Celebrating Hospice

To the Editor:

What a fabulous “Waterview Welcome” for the nearly 400 attendees who gathered at The Waterview on June 14 to celebrate the 18th annual Summer Breakfast sponsored by the Newtown Chapter of Regional Hospice of Western Connecticut. We wish to acknowledge those responsible for this fantastically successful event:

*To the hosts and hostesses who sponsored the tables and invited their guests;

*To the new business corporate sponsors who endorsed the special significance of Hospice;

*To Linda Napier, who, appearing as Daisy the Clown, intrigued us all with her own personal experiences;

*To the local businesses and individuals who so willingly offered such fantastic items for raffle prizes including Avance Esthetiques, Dr & Mrs Nicholas Borrello, Elizabeth Ricci Fine Gifts, Friendly Citgo, Genesis Hair Studio, Joanne’s Fitness Studio, Lexington Gardens, J.P. Maguire Associates, McLaughlin Vineyards, Mire Spa & Nail, Mona Lisa Restaurant, Newtown Exxon, Nina Nail Spa, The Red Brick Tavern, Kathy Ronan, Sandy Hook Organic Farmers’ Market, Sandy Hook Wine & Liquors, Shortt’s Farm & Garden Center, Stony Hill Inn, Taunton Wine & Liquor, Dawn Turcott LMT, and The Villa;

*To those who so unselfishly donated their time and talents including Judy Grabarz, Marybeth Hamilton, Martene at Image One, Eleanor McClellan, Lee A. Moore, Terri Nackid, The Newtown Bee ad staff…and

*To all who gave of their time, energies and monies in the real sense of community spirit,

We sincerely applaud you,

Janet Hovious and Marg Studley, Co-chairs

And the entire Newtown Chapter of Regional Hospice

3 Leopard Road, Sandy Hook                                          June 26, 2007