PHOTOS: Many Happy Faces at the Boys & Girls Club 2019 Thanksgiving Feast

The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich hosted its 17th annual Thanksgiving dinner on Tuesday provided by generous community leaders and served by neighborhood volunteers and Club Board members.

The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich hosted its 17th annual Thanksgiving dinner on Nov 26, 2019 Photo: Leslie Yager

The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich hosted its 17th annual Thanksgiving dinner on Nov 26, 2019 Photo: Leslie Yager

Greenwich Dept of Human Services Alan Barry at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich 17th annual Thanksgiving dinner on Nov 26, 2019 Photo: Leslie Yager

Greenwich Police officer Tom Huestis at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich 17th annual Thanksgiving dinner on Nov 26, 2019 Photo: Leslie Yager

Enjoying the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich 17th annual Thanksgiving dinner on Nov 26, 2019 Photo: Leslie Yager

Enjoying the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich17th annual Thanksgiving dinner on Nov 26, 2019 Photo: Leslie Yager

Greenwich Police Chief James Heavey, GCDS head of upper school Dr. Chris Winters and GPD Captain Kraig Gray. Nov 26, 2019 Photo: Leslie Yager

Nearly 400 boys and girls feasted on Thanksgiving turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, pies and more.

The annual event gives members a chance to eat a delicious, nutritious meal with their Club friends and Staff as family.


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Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Board of Directors, alumni and Greenwich first responders love participating in this holiday event and serving Club kids. Some servers this year included incoming First Selectman Fred Camillo, Club alumni Police Chief Jim Heavey and Fire Chief Peter Siecienski, Parks & Rec director Joe Siciliano, GPD Captain Kraig Gray and GHS headmaster Ralph Mayo,who have made it a tradition to serve the children as they were served when they were members.

Watson’s Catering continued their tradition of preparing scrumptious meals for all in attendance.

Boys and Girls Club Don Palmer and GPD Captain Kraig Gray at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich 17th annual Thanksgiving dinner on Nov 26, 2019 Photo: Leslie Yager. Nov 26, 2019

The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich club coordinator Camry Ferrara with Club kids at 17th annual Thanksgiving dinner on Nov 26, 2019 Photo: Leslie Yager

Athletic Coordinator Camryn Ferrara and CEO Bobby Walker at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich 17th annual Thanksgiving dinner. Nov 26, 2019 Photo: Leslie Yager

Greenwich United Way president and CEO David Rabin at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich 17th annual Thanksgiving dinner. Nov 26, 2019 Photo: Leslie Yager

Greenwich United Way president and CEO David Rabin at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich 17th annual Thanksgiving dinner. Nov 26, 2019 Photo: Leslie Yager

Greenwich Fire Chief. Peter Siecienski, First Selectman elect Fred Camillo and Parks & Rec director Joe Siciliano at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich 17th annual Thanksgiving dinner. Nov 26, 2019 Photo: Leslie Yager

Volunteers at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich 17th annual Thanksgiving dinner. Nov 26, 2019 Photo: Leslie Yager

Volunteers at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich 17th annual Thanksgiving dinner. Nov 26, 2019 Photo: Leslie Yager

Volunteers at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich 17th annual Thanksgiving dinner. Nov 26, 2019 Photo: Leslie Yager

Volunteers at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich 17th annual Thanksgiving dinner included Janet Zide, Greenwich Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones, Judy Higgins, Burt Hilton and Jimmy Loughlin. Nov 26, 2019 Photo: Leslie Yager

Volunteers at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich 17th annual Thanksgiving dinner included Janet Zide, Greenwich Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones, Judy Higgins, Burt Hilton and Jimmy Loughlin. Nov 26, 2019 Photo: Leslie Yager

Watson’s Catering included a variety of volunteers at the Boys & Girls Club’s 17th annual Thanksgiving dinner. Nov 26, 2019 Photo: Leslie Yager