Newsworthy information about CTSS, it’s members and Santa community activities in general.
Scott & Carol Collins, along with their favorite Elf, grandson Joshua, held a “Santa Cares” Food Drive at the Rockwell Park Summer Festival in Bristol, CT on Saturday, August 20th. They collected 75 pounds of food and $125.50 in cash. “It was very easy to do & was a very rewarding day,” Scott said. The…
Santa Bill Dexter once again returned to the McGivney Community Center in Bridgeport for the center’s annual “Christmas Shopping” event held on Tuesday, Dec. 21st. Throughout the months leading up to this event, children at the center earn points by completing certain social and educational activities. They can then exchange these points for gifts donated…
A Christmas collection box was placed at the St Ann Club in Norwalk to collect necessities for the Children’s Connection – Children’s Bank. The box was filled quickly and I emptied and delivered the donated items to Human Services Council along with checks totaling $300. The box will be at the club for another week…
On Nov. 6th & 7th, “Photos with Santa” was held at the Morris Senior Center, 109 East Street, Morris CT from 10 AM to 3 PM both days. All available sessions were filled and there were even a few walk-ins! New this year was a “Paws and Claus” session on Sunday from 1 PM to…
On October 9th & 10th, Santa & Mrs. Claus were at the CT Garlic Festival in Bethlehem, CT promoting our “Photos with Santa” event to be held at the Morris, CT Senior Center on Nov. 6th & 7th from 10 AM to 3 PM both days. Despite the windy, cloudy weather, the crowds were large…
John and Debbie Samson attended two volunteer events this year as Santa and Mrs. Claus. The first was at the Beacon Falls Senior Center All Holiday celebration on June 16, 2021. They presented gift certificates to all the attending seniors. Their second event was at the Lioness Club of Beacon Falls on November 13, 2021 where they offered free…
Coming out of a Covid-19 induced hiatus, CTSS celebrated their 11th annual workshop event in 2021. The event was hosted by Lake Compounce and was held over a two day weekend in July. Santas from across the state (and some a little further out) came to join in the learning, the camaraderie and the sharing,…
Watertown Parks & Recreation, Morris Beach & Recreation along with Nutmeg Photography & The CT Society of Santas present… Photos with Santa Saturday & SundayNovember 6th & 7th 2021 10 AM ~ 3 PM Sit in Santa’s sleigh, his chair or in front of his tree. Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves will be there…
A new look is coming to CTSS! After many years of service, our site is receiving a new look and with that, some added functionality. It will take some time so have patience with us. What’s in store for the new site? Here are are just two features we’re looking to add with more to…
