Volunteers brighten holidays

A group of volunteers, led by Tim Cote and Tess and Quinn McCurdy of Berlin, hosted a holiday party for more than 85 children and families served by Community Mental Health Affiliates’ Child & Family Services in New Britain. The children enjoyed games, crafts, face painting, caricature portraits, and pizza and holiday treats. There were hundreds of books donated by the community for families to take home; each child received a customized bag of gifts and every family received a turkey to take home for the holidays. Pictured are Victor Incerti, CMHA chief program officer, and volunteer leader Karen Cote.