South Windsor Clubs & Organizations
American Legion, Abe Miller Post 133
Promotes Americanism through community service and youth development; keeps abreast of veterans’ affairs. Meets the 3rd Tuesday Sept-June at Town Hall. Annual fee- $20 to join. Contact - Al Bauer, 870-4947 - P.O. Box 1030, SW
Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 186
Promotes self confidence, service to others, and citizenship. Meet Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at P.R.Smith school. Contact – Randy Olson, 644-2276 - 904 Avery St, SW
Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 880
Promotes self confidence, service to others, citizenship and outdoor skills. Meets Thursdays at Wapping Community Church $40 per year. Contact – Scoutmaster Vin Grimaldi, 644-0053 - 45 Good Hill Rd, SW www.troop880.com
Cub Scout Pack No. 389
Encourages personal development of young boys through physical, mental, outdoor, technology and community service skills. Meets the last Thursday of the month at Orchard Hill School. Fee - $37 to join. Contact – Pack Master Ellen Moran, 644-6762 - 195 Dogwood La, SW www.pack389.org
Cub Scout Pack No. 886
Encourages personal development of young boys through physical, mental, outdoor, technology and community service skills. Meets the first Friday at St. Margaret Mary Church. Fee - $35 Contact – Brad Gould, 644-1615 - 100 Collins Crossing, SW
Daughters of the American Revolution
Perpetuates the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence; promotes the development of an enlightened public opinion, and fosters patriotic citizenship. Meets the 1st Monday bi-monthly, ex. Dec., Feb. Annual fee - $45 Contact Terri Kyc, 289-7052
Daughters of Scotia
People of Scottish descent. Meets the 2nd Saturday, 1 p.m. at Wapping Community Church Contact – Marie Klebart, 644-8200
Down To Earth Garden Club
Meets the 2nd Wednesday in Sept-Dec and Feb-June at Community Center - Annual fee - $20 Contact – Doreen Brown, 282-9588 - 627 Pleasant Valley Rd, SW
Friends of the South Windsor Public Library
Promotes and supports the public library. Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at the library. Annual fee - $7 family, $5/individual, $4/senior and student. Contact – Margaret Tedone, 644-7814 - 1550 Sullivan Ave. www.ctconnect.com/swlibrary
Friends of the Wood Memorial Library
Serves as an educational and enrichment center, with special emphasis on local history. P.O. Box 131, South Windsor, CT 06074 Contact – Richard Nicholson, 657-2882
Jaycees
Leadership training through community service. Meets the last Monday at Community Center or library. Annual fee - $45 Contact – Paul Petrillo, 643-1877
Junior Women’s Club
Club of women over 18, committed to betterment of the community through the arts, education, conservation, health and home life. Meets the 3rd Tuesday (Sept-May) at Village at Buckland Ct. - Fees - $22 to join and $20 annual. Contact – Sue Gerich, 436-4125 - P.O Box 507, SW
Knights of Columbus. Council 5779
Catholic fraternal service organization. Meets 2nd Wednesday at St Margaret Mary’s Hall. Contact – Richard Whalen, 644-0951
La Leche League
Breast feeding support and information. All women are welcome. Meets 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church. Contact - Carol, 644-4109 or Kathy, 644-4191.
