To the Editor:

On Friday, December 9, we will be ringing at Walgreens, Stop & Shop, and Bottle Stop from 4 pm to 8 pm. We have a new location added this year, Sal e Pepe's [at 97 South Main Street] where we'll ring from 5 pm to 8 pm. On Saturday, December 10, we'll be ringing at Walgreens [49 South Main Street] from 9 am to 4 pm. We'll also be ringing at Bottle Stop [5 Queen Street] and Yankee Wine & Spirits [6 Queen Street] from noon to 4 pm, as well as Sale e Pepe's from 5 pm to 8 pm.

On Friday, December 16, will be ringing at Walgreens, Stop & Shop, and Bottle Stop from 4 pm to 8 pm. At Sal e Pepe's we'll ring from 5 pm to 8 pm. On Saturday, December 17, we'll be ringing at Walgreens from 9 am to 4 pm. We'll also be ringing at Bottle Stop and Yankee Discount Wines from noon to 4 pm, as well as Sale e Pepe's from 5 pm to 8 pm.

We are a blessed town to have so many establishments that allow us ringing time. Be creative - we've had folks ring with their pets. We've had people show up with instruments, groups who sang, you get the idea. This should be fun. I have had moms and dads bring their kids to teach them about giving and volunteering. If you'd like to help with this years campaign, please call 203-426-1035 (H) or 203-417-3004 (C) or e-mail aroosterw@yahoo.com.

Thank you,

Anna Wiedemann and Steve Bennett

Co-Chairs Bell Ringing Campaign 2016 Salvation Army

13 Clearview Drive, Sandy Hook          November 23, 2016