Murder Mystery Theatre

The Good, the Bad, and the Guilty

Canaan Child Care Center, Falls Village Day Care Center, and Cornwall Child Center are hosting a murder mystery dinner theatre on Saturday, November 2nd, at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at Freund's Farm Market and Bakery, 324 Canaan Norfolk Road, East Canaan, CT.  Dinner will include goodies such as roast chicken, ribs, corn pudding, salad, vegetables, and apple or pumpkin pie.  Coffee and tea will be offered, or BYOB.  Tickets are $30.00 per person, and proceeds will benefit the United Way of Northwest Connecticut's Literacy/Music program in Northwest Connecticut.  To make a reservation call Fran at 860-671-1415 today!





 



Warm The Children Program Underway

There's a chill in the air, which means that the Register Citizen's Warm the Children program needs donations.  Last year's program raised $10,260 that helped 111 children receive warm winter clothing.  According to program manager Andrea Benedict, the need is great, and she's already received many phone inquiries. 
Donations can be mailed to either the Register Citizen, POB 58, Torrington, CT 06790, or the United Way of Northwest CT, POB 1001, Torrington, CT 06790. 

Transportation Options

A public transit workshop will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 21st at the Connecticut Works office located in Torrington's K-Mart Plaza.  The 2 hour workshop will describe regional transit services, how to find route and schedule information, services for commuters, and accessibility features. To register or learn more, email pmanzi@kennedyctr.org or call (203) 365-8522 x. 273.

Director Attends Conference

United Way Executive Director Stephanie Barksdale attended a three day "YMCA of the USA" conference at the Healthier Communities Learning Institute in Memphis, Tennessee.
Joining her was Greg Brisco, CEO of the Torrington YMCA branch. In addition to healthy breakfasts and opportunities for physical activity, they attended workshops discussing food policy trends, obesity, and community initiatives. Speakers included Y directors, wellness coordinators, community planners, and members of the medical profession, among others.

Ms. Barksdale and Mr. Brisco are both members of the Fit Together steering committee, a coalition established in 2012 to build healthier communities in Northwest Connecticut through strategies that promote healthy living. 

Susan Suhanovsky, President
Torrington Water Company

Susan Suhanovsky, President of the Torrington Water Company, is leading the United Way of Northwest Connecticut Residential Division for the second year. Her Co-Chairs in this effort are Bill Riiska, Esq. and Katherine Marchand-Beyer, Director of Community Support at LARC.

Susan, who lives in Torrington, has been a United Way Board member since 2009 and currently serves as Treasurer. She was a Commercial Division Co-Chair from 2007-2011. She's Past President and current Director of the CT Waterworks Association, Director of the New England National Association of Water Companies, and Director of the National Association of Water Companies.



William O. Riiska, Esq.

Attorney Riiska has been a United Way Board member since 2009 and is a long-time volunteer for the Legal and Residential Divisions covering the Salisbury and Lakeville area. He's an active participant in the Leader's Circle Event Committee, and is currently a Board Liaison for Community Mental Health Affiliates and Cornwall Child Center. A graduate of the Albany School of Law, he's a past member of the Norfolk P&Z Commission, advises the Chamber of Commerce regarding government relations and serves on the Salisbury Democratic Town Committee.



Katherine Marchand-Beyer
Director of Community Support, LARC
 

A life-long Torrington resident, Marchand-Beyer has been an active volunteer since 2002 and served in a Cabinet level position since 2007. She's been employed at LARC for 39 years, where she's the Director of Community Support and is also Director of Camp Moe.