Lions Club
Community and civic service; support of sight and hearing research. Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 7 p.m. at Lena’s Restaurant. Fees - $30 initiation and $55 annual. Contact – Frank Simao, 644-6043 - P.O. Box #540, SW
Messiah Evangelical Church Women’s Guild
Christian fellowship, altar care and support functions. Contact – Pastor Thomas Mielle, 644-2110 - 300 Buckland Rd, SW www.messiahlutheranchurch/ct.org
Moms Club of South Windsor - North
Moms Offering Moms Support. Promotes children's and women's issues for stay-at-home moms. Meets first Monday, 10:00 at library (open Business Social) Fee - $25. annually. Contact - Kathy 644-9291 or kathyreed4@yahoo.com http://swindsormomsclub.homestead.com/HomePage.html
Parent Teacher Organization – Eli Terry School
Enhances and complements the educational experience. Contact – Cori Pierce, 648-0060
Parent Teacher Organization – Orchard Hill School
Enhances and complements the educational experience. Meets first Monday. Contact Tracy Robinson, 648-1898
Parent Teacher Organization – Philip R Smith School
Enhances and complements the educational experience. Meets 2nd Wednesday. Fee - $5 registration. Contact Cathy DiCamilia, 644-3651
Parent Teacher Organization – Pleasant Valley School
Enhances and complements the educational experience. Meets 2nd Wednesday in school library. Contact Nancy Griffin 860-644-4921
Parent Teacher Organization – Timothy Edwards Middle School
Enhances and complements the educational experience. Meets 1st Wednesday at school library. Fee - $5 registration. Contact Anni Resetarits, 644-0577
Republican Town Committee
Develops, promotes and elects Republican candidates for local, state and national offices. Meets 4th Thursday (except Aug. & Dec.). Annual fee - $24 (voluntary). Contact – Lincoln H. Streeter, 644-4275 - 56 Bramblebrae, SW
Rotary Club
Encourages and fosters the ideal of service as basis of worthy enterprise. Meets every Wednesday 6:30 p.m. at Mill on the River restaurant. Annual fee - $100. Contact – Al Rodriguez, 289-6896 - P.O. Box 491, SW
St. Francis of Assisi Ladies Guild
Promotes spiritual and social well-being for the women of St. Francis church. Meets monthly, Sept-May. Annual fee - $5. Contact - Ersila Brandoli, 528-5209 - 50 Cody Circle, SW
St. Francis of Assisi Men’s Club
Social organization supporting church and community by promoting spiritual, social and financial welfare of the community. Meets 4th Monday, Sept-May. Annual fee - $5 (waived for senior citizens). Contact – John Blondin, 289-6112
Society of Genealogy
Stimulates interest in family trees. Meets 3rd Tuesday, 1 p.m. at the Community Center. Contact – Brad Case, 648-9192 - 150 Nevers Road, SW
Society of St. Vincent de Paul. St Margaret Mary Conference
An international Catholic organization which helps those in need by person to person involvement. Meets 2nd Tuesday, Sept-May. Contact – Robert Davis, 644-1656
South Windsor Ambulance Corps.
Provides emergency medical care to the sick and injured in the town. Contact – Lawrence Gorman, 648-6246 - P.O. Box 705, SW
South Windsor Arts in Education Committee
Provides cultural programs for the schools. Meets the 2nd Monday of the month at library. Contact – Liza Love, 289-8502 - 863 Main Street, SW
South Windsor Chamber of Commerce
Promotes business and the community. Meets first Friday. Contact – Gabrielle Batz, 644-9442 - 22 Morgan Farms Dr, SW www.southwindsorchamber.org
South Windsor Community Chorus
Provides choral entertainment to South Windsor and surrounding towns; provides outlet for singers. Meets Monday evenings in the South Windsor High School music room. Fee - $30/concert season. Contact – Lee Mann, 875-2589 - 435 Graham Road, South Windsor, CT 06074 www.swchorus.org
South Windsor Cultural Arts Commission. Committee Division
Promotes activities which relate to and encourage the fine, applied and performing arts and to bring education enrichment and entertainment to the people of South Windsor. Meets twice a year. Contact – Cile Decker, 644-1000 - Box 401, South Windsor, CT 06074
South Windsor Democratic Town Committee
Develops and elects Democrats to local, state and national office and keeps the electorate informed about political issues. Meets the 4th Thursday at Town Council Chambers. Contact David Guay, 436-4321
South Windsor Girl Scouts
Promotes self confidence, leadership skills, and service to others for girls. Troops meet alternate weeks Oct. – May at schools or in leaders’ homes. Annual fee - $10 Contact – Lisa Kopper, 644-8588 - 1 Autumn Drive, SW
South Windsor High School Operation Graduation
Presents an annual alcohol-free and drug-free graduation party for all members of the senior class. Meets first Monday, Jan.-June. Contact – Janice Snyder, 644-4901 - P.O. Box 545, SW
