Community
Organizations in Mansfield, CT
Altrusa
International of Northeastern CT
Contact:
Ethel Mantzaris, President
429-4413; emantzaris@earthlink.net
Description
of Program
Altrusa International of Northeastern CT is a member club of Altrusa
International. Altrusa International provides community service, develops
leadership, fosters international understanding and encourages fellowship
by an international network of executives and professionals in diversified
career classifications.
Meetings
Meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month. Meeting sites
vary.
Membership
To become a member an individual must be sponsored by an existing
member. Membership is open to both women and men.
Annual
dues: $120.
Participation Opportunities:
All members are expected to participate in club activities, community
service and fund raising.
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American
Association of University Women (AAUW)
Storrs/Willimantic
Branch
Lesley Kirschenbaum, President,
Ann Lojzim, Co VP Membership,
Kay McNabb, Co VP Membership
email: aauwstorrswill@gmail.com
Description
of Program:
AAUW Association - Founded in 1881, the Association
promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong learning, and
positive societal change.
AAUW Educational Foundation - Founded in 1958,
the Foundation provides funds to advance education, research, and
self-development for women and to foster equity and positive societal
change.
AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund - The AAUW Legal Advocacy
Fund was founded in 1981 to provide funding and a support system
for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination.
Storr-Willimantic
supports the Connecticut AAUW and the Association board's vision
statement: "AAUW will be a powerful advocate and visible leader
in equity and education through research, philanthrophy and measurable
change in critical areas impacting the lives of women and girls."
Meetings:
Branch Meeting usually fall on the first Wednesday of every month.
Dinner is $19 - a check (or exact change) is appreciated. Reservations
are required and members are reminded that you must pay for dinners
that are reserved.
Membership:
Membership runs from July through June and costs $63 ($17 for students).
Membership is open to anyone who holds a minimum of an associates
(or equivalent) degree from an accredited institution. Student membership
is open to anyone who is enrolled in an associate's or bachelor's
degree program at an accredited
two- or
four-year institution.
Participation
Opportunities:
Member participation includes writing or e-mailing state and national
legislators re: legislation effecting women, writing grants, networking,
and educating oneself about issues related to women.
Website: www.aauw.org/
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Appalachian
Mountain Club, CT Chapter
East of the River
Group
Contact: Betty Robinson
429-3206; probinson@snet.net
Description
of Program
Members of the East of the River Group of the CT Chapter of the AMC
enjoy and protect Eastern CT hills, rivers, trails and scenic by-ways.
Meetings
There are 3 dinner meetings/year with speakers. See website for details.
Membership
Membership in the East of the River Group is through the Appalachian
Mountain Club headquarters in Boston.
Annual
fees: $50 (individual); $75 (family); $25 (junior - under
age 30) and $25 (senior- over age 69).
Participation
Opportunities
Members are encouraged to participate in a variety of local activities:
regularly-scheduled mid-week hiking groups (Tues. and Thurs.); paddling
on area lakes; biking;trail maintenance. Guests are welcome at all
activities.
Publications
AMC Outdoors, monthly (in library) East of River News, 3 times/year
Website: www.ct-amc.org/
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C.A.T.S. NORTHEAST, INC.
Contact: P.O. Box 345
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
info@catsnortheast.org
Description
of Program
C.A.T.S. (Cats Assisted Through Spay/Neuter) Northeast was founded
to improve the lives of domestic and feral cats in the community,
primarily through population control and vaccination of cats that
would otherwise not receive veterinary care. The focus is on population
control because the number of homeless pets is directly related to
the failure of animal guardians to have them altered. The nonprofit
organization depends on volunteer contributions of both money and
time to accomplish its animal welfare mission, which includes public
education regarding responsible pet care (see literature in the Library’s
Community Organization file).
Meetings
There are no regular meetings scheduled. For people who would like
to assist in the handling and/or trapping of cats to provide veterinary
care, there is equipment and training available through C.A.T.S. Northeast.
Membership
C.A.T.S. Northeast accepts tax-deductible donations: Member ($20);
Friend ($50); Supporter ($100); Sponsor ($250).
Participation
Opportunities
Volunteers are needed in the following areas: hands-on kitty care;
fostering care; transportation of cats to vets; school presentations;
crafts, artwork and graphics; carpentry.
