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Latest News
Music, Mystique And Magic
July 22nd, 2010
Sterling House presents Night of “Music, Mystique And Magic” on Saturday August 28th at the Downtown
Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport. Tickets are $35.00 each and doors will open at 7:30pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance and tables of 6 or more will be reserved seating.
Cabaret style; BYOB and snacks. For more information,
Contact Patty Calabrese, Special Events Coordinator at 203-378-2606 ext.107 or pcalabrese@sterlinghousecc.org [Download the flier]
STERLING CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR SEPT. 20 AT MILL RIVER COUNTRY CLUB
June 30th, 2010
Sterling House announces its 19th Annual Sterling Classic Golf Tournament to be held on Monday, Sept. 20th, 2010 at Mill River Country Club, Stratford. Sponsored by Wal-Mart, PMA Companies, Bridgeport Fittings and Aurora Natural Products, the tournament is an important fundraiser for Sterling House with the goal to raise $25,000 for its Community Crisis Support Programs. The tournament format is a 4-person scramble. 1st and 2nd place team prizes will be awarded for low gross and low net team scores. Entry fees include 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch and dinner, awards, raffle and one hour open bar. Entry registration on first come-first paid basis. For more information contact Patty Calabrese, Special Events Coordinator at 203-378-2606, Ext. 107 or pcalabrese@sterlinghousecc.org. Register at Sterling House, 2283 Main Street, Stratford or ONLINE.
2010 FALL YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE
June 27th, 2010
Registration has begun; register at Sterling House at 2283 Main Street, Stratford or ON-LINE
NEW PROGRAMS AT STERLING HOUSE:
June 27th, 2010
Learn to Swim at Sterling House
Registration is underway for swim lessons in the three and a half foot in-ground pool at Sterling House Community Center, 2283 Main Street, Stratford. Due to the small class size, space is limited and early registration is suggested. A current Sterling House annual membership of $12, or $30 for a family, is required in addition to the fees listed. Pre-school lessons for 3 and 4 year olds are scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning July 6th, from 4:15-4:45 pm. This four week, eight-lesson program has a fee of $30. Learn to swim lessons for ages 5 and up are scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning July 6th, from 4:45-5:30 pm. This four week, eight-lesson program has a fee of $45.
Jump Start Volleyball Clinic
A clinic run and staffed by High School volleyball players and sponsored by Sterling House will be held at Stratford High School on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning on July 6th and continuing through August 5th. Sessions will run from 9:00 to 11:00 am. The fee is a Sterling House membership of $12. Girls who will be entering grades 6 to 9 are eligible to learn the basics of volleyball and have fun doing it. Each player will receive a volleyball and a t-shirt. Register at Sterling House as soon as possible as space is limited.
Aqua Zumba classes at Sterling House
Aqua Zumba classes in an outdoor swimming pool will begin Thursday, July 8, at 6:30 p.m. at Sterling House Community Center, 2283 Main Street, Stratford, and continue weekly through Aug. 19, according to Program Director Raymond O’Donnell. The initial class will be complimentary. Fee for the subsequent sessions will be $60, plus a Sterling House membership. The Aqua Zumba classes under the instruction of Renay Minkin will use lively Latin and international music modified and adapted to the aquatic environment. No swimming skills are required. Rain dates will be announced.
For registration and additional information, call 203-378-2606.
STERLING HOUSE GETS SUPPORT FROM LOCAL COMPANIES
June 27th, 2010
This past Spring Sterling House received support for several local companies working on a variety of community service projects at the center. In April 2010, a group of students from Fairfield University painted wood sealer on the Sterling House playground to prepare for it for our Nursery/Pre-school and summer camp; employers from Keller Williams Realty worked in the Sterling House Food Pantry sorting and stocking food, provided plantings and weeded one of our gardens along with helping with our Children’s Fair on June 5th; and on June 11th, employees from Deloitte Accounting Firm put all Nursery/Pre-School furniture/supplies in storage and set up camp office for the summer. For information about service projects please contact Bob Wargo, Director of Volunteer Services at 203-378-2606, Ext. 113 or rwargo@sterlinghousecc.org (see photos below)
Sterling House Food Pantry Is Awarded $10,000 from United Way of Coastal Fairfield County Neighbor Helping Neighbors Grant
June 16th, 2010
Louis D. Perno, Executive Director, announces that the Sterling House Community Center has been awarded $10,000 from the United Way of Coastal Fairfield County 2010 Neighbors Helping Neighbors grant to support the Sterling House Food Pantry.