South Windsor Historical Society
Creates interest and activity in the history of South Windsor through the acquisition of real and personal property and the provision of educational programs. Meets 2nd Thursdays Oct – May. Contact – Sam Brady, 289-8174 - P.O. Box 216, SW
South Windsor Jaycees
Leadership skills and networking for those age 25-39. Community projects as well as social events are planned. Meets the 1st Tuesday, at the Community Center. Annual fee - $50. Contact – Dawn Murphy, 627-6444 - P.O. Box 486, South Windsor, CT 06074
South Windsor Land Trust
Maintains property as open space and educates in land preservation. Meets quarterly. Annual fee - $15. Contact – Kirby Holcombe, 644-8535. - PO Box 415, East Windsor Hill, CT 06028-0415
South Windsor Lions Club
Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Contact
– Dave Schell, 289-3812 - P.O. Box 540, SW
South Windsor Soccer Club
Teaches and promotes the game to area youth. Meets 1st Thursday at the library. Annual fee - $40 (in house) and $70 (travel). Contact – Gene Jay, 282-0860 www.southwindsorsoccer.org
South Windsor Square Dance Club
Sponsors western style square and round dancing and lessons. Meets Wednesdays at TE Middle School. Annual Fee - $8 http://fhrick.net/SWSDC/SWSDC.htm
South Windsor Teen Center
Provides programs and activities for South Windsor teenagers. Meets Mon.-Thurs. 2pm-5pm at SWHS and Fri.&Sat 6pm at Middle School. Contact – Dennis Sheridan, 648-6361 - 150 Nevers Rd, SW
South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department
Provides fire protection for South Windsor. Meets every Tuesday at Fire Headquarters. Contact – Philip E. Crombie, Jr, Chief, 644-8547 - P.O. Box 698, SW www.southwindsorfire.org
Super Sixty Sportsmen
Promotes interest in sports, outdoor life and travel for retirees. Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday, Sept-June at 1 p.m. Contact Dave Chapman, 528-3971 - SW Community Center
Temple Beth Hillel Men’s Club
Social organization to stimulate fellowship in the temple and the community. Meets 2nd Sunday at the temple. Annual fee - $36. Contact – Steve Leibowitz, 648-1037 - P.O. Box 1164, SW
Temple Beth Hillel Sisterhood
Supports temple events and provides fundraising. Annual fee - $36. Contact the synagogue, 282-8466 - P.O. Box 1164, SW
Tri-Town Football Association
Teaches and promotes the game to area youth. Meets 2nd Tuesday. Annual fee - $85/child (family discount). Contact –Scott Hagelin, 871-0619 www.eteamz.com/tritownpanthers/
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post No. 10251
Perpetuates the memory and history of our dead; assists their widows and children; maintains true allegiance to the government; and to preserve and defend the U.S. from all her enemies. Meets 2nd Monday. Annual fee - $15. Contact – Delbert Conroy, 289-2952 - 856 Main St Apt 510, E Hartford, 06108
Veterans of Foreign Wars. Ladies Auxiliary
Assists with veterans groups and hospitals and veterans needing assistance. Meets 2nd Wednesday, noon at community center. Annual fee - $12.75. Contact – Lorraine Vespa, 528-3140
Wapping Community Church Women
Women’s fellowship. Meets monthly. Contact – Nancy Benson, 644-4696
Wapping Grange
Supports interests of rural and suburban areas; community service. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday at Wapping Community Church. Annual fee - $6. Contact – Edith Wells, 644-8156
Wood Memorial Library Quilters
Raises money for the library by finishing quilts. Meets on Mondays and Thursdays 10 am to noon at Wood Memorial. P.O. Box 131, South Windsor, CT 06074 - Contact – Mary Ellen Zeitz, 644-2678 - P.O. Box 131, SW
Other areas
American Red Cross, Greater Hartford Chapter
Provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Contact – Cynthia Cordova (900) 483-8955 ($1.99 charge)
Bolton Lake Sailing Club
Races sunfish sailboats. Meets selected Sundays at Bolton Lake Public Boat Launch. Contact - Ken Charles, 646-6408 - 8 Autumn St, Manchester, 06040
Business & Professional Microcomputer Users Group
Learning how to use computers and new computer products. Meets the 3rd Monday at Jewish Community Cntr – W. Hartford. Annual fee - $20. Contact – Steve Langford, 644-9069 - P.O Box 370518, W Hartford 06137-0518 www.bpmug.org
Chinese Cultural Center of Greater Hartford
Chinese culture appreciation, language lessons, making new friends. Meets weekly at Trinity College. Annual fee - $25. Contact – Jeffrey Zhu, 529-5018 www.ccc-ct.org
French-Canadian Genealogical Society of CT
Promotes French-Canadian ancestry research and encourages pride and civic awareness in persons of French-Canadian descent. Meets first Tuesday. Annual fee - $25/person and then $10 for add’l family members. Contact – Ivan Robinson, 872-2597. P.O Box 928 Tolland, 06084 www.fcgsc.org