Business Buddies: Networking with Heart Best Buddies Connecticut
Business Buddies is a social networking opportunity that benefits Best Buddies of Connecticut. The purpose is to provide an opportunity for professionals to come together and have fun for a good cause. Business Buddies events give you the opportunity to make new friends, gain new clients, and meet new people in a relaxed casual environment. Food and drink specials are provided. In addition, it gives you the opportunity to help Best Buddies make a difference in the lives of individuals with an intellectual disability.
Upcoming Events Best Buddies Connecticut Special Events
July 18-21, 2008 19th Annual Leadership Conference Indiana
Open to all ages and abilities! The event features a 100, 62, or 15-mile bike ride, and 5K run, and 3K walk options. With participation of celebrities and professional athletes, a gourmet barbecue and concert by the Black Eyed Peas, this event has something for everyone!
Join Best Buddies at Hearst Castle, and help support programs throughout your state!
For more information, contact: Best Buddies Connecticut
Phone: 1 (866) CT-BUDDY
Mention "Hearst Castle Challenge" for event info
October 18, 2008 The 2008 Best Buddies Connecticut Rubber Duck Race Milford, Connecticut The Stone Bridge, Wepawaug River Milford Lisman Landing Marina
37 Helwig Street
Milford, CT 06460
For more information, contact: Best Buddies Connecticut
Phone: 1 (866) CT-BUDDY
Mention "Duck Race" for event info
Past Events Thank you for making each one a success!
MUST BE 21+ TO ATTEND
May 22, 2008 The Great New Haven Feast Downtown New Haven, Connecticut Join Best Buddies Connecticut for a progressive dinner where guests will sample and savor cuisine and drinks from some of the hottest spots downtown!
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS:
The Wine Thief
Marius Restaurant
BlackBear Saloon
The Playwright
SPONSORED BY:
Fidelity Investments
Morgan Stanley
Steppin' Out Dance Studio
NBC 30
For more information, contact: Nikki Besitko | State Director
Phone: (203) 773-9233
E-mail: NikkiBesitko@bestbuddies.org
May 16-17, 2008 Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port
Open to all ages and abilities the event, with a 100, 62 or 15-mile bike ride, participation of celebrities and professional athletes, gourmet clambake and concert by the B-52's, has something for everyone!
Challenge yourself! join best buddies team Connecticut today and help support programs throughout the state!
A HUGE Thank You to all the riders and supporters of Team Connecticut! Together we raised over $35,000! Way to go!!!
April 30, 2008 Business Buddies: J.Roo's Restaurant & Bar North Haven, Connecticut
April 19, 2008 Best Buddies Month Tour 2008: Rockin' Reception Bristol, Connecticut Come dressed as your favorite rock star! There is plenty of on-site and van-accessible parking available.
5:00pm - 8:30pm
ADDRESS:
Bristol Eastern High School
632 King Street
Bristol, CT 06010
ADMISSION:
FREE! Refreshments will be served.
RSVP: Best Buddies Connecticut Phone: (203) 773-9233
March 29, 2008 Best Buddies Month 2008: Bowl For The Buds! East Hartford & Hamden, Connecticut
Bowling teams of six will compete for terrific prizes! The team that raises the most funds wins an awesome team prize! Super fabulous prize for the top individual fund raiser! Contact your Program Manager for more information, or to sign up a team for the event. Online team registration begins March 1st, 2008.
March 29, 2008 6:00pm - 9:00pm
AMF Silver Lanes
East Hartford
March 29, 2008 1:00pm - 4:00pm
AMF Lanes
Hamden
The Month of March Best Buddies Month
In 1992, Anthony Kennedy Shriver, founder of Best Buddies, named March Best Buddies Month in recognition of the efforts made to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and to draw attention to the work still to be done to diminish the isolation and misunderstanding that often surrounds intellectual disabilities.
Join Best Buddies in the Celebration!
The holidays are a time to enjoy the spirit of the season with those we care about - friends and family. Take a moment and think about what your life would be like without your friends. For many people living with intellectual disabilities, this is a reality not only during the holiday season, but throughout the entire year.
Best Buddies Connecticut believes that everyone should have a friend. Through our efforts to provide social opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities, we have been able to make a difference in the lives of over 2,300 Connecticut residents. In 2008 we will continue to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by creating new and lasting friendships.
Help Best Buddies continue our mission of inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities in 2008.
Make a donation today.
There is no greater gift than friendship. Won’t you be a friend today?
Visit Koffee's photo gallery to see photos of last year's event.
May 3, 2007 The Great New Haven Feast Downtown New Haven, Connecticut
Don't miss this exciting event! Join Best Buddies Connecticut for a progressive dinner where guest will sample and savor cuisine and beverages from some of the hottest spots in Downtown New Haven. We begin the journey at BAR, visit Hula Hanks, the BlackBear Saloon, and the Bottega Lounge. We will end the festivities at the Playwright, where you will enjoy food, drink specials, music and much more!
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS:
BAR
Hula Hanks
BlackBear Saloon
Bottega Lounge
Playwright
For more information, contact: Nikki Besitko | State Director
Phone: (203) 773-9233
E-mail: NikkiBesitko@bestbuddies.org
March 31, 2007 Best Buddies Month Celebration: Pirate's Fest East Haven, CT
Come celebrate Best Buddies Month with participants from all over the state of Connecticut! Wear your best pirate gear and bring your 'mates' for a fun-filled afternoon of games, dancing, food, and friends! Join Mark Wylie, a contestant from the NBC 30 show "The Biggest Loser", in a fun & fitness activity at the event!
12:00pm - 3:00pm ADDRESS:
East Haven High School
35 Wheelbarrow Dr
East Haven, CT
Check back often for more information on upcoming fund raising events being held throughout our state!
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