Website: www.catsnortheast.org
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Center
for Learning in Retirement
Under the auspices of the College of Continuing Studies,
UConn Contact: Karen Miller
486-6354; karen.miller@uconn.edu
Description
of Program
CLIR provides meaningful and serious intellectual activities for retired
(or semi-retired) men and women from all walks of life, conducted
in an informal, relaxed atmosphere. No academic requirements are necessary,
and there is no age limitation.
Meetings
The CLIR program consists of 3 academic sessions/year. In each session
there are typically 7-12 mini-courses, each running from 2 to 10 weeks,
as well as several single lectures or seminars (called "Special
Events"). Classes and special events are scheduled Mon.-Fri.
from mid-morning to late afternoon, each one usually meeting once/week
for 1 1/2 hrs. Most classes and special events are held in the Windham
Cottage on UConn’s Mansfield Depot Campus.
Membership
Annual membership in CLIR is $25 (individual) and an additional $15
for a second member at the same residence. (From Jan.-June the membership
rate is $15 for an individual and an additional $10 for a second member
at the same residence). For an additional $12/quarter members may
attend as many courses or special events as they wish.
Participation
Opportunities
CLIR members are encouraged to offer courses (on a volunteer, unpaid
basis) in their areas of expertise; serve as officers in CLIR: as
well as attend the wide variety of classes and special events scheduled
each academic session.
Website: continuingstudies.uconn.edu.
Follow link to Centers & Institutes/ Center for Learning in Retirement.
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Citizens
for Responsible Growth
Contact:
Helen Koehn
429-4699; hkoehn@yahoo.com
Description
of Program
CFRG was founded in 2002 as a grassroots organization to monitor local
development in Mansfield, to educate citizens about watershed protection,
to ensure that the public has access to information about and has
the opportunity to be formally involved in decisions regarding the
future quality of life of its citizens.
Meetings
CFRG holds monthly meetings at the Friends Meeting House on Hunting
Lodge Rd. in Storrs, usually beginning at 7:30pm.
Membership
Annual membership in CFRG is $10 (individual or household).
Participation Opportunities
Members are encouraged to attend public and other meetings where issues
relating to Mansfield water resources and growth are presented and
discussed, to listen or to speak; meet with town and UConn officials;
and bring to the attention of the membership and the public similar
issues of concern through the CFRG newsletter and more public avenues
of communication (e.g., radio talk shows; letters to the editor).
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Columbia
Canoe Club
Contact:
Sue Audette, Chairperson
41 Pine Woods Lane
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
860.456.4906
Description
of Program
The Columbia Canoe Club is a canoe and kayak club dedicated to the
advancement of paddle sports and is located at Mansfield Hollow State
Parks in Mansfield Center, CT.
Meetings/Events
There are several canoe and kayak events/year for members. Many are
open to the public.
Membership
To join Columbia Canoe Club you must be sponsored by a current member.
You will be the responsibility of that member for your first year
or probationary period. Members must fill out the membership application
and sign the accompanying waivers. Members also must volunteer at
one club sponsored event yearly. Associate Members pay $40/yr.; Full
Members pay $65/year for individuals, $50/yr for seniors (75 and over),
$85/yr for couples and $110/yr. for families (two adults and their
children under 18 years of age living in the same household. Fees
may vary yearly. Members must agree to volunteer at a minimum of one
club-sponsored event yearly. Membership runs from April 1 to March
31 of the following year. Memberships can be accepted at any time.
Participation Opportunities
Members may receive instruction in basic paddling techniques and water
safety, participate in a variety of club-sponsored canoe and kayak
events and with the exception of Associate Members full use of club-owned
boats and clubhouse facilities.
Website: http://www.geocities.com/caherrick/
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Echo
Grange #180 P of H
Contact: James L. Palmer, President
423-8993 palmerjlp@msn.com
Description
of Program
The Echo Grange is the local representative of the national volunteer,
grassroots Grange organization. The Grange is comprised of families
and individuals who share a common interest in community involvement,
agriculture, and working together in a family environment. Programs,
projects and activities offered reflect the interests and talents
of a local Grange’s members.
Meetings
Grange members meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, 7:30 pm,
at the Echo Grange in Mansfield Center.
Membership
Annual membership in the Grange is $14 per person.
