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COMING TOGETHER

WILTON LIBRARY

ANNUAL REPORT2017 / 2018

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Message from the President & Director

Coming Together @ Witon Library

Wilton Library’s Human Library

Innovation Day

Children & Teens Come Together for STEAM

Let the Sun Shine In: Solar Eclipse Party

Brubeck Room Concerts

Art Connects Community

Wilton Library Mini Golf

Wilton by the Numbers

Cornerstone Society Members

Friends of the Wilton Library

Volunteers

Wilton Library Association & Staff

A visit to Wilton Library reveals our town’s heart and soul. We strive to be the place that connects our community in a way that benefits everyone. It is here that we come together to learn, share and celebrate -- where we live, who we are, and what we want to become.

Wilton Library is more than a place where you can borrow books for free, access the internet or use a printer. We have those services of course, but even more than that, our building is a community space, designed to serve you and your neighbors. Our resources will indeed enrich you — but go beyond accessing our wealth of traditional and digital materials and you will find plentiful opportunities to discover, connect, innovate, learn and grow. The books are a bonus.

It is our mission as Wilton’s intellectual and cultural center to inform, enrich, connect and inspire our community. We accomplish this not only through our initiatives and resources but also through the countless ways we come together as a community each year — with patrons, local businesses, schools, community groups and organizations.

Our fiscal year 2017/2018 in particular was a year for coming together. Despite the increasing reliance on information available through a few clicks on a touchscreen, people still need a space where they can be with other people — a place that is free and open to all. Wilton Library is not just a resource. It is a community. Read on for a snapshot of the community, coming together at Wilton Library.

“People still need a space where they can be with other people — a place that is free and open to all.”

COMING TOGETHER @ WILTON LIBRARY

WILTON LIBRARY ANNUAL REPORT2017 / 2018

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dear Friends:

A recent New York Times article posed the question: “Is the public library obsolete?” The author, Eric Klinenberg, went on to explain that while funding for libraries is challenged, “irrelevance” is not the problem libraries face today. Indeed, libraries are part of what Klinenberg calls the “social infrastructure” —one of the places in society that shapes the way people interact. So, the answer to the question is “No; public libraries are not obsolete.”

Throughout the year, our patrons frequently told us how much they appreciated the wide variety of offerings at our library; they said:

“The library is so alive, and there is so much from which to choose”

As we reflect on this statement, we recall some of those new and unique experiences that made our library come alive and demonstrate how we are a key part of that important “social infrastructure.” Wilton Library draws our community together, whether to satisfy intellectual interests, mollify curiosities, or to interact or share memorable experiences with each other.

One such unique experience was our Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Party. In August, several hundred visitors of all ages waited patiently on the sidewalks to enter the library’s courtyards where they, as a community, could witness and celebrate this celestial phenomenon. Leading up to the event, there were numerous displays, programs and activities in the library in order to educate everyone about this rare event. Most notably on the day, was the generous sharing of a limited number of free give-away viewing glasses as well as several other homemade viewing devices. The occasion was a truly gratifying sight! We were also humbled by the many smiles and outpouring of thanks we received from attendees as they departed.

Another community gathering took place during the Human Library Project. In the small window of a few hours, hundreds of patrons were able to interact with fellow human beings (checking out a human book) to expand their understanding and appreciation of human conditions or societal challenges that these individuals face daily.

On the fun side, our Hot and Cool Jazz series presented the world renowned Cuban jazz virtuoso, Paquito D’Rivera for a concert in our Brubeck Room. His performance at our library was squeezed-in between performances at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and Le Poisson Rouge in NYC for a benefit concert to aid Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Paquito delighted our audience with renditions of pieces by the legendary Dave Brubeck. He also charmed us by recounting some of his personal interactions with Dave Brubeck.

These were just a few of the ways in which our library came alive and proved our relevance as part of the essential social infrastructure of Wilton. We now invite you to peruse this report to see the numerous other ways in which Wilton came together at Wilton Library.

Michele Klink Elaine Tai-LauriaPresident, Wilton Library Association Executive Director

ELAINE TAI-LAURIAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MICHELE KLINKPRESIDENT, WILTON

LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

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The Human Library was made possible thanks to the support of our sponsors, Catamount Wealth Management and Mountainside Treatment Center.

Wilton Library’s Human Library was an overwhelming success and far exceeded expectations. More than 250 readers showed up for conversations with the 22 books during the four-hour event. In just a few short hours, Human Library participants gained understanding and compassion for others – their personal challenges, experiences and prejudices – and, at the same time, debunked their own preconceived notions.

