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Celebrating Our Members
December 2016
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Bead-Tini Boutique
Bead-Tini Boutique, a boutique gift and jewelry shop located in the Depot Square Mall in Watertown, held a ribbon cutting celebration on November 30th. Pictured at the ribbon cutting are Waterbury Regional Chamber Membership Director Louis Lacman, store owner Dana Guiliano and Chamber Finance Manager Mackenzie Marsella.
Bead-Tini carries a wonderful collection of ornaments, bath products, chokers, Wish bracelets, hand-painted Christmas glass gift sets, the Rising Tide Collection, Coline tunics, dresses, and ultra-soft black pants, and estate pieces as well as scarves and shawls. Visit them in-store or call (203) 419-5857.
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Join us at upcoming ribbon cuttings to celebrate your fellow members!
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Hartford Health Care
at Home
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Wednesday, December 14th
12:30 PM
680 Main Street, Oakville
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Passion Fruit Tropical Grille
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Friday, December 16th
2:00 PM
1230 Thomaston Avenue, Waterbury
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*To schedule an upcoming ribbon cutting for your business with the Chamber, contact Membership Director Louis Lacman at llacman@waterburychamber.com or at (203) 757-0701 ext. 305.
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Welcome to all of our new members who have joined over the past month.
We encourage you to click on the names below to visit their websites and hope you can connect with them soon.
*New Members November 1- December 5
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La Tavola Ristorante Celebrates their '2016 Chef of the Year'
The Connecticut Restaurant Association's 2016 Chef of the Year is from Greater Waterbury! Nicola Mancini of Watertown took home the honor on Tuesday, Nov. 29, during the association's annual awards dinner. Mancini is co-owner with Pasquale Salvatore, of
LaTavola Ristorante
, our Chamber member located at 702 Highland Ave. in Waterbury. Mancini, who also serves as La Tavola's head chef, was selected for the honor from among five nominees. Congrats!
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Princess Corset & Lingerie and Karmic Inspirations Men's Holiday Stroll on Grand (December 9th & 16th)
Princess Corset & Lingerie along with Karmic Inspirations invites you out for nights to shop for your Special Lady on Fridays, December 9th and 16th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Enjoy personalized service and consultation in a relaxed atmosphere at both shops! Find a wide range of gifts for any style or personality. Karmic features spiritual gifts while Princess boasts a wide variety of styles and sizes from small to plus sizes. Bras, panties, corsets, lingerie, box sets, robes, and pre-made gift bags filled with a few nice items for the quick and easy gift. PLUS! Princess now carries pantyhose for all of those downtown working women who find a run midday! Free gift wrapping. Visit them on Grand Street in Waterbury, or learn more at
http://shopatprincess.com/ and
https://www.facebook.com/KarmicInspirations/
Howard Whittemore Library December Events (December 7th & 17th)
On Wednesday, December 7th at 6:30 PM, join us for "Tis the Season for Romance!" It's the season for magic, promises, and surprises. The joy of the holidays inspired local best-selling authors Gerri Brousseau and Marian Lanouette to write the "Season of..." boxed set series of sweet, heart-warming stories. Hear more about their series and listen to them read parts of their tales. Don't miss a chance to win a set of all four books! Light refreshments available. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays for one evening and escape to where love is in the air! Then, on Saturday, December 17th at 11 AM, head to the library for "From Darkness to Dynasty": The First 40 Years of the New England Patriots. The New England Patriots are considered among the premiere major league sports franchises in North America with a savvy front office, legendary coach, and famous quarterback. But it wasn't always that way! Barstool Sports and WEEI Sports radio commentator Jerry Thornton discusses the wild, wacky, and not-so-dominant first 4 decades of the Patriots football club leading to their empire. Copies of From Darkness to Dynasty will be available for purchase. Registration required for both events. View Member Profile.
