Published: Feb 09, 2018 12:00 AM
The Children's Adventure Center (CAC), 14 Riverside Road, organized an afternoon high tea in honor of former First Selectman Pat Llodra, on February 1.childrensadventurecenter.com To learn more about the Children's Adventure Center and how to sign up to read to the children, visit or e-mail Anna Ruggiero at dir-cac@att.net.
Members of the CAC Board and the St Rose Parish, as well as First Selectman Dan Rosenthal and other community members, attended the special gathering.
CAC Director Anna Ruggiero prepared a wide spread of tea sandwiches and treats, as well as supplied an assortment of teas and honey for guests to enjoy.
To thank Ms Llodra for her support for their reading program and for being one of their first public readers to the children, the CAC dedicated a rocking chair in her name and presented her with a watch to show their gratitude.
Former First Selectman Pat Llodra hugs Monsignor Robert Weiss of St Rose Church, as her husband Bob Llodra looks on, during the high tea event at the Children's Adventure Center. (Bee Photo, Silber)
The back room of the Children's Adventure Center was transformed into an elegant tea room complete with tea cups and saucers, sandwiches, and flower arrangements thanks to CAC Director Anna Ruggiero. (Bee Photo, Silber)
Former First Selectman Pat Llodra received a new watch from the Children's Adventure Center during the High Tea event they held for her on Thursday, February 1. (Bee Photo, Silber)
The Children's Adventure Center dedicated a cushioned rocking chair in honor of Mrs Llodra, who read to the children there on many occasions. (Bee Photo, Silber)
Friends and family members of the Children's Adventure Center came out to celebrate the High Tea event, including Director Anna Ruggiero' daughter Angelina, pictured left, with her mom. (Bee Photo, Silber)
A personalized banner that read "Thank you Ms. Pat" hung at the high tea event for Pat Llodra at the Children's Adventure Center and featured each student's handprints. (Bee Photo, Silber)
Pictured from left are members of the Children's Adventure Center Board, Karissa Peters, Carrie Battaglia, Jane Gadbut, and Joanne Albanesi, who attended the high tea event for former First Selectman Pat Llodra on February 1. (Bee Photo, Silber)