WILTON LIBRARY’SHUMAN LIBRARYExploring our differences and engaging each other in new ways.

Readers often strive to spend quality time with a good book that opens up new ways of thinking. Imagine if that book were a real human being that could engage in a meaningful dialogue as you ‘read’ their story. Wilton Library’s Human Library, held on Saturday, March 24, 2018, offered just that opportunity.

The Human Library is an international movement that started in Denmark in 2000. The concept was designed to shatter stereotypes through open conversations between two people in a non-judgmental environment. Wilton Library was the first non-academic library in Connecticut to receive permission from the Human Library Organization to host an event.

‘Don’t judge a book by its cover’ - our 22 human books were community members who volunteered to share their stories in order to break down barriers based on age, race, sexual orientation, religion, ability, lifestyle choices, or other aspects of their identity. Book topics ranged from ageism to anorexia, from racism to surviving sexual assault, from being Christian to being Pagan, from defeating addiction to living with Alzheimer’s and much more.

INNOVATION DAY

Wilton Library’s Innovation Day, held October 21, 2017, was a hands-on community festival of building, tinkering and exploring. The day attracted more than 1,000 visitors who came together to enjoy high-tech and low-tech fun for all ages. The theme of “Discover, Dabble and Do-It-Yourself” encouraged patrons to participate in more than 40 crafting opportunities, workshops and presentations.

Patrons of all ages enjoyed “hovercraft” rides, green screen photos, an Oobleck Pool, spray tattoos, Zentangles and calligraphy. The Day also included wine tasting, floral design arranging, coaster tile making, emoji cookie decorating, henna tattoos, veggie-stamped bags, coloring, duct tape crafts, snap circuits, robotics, portrait painting and sculpture demos, a take apart table, GFI electrical circuits, LED light-up aprons, digital downloads instruction, tech help, popsicle catapults, HAM radio, as well as informational booths with Wilton’s Pollinator Pathways and Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue (ROAR).

COMING TOGETHER TO INSPIRE THE FUTURE

New this year and very popular among the crowd was the virtual reality with HTC Vive. Thanks to the Amadeo Family Fund, this new device enabled participants to visit virtual places and have adventures they may not otherwise be able to experience.

The community’s enthusiasm to learn new skills and try new technologies on Innovation Day was contagious among all ages. It was such a successful day in terms of showcasing the talent of the community, the resources of the library and the opportunities for continued enrichment at any age.

Many thanks to our many community partners and media sponsor Good Morning Wilton.

If you build it, they will come.” It turns out this statement is true, but not onlyfor baseball fields.

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Our STEAM and STEM programming for youth is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Amadeo Family Fund.

LIGHTING UP THE FUTURE WITH STEAM PROGRAMS

Singularity Technology had a banner year -- they were the winning alliance team in three qualifying tournaments, received the Design Award as well as the Inspire Award, which is the highest award a FIRST robotics team can receive. The team also advanced to the State Competition and organized their own Destroy Your Hard Drive fundraiser to help defray costs.

The Children’s Library organized several successful STEAM and STEM initiatives for children up to grade 6. These included a Garden Club; programs with the Maritime Aquarium; ocean education and preservation; dinosaur programming; telescope know-how with the Discovery Museum; story time STEM; Tinkercad 3-D design and printing classes; and STEM sports, exploring the science behind soccer, basketball and mini golf.

The community maker movement is strong at Wilton Library, but perhaps the most inspiring is our Teen and Children’s departments. Here creative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) programming offers the opportunity for our youth to explore new technologies, equipment and avenues of inspiration that might not otherwise be available to them.

This year, our teens experimented with rocketry, crime lab scenarios, homemade telescopes, LED lights, Tinkercad 3-D design, soldering and so many more skills as part of our STEAM programming. Clubs included Girls Who Code, RAKtivists, STEM for Middle Schoolers as well as our award-winning robotics team, Singularity Technology.

STEAM programming gives our young tinkerers a new kind of educational experience, one that combines first-hand learning with cutting-edge equipment and fosters a can-do attitude. This hands-on use of new technology in a group setting delivers a peek at future career opportunities as well as fosters cooperative learning skills.

CHILDREN & TEENS COME TOGETHER FOR STEAM

LET THE SUN SHINE IN: SOLAR ECLIPSE PARTYComing together at the Library to experience the astronomical event of the century.

