June, 2019

What's Happening in Brookfield and A Request!

Brookfield comes alive in June! We have almost 60 activities listed on our Calendar of Events including the Town Center Block Party, Concerts in the Park and of course, the Last Day of School! We will also share the story of two new businesses in town that are rapidly

growing. Please Share With A Friend! Thanks - Tara and Monica

Can you help us out? Our goal is to support local businesses and organizations in Brookfield. Help us spread the word! Do you find this newsletter informative? Do you know of other people who might agree? If so, please forward our newsletter to them and ask

them to sign up to receive their own copy. We really appreciate your help! Tara and Monica

DEEP Family Fishing Class If you’ve ever wanted to try the sport of fishing or to introduce your child to the sport without investing in equipment, this is a perfect opportunity.

The State of Connecticut D.E.E.P. Fisheries Division offers this program open to ages 8 through adults. This program features a classroom presentation by a state-certified volunteer

instructor on topics including: Where to fish, finding and how to use bait, rules and regulations, water safety, ecology and the environment. After

the presentation, practice the skills taught by fishing at the Town Park Beach. All equipment is provided. Registration is required & is limited to 40 people. Day: Monday Date: 6/17 Time: 5:30pm – Dark

Fee: Free Place: Lakeside Community Room at the Town Beach Find out more here.

Health Products For You (HPFY) is a home-grown company located in Brookfield that earned a spot

on Inc 5000’s list of fastest growing companies last year. HPFY started where all the best companies are founded - in a basement! Naheed and Masarrat Quaisar, with backgrounds in the health industry, marketing and computer science, have quietly worked away building

their business for the last 16 years. Naheed Quaisar, CEO and Co-Founder says, “I migrated to the US in 1998. My husband, Masarrat, was in the healthcare field and I was working in software consulting. Using both our areas of expertise, we decided to start an eCommerce store in the healthcare arena. We bought a few different domain names in 1999. It

was still an idea with a few dollars’ investments till 2002. When my first child was born, I decided to quit my job and give it a shot. We did everything ourselves- no lawyers or accountants. All of our questions were Googled, the answers researched, and then decisions were made.”

HPFY’s mission is to make a healthy lifestyle available and affordable to everyone. Their primary website, Health Products For You, offers products in 50 different product categories. They also have 10 other websites which are boutique sites that cater to niche needs like women's health and wellness, incontinence, ostomy, rehab, mobility, respiratory, wound care and more. As her company grew, Naheed wanted to find a way to give back to the community, so in March of 2017 she started "HPFY's Giving Day Program", partnering with a local Women's shelter in Danbury. Since then the company has supported charities and causes across the United States and globally. On Giving Day, the

second Friday of each month, up to 10% of sales or a flat dollar amount (whichever is greater) is donated to the partner charity. So far, their Giving Day initiative has donated in excess of $50,000. HPFY recently grew out of their small (2,500 square foot) office space in Danbury and moved into a much larger space (nearly 13,000 square feet) in Brookfield. This is a building that they can grow into, and in the meantime their plan is to rent some of their spare office space through LiquidSpace. LiquidSpace offers rentable flexible working space, the airbnb of office spaces. For more information about sharing office

space, visit https://hpfycenter.com/.

We've Got What You Are Looking For! In a few weeks, it will be the start of Prom and Wedding season. Do you need some

alterations? Brookfield has a new seamstress, Dianne Endsley, in town and she specializes in Proms, Wedding and wardrobe attire. Check

her out at https://townappeal.com/brookfield/business/dianne-endsley/?search=tailor

What’s on your Bucket List? An Alaskan cruise? African safari? Cross-country rail tour? Romantic trip to Italy? If it

involves travel, Expedia Cruise Ship Centers can help you create your dream vacation. Despite what their name

implies, more than 30% of their business involves handling travel other than cruises. “We are a full-service travel agency”

stated Mary Villamana, co-owner of the franchise.

Surprisingly, even in the age of internet, travel agencies are thriving. With so many moving parts involved, many people

feel that they need the additional support of a travel agency with the planning and booking of their vacations and travel

organizing plans.

“A common misconception that people have is that they are going to pay more when using a travel agency. That’s not

true. You are actually paying the same price as on the internet but with us you are getting additional personalized service

from a live person that can help you before, during and after your travels.” explained Mary.

