Old Saybrook Glastonbury Cheshire
Kindness runs without reins at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding.
MEETING THE MOMENT TOGETHER
We are grateful for the incredible support of our community.
We could not offer accessible, lifechanging services without you. Your support allows us to meet the increasing demand for our services, and keeps costs low for families. Through your donation this evening, you bridge the gap between our true cost of service and what families pay, saving them on average over $280 per session. Thank you for helping us serve those who need us most, and ensure no one is turned away due to financial need.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
THAN EVER BEFORE.
When you choose to recycle with All American Waste, you’re not just doing your part— you’re doing more.
Our state-of-the-art recycling facility is one of the most advanced in the country, giving us the ability to recover materials many others leave behind. Items like pizza boxes, clear plastic cold cups, and black plastics—often assumed to be unrecyclable—can now be sorted, recovered, and given a second life.
Some see waste. We see possibilities.
Harnessing the Power of Kindness
Since 1825, Liberty Bank has helped to improve the lives of our customers, teammates, and the communities we serve.
We’re proud to be a sponsor of the High Hopes Bella Notte — to support enriching the lives of participants and volunteers, where the remarkable bond between horse and human fosters healing, growth and empowerment. We all share in the community and enrichment High Hopes inspires.
DREAM BIGGER THAN BIG.
Mohegan Sun and the Mohegan Tribe are proud to support High Hopes.
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Everything we do is with the greatest of care.
Whatever the situation, and whoever the patient, all of our acclaimed doctors, nurses, and caregivers are committed to the same thing: doing their jobs with the greatest of care.
Powering breakthroughs in patient care.
With advanced, compassionate care, we’re helping patients reach better outcomes – one breakthrough at a time.
Jamie Childs & William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty are proud to support High Hopes Therapeutic Riding’s Summer Soirée gala.
JAMIE CHILDS , realtor® m: 860.501.2110 jchilds@williampitt.com jameschilds.williampitt.com
Essex Brokerage: 13 Main Street, Essex Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.
Stride into Financial Wellness
Ascend Bank is honored to sponsor the High Hopes Bella Notte, celebrating the remarkable connection between people and horses.
Vistic Ascend.Bank or scan to learn more.
719 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
www.pursuitofpastry.com 860-391-8687 orders@pursuitofpastry.com
• Cakes
• Cupcakes
• Wedding Cakes
• Individual Pastries
• Chocolates
• Homemade Breads
• PLUS A Gift shop
Proud to support High Hopes Therapeutic Riding
As a local real estate professional with a deep appreciation for our nonprofit community, I am honored to support programs that promote wellness, confidence, and opportunity throughout our region.
Whether buying or selling a home, I believe real estate is about more than property. It’s about community, connection, and creating places where people and families can truly thrive.
Jodi Strycharz
Trusted For 24+ Years in Listing and Selling Fine Homes Along the Connecticut Shoreline and River Valley
Real Estate Advisor c: 860.884.3011 • o: 860.767.7488
jstrycharz@wpsir.com • jodistrycharz.williampitt.com
Essex Brokerage: 13 Main Street Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.
to support High Hopes + the community we’re lucky to serve
WITH THANKS
High Hopes expresses its sincerest gratitude to all of our business supporters for their generous sponsorship of this event.
DIAMOND PARTNERS
Herb Chambers Foundation
Lighting Affiliates
McPhee Gives Back Fund
Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union
Saybrook Home
The RiverLane
EMERALD PARTNERS
All American Waste
Coffee’s Country Market
CorePlus Federal Credit Union
Dreamscapes
Electrical Wholesalers, Inc.
Geneve Corporation
Hall Communications
Hamilton Point Investments
Isolite
Julia Balfour, LLC
Liberty Bank
Mohegan Tribe
Orthopedic Partners
Overabove
Plus Coaching |
Adeline Horner Neubert
Power Posse
Robinson+Cole
Sperry View Farm
Sullivan Financial Advisors
Triple Stitch
Whelen Engineering
SAPPHIRE PARTNERS
Acrisure
Amelie Michel
American Cruise Lines
Architectural Stone LLC
Benedetto Heating & AC, LLC
Brushline Design
Chelsea Groton Bank
David Adams | Morgan
Stanley Wealth Management
Dominion Energy
Franklin Organic Mushrooms, Inc.
Grand Wine and Spirits
Novak Brothers Landscaping
Pasta Vita
Readco
Ring’s End
River Valley Periodontics & Implant Dentistry
Ronnie DeMeo Construction
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina
The Potts Family
The Rolling Tomato
Valenti Family of Dealerships
Waterview Landscaping
Xenelis Construction
Yale New Haven Health | L + M Hospital
Adam Clemens |
RUBY PARTNERS
Real Estate Advisor
All-Brite Electric
All Pro Automotive
Ascend Bank in partnership with the Community Foundation of Middlesex County
BrandTech Scientific, Inc.