The great American eclipse descended upon the United States on August 21, 2017, casting its shadow from coast to coast for the first time since 1918. It was one of the biggest astronomical events of the decade. Here in Wilton, the excitement, anticipation and -- most of all -- the hunt for eclipse glasses was intense. In response to the town’s fervor for the eclipse, we quickly brought together a community viewing party to showcase this important scientific as well as historical moment.

“It may have been only 70% eclipse,

but it was 100% fun that day!”

Hundreds lined up outside the library for the event, many carrying their own homemade viewers crafted from cereal boxes, brown cardboard boxes and other creative materials to help safely capture a view of the eclipse. There was a sense of people wanting to be with others to experience this spectacular event. The Eclipse Party offered sun-themed refreshments, crafts, pin hole viewing cameras, and a live feed from NASA of the full solar eclipse, shown on the big screen in the Brubeck Room. Both library courtyards were open for optimal viewing.

In total, more than 300 people showed up at the library for the family-friendly Eclipse Party -- it may have been only 70% eclipse but it was 100% fun that day! Friends, neighbors and other community members came out to be with others and graciously shared our limited supply of eclipse glasses and their superb Wilton spirit. A good time and good will was enjoyed by all. People met their neighbors, town acquaintances, as well as made new friends and came away with a shared sense of community and good neighborliness. It’s a fair statement to say the event eclipsed all expectations!

RECORD NUMBERS ATTEND THE VIEWING PARTY

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BRUBECK ROOM CONCERTSOur strong tradition of musical programming continued to be among our most well-attended events, drawing audiences from near and far.

Popular musical series included the Hot & Cool: Jazz at the Brubeck Room concerts, Connecticut’s Own performances and the Summer Music & More series. All filled the Brubeck Room with patrons appreciative of diverse musical offerings presented by local and world-class musicians.

We were honored to host Paquito D’Rivera, arguably the most famous Cuban-American jazz musician in the world, as part of our Hot & Cool jazz series. Winner of fourteen Grammy Awards in both jazz and classical categories, Mr. D’Rivera is celebrated both for his artistry in Latin jazz and his achievements as a classical composer. His selection of Cuban and Latin compositions complemented our 2017 Wilton Reads selection, Carlos Eire’s Waiting for Snow in Havana.

Also as part of the Hot & Cool Jazz series, we welcomed 12-time Grammy Award-nominated pianist Fred Hersch back to a packed Brubeck Room. Proclaimed by Vanity Fair “the most arrestingly innovative pianist in jazz over the last decade,” Mr. Hersch

gave a stirring performance as well as read from his recent autobiography. The Hot & Cool: Jazz at the Brubeck Room series is funded by the William and Karen Tell Foundation with special thanks to Ed and Catherine Romer and Chris and Tish Brubeck.

For the 17th consecutive year, The Summer Music & More concert series gave patrons the opportunity to kick back indoors in the Brubeck Room or outdoors in the adjacent courtyard thanks to the ongoing sponsorship of the Village Market.

Our Connecticut’s Own concert series included performances by Madera Winds led by Ralph Kirmser and a chamber music concert featuring original music by composer and instrumentalist Joseph Russo. Additionally, world-renowned

violinist Igor Pikayzen performed with his piano accompanist Tatyana Pikayzen. The year rounded out with a popular concert by local favorite, pianist Joe Utterback, co-sponsored by Stay-at-Home-in-Wilton.

GRAMMY NOMINEES & JAZZ LEGENDS TO CLASSICAL GREATS & LOCAL FAVORITES

ART CONNECTS COMMUNITYArt brings people together. It creates joy, learning, beauty and dialogue. It opens us up to experiences other than our own and presents different perspectives. It draws individuals together even if they view the world in different ways. Art speaks a universal language that connects people with one another.

At Wilton Library, we are fortunate that our architectural spaces lend themselves to the study and display of art. Each month, the community gathers here to enjoy a vast array of artwork, encompassing diverse mediums, styles and subject matter. Local and regional artists and photographers of all ages share their works in ten inspiring main shows displayed in our front gallery and throughout the first floor.

Highlights this year included the Wilton Arts Council Focus ’17 photography show as well as the Wilton Schools’ Fine and Performing Arts Show, featuring artwork and musical performances by students in grades K through 12. The Summer Show showcased works of those who live or work in Wilton and drew a large crowd, appreciative of the talents of their friends and neighbors. We also served as the monthly exhibition and reception space for the Weir Farm Artist-in-Residency program.

It would not be possible for Wilton Library to offer this type of art enrichment to the community – both as viewers and as artists – without the volunteer stewardship of our art chairman Ed MacEwen. Our sincere thanks go to Ed and his team for their guidance, hard work and skill.

“I learn something new every time I come in.”

