5th Annual “Bunco for Breast Cancer” Fundraiser To Benefit Pink Rose Fund

The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital invites area women of all ages to Bunco For Breast Cancer, a “Ladies Night Out” fundraiser on Friday, November 21st. The event will be held at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road (Rt. 202) beginning at 6:00 p.m. Come roll the dice to help uninsured and low income women with the cost of diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer while trying your luck with this hilarious dice rolling game.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by calling Leslie Handelman at 860-496-6519. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required.

The event will also feature prizes, a penny auction, 50/50 drawing, hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Chatterley’s Restaurant, scrumptious homemade desserts, and beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Proceeds from the evening will benefit The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Pink Rose Fund, which assists uninsured and underinsured women with the cost of early detection screening tests such as mammograms and breast ultrasounds.

“Bunco is easy to play and a whole lot of fun,” says Leslie Handelman, the event organizer. No previous playing experience is required. Players take turns rolling the dice and try to accumulate as many points as possible to win each round. Prizes are awarded at the end of the evening to top winners and losers.

The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Pink Rose Program is a grant recipient of The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 109-bed, general acute care hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut.

Diabetes Talk Highlights Diabetes Awareness Month
Co-sponsored By CHH And Litchfield Community Center

November is American Diabetes Month, a time to share information about diabetes and the importance of proper diabetes control. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital’s Hungerford Diabetes Center plans to participate and raise awareness by presenting a FREE lecture, "Weight Control & Diabetes: Maintaining A Healthy Family" on Wednesday, November 19th at 6:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield.

The program is part of the Healthy Family Forum Series, a partnership between the Hospital and the Litchfield Community Center. Families are encouraged to bring children to the program. The Litchfield Community Center’s Youth Leadership Council will provide activities for children during the presentation. For more information or to register, please call (860) 496-6479.

Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. According to the American Diabetes Foundation, there are 23.6 million children and adults in the United States, or 7.8% of the population, who have diabetes. While an estimated 17.9 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, 5.7 million people (or nearly one quarter) are unaware that they have the disease.

“One in every three children born in the United States will develop diabetes in the future. This is why it is imperative that we develop a better awareness and understanding of this serious healthcare problem and its correlation to healthy weight maintenance.” said Egils Bogdanovics, MD, Medical Director at The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital’s Diabetes Center.

The Hungerford Diabetes Center offers a comprehensive multi-disciplinary approach to diabetes treatment and management. The team of board certified diabetes physician specialists, certified diabetes educators, registered dietitians, and social workers are specifically trained to help people with diabetes avoid complications and maintain better health throughout their lifetime. For more information about The Hungerford Diabetes Center services, please call (860) 489-0661.

Center for Cancer Care Fund Sponsors Christmas Carol Fundraiser at Warner Theatre

The Center for Cancer Care Fund, Inc., will sponsor the only performance of A Christmas Carol: The Musical on December 14th at 3 p.m. at the Warner Theater, Torrington. Bring the family and kids to enjoy this timeless holiday classic while supporting cancer care for those in your community.

To help support the fund, a special reception package is available for $50. This includes premiere front orchestra seating, a wine, cheese and dessert reception following the show in the atrium, and a chance to win a four pack of tickets to a future Warner Theater performance. To purchase package tickets or receive information call 860-567-0160.

A Christmas Carol: The Musical is performed by a brand new professional touring company and is based on Charles Dicken’s tale of an old miser who must face the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future as they help to melt Scrooge’s otherwise cold heart.

The Center For Cancer Care Fund, Inc. is a non-profit corporation that provides financial assistance to people battling cancer, and gives assistance for unexpected emergencies for cancer patients for which there are no immediate resources including funds for food, transportation, utility bills and medications that are not covered by insurance. The Center for Cancer Care is an affiliation of The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and Connecticut Oncology and Hematology Associates. The Center offers comprehensive cancer care services including radiation therapy, medical oncology, and chemotherapy, support groups and educational programs.