Annual ‘Women, Wine & Watches’ fundraiser, a fun and successful evening

At this year's American Clock & Watch Museum's annual Wine, Women and Watches fundraiser on Sept. 12, Michael Nicastro, right, treasurer of the museum's board and an event sponsor through Coppermine Advisors, serves wine for the wine tasting to guests as part of his Watchmen volunteer duty, here with, left to right, Jay Pax and Andrea Jablon. | ACWM photo

Posted By: David Fortier September 19, 2024

This year’s American Clock & Watch Museum’s “Wine, Women & Watches” fundraiser on Sept. 12 sold out, with 178 individuals purchasing tickets, according to museum’s executive director.

“We’re still waiting on some final invoices to come in,” said Patti Philippon in an email, “but we expect to have raised close to $14,000, which will help support the museum’s educational programs and collections.”

“We are very appreciative of all the sponsors, guests, and donors to the event for helping make this such a fun and successful evening.”

Catering was by Main Street Pint & Plate. Wines were chosen by Maple End Package Store. Guests took part in a silent auction and scavenger hunt bingo game. There was also a wine & snack pairing/tasting. Wines were donated by Northeast Winemaking in Plainville, with a Rose/shortbread cookie pairing, a Zinfandel/ ark chocolate pairing and an Albarino/pretzel pairing.

Sanita Karpeichik, from left to right, Patricia Chapman and Lisa Palen. | ACWM photo 

Anne Kraner, left to right, Patty Patterson, Alicia Multer, Connie Fiorilla and Lisa Attle (president of the Museum’s Board). | ACWM photo

Vicky Biondi, left, takes a selfie with the portrait of American Clock and Watch Museum founder, Edward Ingraham, as part of the scavenger hunt BINGO game. Biondi’s Briar Rose Network was one of the sponsors of the event. Right, Maria Della Porta (of Della Porta EyeCare, an event sponsor), left to right, Katie D’Agostino (museum board member and president of Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce, an event sponsor), Janet Bradt, Mayor Jeff Caggiano (Bristol All Heart, an event sponsor), Joyce Lukasewski and Liz Thornton. | ACWM photo

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