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WILTON LIBRARY MINI GOLF SCORES A HOLE IN ONE!Beating the winter blues with creativity and a little friendly competition.

January in Wilton can be a bleak and dreary month. On Saturday, January 20, 2018, Wilton was nothing but green and fun-filled inside the library. On this day, Wilton Library held our first-ever family Mini Golf Fundraiser presented by Bankwell. Hundreds of golfers and onlookers putted, pitched and shouted “fore” throughout the stacks. Not a “shhh” was to be heard anywhere.

All ages from toddlers to grandparents watched and played on the 18-hole mini golf course. It was a day to putter around outside the house, joining with the community in support of the library.

Golfers had fun fending off hazards and hitting through ramps, tubes, barriers and other structures placed around the stacks. Each of the holes was decorated and sponsored by a local business or organization. The sponsors included: Au Pair in America, Bruce Bennett Nissan, Caraluzzi’s, Golf Performance Center, Granite Group Advisors, Higgins Group, Hoffman Landscapes, Kiwanis Club of Wilton, Lambert Orthodontics, Lang’s Pharmacy, The Pilates Advantage, Realty Seven, Rob Sanders Architects, Sola Salon Studios, Wilton Dental Associates, Wilton Family Eye Care, Wilton Hardware, and Wilton Meadows/The Greens at Cannondale.

In addition to mini golf, participants also supported the library through drawings for prizes, and thanks to Wilton Rotary, each golfer enjoyed a free hot dog with their $5 golfing ticket.

Apart from golf, participants also enjoyed a day of discovery throughout the library, exploring areas that they did not normally frequent. All in all, the day was a ‘hole’ lot of fun!

Many thanks to our title sponsor Bankwell; Club House sponsor, Silver Spring Country Club; and 19th Hole sponsor, Anytime Fitness; and to our media sponsors, Wilton Magazine and GOOD Morning Wilton.

WILTON BY THE NUMBERS

Revenue

Book Sales

Town Grant

Book / Video Late Fees

State Grant

Investment Income

Copier

Miscellaneous

Facilities / Video Rental

Goslee Property Rent

Programs

Total Operating Revenue

$2,752,453

$12,431

$5,838

$36,170

$13,479

$109,596

$36,291

$11,035

$16,353

$13,463

OPERTATING FUNDS SUMMARY

Total Operating Expenses

Surplus/(Deficit) of Operating Funds

Surplus/(Deficit) of Restricted Funds

“Brilliant idea to show on the check-out slips how much you save by checking out of the library versus

buying it. Hope all patrons make note of it.”

$3,007,109

$3,067,088

($59,979)

$149,001

TOTAL NON-OPERATING FUNDS SUMMARY

Total Non-Operating Revenue

Total Restricted Expenses $433,437

$582,438

275,283

577,954

273,257

27,824

39,986

TOTAL LIBRARY CIRCULATION

TOTAL LIBRARY COLLECTION

LIBRARY VISITS

REFERENCE QUESTIONS

LIBRARY PROGRAM ATTENDANCE

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FRIENDS OF THE WILTON LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

LEADERSHIP GIFTS President’s Club($10,000 & up)The Amadeo Family

The Bogosian Quigley Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Nickolas Davatzes

Jane T. Muhlethaler Foundation, Inc.

Linda & Mark Rubinstein

Directors Society($5,000 to $9,999)James G. Andersen

Janet & Michael Crystal

George & Jennifer Davatzes

Woodson & Christina Duncan

Fairfield County Bank

Grodin Family Fine Writers Series

Luisa & Robert Kelso

The Shoff Foundation, Inc.

Susan & John Steitz

Phil Lauria & Elaine Tai-Lauria

Lynne & Paul Vanderslice

The Waldron Family

Wilton Historical Society

Founders Circle($2,500 to $4,999)Anonymous Donor

Anonymous Family Foundation

Bankwell

Rick & Susan Bauerfeld

James T. Brown, Jr.

Susan & Andy DiLoreto

Nancy & Karl Dolnier

Paul & Carol Evanson

Katharine H. Gluck

Eileen Griffin & Dwight Shih

Thomas B. Harris

Glenn & Louise Hemmerle

Judy & Hal Higby

Tamara & Steve Kalin

Sally & Ralph Kirmser

Michele & Bernd Klink

Craig & Suzanne Knutson

Edythe & Roger Levy

Ed & Jan MacEwen

Leti & Paul Manuel

Marie McCormack

Kathleen & Timothy Pramer

Anthony & Carrie Preisano

Kristy & Brendan Ripp

Robert & Carol Russell

Kit & Nancy Smith

The Stroup Family

Ginny & Roger Valkenburgh

Village Market, Inc.

