Block Party

Nancy Wyman Visits CONNRI Lodge

Seniors extend a warm and friendly welcome
to Connecticut's Lieutenant Governor!

ASHFORD – Seniors on a CONNRI Lodge Senior Retreat were visited by a surprise guest on August 5 when Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman arrived at this beautiful 272-acre Salvation Army camp location in Ashford, Connecticut. Although Lt. Governor Wyman is a resident of Tolland - the next town over - she had never been to Camp CONNRI and the CONNRI Lodge and Conference Center before.

Lisa Cretella, Director of Development for The Salvation Army in Southern New England (and also a Tolland resident), said, "It's about time we invited our neighbor, the Lt. Governor, to Camp CONNRI. It's one of The Salvation Army's (and Connecticut's) best kept secrets. Our donors, the public, and certainly supporters like Nancy Wyman need to know about what we do at this beautiful spot tucked away in Ashford. Our supporters need to know about the fun-filled respite services we offer to senior citizens and our overnight camping program for Connecticut and Rhode Island’s youth - we're doing good stuff here!"

Captain Colette Masom, Senior Retreat Director and Older Adult Ministry Secretary, introduced the Lt. Governor to the crowd. Judging by the smiles and the excitement around the room, it would be safe to say that everyone was pleased to meet and welcome her. She didn’t disappoint them either! A political veteran, Lt. Governor Wyman knows how to work a room. She went from table to table and talked with everyone. She had kind words and experiences to share with all.

The Lt. Governor remarked how she was happy to meet everyone and to see so many people enjoying the activities that the lodge had to offer, from arts and crafts to pontoon boat rides. We know that Lt. Governor Wyman was happy that she visited because she offered to come back again next year for the always-anticipated "auction day" as a guest auctioneer. So… mark your calendars, and if you are 50 years of age or older, make your reservation for a Senior Retreat session now! For more information about Senior Retreats, click here.