Windsor fundraiser benefits grieving families
On Sunday, May 5, Mary’s Place, A Center for Grieving Children and Families, will host its 11th Annual Memory Walk. The walk will start at 9:30 a.m. at Northwest Park, 145 Lang Road in Windsor.
Walk with us in memory of your loved one. This moving fundraiser connects families, friends and the community to support programs at Mary’s Place. Honor the memory of a loved one and help make a difference in the lives of grieving children and families by joining in this special event. Come and enjoy kids’ crafts, snacks, auctions and more. Register at marysplacect.org/memory-walk
Granby-Simsbury Chamber Golf Tournament
Friday, June 7 is the date for this year’s Granby–Simsbury Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, to be held at Simsbury Farms in memory of Joseph Nilsen. Cost for players is $165, which includes golf, breakfast, barbeque lunch, drink tickets, beer keg, raffle, auction and driving range. There is a $15 discount for players who register and pre-pay prior to May 24.
Golf will be a scramble format with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. Sponsorships and tee signs are still available and provide a great opportunity to promote your business or message or remember a loved one. This year’s presenting sponsor is State Line Propane and Oil. To register, please visit
simsburycoc.com/events/details/2024-golf-classic-2820 or call the Simsbury Chamber office at 860-651-7307 or tournament chair Bob Marx at 413-977-6305.
Connecticut Trolley Museum May events
The Connecticut Trolley Museum (CTM) in East Windsor invites the public to its May events. For more information, please visit ct-trolley.org
Anything that Moves on May 11: Experience the golden age of transportation as trolley cars operate and are visible on static display. Ride on an antique streetcar and enjoy the Fire Truck Museum, located on the same campus as the trolley museum. Admission is $12 for adults, $11 for seniors 62 and up, $11 for youth age 12–17 and $9 for age 2–11. CTM members and children under two are admitted free of charge.
Homeschool Day on May 17: Students will participate in an educational tour about the trolley era and take a ride on an antique streetcar. Make your own junior motorman hat, navigate through the visitors’ center using a scavenger hunt, dress up as a motorman in the Imagination Center and visit the Fire Museum. Admission, activities, and Fire Truck Museum entrance are included with admission. This event is for students K-12th grade. Bagged lunch recommended. Register in advance for a discounted rate.
Regional Chamber of Commerce to hold symposium
The Bradley Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a symposium on June 7 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel in Windsor Locks. The chamber’s annual symposium brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators for a half day collaboration of learning and networking. This year’s symposium is set to be a premier event for business professionals seeking to stay ahead of the curve in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.
This year’s theme is Strategies for Success and reflects the chamber’s commitment to providing actionable insights and strategies to help businesses thrive. From learning new policies to harnessing the power of digital marketing, attendees will gain invaluable knowledge and tools to propel their organizations forward.
Distinguished keynote speakers include Meghan Rothschild, president and chief badass of Chikmedia, whose topic is current social media trends; Sheila Patrizz, small business manager of Smith Brothers INS, whose topic is what type of insurance do businesses need; Tanisha Baptiste, lead outreach and marketing specialist of Small Business Administration, whose topic is what an SBA can do for your business; and Chris Davis from the Connecticut Business and Industry Association.
Cost is $50 for Bradley and TVCA Chamber Members and $100 for non-chamber members. For more information and to register, visit bradleyregioanlchamber.org
Submitted by Bradley Regional Chamber of Commerce