Curt & Kathy Welling Whitman Family

Antonia E. Wiseman

Rare Find($1,500 to $2,499)Anonymous Donors

Annette & John Ambler

Dolores & Surinder Banta

Gary & Michelle Battaglia

Susan Boyar

Patricia & Greg Caggainello

Joseph D. Curran

Dixon & Summer Downey

Chris & Carol Dubrowski

Suzi & Bob Eckert

Mari Okie-Fouracre & Tony Fouracre

GE Capital Corporation

Therese M. Goodwin

Gregory and Adams, P.C.

Natasha Hafez

Kim & Mike Healy

Nancy Helmig

Hurlbutt Street Schoolhouse / Joyce K. Rosenbaum

Ken & Catharine Kempson

The Maurice Goodman Foundation, Inc.

Meadow Ridge

Michele Ferguson Nichols

& David Nichols

Perakis Family

Zelie & Andy Pforzheimer

Jon & Lynn Schriber

Brian & Jennifer Ward

Wilton Garden Club

Classic($1,000 to $1,499)Jane & Moses Alexander

Eileen & Dean Armstrong

Judge & Mrs. Joseph Bellacosa

Benin Family

Richard & Carol Boas / The Carl Marks Foundation Inc.

Kathleen & Bill Brennan

Catamount Wealth Management

Patty & Stephen Connor

Keith & Ilinca Creveling

DePeugh Family Charitable Fund

Joanna & Robert Ecke

Guy & Eileen Ferro

Mary Anne & Michael Franco

Max & Jennifer Gabrielson

Jerry & Betsy Goodwin

Alan & Pat Gould

Margret & Matthew Greene

Jerry & Mary Gail Gristina

Russell J. Handelman

Dan & Jen Hickey

Barry & Leslie Hines

Mr. & Mrs. John Hinshaw

John & Clare Jelilian

Kimberley Young & Craig Johnson

Steve & Sue Johnson

Judith E. Jones

Mark Kaduboski & Beth Criswell

Richard T. Kearns

The Lash Family

Chris Lavin & Judith Hart

Linnea P. Martin

Beth & Chip Mason

Mark & Maureen McGrath

Morlee J. Miller

Sandra E. Mintz

Drs. Kesav & Saraswathi Nair

Pam & Yoshi Nobumoto

Courtney & Dave Petroski

Dr. Lauren, Greg & Gregory Pinchbeck

Anne & Saul Pollack

Gaurav & Rashmi Raniwala

Stacy & John Reynolds

Ginny & Joe Ripp

Steven & Katherine Rosenbaum

The Rotary Club of Wilton

Charles D. Safford

Perry & Karen Seelert

Julie & Michael Smith

Marilyn Van Raalte

Elizabeth & Glenn Walsh

John & Cindy Wiseman

Hollis E. Wright-Warren

SPECIAL GIFTS First Edition($500 to $999)Anonymous Donors

Elias & Vera Abud

Jennifer Alesia

Ancona’s Wines & Liquors

Kara & Ian Ash

Peter & Kathy Balderston

Margie Beebe

James & Sharon Beecher

Jonathan & Alisa Berry

Oren & Mary Jo Bramson

Carolyn Brewer

Lori Bufano

Tim & Laura Callahan

Caraluzzi’s Markets

The Chapey Family

Winifred Chesley

Jim & Katie Cretella

Mr. & Mrs. John A. Curran

Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to acknowledge all donors

Honoring those who ensure our foundation for future success.

The Wilton Library has been an integral part of our community since 1895. The Cornerstone Society is a group of visionary leaders who have made a significant commitment to the Library’s Cornerstone Endowment Fund, ensuring our engaging programs, in-depth resources, and critical services will be available for future generations. Through their foresight and generosity, these individuals play a key role in establishing a sound foundation for the Wilton Library.

Thomas T. Adams

In Memory of Alyssa Eden Alechman

Amadeo Family

John & Mary Brock

Katherine Chann


Davatzes Family Foundation, Inc.

Ann P. Duffy & Nick Hanna

Betsy & Jesse Fink

Betsy & Jerry Goodwin

Judy & Hal Higby

Pamela Hovland & Steven Lawrence

Greg & Gina Jansen

Michael & Carol Kaelin

Joan & Peter Kaskell

Ken & Catharine Kempson

Elaine Tai-Lauria & Phil Lauria

In Memory of Phillip Lauria

Kathy & Gary Leeds

E. Wellford & Elizabeth Mason

In Memory of Anna Mendola

Dolores M. Monteleone

Al & Dana Nickel


Edward & Catherine Romer

Savitzky Family Fund for Science & Technology

In Memory of William K. Tell Jr.