Participation
Opportunities
Grange members are encouraged to serve as officers; present rograms
at meetings; attend meetings; share their expertise with other members;
help organize and run the annual Echo Grange Fair in mid-September;
and promote Pomona and State Grange activities.
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Friends
of Mansfield Hollow
Contact:
Betty Robinson 429-3206; probinson@snet.net
Debbie Marocchini 456-9108 jmarocchini@snet.net
Description
of Program
Friends of Mansfield Hollow (FMH) was founded in 2000 to preserve,
maintain and enhance Mansfield Hollow State Park for the benefit of
the general public; to raise funds for this purpose; and to inform
and educate the public about the Park.
Meetings
In place of regular meetings, Friends of Mansfield Hollow members
(and other interested persons) schedule hikes and work parties in
the Park. See website (below) for current events.
Membership Anyone may join for an annual membership
fee of $5 (individual), $15 (family), etc., up to $100 (life).
Participation Opportunities
Members are encouraged to participate in the goals of the organization:
e.g., help improve trail conditions and directional signs; place copies
of new maps in appropriate locations; post areas where hunting is
allowed; publicize areas of concern relative to staffing and funding;
and advocate for the Park.
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Friends
of Mansfield Parks (FOMP)
Contact Jennifer Kaufman, Parks Coordinator Town
of Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department
429-3015 x 204 ; kaufmanjs@mansfieldct.org
Description
of Program
The Town of Mansfield Parks Department and the Parks Advisory Committee
have established Friends of Mansfield Parks to empower and educate
individuals and organizations to preserve, restore, and protect native
plant and animal communities of Mansfield; to promote quality stewardship;
and to inspire people to act with conservation values and environmental
ethics.
Meetings
Four seasonal environmental education programs, focus on enjoying
and learning about our parks and natural areas, are planned annually
and their schedule and descriptions can be found in the Town Parks
and Recreation seasonal magazine, available at Town Hall or on our
website. A small fee is charged for program registration.
Membership
The annual membership fee is $10 individual, or $15 per couple or
family. Member receive a discount on FOMP events registration fees
and their dues help support our Mansfield Natural Areas Volunteer
corps. Join online at our website or use the subscription form in
our brochure available at Town Hall.
Participation Opportunities
Join us for four seasonal family-oriented events. Past programs have
included topics about stonewalls and geology, non-native invasive
plants, Shakespeare in the Park, and turkeys. Non members are also
welcome. Register for our events by calling the Parks & Recreation
at 429-3015 x 204, or register online at our website.
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Friends
of the Mansfield Animal Shelter (F.O.M.A.S.)
Contact: Cheryl Hutchings, President
P.O. Box 95
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
and
Mansfield Animal Shelter
230 Clover Mill Rd., Storrs
487-0137
fomas2001@yahoo.com
www.mansfield.petfinder.org
www.fomas.petfinder.org
www.geocities.com/fomas2001
Description of Program
FOMAS is a non-profit, volunteer support organization for the Mansfield
Animal Control Facility in the town of Mansfield, CT. It was formed
in 2001 and currently has about 100 members. The group supports the
shelter facility, staff and their animals by providing financial support
for comfort, hygiene and veterinary care not covered by the town budget.
Public information and education about pet care, training and behavior,
and animal welfare are also provided. Another activity is to find
ways to improve the current facility. FOMAS has a small program that
rescues and fosters young dogs from high-kill shelters that otherwise
would be destroyed.
Meetings
FOMAS has 2 general membership meetings a year, in January and July.
Membership
Annual membership in FOMAS is $10. All donations are tax exempt. At
least twice a year members receive a newsletter with news, updates
and accomplishments.
Participation Opportunities
Members are needed to accomplish many animal welfare goals under the
direction of the Mansfield Animal Control officers: raise money for
veterinary care; groom animals at the shelter; educate the public
about responsible pet ownership at fairs, etc. FOMAS is always looking
for foster homes for the young dogs they rescue from high-kill shelters.
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Friends
of the Mansfield Library
Contact:
Betsy Hamill, President
423-9709
Description of Program
The Friends of the Mansfield Library supports the Mansfield Library
through a variety of volunteer and fundraising activities.
Meetings
The Friends Board meets the first Tuesday of each month(September
- June) in the Mansfield Library. There is also a Friends membership
dinner meeting with a speaker in early October every year.
Membership
Annual membership in the Friends is $5/yr.
