren Bradford Hultgren Dee Hultgren Jean Hultgren Mitchell Insero Margaret Jacobson Jennifer and Christopher James Leonard and Doris Johnson Bernard and Helen Johnson Bruce and Peggy Johnson Douglas Johnson Duane and Linda Jones Brett Judson Gina Juliano Tammy and John Kearney Michael J. Keenan, Esq. David Kies Chistine Kilburn Ron's Kitchen Robert and Holly Klein Carol Kohl Marion Kulik Martin and Janet Kushnick Debra Kusy Ruslan Kuzmenko Betty Kysor Azure Day and Hair Spa, LLC Balanced Health, LLC Butcher's Best Market, LLC Chiropractic Health Center of Glastonbury, LLC CohnReznick, LLP Patricia LaPointe David Labb Gerald and Barbara Labb William Labb Glenn and Elaine Law Susan Lecuyer Ron and Ruth Lehrach Beverly Leo Karen Lepak Jeri and Stephen Lose Theresa Louth Bill and Lilly Lumb Donna and Joseph McLaughlin Althea MacLean Jennie Macione Robert and Joan Maschi Aneta Maselek Kristi and Paul Maulucci Daniel and Lauren McCarthy Gail and Tom McGrath Sue McMillen Pearl Minch Robert and Gloria Moeller Eugene and Martha Montany Delia Morrison Kristen and Mark Fournier Beller's Music Kimberly Nardone Carroll Nelson Beverly Niemann Valerie and Jon Norris The Garden Barn Nursery, Inc. Scott's Greenhouse and Nursery James and Kathleen O'Hara Betty O'Reilly Nicole Ouellette Risinger Orthodontics, P.C. Robert P. Cotthaus DVM, P.C. Sheila Moses CPA, PC Eugene Paganetti Laura Conway Palumbo Amy and Gordon Paterson Ken and Lisa Pelzar Janette and William Peracchio Ronald and Sharon Perham Pam Potterton Gerard and Nancy Poulin M. Procyk John Rallis Margie and Ed Rauza Kathy Read John and Jean Reed William and Paula Reis Jim and Mary Reuter Roserie Rinaldi Dorothea Ritzen Robert and Kimberly Roberts Nelson and Elsa Robinson Rockville Bank Foundation Jody Wynn Rodiger June Roncarti Nan Rossiter Chris and Jean Rothe Frederick and Karen Rottner Robert and Mary Samuelson Lisa and Bill Schmidt Michael and Valerica Schoenfeld Barbara Schubert Seven Hills Community Services, Inc. United Health Care Services, Inc. Lawrence P. Shea James Sheehy Stephen and Judy Shelasky Arthur and Pamalynn Smith Jack and Barbara Soares Marilyn Spafford Ryan and Kimberly Starkey Debra Stein Mary Stevens Marian Storch Greg Sullivan Edward and Phyllis Sutowski Bridget Tanner Gregory Tartaglino, Jr. William and Carol Thompson Lynn Tozier Bruce and Susan Tracey Peter and Eugene Trefz Anne Turcotte Timothy Urban Cathy Verbridge Carol Walker Glenn Walker Susan Watson Barry and Joyce Wazer Edward Wazer Michael and Joan Wazer Taryn Westfall John and Nancy Whiton Marianne and Raymond Wilcox Linda Wiley Deborah Willard Debbie and Fred Windish Leslie Wolfenden Lynn Wytas NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID HARTFORD, CT PERMIT NO. 2775 Creative Living Community Of Connecticut, Inc. 60 Church Street Manchester, CT 06040 CLCC is a 501( c )(3) nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax deductible. Please consider sending a donation in the enclosed return envelope. THANK YOU Farm to Table Dinner Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 6 p.m. Cassidy Hill Vineyard, Coventry, CT A 5 Course Dinner will be prepared by J Restaurant, Hartford using locally sourced foods from local farms and growers including CLCC micro greens and Cassidy Hill Vineyard wines. Wine tasting, silent auction and great food for a great evening! Tickets are now available for $100 per person on line at www.creativelivingcommunityofct.org or 860.375.4313
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