Roger & Virginia Valkenburgh

Joan Waldie

Curtis & Katharine Welling

The Wiseman-Schanz Family

WILTON LIBRARY’S CORNERSTONE SOCIETY MEMBERS

“Thank you for the service you provide the community.

We love it all — kids library,

teen, adult, maker space and events.”

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Thomas & Jerre Dawson

Jim Deese

Dan & Chris Delmar

Harrison & Pamela DeStefano

Kathy Dhanda & Adrian Peters

AP Duffy & Nick Hanna

Janet & Michael Foster

Jan & Josina Gaus

Steve & Michaele Giannoutsos

Kris & Marc Granetz

Paul & Nancy Greeley

Howard & Laurie Greene

Lila & Buck Griswold

Kathryn & Brian Groves

Anne & Martin Hamar

Dr. & Mrs. Francis Hamilton, Jr.

David & Cindy Heiden

Janice & Mike Hess

Caroline Hoffman

Steve & Becky Hudspeth

Judy Hunter & Charlie Platt

Dorothy Anne Hurd

Whitney & Jana Janeway

Navamali & Rajive Jayawardhane

Kristin & Craig Johnson

Michael P. Kaelin / Cummings & Lockwood, LLC

John & Kathleen Kalamarides

Rick Kenneally & Pat Hoeg

David & Tricia King

Mary & Jeff Kroll

Robert & Janet Lane

Alicia & Scott Lawrence

Gunilla & Peter Lawrie

Andrew & Rachel Leung

Inge Maerowitz

Joe & Catherine Magnano

Paula & Kevin Magner

Ceci & Rob Maher

Jack & Doris Majesky

Ann Margaret & James Mannix

Lauren McLaughlin

James & Kim Mellin

Richard & Sallie Mitchell

Margaret O’Donnell

Open House Gift Shop

Anju Pandey

Eliot & Will Patty

Susan J. Pels & Joseph E. Sweigart

Stephen Pettibone

Steven & Christine Pfeffer

Karen & Bob Pingarron

Price Financial Group, Lori Price

Betsy & Bill Raftery

Ray Rauth

Regina Ray

Realty Seven, Inc.

Beverly W. Rimer

Rob Sanders Architects

Dodo Roberts

Melissa Rotini & Josh Cole

James & Susan Russell

Heather Ryder

Allison & Rob Sanders

The Schiff Family

Al & Linda Schmidt

Louise & Erv Shames /Shames Family Foundation

Hon. Michael E. & Marilyn Shay

The Sheehy Family

Silver Spring Country Club

Andrew & Tara Snow

Jayne & Tom Sullivan

The Sutka Family

Julie & Brian Sweeney

Giedra J. Troncone

Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County

Jamie Hewitt & Ralph Walker

Alice Dodge Wallace

Margaret Wallace

Tami & Justin Weigold

Wilton Arts Council

Wilton Candlelight Concerts, Inc.

Wilton Center Travel

Wilton Hardware

Wilton League of Women Voters

Wilton Meadows Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Wilton Woman’s Club

Denise Worst

Dorothy A. Wright

Jeanne & Jesus Zornoza

Bestseller($250 to $499)Anonymous Donors

Inta & Taggart Adams

Jessica Adams

Sabeth & Aaron Albert

American Institute for Foreign Study / Au Pair in America

Jenny & Vojislav Andjelkovic

Anytime Fitness

Kimberly Bailey

David J. Bauer

David & Betsy Bell

Allison Berger

Mr. & Mrs. Edwin A. Bescherer, Jr.

