Community Corner
Beach party has been rescheduled
Unfortunately, the rain did not go away,
which means The Friends with Flip Flops event has been rescheduled for Thursday,
Aug. 15.
But the question still remains: Is there anything better
than a beach party? Especially one with a DJ, burgers and hot dogs, games for
the whole family, and a contest for the craziest flip
flops!
Sound like fun? Then head to Pavilion One at Short Beach in
Stratford Aug. 15, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friends with Flip Flops is sponsored by
The Center for Women and Families of Eastern Fairfield County, which opened a
satellite office July 29th at Town of Stratford Community Services,
Birdseye Municipal Complex, 468 Birdseye St.
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“The Center has always offered crises
services for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault in Stratford,” says
Deb Greenwood, CEO and President of the Center for Women and Families. “But now,
instead of having to travel to Bridgeport, Stratford residents can drop by the
satellite office to get the help and services they need. We currently have
satellite offices in Fairfield, Monroe and Trumbull; Stratford is our fourth.
This event is our way to introduce The Center, and the work we do, to the
town.”
As for the beach party, anyone – not only Stratford
residents – can attend. To park for free, click this link --
http://www.cwfefc.org/docs/calendar/friendswithflipflops.pdf -- to download the event flyer. Show it to the
guard at the booth and parking is free.
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Price per adult for the beach party, which includes
dinner, is $15. For kids younger than 18, the cost is $5, and those younger than
5 are free. To reserve your spot, please RSVP to Mary Ann Mencel at
mmencel@cwfefc.org or (203) 334-6154, ext. 34. Payment, in cash or check,
will be made at the event.
ABOUT THE CENTER FOR
WOMEN AND FAMILIES
Families of Eastern Fairfield County Inc. has been helping those in crisis for
116 years, providing free, confidential, bilingual services to victims of
domestic violence, child abuse and sexual assault who live in Bridgeport,
Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford and Trumbull. Additionally, each year, The
Center teaches more than 7,000 children and teens about how to build healthy
relationships, the dangers of bullying and how to prevent dating violence;
answers more than 2,000 calls on its 24-hour crisis hotline; assists with the
civil and criminal court processes for more than 3,000 survivors of domestic
violence; responds to more than 300 survivors of sexual assault and their
families; provides a safe home for more than 100 women and children fleeing
domestic abuse; and coordinates