Waterbury Service Clubs Annual Holiday Luncheon (December 14)
The Waterbury Service Clubs invite you to their annual Holiday Luncheon from Noon-2:00 PM on December 14th at The Country Club of Waterbury. The event will feature entertainment by students from Children's Community School. The event is $25 per person. Organizations are asked to make one check payable to the Waterbury Exchange Club for their respective attendees. Please bring non-perishable food items for donation to the Children's Community School and Safe Haven. RSVP by December 10th to Ginny O'Rourke-Cookson at
greensandmore@aim.com or to Francine Nido at
unicodoll@gmail.com
Public Invited to Attend Thrive Dining Tasting at The Watermark (December 15)
The Watermark at East Hill will host a complimentary tasting of its new Thrive Dining program. The event will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the dining room of the continuing care retirement community, located at 611 East Hill Road in Southbury. Thrive Dining, a Watermark Retirement Communities national program, was created to restore the enjoyment of dining for residents with physical or cognitive challenges. For many people living with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, the diseases can affect their fine motor skills needed to use utensils. Thrive Dining offers residents the same dining menu served throughout the community in the form of a nutritional, bite-sized, utensil-free option. During the event, Watermark chefs will discuss how meals are prepared, the foundation of the Thrive Dining program, and benefits to residents. Guests will also have the opportunity to view and taste a sample menu. This event is free of charge and open to the public. Please contact The Watermark at 203-262-6868 by December 13 to reserve your spot.
View Member Profile.
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Acts 4 Ministry Received Donations From YPOWR Warm Someone's Heart Blanket Drive
Acts 4 Ministry received donations of new and lightly-used blankets gathered by Young Professionals of Waterbury Region (YPOWR), during the organization's 2016 "Warm Someone's Heart Blanket Drive" campaign. YPOWR is a division of the Waterbury Regional Chamber. Photographed during the blanket delivery to Acts 4 Ministry's 1713 Thomaston Avenue building (left to right) were Ellen Rogers, Acts 4 Ministry, Inc. Board of Directors Chairwoman; Julia Weston, Thrivent Financial, sponsor of the YPOWR Blanket Drive and YPOWR Chairperson; Elaine Weston, Acts 4 Ministry Volunteer; and Karyn Thompson, Acts 4 Ministry Volunteer Coordinator. Acts 4 Ministry was one of six non-profit organizations in the Waterbury region that received donations from YPOWR's annual drive. To learn more about Acts 4 Ministry, and their ongoing year-round donation needs, visit
www.Acts4.org
, phone 203-574-2287, or contact executive director Sarah Elizabeth Carabetta via
executivedirector@acts4.org
. View Member Profile.
Howard Whittemore Library's December Spotlight on Local Business
The Howard-Whittemore Library's featured local person in business for December is Nancy Cruz-Hess. Nancy Cruz-Hess is a licensed insurance agent in Connecticut and a resident of Naugatuck. She represents different insurers and plans focusing on funeral and final expenses. She can also assist with services such as discount caskets, counseling, and expenses. Visit the library during the month of December to learn more about the work Nancy does and if she can be of assistance to you or someone you know. Whittemore Library will showcase a different Connecticut-based hardworking, innovative, and creative business, professional, or artisan each month. Featured businesses have an opportunity to reach members of the community by making a presentation, leaving brochures, coupons, or information about your line of work, putting items on display, and/or Setting up a trade-show style table. Contact Kirk Morrison at the library to discuss the possibilities of being our featured business of the month! Call Whittemore Library for more information- (203) 729-4591.
View Member Profile.
Natural Health & Wellness Features 6 New Products and Healthy Gift Choices
Chamber member Julie Clark bills herself as an expert at better choices for a healthier and happier you- and she has something for everyone on your shopping list! There are six new products (and many more!) that Julie is encouraging for holiday gifts to "Give the Gift of Good Health!" Julie will give you personal consultation for gift ideas. There's something for everyone including the six new products: Kenzen Ten4 Matcha Green Tea Energy Drink, the KenkoTouch Magnetic Massage with DynaFlux, True Elements TriPhase Hair Care Shampoo and Conditioner, the Kenko Perfect Link II Magnetic Necklace, Kenko ThermoGloves Compression with Comfort and Men's Dress Socks. This an much more- contact Julie today to give the gift of wellness!www.nikken.com/julieclark View Member Profile.