Vani & Manu Bettegowda

Mariann & Jon Bigelow

Gladys Blundin

The Bocchino Family

Lena & Darin Booth

Nancy & Bill Brautigam

Gil & Patricia Bray

Zelda & Joe Brenner

Chris & Tish Brubeck

Bruce Bennett Nissan

JoAnn & Henry Bullinger

Barbara & John Burgdorfer

Karen Birck & Paul Burnham

Iris Busch

Claire M. Camelio

Meg & Rob Campbell

Maureen Canary

Bette Casazza

Nelson & Chun Chao

Ann Chernow

Eleanor D. Cilo

Marylynn & David Clune Family

Anne Coffman

Kevin & Moira Craw

Laurie & Tom Crimmins

Cucina Casalinga

Eva & Doug Cullen

Tom & Marie Cullen

David & Marjorie Dephtereos

Peter & Joan Dodds

Jeb & Michelle Doggett

Tom Dubin & Pam Klem

Richard & Anna Jo Dubow

Claudia & Howard Duvall

Vanessa H. Elias

Suzanne & Jonathan Ellenthal

The Escalante Family

Yvonne & Jay Fielden

Thomas M. & Esther C. Flanagan Charitable Trust

Fleitz Family

Andy & Hillary Flick

Charlie & Ruth-Ann Flynn

Peter & Lynn Friedman

George Fuller

Lucia & Albert Furman

Donald E. Gaetano

Ray & Amy Germin

Bruno J. & Kathleen B. Gioffre

Susan & Irve Goldman

The Golf Performance Center

Granite Group Advisors

The Greens at Cannondale

Mrs. Julian A. Gregory

Nancy Grover

Emma Halliwell

Halstead Property

Diane & Fred Harley

J. Casey Healy

Suzanne & Patrick Helbach

The Herve Family

Higgins Group Real Estate

Hoffman Landscapes, Inc.

Barbara & Jerry Holdridge

Pamela Hovland & Steven Lawrence

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Heather Hubbard

Karl & Leslie Hueglin

Bob & Bev Iannucci

J. Bruce & Ruth Ipe

Dottie & Peter Jankowski

Carol Johnson

Joel Jones

Paul & Jessica Joy

Pat & Lynda Kerin

Jackie & William Kingston

Kiwanis Club of Wilton

Maurice Krasnow & Lorie Paulson

Sarah Kreuzer

Brian & Nicole Ladewig

Katherine M. Lambert, D.M.D.

Lang’s Pharmacy

Gail & Jean-Pierre Lavielle

Kathy & Gary Leeds

Melissa & Michael Leonard

Michael L. Lewin, M.D., P.C.

Sheila & Jamie Lillis

Rebecca A. Lin

Kasey & Ben Luce

Sue & Gordon Lucey

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Mais

Deirdre & Lawrence Mannix

Robert & Marcia Marafioti

Marly’s Bar & Bistro

Anne & Chris McCann

Kenneth Meister & Laurie Shahon

Jennifer & Maurizio Morello

Jim & Ann Newton

Andrew P. Noonan

Kevin & Jeanine O’Brien

Ken & Miwako Ogasawara

The Olstein Family

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Palma

Alexa Pessoa

The Pilates Advantage

Ron & Barbara Quist

Devon Rayment

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Reading

Redniss & Mead

Laurie & Bill Reighley

William & Elizabeth Reiss

Anne & Philip Richards

Riverbrook Regional YMCA

Jeanne & Mike Robertson

Greg & Beverly Rodiger

Margaret C. Ross

Patrick & Mary Russo

Sauter-Martin Family

Carol & Jim Savage

Marge & Skip Savinelli

Lynn Savitzky

Jenelle Scanlon

Thomas & Lee Ann Schneider

John & Carole Segal

Margaret Shaeffer

Philip & Suzanne Sharlach

Jen Shelley

Rosana L. Sherrick

Karen R. Silverberg

Kathy & Gary Skiba

Ralph & Cynthia Slater

Christopher & Melinda Smith

Drs. Michael Sarezky & Virginia Smith

Sharon & Ken Sobel and Family

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Monique Kosar

Phillip A. Tai Lauria

Sylvia Lechan

Deirdre Lore

Jean Meck

Melinda L. Meinke

Cathy Merullo

John ‘Chappy’ Morris, Jr.

Sam & Betty Polis

T.J. Pramer

Amy Quigley

Joel Rhein

Linda Lewis Roll

Andrew Schloss

Dorothy Schoenbrunn

Mildred M. Dickerson Spafford

Edith Sutter

James Thomas Trueman

Argentine Zahn

Dr. Richard A. Zucker

IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONSAdam Broderick Salon & Spa

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

Jennifer Alesia

AMG Catering & Events

Ancona’s Wines & Liquors

Audrey Andrews

[email protected]

Annabel Green Flowers and Finery

The Aquan Family

Art On Fire

Bailey’s Backyard

Barcelona Restaurant

The Barn Door

bartaco

Beardsley Framing

Bernard’s Ridgefield

Bianco Rosso

Blue Star Bazaar

Boston Beer Company

Susan Boyar

Bradford Renaissance Portraits

Cactus Rose Restaurant & Tequila Bar

Caledonia Spirits, Inc.

