Altrusa International of Central Connecticut

11/01/2026

It's RAFFLE TIME!!!

Altrusa's annual raffle that funds all our community projects is open! Tickets are only $5 each, and you have 43 chances to win a prize! Prizes range from a weekend at Club Wyndham Long Wharf in Newport Rhode Island, to $$$ gift cards to many restaurants in the central CT region.

Contact your favorite Altrusan today to get your tickets!!! To make it easy for you to participate I do accept Zelle and Venmo (of course, cash and check are also accepted!!)

We thank our many donors who help us with this raffle... and we thank YOU for your ongoing support!

10/26/2026

Be sure to bring your kids to Middletown City Hall to Trick or Treat on Friday, October 30, between 11 and 3. Altrusa Intl of Central CT will be there with free BOOKS for everyone... because BOOKS ARE TREATS!!!!

10/20/2026

The Event is THIS WEEK, Thursday, 10/22!

🤠📚 DINE, DONATE & DISCOVER A GREAT BOOK! 📚🤠

Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 22, from 4–8 PM and join us at Texas Roadhouse in Cromwell for a delicious way to make a difference! ❤️

When you dine in or order to-go, you’ll be supporting Altrusa International of Central CT, Inc. and our mission of LITERACY FOR ALL AGES! 📖

Here’s what makes the evening extra special:

🎟️ 43 CHANCES TO WIN! Raffle tickets are just $5 each — and every ticket gives you a chance to win one of our 43 fabulous prizes!

📚 FREE BOOKS! Everyone who attends can take home free books. Because everyone deserves the joy of reading!

❤️ GIVE BACK WHILE YOU EAT! Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your food purchases to help fund our community service projects.

🚨 IMPORTANT: YOU MUST BRING AND PRESENT THE TEXAS ROADHOUSE FUNDRAISING FLYER/COUPON! Without it, your purchase will not count toward our donation. Please bring the attached flyer with you!

📍 Texas Roadhouse
55 Shunpike Road, Cromwell, CT
📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM

Bring your family, invite your friends, enjoy a great meal, try your luck in our raffle, and pick up a few good books!

Let’s fill the tables, spread the love of reading, and make a difference together! ❤️📚

10/08/2026

Thursday, Oct 22nd is a perfect day for a dinner date at Texas Roadhouse in Cromwell. You get a great meal, and can help our club fund our mission to promote Literacy for All Ages. Altrusa International of Central CT will be there with raffle tickets ($5 each with a chance at 43 prizes) and free books! Hope to see you there!

09/17/2026

Y'all heard about the town wide tag sale this weekend? Be sure to mark #72 on your map! Altrusa International of Central CT is giving away free books! Come by and check it out!

09/11/2026

On this anniversary of 9/11... We will always remember!
Sharing our Altrusa Accent from the September meeting. Thanks Laurie C. for this presentation!

08/28/2026

Help us Pack the Pickup with Proteins this weekend.... Saturday, 8/29 from 8-noon!

08/27/2026

Join us at St. Pius X Church – Lower Parking Lot THIS SATURDAY, August 29th and help fill the truck with proteins, school supplies, and financial donations for local families in need.

Every donation will support Amazing Grace Food Pantry, Shiloh Baptist Food Pantry, and Hinka's Cupboard.

Proudly sponsored by Altrusa International of Central CT, ADK, Civitan, and Soroptimist.

Mark your calendar, invite a friend, and bring a donation on August 29! Together, we can make a real difference.

06/28/2026

Hello Altrusans!
We are kicking off helpful tips & tricks shared by the Communications Committee and inspired by AI articles. If you have any suggested topics please let us know.

Communication Corner #1: Managing Difficult Conversations in a Meeting

Let’s be honest — every now and then a meeting goes off‑road. Someone brings up a touchy topic, someone else sighs loudly, and suddenly we’re all wishing the coffee pot was closer. But here’s the secret: difficult conversations don’t have to be that difficult.

A few tricks that always help:
• Stay curious. Instead of jumping in, try: “Tell me more about what you’re thinking.” It works better than a referee whistle.
• Name the moment. A simple “Okay, this feels a little tense — let’s slow down” can reset the whole room.
• Take your time. We’re volunteers, not contestants on a game show. No need to rush.
• Find the common goal. Nine times out of ten, we’re all trying to help the same people anyway.

A tough conversation handled with kindness can turn into one of the best moments of the meeting — and sometimes even a good story for later.

06/25/2026

Altrusa District One Linda Ring Kathleen Didato Kovel

With the end of the school year in sight, Altrusa Intl. of Central CT (I'm the current President) is reaching out to TEACHERS and PARENTS... If you want to Give your Books a New Chapter, let us know! We promote Literacy for All Ages. We distribute books through Little Free Library at Town Hall, Amazing Grace Food Pantry, Spencer School PKA Readers program, and the most recent
Middletown Kids Health and Safety Day! Just respond below, or send us an email at [email protected] We'll follow up to help distribute your books.