Connecticut Orthopaedics
Essex Bank
Fairfield Equine Associates
Ferguson & McGuire
HP Broom Housewright
Hydrangea Galore
Jamie Childs | William Pitt
Sotheby’s International Realty
John and Mary Pappajohn
Family Foundation
K Blake and Company
Ligature Visual Communication
Nick’s Services CT
Northern Trust
Principle Wealth Partners
Reynolds’ Subaru and Reynolds’ Boats
SD Hallahan Housewright
Sentry Electric, LLC
Taylor Rental | Party Plus
The Claremont Sales Corporation
PEARL PARTNERS
Bailey Enterprises LLC
CDC Finishes LLC
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union
City Oil
Daniels Energy
Deveaux Lawn & Landscape
Dime Bank
Duncan Downie’s Septic & Excavation, Inc.
Enterprise Builders, Inc.
Essex Dentist
Essex Marine Group
Finkeldy’s BMJ
Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant
Fromage Fine Foods & Coffee
ENTERTAINMENT
SPONSOR
PARKING SPONSOR
PARTICIPANT HOST
Gaffney, Bennett and Associates Inc.
Heike Coffee Photography
Jansky’s Rubbish
Jodi Strycharz | William Pitt
Sotheby’s International Realty
Mack Brick Co.
Macros Healthy Restaurant
Middlesex Health
Nautilus Architects
Northern Light Gems
Old Lyme Veterinary Hospital
Progressive Computing & Star Computers
Pursuit of Pastry
Summit Scaffold Services LLC
Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union
Valenti Family of Dealerships
Northern Trust
EVENT CHAIRS
Jane & Brian Fox
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Andrew Scotella
AUCTIONEER
Bird Bartlett & Duke Domingue
EVENT COMMITTEE
Sue Bailey*
Rich Burr*
Todd Burgess*
Sharon Cooke
Jamie Childs*
Mary Fox*
Claire Gadrow
Kim Grant
Kim Kaiser*
Jackie Kangley*
Jim Lewis*
Joan Lombardozzi
Liz Martin*
Adeline Horner Neubert
Cristy Osgood
Sara Qua*
Amy Race*
Gary Rogers*
Tia Smith*
Barbara Willkens*
Pam Vasiliou
Maris Wacs
*Committee Leadership
Design donated by Julia Balfour, LLC
VOLUNTEERS (as of June 1, 2026)
Cindy Adams
Patty Anderson
Harry Anselmi
Carol Anthony
Kerry Auld
Rene Austin
Walter Austin
Patrick Avelange
Patrick Blanchette
Jane Bolles
Jacquie Booth
Alison Brinkmann
Krystin Castaldi
Nick Clarizio
Paul Carlson
Mary Cavicke
Desiree Comier
Kelley Connors
Dominion Energy Volunteer Group
Sasha Dale
Kathy Drabaski
Gary Decker
Liberty Bank Volunteer Group
Eversource Volunteer Group
Jack Flannery
Katie Foley
Tom Fox
Scott Fox
Ann Gaulin
VIP TABLE HOSTS
Brian Burgess
Martha Hill Harvey
Gordon ADR
Joanne & Lou Knotts
Joseph Morrow
Mary Murray (as of May 18, 2026)
VIP PASSPORT
Kerry & Chris Auld
Michael & Kathy AuYang
Marian Burnbaum & Ron Thomas
Karen Keelan & Jim Capiola
Lisa Golebiewski
John Golebiewski
Andrew Hart
Heidi Hoss
Shannon Kelly
Billy Kolp
Joanne Knotts
Nancy Leake
Deborah Line
Lauren Magoon
Linda Mannings
Linda Mclanson
Mary Molitor
Mary Morelli
Dom Morelli
Christina Morgan
Katie Nazarian
Joan Nichols
Danielle Olsen
Cristy Osgood
Randel Osborne
Marty Russo
Missy Stedman
Nancy Stone
Julie Steevels
Dianne Walsh
Lee Whitaker
Holly Wills
Carrie Wind
Tom Ziobron
Martha Everett & Kevin Palmer
Lisa Golymbieski & Kathleen Lord
Mark Bradley Jones & Robert Coward
Dirk Plas & Claire Maeder
Mary & Thomas Murray
Karen & Vincent Paolini
Julie Cashman & William Riegelmann
Maria Waddell
(as of June 3, 2026)