Calico Corners

Caraluzzi’s Markets

Central Package Store - Bethel

Charter Oak Brewery

Christina & Doug Cilento

City Winery

CityRover Walks NY

Claudia Duvall Interiors

Coastal Town Moves

Anne & Will Rowlands: Connecticut Gardener Magazine

Jeanne Corrigan

Craft 14 Kitchen + Bar


Cucina Casalinga

Dante’s / Sola Salon

Dermage Spa

Disney

Nancy & Karl Dolnier

Remy Dunphy

Earth Garden

Suzi & Bob Eckert

Emmy Starr Designs

Food First Nutritional Therapy

Kathy Ford

Forever Sweet Bakery

Fork Knife Spoon Cooking

Four Seasons Racquet Club

Foxwoods

Francine Home Collections

Fred Astaire Dance Studio

Georgetown Lions Club

Georgetown Package Store

Girl Scout Troop 50079

Goldenberry Ltd.

Janet P. Gordon

Jean Gordon Style

Gouveia Vineyards

Grace Mayflower Inn & Spa

Grapeswine.com

Andy Griswold

Kathryn & Brian Groves

Suzanne & Patrick Helbach

Hello Yoga

Estate of Louise Herot

The Hopkins Inn

Hopkins Vineyard

Rich Hubli

iFloat

Inflatable Pubs Connecticut

International Tennis Hall of Fame

Interstate Hotels (The Roosevelt Hotel)

Jacqueline Jackson

Jade/Maxine Berg

Jesup Hall

JoyRide Wilton

Tamara & Steve Kalin

Karen Morneau Photography

Sarah Kreuzer

Larkspur Farm

The Lash Family

Peter Shiue & Vivian Lee-Shiue

Andrew & Suzanne Lishnoff

Gary Lishnoff & Susan Green

Local Soul

Lombardi’s Trattoria

Lough Eske Castle

Ed MacEwen

Leti & Paul Manuel

Lawrence Lazar McGarvey

Mark & Maureen McGrath

Gretchen McMahon

Meadow Ridge

Amy Milhou

Patricio Misitrano

Mohegan Sun

Janet Montalbano

Muse Paintbar

Myriad Development

Nantucket Monogram

NASCAR

Donald W. Nelson

New York City Wine & Food Festival

New York Giants

New York Jets

Nod Hill Brewery

OGIO International

Open House Gift Shop

Party Zoom

The Pastry Hideaway

Peggy Garbus Photography

Penny Ha’Penny

Portofino Restaurant & Bar

Carrie & Anthony Preisano

Heather Priest

Quaker Religious Society of Friends

Realty Seven, Inc.

Regency Limousine, Inc.

Ridgefield Playhouse

Ginny & Joe Ripp

Kristy & Brendan Ripp

River Road Gallery

Chris Roesser

Route 7 Wines & Liquors

Linda & Mark Rubinstein


Sabina Furst Designs

Saltana Cave LLC

Sauter-Martin Family

Jean B. Schlesinger

Alli Schrage

Penelope Schwartz

Scoops

Sedona Taphouse

Michelle Shia & Marc Borelli

Judy Shields

Signature Style Shop

Silver Spring Country Club

Silvermine Golf Club

Skyzone

Megan Smith-Harris

Snappy Gator

South Wilton Veterinary Group

Station 21 Nantucket

Steven Mancini Salon

Stewart Flowers & Gifts

Stop & Shop

Style Me Toni!

Subway

Dick & Sue Sullivan

Sun Spa & Nails

Sweet Peet

Swoon Gluten Free Bakery

Phil Lauria & Elaine Tai-Lauria

Thomas Hooker Brewery

Total Wine & More

The Toy Chest

Tusk & Cup

Tony Ulehla

Untangled, LLC

Amit & Namita Vadhera

Karin & Mark Venditti

The Waldron Family

Lana Taubin of Inside Out Fitness

The Wallace Family

Elizabeth & Glenn Walsh

Walter Schalk School of Dance, Inc.

Warrior Walkers

Weekapaug Inn

Rayna Wein-Avizov

The Well

Westport Country Playhouse


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Carol Johnson

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CLASS OF 2020Eileen Armstrong

Patty Connor

Nick Davatzes

Tony Fouracre

Mark Kaduboski

Peg Koellmer

Lawrence Mannix

Rob Sanders

CLASS OF 2021Fred Harley

Kimberley Healy

Thom Healy

John Hinshaw

Michele Klink

Saraswathi Nair, MD

Andrea Sato

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Mary Anne Mendola Franco, Assistant Director & Head of Network Services

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