Participation Opportunities
Members are encouraged to participate in a variety of Friends’
activities: e.g., serve as president, treasurer or newsletter editor;
help organize and run the 2 annual book sales; volunteer in the library
with shelf reading, seasonal decorations, bulletin board displays,
clerical work and special projects. The Friends also sponsor a book
discussion group led by Dick Reynolds, the 2nd Wed. of each month,
September - June.
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The
Garden Gate Club
Contact:
Margherita Shaw, Membership Chair
Phone: (860) 974-2636
e-mail: mnshaw325@yahoo.com
Description
of Program
The Garden Gate Club was organized in 1950 to promote interest in
horticulture and related fields. Club members share information about
gardening and have created and continue to maintain two special gardens
– The Rose Walk Memorial and Friendship Garden adjacent to the
Mansfield Center Church, and the gardens at the Mansfield Historical
Society. In addition, the club awards scholarships to E.O. Smith High
School graduates who have chosen to continue studies in horticulture,
environmental studies, greenhouse management, or a related field.
Meetings
There are several meetings each year, most at 7:00 PM in the Buchanan
Auditorium of the Mansfield Library on Route 89. Featured speakers
present programs on a variety of horticultural topics. During the
blooming months there are daytime tours, by car pool, to local gardens.
See the program description located in the library's file of local
organizations.
Membership
Membership is open to anyone: annual dues are $10. The membership
cards that are issued provide discounts at many of our local garden
shops. See the green membership application located in the library's
file of local organizations.
Participation Opportunities
Members are encouraged to assist in the operation of the club by serving
as members of the Executive Committee or on any of several other committees,
e.g., Civic Projects, Conservation, Garden Projects, Hospitality,
Program, and Plant Sale. Proceeds from the annual Plant Sale in May
provide scholarships to E.O. Smith graduates.
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Joshua's
Tract Conservation and Historic Trust (JOSHUA’S TRUST)
Contact:
Warren Church, President
429-9023
email: joshuastrust@snet.net
Description of Program
Joshua’s Tract Conservation and Historic Trust, Inc. (Joshua’s
Trust) was founded in 1966 and is named for Joshua, third son of Uncas,
the Mohegan chieftan, whose hunting grounds roughly comprise the Trust’s
territory. The Trust has 850 members and protects over 3,700 acres
of open space in the Greater Windham (CT) area. The Trust also preserves
and maintains to land which has high conservation value. To this end
the organization accepts donations of land or historic buildings,
raises funds for acquisition, and partners with other organizations
and agencies to do so. Joshua’s Trust has an office on Rte.
32, Mansfield, which is open to members and the public Thursdays 1:30-3:30
(429-9023).
Meetings
The Joshua’s Trust board meets bi-monthly except in the summer.
There is an annual dinner meeting for members every April.
Membership
Annual membership in Joshua’s Trust is $10 (individual) or $20
(family).
Participation
Opportunities
Members are encouraged to serve as stewards and workers on Trust properties;
serve as monitors on Trust easements; help identify and acquire new
properties; and organize, lead and participate in a variety of Trust-sponsored
tours of its properties.
Website: http://www.joshuaslandtrust.org
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2009
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La
Leche League of Willimantic River Valley
Contact: La Leche Leauge Leaders
Becky 860-423-5090
or Kristen 860-228-5015
Website:
www.lllusa.org/CT/webwillimantic.RVCT.html
Description
of Program
La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian
organization dedicated to providing education, information, support,
and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. The La Leche League
of Willimatic River Valley meets once a month to offer women breastfeeding
information and support. The meeting is in Mansfield Center. The group
is open to women from any community, whether pregnant, breastfeeding
or weaning. Toddler meetings are held periodically (call for date
and time). A lending library is available. Babies are always
welcome.
Evening Meeting
Meeting date: 2nd Wednesday of each month
Meeting time: 6:30 P.M.
Meeting location: Buchanan Auditorium,
Mansfield Public Library
54 Warrenville Road, Mansfield, CT.
Membership
All meetings are free; there is no membership fee. Optional membership
in the national organization is $40/yr.
Participation Opportunities
All LLL members are volunteers who have been through a training experience.
Other volunteer opportunities include snack coordinator and librarian.
