Senior Center Pasta Supper Fundraiser is a delight

Bristol Senior Center Pasta fundraiser volunteers include Terry Roach, Muriel O'Dell, Kathy Malone, Anne Raucci and Richard Baraglia. | BSC photo

Posted By: David Fortier February 6, 2024

Submitted by Sharon Bachand, Bristol Senior Center contributor

As I pulled into the Bristol Senior Center parking lot to attend the Jan. 11 pasta supper fundraiser, the mayor of Bristol, Jeff Caggiano, was exuberantly walking out with his arms full of take-out pasta, sauce and meatballs.

Inside I purchased a ticket for just $8 to enjoy a sit-down meal with salad, pasta, sauce, meatballs and a homemade cupcake of my choice. (Take-out is also available along with a chance to purchase sauce or meatballs separately for $10.)

The homemade taste is prominent and immediately reminds me of my Grandma Angelina’s spaghetti and meatball homemade meal.

Pasta fundraiser volunteers Frank Peronace, Mark Glanovsky and Vito Montelli. | BSC photo

Deborah Parent and Vito Montelli do an incredibly organized and efficient job of cooking and serving dinner for the Bristol community.

“It is such a great thing to do!”  I commented.

“We want to give back.” Deborah said. 

“Whose idea was it?” I asked Jason Krueger, the executive director of the Bristol Senior Center.

“It was Vito’s idea,” Jason said. “He also runs the pasta supper at St. Ann’s church in Bristol.”

“Is the senior center fundraiser successful?” I asked Jason.

Patrons William and Joan Greisner enjoy their dinner at the Bristol Senior Center Pasta Supper Fundraiser Jan. 11. | BSC photo

“Yes, it is successful. It raises between $500 and $1,000 for the center every supper,” Jason answered.

The pasta fundraiser is four times a year, every three months, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The next one is coming up in April.

Families or singles can enjoy a homemade meal for a great cause: a happy and productive senior center. Mange!

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