You can also find additional savings when you purchase one of the promotions offered by the agency several times a

year. Their biggest sale of the year is coming up in June. “On June 4th we are hosting a Cruise Night event where we are

announcing a 3 -day cruise deal featuring perks such as free drinks and gratuities when you book during the sale. This is

one of our most popular events” added Mary.

Mary and her husband Jim, an accountant, bought the franchise located at 67 Federal Rd across from Kohls last year after

finding themselves empty nesters. “We always enjoyed traveling so this was the perfect fit”. Since then, their agency has

grown to include 20 travel consultants and they are always looking for more to join. “You don’t need any previous

experience. We have a training program for new consultants.”

For more information about Expedia Cruise Ship Center’s June 3-day cruise promotion,

follow this https://townappeal.com/brookfield/events/3-day-sale-cruise-event-featuring-princess-cruises-at-expedia-

cruiseshipcenters/.

The Special Olympic Torch Run is Coming to Brookfield!

Let’s come together to support the Special Olympics and the Brookfield

Police Department! Brookfield's finest will carry the Special Olympics

Torch and run the length of Brookfield on Federal Road! Chick-fil-A

Brookfield and the Brookfield Chamber are co-hosting a Networking

Event on Federal Road in front of Chick-fil-A to support our Officers as

they represent Brookfield. It is an inspiring moment for our town and

something that should be supported and celebrated!*Free Breakfast

will be available (order a Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit or 4 count Chick-n-

Minis) for anyone who attends and helps us cheer on our Police

Department Friday, June 7, 2019 at 9 AM – 10 AM at Chick-fil-A

Brookfield

What's New in the Town of Brookfield?

After months of negotiations, Brookfield has been selected as the new world headquarters for Branson Ultrasonics. The Fortune 500 company, a subsidiary of Emerson, makes precision custom welding machines for any number of components, applying a range of techniques from lasers to vibration welding that can precisely join parts through heating and friction. Through the Connecticut Innovations business assistance fund, the state has approved Branson Ultrasonics for $1.4 million in sales tax exemptions for purchases supporting the move to Berkshire Corporate Park. The headquarters will total more than 140,000 square feet of space with plans to employ 220 people

at its new site. It is estimated that the development will eventually generate 1.2 million annually in new taxes. Branson Ultrasonics would join the semiconductor equipment maker Photronics as the largest manufacturing company within the town’s borders.

Home Improvement Interest Free Loans will be available to eligible low- moderate income

homeowners. The town will begin taking applications for its $400,000 Small Cities grant to help with local housing rehabilitation such as health and safety improvements. Applications are on a first come first serve basis up to August 1, 2019. For further information, please contact Lisa Low, (203) 888-5624 or Steve Dunn at (203) 775-7301.

On April there was a Special Town Meeting to consider and vote upon extending the Still River Greenway

Trail. The vote passed unanimously! The more than $207,000 grant from the state’s Community Connectivity Program will allow the town to extend the trail by 2,500 feet, connecting the greenway to an existing 25-car parking lot at the firehouse on Pocono Road. The path will go around the soccer field near Town Hall, past the gazebo, next to the soccer field by the police station and connect to the

greenway. Construction is expected to begin in the fall.

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Welcome present, past or future classic car owners and those who just have an

interest in customs, antiques, street rods and special interest cars. Classic Come

over to Campy's, an American restaurant with great burgers, pulled pork,

cheesesteaks and more. Located at 537 Federal Rd in Brookfield CT. Small on

the inside, but lots of outdoor seating, and a mini golf course.

For more information, visit . https://townappeal.com/brookfield/town-events/

Visit the CCB Thrift Shop to support the church wider missions.

It will be open on June 8th at the Parsonage.

Park in church parking lot and enter through the front door.

Friday, June 14 at 5:00 p.m., Ryan SanAngelo will visit The Brookfield Library to share his book “Spaghetti Eddie” and dazzle the

crowd with a lively and engaging music performance. Ryan will have books available for purchase and signing. AGES 3 AND UP. REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Tony Lombardozzi Jazz Trio June 9th from 4:00 to 5:30 Come enjoy some great jazz at the first outdoor library concert of the year (weather permitting). Free ice cream

will be served from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. Game On- Teen Video Game Night On July 2nd from 3:30 to 5:00 Located in the Community Room Join us in the community room for some gaming! Game to be announced. For grades 6-12. Registration Required!

