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Community Projects
DAR Schools-
Members collect and donate box tops from General Mills products and UPC Codes from various Campbell's Soup Product Labels to support six schools owned and controlled by private, non-profit corporations. These schools offer a variety of special needs programs including attention deficit disorder, dyslexia, adult literacy, and children in family crisis. The DAR also serves thousands of other students from pre-school through college who need a place to learn to fulfill their potential. These schools are located in Tamassee, South Carolina; Grant, Alabama; Marlborough, Massachusetts; Hindman, Kentucky; Mount Berry, Georgia; and Crossnore, North Carolina.
September Constitution Week-
Proclamations are sought from the Town of Enfield.
Chapter members proudly fly their flags!
November Honoring our Military-
Our chapter makes a donation to the Veterans Home in Rocky Hill, Connecticut.
Project Patriot-
Chapter members write winter holiday messages and collect personal items to be distributed to those serving in war zones. In 2007 we sent out 469 cards and 17 boxes, a three-fold increase from 2006, which was our first year working on the project.
Wreaths Across America-
Our chapter is organizing Enfield's first Wreaths Across America ceremony, which will be held Saturday, December 13, 2008, 12:00 noon at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Enfield, Connecticut.
The purpose of the ceremony is to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, honor those who have served or are currently serving in the military, and teach our children the value of freedom. Seven ceremonial wreaths will be placed near the veterans' memorial markers in the cemetery. Each wreath represents a branch of military service--the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine and POW/MIA service men and women.
We encourage the public to attend.
To learn more about the not-for-profit Wreaths Across America organization, or to sponsor a wreath, go to http://www.WreathsAcrossAmerica.org
Veterans Day-
The Penelope Terry Abbey chapter will be participating in Enfield's Veterans Day observance, which is being held on Sunday, November 9, 2008. The parade begins at 1:00 p.m.
Good Citizens Awards-
Each February awards are presented to winners of the essay contest. One senior is selected from each of the following local high schools: Enrico Fermi High School, Enfield High School, Somers High School, East Windsor High School and Suffield High School.
Memorial Day-
Our chapter donates an American Flag to Enfield for the Memorial Day Observation.
Independence Day-
Our chapter members dress in colonial costume and participate in Enfield's Fourth of July parade.
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