Once again, the CT weather provided us with a wonderful wet but surprisingly warm day. Thank you to the Guilford Rotary Club for the coffee and bagels, Bank of America, for the outstanding lunch of Burgers, Dogs, the big hit Mac and Cheese, chips and baked beans, and the Jug Head Band for the outstanding music. The fish were few, but the happiness was plentiful!! Fishing has come to an end for 2023, thank you to the 1200 veterans that have participated in this year’s events. The addition of the offshore charters was a great hit and will continue next year, lucky winners will be selected by a random generator and raffles.  

What a wonderful day to rain, Splashes of Hope unveiled a TAVF mural that was hung on the wall in the multipurpose room on the 4^th floor of the Newington VA Hospital on the 16^th of October. Splashes of Hope is a 501 c (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to brightening the world with ART. Splashes of Hope creates artwork for positive change, transforming medical and social service centers into welcoming, positive environments for patients and staff. Since 1996, thousands of art pieces have been created to brighten and comfort millions of viewers across the country and internationally. Splashes of Hope is a nonprofit organization headquartered in New York, with chapters in Florida and Massachusetts. “FROM CLINICAL TO COLORFUL” a special thank you to Heather Buggee (our founders Neice) and James Knapp Splashes of Hope Consigliere for making this happen.