Family Centers to Host ‘HOPE Floats' Family Fun Event at Tilley Pond Oct. 23
Sailing season might be over by the time fall rolls around, but Darien's Tilley Pond will be filled with dozens of tiny wooden boats on Oct. 23 as part of a community-wide gathering hosted by Family Centers.
Called HOPE Floats, the family-orientated event allows children of all ages and their families to build and decorate small, easy-to-construct sailboats. Glue, markers and other art supplies will be available to help children personalize their boats. Those wishing to honor someone or remember a loved one are encouraged to write that person's name on the boat's sail. Families will be invited to launch the sailboats beginning at 4 p.m.
Sailboat kits may be purchased online for $10 by clicking here. Kits can also be ordered at Family Centers' offices in Greenwich (40 Arch Street) and Darien (590 Post Road). All kits will be distributed at Tilley Pond on the day of the event. A raindate has been set for Sunday, October 24 at 4 p.m.
Those purchasing sailboats will be given free pizza courtesy of The Pizza Truck Company of Bethel. All proceeds will benefit critical illness and bereavement support services offered through Family Centers' Center for HOPE and The Den for Grieving Kids.
For more information, contact Gloria Veeder at 203-869-4848.
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