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League
of Women Voters of Mansfield, CT
Contact: Lucinda (Cindy) Weiss, President
429-4015; lweiss2007@charter.net
Website: lwvct.org/lwvmansfield
Description of Program
The LWV of Mansfield is a local branch of the LWVCT, which is a state
chapter of the LWVUS. The local LWV has over 200 members (women and
men, citizens and non-citizens) from Mansfield and the region. Its
members work to promote the goals of the national, state and local
organization, which involve a wide variety of issues concerned with
government, natural resources and social policy: e.g., election laws,
fiscal policy, water resources, air quality, and children at risk.
Meetings
The Mansfield LWV board meets monthly with the exception of May, July
and December. Luncheon and/or evening meetings are held monthly September
through May and are open to members and non-members alike. These include
a potluck dinner, followed by an update on community concerns in September;
a Candidates Night to present candidates for local, state and federal
offices in October; a Legislative Breakfast to discuss issues with
our state legislators in January; an Annual Meeting with speaker of
note in May. A Know Your Town Fair to acquaint the public with the
great variety of regional clubs, organizations and agencies is held
every September.
Membership
Annual membership in the Mansfield LWV is $45 (individual)
or $67.50 (household), with portions going to the state
and national LWV.
Participation Opportunities
Members are encouraged to participate in a variety of League activities:
e.g., serve as members of the board; attend the League’s public
meetings; help organize and run the annual Candidates Night or Know
Your Town Fair; help with hopsitality before the Mansfield Town Budget
Meeting; and work on any of the national, state or local study committees.
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Mansfield Historical Society
Contact: Ann Galonska, Museum Director
429-6575
Website: http://mansfieldct-history.org
Description
of Program
The Mansfield Historical Society exists to preserve and interpret
the history of Mansfield, CT., to the general public. The Society
maintains a museum and research library located at 954 Storrs Rd.
The museum is open June through September, Thursdays and Sundays,
1:30-4:30pm. The library is open year-round by appointment.
Call (860) 429-6575 for more information.
Meetings
Four meetings per year and other special programs.
Membership
Annual membership in the Society is $20 (individual) and $30 (family).
Participation Opportunities
Members are encouraged to participate in a variety of the Society’s
activities: help research and publish booklets on the history of the
town; help locate and maintain items relating to local history and
genealogy; assist with tours of the Museum and in-class programs for
local and area schoolchildren; catalog artifacts and assist in maintaining
the museum’s collections; help plan and mount changing exhibits
and special events for public education and enjoyment. There are occasional
bus trips to other historic places for members.
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Mansfield
Lions Club
Contact Dudley Hamlin, President
P.O. Box 543
Mansfield Center, CT. 06250
(806) 423-1375
info@HolidayReacreation.com
Website:
http://mansfieldct.lionwap.org/
Description of Program
The Mansfield Lions Club is part of The International Lions Club organization.
The main focus of this organization is helping the blind by fighting
preventable blindness and assisting vision-impaired people worldwide.
On the local level, the Mansfield Lions Club is involved in activities
concerning the betterment of the community.
Meetings
Dinner meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month (except
July and August) at 6:15pm at Zenny’s Restaurant in Mansfield.
Most meetings feature a scheduled speaker;
topics vary widely.
Membership
While membership is by invitation, any civic-minded person in the
community may apply for membership via a current member. Annual dues
is currently $50.
Participation Opportunities
In order to raise money for its several service activities, the Lions
Club relies on its members to assist in several fundraisers each year.
One highly visible fundraiser is an annual Chicken Barbecue and Auction
every fall at Holiday Hill. Others include a Ham & Yam Dinner
and a Roast Beef Dinner at the Mansfield Senior Center every spring.
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Mansfield
Natural Areas Volunteers
Contact: Jennifer Kaufman, Parks Coordinator, Town
of Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department
429-3015 x 204.
Kaufmanjs@mansfieldct.org
Web Site: Mansfield
Parks & Recreation Department.
Description
of Program
Volunteer citizens work with town staff on land management tasks in
our town-owned natural areas. The group is supervised by the Town
of Mansfield Parks & Recreation Dept. and the Parks Advisory Committee,
and is sponsored by the Friends of Mansfield Parks. Stewards and
Co-stewards are assigned to a particular preserve, visit it frequently,
know it’s management plan, and work with Parks staff to care
for it. New steward recruitment and training is ongoing. Workday
Volunteers attend workdays at various preserves, helping with
supervised projects such as seed collecting, brush clearing, invasive
weed control, trail blazing, etc. Workdays are announced in the Parks
& Recreation seasonal brochure and volunteers attend as their
schedule permits. Wildlife Monitors are trained to survey
preserves for interesting plants and animals. Projects include plant
surveys, butterfly monitoring, kestrel and bluebird house monitoring.
