At a special meeting regarding our Monday night location, the board made a recommendation to the Dining Committee to go back to the Hilton Garden Inn in Glastonbury. Meals will cost $35. The commitment is 2 years and meetings will begin at that location on January 8th, 2024.
Kuddos to Rotarian, Don Wilson, who reached his goal of raising $30,000 for the Baby Needs Drive. The Baby Needs Event is Monday, December 11th at 9:00 AM at 217 Washington Street in Hartford. Please let Don know if you can make it: wilsondon@live.com
The Rotary Holiday party will be January 21st from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at either 2 Hopewell or Cafe Aura depending on how many people plan to attend. The cost is estimated to be $125 per couple. Kevin Flanagan sent out the invite through Clubrunner. Please RSVP as soon as possible so we can get a head count.
We will host the GHS Madrigals at our next meeting on December 11th. It's sure to be a festive night for the holiday season. Don't forget to register when you see the email from Clubrunner.
member wellness news
Bob Drury is home from the nursing home and resting comfortably. He had some complications related to his cancer diagnosis but is doing well.
Tom Kane Sr. is in a nursing home in Manchester after suffering a negative reaction to medication. He is being closely monitored and is doing OK.
Chris Fraleigh is in the hospital after having unexpected surgery. He is doing OK and even made a donation to The Olive Branch (a non-profit that helps DCF families) from his hospital bed!
historical society fundraiser
GLASTONBURY PRINT RAFFLE
Rotarian, Lynn Damon, is auctioning off some gorgeous photographs of winter in Glastonbury to help raise money for the Glastonbury Historical Society. You can email her at lynndamon@gmail.com or Venmo @Lynn-Damon-1 to buy raffle tickets.