IFC Events

On Sunday, August 27th, we had 22 clients and guests attend our referral event. This is a social event to thank our clients. No business is discussed, just a pleasant evening to relax and have fun!

We met at the IFC office and transportation was provided to the event. We began at Rosabianca Vineyards in Northford, Ct., a family run Italian vineyard. Rosabianca Vineyards is the culmination of a dream and a strong family heritage brought over from Amalfi Italy to the shores of America over sixty years ago. We enjoyed a private wine tasting of Italian wines by Maria the owners niece, who was alot of fun and taught us about the wines and the winery. The owner Charlie was there as well visiting with the guests and answering all kinds of interesting questions about the winery.

After the wine tasting we departed to App's Ristorante in West Haven for a three course private meal of each guest's choosing. App's opened their doors in 1938. Today 79 years later, they are a third generation family owned and operated restaurant, their recipes are simple Italian authentic classics. The staff and food were spectacular!

A great time was had by all that attended the Referral Event!

Anthony Forzano from our Massachusetts office and Rich Forzano attended a golf tournament Sponsored by Pacific Life at the Ranch Country Club in Southwick, Massachusetts on May 31, 2017. A great time was had by all!

We had 38 clients attend a dinner in March at The Bridge House Restaurant in Milford. We celebrated IFC's 25th Anniversary!

In January 2017, we had the pleasure of spending time with some of our Florida clients.

IFC once again participated in the Milford Elks Christmas Food Basket Event in December 2016.

Every year the Milford Elks raise money to buy, pack, and distribute food baskets at Christmas time to the less-fortunate in our community.

Each basket contains a 5 lb ham, a bag of potatoes, carrots, apples, and onions. Then there is the cans of soup and vegetables, along with oatmeal, a dozen eggs, a loaf of bread, hot chocolate, canned veggies, pancake mix, margarine, macaroni and cheese, jello, and of course candy canes. It’s enough to feed a family of four for 2-3 days.

Rich, Kim & their dog Samantha volunteered their time on a very snowy day and delivered boxes of food to homes of the less fortunate in the Milford Community. It is a wonderful event and we look forward to assisting the Milford Elks again this year!

Rich Forzano and three clients had an enjoyable time at the St. Agnes Golf Tournament in July. Left picture above - Randy Papa, Timmy Carroll & Greg Cowell. Right picture above - Randy Papa, Timmy Carroll & Rich Forzano. Left picture below - Greg Cowell with the IFC Tee Sign.

On Thursday, March 31, 2016 we hosted 56 clients at a dinner at Aldario's Restaurant in Milford, Connecticut. Ryan McKee - Sr. Vice President of Fidelity Investments spoke on "Planning for Healthcare in Retirement".

On October 2, 2014, IFC participated in a non-profit event benefiting Good Shepherd Child Development Center in Milford, CT called "Kookin for Kids". Kim Forzano is President of the Board. Rich Forzano was among the 14 chefs that cooked for the food tasting. He made 200 Italian Chicken Skewers with a Balsamic Dipping Sauce, they were delicious! We would like to give special thanks to those clients that supported the center by attending the event and those that sent checks. Your support is very much appreciated. The event raised almost $6,400!

On Saturday, February 22, 2014 we transported 22 guests to a Private Party at the Historic Manor House Inn situated in the quintessential New England Village of Norfolk right in the heart of the Green Woods. This little center of culture is part of the distinct charms of Connecticut’s Litchfield County, and is in close proximity to the Berkshires and New York’s Columbia and Dutchess Counties. The popularity of this town as a resort area began in the 1870’s when prominent businessmen built huge houses forming the backbone of a summer colony. They were attracted by the rural beauty, lush woods, cool mountain air and summer concerts.

In 1898, one of these men, Charles Spofford, commissioned well-known architect, E.K. Rossiter to build a Victorian Tudor mansion, which is now known as the Manor House now an elegant bed and breakfast. Everyone enjoyed looking at all the historic pieces in the library, living room and beautiful terrace overlooking the spacious property. It was a warm, relaxing evening with the two fireplaces blazing. Guests were served delicious home made food, drinks, coffee, tea and dessert. During the party our guests wrapped up in fur blankets and enjoyed private horse & carriage rides through the town in an old fashioned white vis-à-vis carriage with horses Nip and Tuck from Loon Meadow Farm.

A great big "thank you" to our clients who qualified for this event by sending us referrals in the last six months. It was a wonderful evening spending time with our guests. We look forward to our next Referral Appreciation Event!

In October, IFC participated in a non-profit event benefiting Good Shepherd and East Shore Child Development Centers in at The Milford Elks in Milford, CT called "Kookin for Kids". Kim Forzano is President of the Board and was Chairman of the first time event. Rich Forzano was among the 16 chefs that cooked for the food tasting. He made Chicken Vesuvio which was a fan favorite! The attendees voted for their favorite dish and he came in Second Place! Amy Fino also volunteered at the event helping Rich serve his dish to about 150 people. We would like to give special thanks to those clients that attended and supported the center. The event raised almost $7,000! Part of the money's raised will go towards a new children's playground at Good Shepherd's Center.