Meetings
Work is done at town natural areas including: Dunhamtown Forest, Eagleville
Preserve, Merrow Meadow Park, Shelter Falls Park, Schoolhouse Brook
Park, Fifty-foot Cliff Preserve, Mt. Hope Park, and Coney Rock Preserve.
Membership
Any interested person, no special qualifications, no fees. Children
over 8 are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration
is required for workdays. Call Parks & Recreation (429-3015 x
204) to register or receive more information.
Participation Opportunities
Please dress to work outside; bring water and a snack. We will provide
tools and instruction. Children over age 8 are welcome when accompanied
by an adult. Pre-registration required. Call Parks & Recreation
(429-3015 x 204) to register or receive more information. Thank you
for your participation.
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Mansfield
Numismatic Society
Contact: John Ferreri
P.O. Box 33
Storrs, CT 06268-0033
(860) 429-6970; oldmoneyinfo@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.mansfieldnumismaticsociety.org
Description of Program
MNS is a family-oriented organization for persons interested in coin
and paper money collection and numismatics. The MNS is 35 years old
and currently has about 100 members.
Meetings
Meetings are scheduled on the 4th Mondays of September, October and
November, and January, February, March and April, 6:30-9pm, in Buchanan
Auditorium, and usually include a presentation and coin auction. There
is also an annual dinner plus an annual collectors event in Willimantic.
Membership
Open to all interested persons; family participation encouraged; dues
is $10/family for 2 years.
Participation Opportunities
There are several organizational positions: President, Vice President,
Secretary, Treasurer, Activities Chairman and Bourse Chairman. There
are also opportunities for members to do research and make presentations
to other clubs.
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Mansfield
Senior Center Association, Inc.
Contact: 429-0262; SeniorCntr@mansfieldct.org
Description of Program
The Mansfield Senior Center Association, Inc., is a self-governing
non-profit organization of about 1250 members located in the Mansfield
Senior Center. The Association membership works collaboratively with
the staff at the Senior Center to develop policies and to plan programs.
The board provides resources and coordination of its seven major standing
committee: Finance; Food Service; Program Planning; Ways and Means;
Travel; Computer; Memorial Meetings.
Monthly meetings of the Executive Board of the Association are held
the second Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM, and the Association
membership meets quarterly on the second Wednesday of the month following
lunch. All members are encouraged to attend quarterly Association
meetings.
Membership
Anyone 55 years or older may become member of the Mansfield Senior
Center Association free of charge. Residency is not required for membership.
Just stop by the Center and you will be given a "new membership"
package that includes a free lunch certificate, an emergency information
magnet and other information which we hope you will find useful. If
you register by phone, you may pick up this package when you come
in. Individuals are not required to join the MSCA to participate in
activities.
Participation Opportunities
A subsidized congregate lunch program is offered every day at noon
through TVCCA by advance registration at a suggested donation of $2.00.
The Association also sponsors a food program through Windham Hospital
on Wednesday afternoons at a set price of $4.50. The Senior Center
offers a variety of classes from Computers to Yoga, including Strength
Training, Tap Dancing, Jewelry Making, Watercolors, Tai’Chi,
Bingo, and Bridge. Various day and overnight trips are also offered.
The monthly newsletter, Sparks, is available through a yearly subscription.
Sparks is also available through the Town’s website: www.mansfieldct.org
or can be picked up at various Town buildings. Many volunteer opportunities
exist from staffing the reception desk to delivering meals on wheels.
If you are interested, let us know and we’ll make an appointment
to meet with you.
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Mom's®
Club of Coventry/Mansfield
Contact: MembershipVice-President: Melanie Ellis
429-6920
momsclubofcoventrymansfield@yahoo.com
Club website: http://themomsclubcm.tripod.com
International MOMS Club's website: http://www.momsclub.org/
Description of Program
The MOMS® Club (Moms Offering Moms Support) is an international
support group for stay-at-home mothers. The Coventry/Mansfield Club
started in April 2003 and covers the towns of Coventry , Mansfield
, Willimantic, Willington and Windham . Our primary goal is to support
each other in all aspects of mothering. We also do service projects
that benefit moms and children locally and globally.