** People have to join the Senior Center to participate and one must be 60 years or older **

The bubble is coming down at the Regional YMCA! Also, at the YMCA this month: Wacky Camp Games on 6/6 and link with nature through their outdoor yoga program at Tarrywile

On the

Calendar...

St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish Annual Tag Sale June 8th from 9:00 to 4:00 Tag Sale/Vendors/Donation Drive: St Marguerite Bourgeoy's Annual Tag Sale will be held Saturday, June 8, 9 am-4 pm with a Preview Day on Friday, June 7, 5-7 pm. There will be vendors in the parking lot. A Donation Drive of clothing and textiles will also take place.

"Connecticut 169 Club: Your Passport and Guide to CT" at DiGrazia Vineyard June 2nd at 2:00 From the quaint splendor of Kent to the great restaurants that dot the shoreline to the history of Brookfield and beyond, travel and history author Martin “Marty” Podskoch created a wonderful guide to exploring every municipality in Connecticut with his new book, “Connecticut 169 Club: Your Passport and Guide to Exploring Connecticut.” “The DiGrazia Family is so excited to host his talk and grateful for the inclusion of DiGrazia Vineyards in the section on beautiful Brookfield!”

Finals Cafe at the Library June 12th from 7:30 to 10:00 and June 13th 6:00 to 10:00 Attention High School Students... Need a place to study? Finals are coming and the library is open late. We’ll have study resources and plenty of coffee and pizza. Both sessions will take place in the community room. Tutors will be available with dates and times TBA. REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

13th Annual Brookfield Lions - JDRF Strides to Cure Diabetes 5-Miler June 9th at 9:00 at Cadigan Park The Brookfield Lions, together with JDRF, are proud to once again co-sponsor this annual event to promote diabetes awareness and research.

Laser Light Show at Edmund Town Hall Friday, June 14th Time: Family Fun Show: 7:00 P.M.; Classic Rock Show: 8:30 P.M. Cost: $10. Proceeds to benefit The Resiliency Center of Newtown. For more information and to purchase ticket, visit TownAppeal.com/Brookfield/Events.

Building a Better Business June 19, 2019 at 5:30 Brookfield Economic and Community Development presents the second workshop in the Building a Better Business series will be June 19th at 5:30pm at the Brookfield Town Hall. Come with your questions for our guest speakers Nelson Merchan with SBDC and Jenn Stein from Paychex! Also, refreshments will be served from The First Bite Catering! This workshop is FREE for everyone and beneficial for new, existing, or future businesses! Reserve your tickets here before they sell out!

Parent Support Group of Brookfield June 5, 2019 from 7:00 to 8:30 Parents Helping Parents. The Parent Support Network of Brookfield is a program of The Youth Mental Health Project, sponsored by Brookfield Cares. The Network is a family-driven, parent-led Network that will provide parents who are concerned about their child’s mental health and well-being with the opportunity to give and receive valuable peer connection. Trained parent volunteer Facilitators will run regular, in-person, FREE, CONFIDENTIAL meetings for parents in the community. For more information and location contact brookfieldpsn@ymhproject.org

Looking for more local events? Check out our Events Calendar at

https://townappeal.com/brookfield/town-events/

Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

June 28-July 20 by Carol Hall, Larry L. King, Peter Masterson

This happy-go-lucky view of small-town vice and statewide political

side-stepping recounts the good times and the demise of the Chicken Ranch, known since the 1850s as one of the better pleasure palaces in all of Texas. Governors, senators, mayors, and even victorious college football teams frequent Miss Monas cozy bordello, until that Puritan nemesis Watchdog focuses his television cameras and his righteous indignation on the Institution

Directed by Craig David Rosen, Musical Director Sarah Fay, Choreographer Doreen Rafferty & Produced by Doreen Rafferty & Lou Okell starring Beth Bonnabeau (Miss Mona), Chris Fay (Sheriff Ed Earl), Eli Patton (Melvin P Thorpe), Stacey Snyder (Jewel), Anya Caravella (Doatsy Mae), Peter Lerman (Governor), Victor Roldan (Bandleader), Kate Paton (Angel), Katie Yeargin (Shy), Samantha

LaMendola (Linda Lou), Sophia Delohery (Dawn), Elizeth Brito (Ginger), Erin Walsch (Beatrice), Morgana Kate

Watson (Taddy Jo), Olivia Kirby (Ruby Rae), James Wood (Sen. Wingwoah)

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