Community Dining Room

Upcoming Events

Make Your Own Scarecrow
At Bishop's Orchards
Weekend in October

The CDR’s popular “Make Your Own Scarecrow” fundraiser will once again be held at Bishop’s Orchards weekends starting October 1st. Bring the family down for a day of fun, food, and other festivities, October 1-2, 8-9, 15-16-17 & 22-23.

In preparation for our Scarecrow event, the CDR is collecting pantyhose! They form the structure of our Scarecrow bodies and we go through hundreds of pairs. If you have new, unworn pantyhose you’d like to donate (or see them on sale at a local discount store) please contact Melissa Branch, mbranch@communitydiningroom.org.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT TAKE OUT DINNER
Lost hours at work or been laid off? Feeling the difficulties of the economic downturn? Unable to come to our daily lunch? Order your family dinner to ease your budget. Call Melissa before noon on Mondays 488-0447 Wednesday pick-up from 4:00 to 5:30ish.

What’s Cookin’
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Recent Events

Caribean Night Donovan’s Reef
Thank you to Judy Stebbins and Donovan’s Reef for hosting the Caribbean-themed dinner for the CDR. A great time was had by all, as you can see from the photos!

Lenny & Joe’s Carousel Ride Benefits CDR
Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale Restaurant in Madison donated all proceeds from its popular carousel ride on Saturday, June 26th to the Community Dining Room (CDR). Fundraising Director for the CDR, Jayne Nunziante, said “Our thanks go to Lenny & Joe’s for their generous support of local non-profit organizations. We hope all of our shoreline neighbors will support Lenny & Joe’s and visit their carousel every Saturday to support other organizations. The money we receive from the event will help to support CDR’s nutritious meals and educational programs; services that are particularly critical during difficult economic times.”

Volunteer Dinner

On April 22nd, the CDR hosted a dinner at Owenego Inn to thank the dedicated volunteers that make our work possible. We were so pleased to share a lovely evening of food and fun with our friends and supporters. Thank you for your service these past 25 years, we look forward to working side by side for many more years. Thank you also to Owenego for sharing their beautiful banquet space with us. Photo by John Vanacore/The Sound/Shore Publishing, LLC.

7th annual Shoreline Walkathon
Over 200 people braved cloudy skies to participate in the 7th annual Shoreline Walkathon to benefit the Community Dining Room. Families, friends, children, and dogs strolled a scenic 2-mile route through Pawson Park, lead by Grand Marshall Keith Bishop of Bishop's Orchards and his granddaughter Grace. May 8th was also declared "Children Feeding Children Day" in the Town of Branford by First Selectman Anthony "Unk" DaRos recognizing the Dining Room's commitment to providing children and families with nutritious meals. The 7th annual walk helped raise over $7,000 for the CDR's programs and services.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

The Community Dining Room took members of the Branford Chamber of Commerce on a journey through the looking-glass on March 30, 2010. The Business After Hours event saw Pat Kral and members of the CDR's Board of Directors dressed in full Alice in Wonderland costume and attendees were treated to wonderful food and festivities. Thanks to all who attended and to all of the CDR volunteers who made the evening so special.

Annual Events

The Community Dining Room offers several annual family-friendly events:

April
Shoreline Walkathon
Gather your family and friends for this annual event held at the beautiful Owenego Inn in the Pawson Park section of Branford. Each year hundreds of people walk together to raise funds to support the CDR!

September-October
Make Your Own Scarecrow
Join us at Bishops Orchards each weekend in mid-September through Halloween to make your own Scarecrow!

OCTOBER
Rocktoberfest
Enjoy a night of music, food and dancing each October at the Owenego Inn during our Rocktoberfest Fundraiser!



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	September 14 The Branford Community Garden Club will prepare our Tuesday Family Dinner on 9/14 at 5:30pm with plenty of fresh ingredients from their garden including homemade tomato soup! October 3 Rocktoberfest will be back again at Owenego on 10/3. October 6 We will host a flu shot clinic with the VNA at the CDR on 10/6 at noon. This event is open to the community and shots will be provided free of charge to those with no insurance. October 28 Fashion for a Cause presented by Coco's on the Green



	Make Your Own Scarecrow At Bishop's Orchards Weekends in October Click here for details.

	25 Years of Service The Community Dining Room is celebrating 25 years of dedicated service to the Shoreline Community! Click here to read more about our evolution and future plans! Consider an anniversary donation in honor of this milestone.

	The Neighbor to Neighbor Lifeline provided a generous $10,000 grant to the CDR's Wednesday Night Take Out Program, supporting people who have lost jobs or had other setbacks by stretching limited food budgets.

	WEDNESDAY NIGHT TAKE OUT DINNER Lost hours at work or been laid off? Feeling the difficulties of the economic downturn? Unable to come to our daily lunch? Order your family dinner to ease your budget. Call Melissa before noon on Mondays 488-0447 Wednesday pick-up from 4:00 to 5:30ish.

	WHAT'S COOKIN? Read the latest CDR Newsletter.



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Community Dining Room
30 Harrison Avenue \ Branford, CT 06405 \ (203) 488-9750
Email: pkral@communitydiningroom.org