Meetings
Business Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month at 10 AM.
Please contact our Membership VP for location information. Children
are welcome at every meeting and activity.
Membership
Membership is open to all mothers who live in Coventry , Mansfield
, Willimantic, Willington and Windham and who are available during
the day, Monday through Friday. We consider part-time workers and
mothers with home businesses to be “stay-at-home” mothers.
Annual dues are $25.00 but can be reduced or waived in cases of financial
hardship.
Participation Opportunities
We have a weekly all age playgroup, a monthly mom’s night out
(breastfeeding babies may attend), a monthly business meeting, and
a variety of activities and events for moms and their children throughout
each month including holiday parties, hayrides, trips to museums,
lunches out, etc. Members host every activity and the possibilities
are endless!
update November
2008
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Northeastern
Connecticut Animal Rescue, Inc. (NECTAR)
Contact:Linda Wenner, President
Mailing Address:
PO Box 362
Storrs, CT06268-0362
phone: 860-423-0849
Lwenner@prodigy.net
http://www.northeasternctanimalrescue.org
Description of Program
Several Mansfield residents who were interested in assisting the Mansfield
animal shelter increase adoptions founded NECTAR in 1983. Since that
time, the group has grown to cover all the towns in the northeastern
or "Quiet" corner of the state. In addition to facilitating
adoptions from local shelters with the public access television show
"Pound Pets for Adoption" and the "Pet of the Week"
article in the Chronicle each Saturday, pets are also featured on
the website: northeasternctanimalrescue.org.
NECTAR offers spay and neuter assistance for low-income pet owners,
maintains listings of lost and found dogs and cats, and listings of
pets available for adoption at the 20 area municipal animal shelters.
NECTAR organizes the low-cost rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and
cats held each spring at the Eagleville Fire House on Route 32 in
Storrs.
Meetings
Monthly luncheon meeting are held. Contact the Mansfield Animal Shelter
at 487-0137 for dates and locations.
Membership
Annual membership in NECTAR is $15.00.
Participation Opportunities
Our members often take in a shelter dog or cat as a "foster home"
or provide transportation for animals to and from veterinary appointments.
Members can assist at the rabies clinic, bake for the Easter and Halloween
bake sales and work at other fund raisers.
Natchaug
Ornithology Society (NOS)
Contact: Steve Morytko,(past) President
(860) 429-9600; http://www.nosbird.org/
Description of Program
NOS exists to promote awareness and enjoyment of birds and their habitats
through occasional meetings and birding walks but most communication
is through our online email list where recent sightings and other
interesting discussions about birds are exchanged.Our website has
email list subscription information.
Membership
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in birds and nature.
Currently there are no membership fees.
Publications
The NOS-sponsored publication Birds of Storrs, Connecticut and Vicinity
by George A. Clark, Jr., is the 3rd and latest edition containing
a wealth of information about local birds and habitats. Copies are
for sale at meetings, the UConn Co-op, and are also available for
loan at the Mansfield Library.
Website: http://www.nosbird.org/
updated November 2008
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Northeastern Drone Society, Inc.
Contact: Gary Warzocha, Treasurer
P.O. Box 83
Storrs, CT. 06268
(860) 455-0361; gary13@mindspring.com
Description of Program
The Northeastern Drone Society, Inc., is an Academy of Model Aeronautics
(AMA) Club #187. It is a family-oriented organization that promotes
the building and flying of model airplanes. The Society holds many
events at Mansfield Hollow State Park.
Meetings
Members of the Society meet the first Thursday of each month, 7 pm,
at the Mansfield Library to conduct business and present a program.
In nice weather during the summer, meetings are held at one of our
flying fields so that members can do some flying before and after
business is conducted.
Membership
Annual membership in the Society is $48 (adults);
$18 (age 18 or under).
Participation Opportunities
Members are encouraged to present displays at meetings; attend meetings
and flying events; and share their expertise with other members.
updated January
2009
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Second Wednesday New York City Bus Trip
Contact: Lynn Stanley-Haney
(860) 429-3105
Description
The Second Wednesday New York City Bus Trip is a service, organized
by volunteers, for anyone in the area who wishes to make one-day trips
to New York City in the comfort of a chartered bus.