ProfNet, Inc. Contributed To Chamber's Magical Mile 2016 Toy Drive
Members of ProfNet, Inc., the Professional Networking Group of Waterbury, donated toys for the Waterbury Regional Chamber's Wolcott Street/Lakewood Road Business Association (WSLR) Magical Mile Toy Drive. The Chamber's WSLR Magical Mile includes retail stores, banks, restaurants and all other businesses along Wolcott Street and Lakewood Road in Waterbury. ProfNet, Inc. is the Greater Waterbury region's only independent business leads-generating networking group. In 2016, the organization's 40 members are celebrating 21 years of success, and are committed to maintaining ethics and standards of the highest order in all business relationships. Members meet weekly at 7:00 a.m. on Thursdays at the Waterbury Regional Chamber offices at 83 Bank Street, fourth floor. For information visit
www.ProfnetWaterbury.com
, or contact Rick Synnott at 203-575-1010 or email to
rick@synnotttravel.com
. View Member Profile.
Wesson Energy Awarded Employees For Safe Driving Records
Wesson Energy, Inc. in Waterbury recognized the company's Safe Drivers during their annual Safe Drivers Award Dinner October 27th at La Bella Vista. Six of the 20+ Safe Drivers given cash awards up to $500 for driving without involvement in a preventable accident or spill were (l to r) Roger Raymond of Morris, Wesson Energy Operations Manager, Ken Carroll of Oakville, John Newkirk of Winsted, Howard Palmer of Harwinton, Mark Burrell of Naugatuck, and Jack Crouthamel of Prospect, all drivers. Family-owned and operated since 1935, Wesson Energy empowers, educates and helps homeowners create comfortable, healthy and energy-efficient homes by offering modern solutions and comprehensive services that include Bioheat, propane, natural gas conversions, whole house generators, energy audits, heating and cooling products, equipment maintenance and installation, windows and insulation. To learn more visit
www.wessonenergy.com
or call 203-756-7041. View Member Profile.
Quilts that Care to Meet in November and December
Quilts that Care, an organization that makes quilts for people who undergo cancer treatment, will meet from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 7 at The Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, Route 202, Litchfield. Currently, quilts are donated to 11 Connecticut Hospitals, including The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, VITAS HealthCare, Bristol Hospital, New Milford Hospital and Yale-New Haven Hospital.Donations of fabric shop gift cards, 100 percent cotton fabric, twin-size quilt backings, cotton flannel and quilting materials are being accepted. The donation of an 800-1,000 sq. ft. work location with storage would be gratefully accepted. Fundraising, social media and quilting volunteers are being sought. Quilters are especially needed. Monetary donations can be given through PayPal at www.quiltsthatcare.org, or at P.O. Box 166, Watertown, CT 06795. For information, call Deb at 860-782-1043, email Deborah@quiltsthatcare.org. View Member Profile.
Bill Wildman Floor Covering Calls for 26 Random Acts of Kindness to Remember Sandy Hook Victims
Fellow Chamber Members: the day December 14, 2012 has been burned into our hearts forever. The scars of that day will never go away. Through their pain, the families of God's little angels and their educators have asked everyone to perform acts of kindness in memory of their loved ones. The Sandy Hook families chose love instead of hate. For some, this may be hard to understand; I know it was for us. However, thinking about their pain, it became very clear. There is no better way to remember all 26 angels than with love and not as victims. Every time Joan and I perform a random act of kindness, it is in their memory, in what could have been, what should have been and now can only be for all time in our memories. Their memories will never die if we all choose love by performing 26 Random Acts of Kindness to others. Joan and I ask that you, your families and all of your employees and their families join us once again this year in performing 26 Random Acts of Kindness. Please join us. This is why we do what we do. Chose love in their memory. Sincerely, Bill and Joan Wildman
Remembering Sandy Hook: The Angles Cried Today
Today at school the Angels came
to bring our children home
They carried them on their golden wings
and placed them at God's throne
Never to be hurt again
for they are safely home
The children asked the Angels
beside them at God's throne
Why do mommy and daddy
look so sad and all alone
The Angels turned and looked at God
as God reached out his hand
God touched the cheeks of his new Angels
and wiped away their tears
He said your mommy and daddy
have nothing to fear
For the wind they feel upon their cheek
is only you being near
The sunlight in the morning sky
will let them know you will always be with me here
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