The Sterling House Food Pantry which started in 1992 to supplement the Stratford Red Cross Pantry (now defunct) provides individuals and families food assistance for 2-3 days (3 meals per day). The pantry open Monday and Wednesday, 12:30-2:30 pm, and Tuesday and Thursday, 3-5 pm, is primarily stocked with canned vegetables, soups, sauces, stew, tuna and fruits, pastas, tomato sauce (can or jar), powdered milk, cereal, rice, macaroni and cheese, singe serving items (macaroni, fruit) and some frozen items on occasions (hot dogs, turkeys, bread and/or rolls). In 2009 the pantry serviced over 7,000 individuals and provided enough food for over 62,000 meals.
During such fragile economic times, the grant will enhance the Sterling House Food Pantry’s ability to provide emergency food to a greater number of individuals particularly during the late spring and summer months when food donations traditionally decrease. By partnering with the United Way of Coastal Fairfield County, Sterling House will be better able to stabilize households in our community through the Food Pantry services.
Sterling House Community Center has been serving the Stratford Community and beyond for over 78 years providing social, educational and recreational programs to all ages throughout the year. This past year over 12,000 children, teenagers and adults were serviced through Child Development Center programs, Positive Youth Development Services, Adult Programs and Community Services. To learn more about the Sterling House Food Pantry, contact Ray O’Donnell, Program Director/Food Pantry Manager at (203) 378-2606, Ext. 110 or rodonnell@sterlinghousecc.org
The 2010 Neighbors Helping Neighbors grant program sponsored by the United Way of Coastal Fairfield County is responding to the current economic crisis by investing in organizations that are ready and able to provide emergency food, shelter and emergency relief to individuals and families in need in the communities of Bridgeport, Stratford, Monroe, Trumbull, Easton, Fairfield, Westport, Weston, Norwalk, Wilton and Darien. For more information contact the United Way of Coastal Fairfield County at (203) 334-5106 or www.unitedwaycfc.org
STERLING PARK DAY CAMP
March 1st, 2010
For youth in pre-school to 8th grade; June 21 to August 13 (8 weeks). Regular hours are 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM – 4 year olds) Monday thru Friday. Extended hours available for working parents from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM for an additional fee. A Day Camp experience with emphasis on group and individual activities: sports, arts & crafts, swimming, field trips, music & drama, plus more Fee: $300/2-week session. REGISTER NOW AT STERLINGHOUSE; FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 203-378-2606.
DID YOU KNOW…that you can support Sterling House through your Workplace Annual Giving Campaign?
March 1st, 2010
You can designate Sterling House to receive your financial contribution through your workplace annual giving campaign. This campaign allows employees to contribute to organizations like Sterling House through payroll deduction, an easy and efficient way to support valuable charitable organizations in our community. Last year Sterling House raised $25,000 from workplace annual giving campaigns which made a significant impact on the Sterling House child development programs, positive youth development services, adult programs and community crisis support services for over 12,000 children, teenagers and adults.
If you do not currently contribute to charitable organizations through your workplace giving campaign, please inquire with your company. It’s an easy way to make a tax deductible donation to Sterling House Community Center, an organization which has been serving our community for over 75 years. If you have any questions about contributing to Sterling House please contact Diane Sheridan, Director of Community Development at 203-378-2606, Ext. 105 or dsheridan@sterlinghousecc.org or Lou Perno, Executive Director at Ext. 103 or lperno@sterlinghousecc.org
Matching Gifts: Support Sterling House by making a donation today
January 5th, 2010
Do you know if your contribution could be matched?
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. Find out if your company has a matching gift policy. Check out the attached list to see if your company is on it…if not check with your Human Resources Department …thank you for your support!!
Support the 2009-10 Friends of Sterling House Campaign
November 21st, 2009
Through its “Friends” campaign Sterling House Community Center needs to raise $50,000 to support programs and services which impact the less fortunate and those individuals that are most vulnerable. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT MORE THEN EVER!! The economic crisis has not only hit Wall Street but also “Main Street”…Please contribute to the 2009-10 Friends of Sterling House Campaign by sending in your tax-deductable contribution today!! See the “Friends” letter for more information. THANK YOU!!!
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