The bus service operates the second Wednesday in the months of October,
November, December; March, April, May and June.
The bus leaves
Storrs promptly at 7:15 AM from North Eagleville Road near the North
pedestrian exit from the UCONN North Parking Garage. Parking is available
at the garage for $6.00 for the full day.
The bus stops at the Guggenheim Museum, Metropolitan Museum, 58th
Street, Rockefeller Center and TKTS dsicount booth, Chelsea (22nd
Street), Union Square (17th Street), Greenwich Village, and Soho.
In May the bus will continue from Midtown to the Brooklyn Museum of
Art and Botancial Gardens.
Note: Because of the winter weather, there are no bus trips in January
and February.
The bus leaves Midtown promptly at 7:15 P.M. to return to Storrs,
except for Dec. & June when the bus will leave at 8:15 for Storrs.
Cost: All seven trips $196.00
Four or more trips (prepaid in full) $30.00 per trip
Single trip $37.00
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2008
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Storr's Farmer's Market
info@storrsfarmers.org
Description
Enjoy the freshest produce grown exclusively by local farmers for
your table. We feature only Connecticut Grown fruits and vegetables,
meats, eggs and fish as well as locally produced dairy and prepared
foods. The Market
is located at E.O. Smith High School Parking Lot,
Storrs Center, Route 195.
Meetings/Events
Opening early May, and every Saturday through late November
3 - 6 PM -- Rain or Shine.
Ample free parking, and little red wagons will help you to your car!
Participation
Opportunities
Call contacts above for availability.
Website:
http://www.storrsfarmers.org/
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Tolland
County Art Association
Contact: Ronnie Klukas, president
cyanronnie@aol.com, 649-0311
Description
We are a group of artists and art loving people who gather together.
We have two open studios, public exhibitions, evening meeting demos,
plein air painting, excursions to various art-related places as
well as sell our art. We exchange painting ideas and find inspiration
in each other. Among us are painters in every medium as well as
those of us who find creating anything a joy and a challenge.
TCAA
has been around since the late 1940's when a few friends with a
mutual interest in art started getting together regularly. They
met at each other's homes to paint and critique each others work.
We now have the beautiful Tolland Art Center to meet at. Our goals
have remained rooted in inspiring the communities around us as well
as each other.
Meetings
Second Tuesday of each month at 7pm, excluding Jan. Feb. July, Aug.
Membership
$25 per person or $30 per family
Participation Opportunities
members are encouraged and inspired to better themselves in art
related fields. Volunteering is always welcome.
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The
University of Connecticut League
Contact: Kathy Pepin
(860) 684-9574 kathypepin@msn.com
Description of Program
Founded in 1968, The UConn League is a community-based service and
social organization for persons with a wide variety of interests.
Most League activity takes place in the 10 Interest Groups (see Participation
Opportunities, below).
Meetings
There are two luncheons each year with the fall luncheon considered
the beginning of the League year.
Membership
Membership in the UConn League is open to anyone from any town. Membership
dues is $15.
Participation Opportunities
The UConn League currently offers the following Interest Groups: Book
Discussion; Day Trippers; Fitness; Four Seasons Dining; Golf; Marathon
Bridge Fundraiser; Music; Playreaders; Walking for Exercise; Wine
Tasting.
updated November 2008
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The
Women's Club of Storrs
Contact:
Zoe Leibowitz, President
(860) 429-0791
Description
of Program
The Women’s Club of Storrs meets four times/year with programs
on a variety of topics (usually local); has 2 bridge groups; makes
an annual monetary award to an outstanding UConn undergraduate and
the local Girl Scouts, as well as contributions in memory of former
members.
Meetings
Four potluck meeting per year are usually held in the months of Oct.,
Dec., March and May at the Buchanan Center Auditorium. (5:30pm social
hour; 6pm potluck supper; 7pm program).
Membership
Anyone may join for an annual membership fee of $10.
Participation Opportunities
Members are encouraged to assist in the operation of the Club by participating
in one or more of the following ways: working on the Membership, Program,
Social, Nominating, Publicity, Telephone or Editorial committees;
serving on the Board; staffing the Club’s table at Know Your
Town Fair.
updated August
2009
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We welcome your suggestions
and comments. Although there isn't sufficient time to respond to suggestions
individually, we do read & consider all of them.
contact us: mansfield@biblio.org
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