As Valhalla MC Connecticut prepares to draw its curtain after years of selfless veteran service, what better way to honor their legacy than through a final grand celebration — and with a beautiful work of symbolic art donated for the cause?

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, the gathering will take place at The Gathering Place, 99 East Street, Wallingford, CT. The “End of an Era Blow Out Party” promises live music, raffles, great food, a full buffet, warm fellowship, and the chance for the community to show its gratitude for over a decade of dedication to Connecticut veterans.

One raffle prize truly embodies the spirit of the day: a hand-painted red, white, and blue mandala mirror from Ryvkah Chaya Art.

The piece is styled in a peace and patriotic motif, with a mandala of dots, petals, and symbolic symmetry radiating around a central mirror. It’s both visually striking and deeply meaningful — a piece of art meant to reflect not just viewers, but values.

About Ryvkah Chaya Art

• Ryvkah Chaya Art, LLC (run by Rachel Sanborn) creates what they call “Mandala Blessing Art” — unique, hand-painted mandalas in varying sizes, trays, clocks, and custom pieces featuring symbolic motifs, Hebrew and English blessings, and geometric designs.
• Her portfolio includes mandalas of 10, 12, 18, and 24 inches, clocks, trays, custom blessing pieces, and mirrored mandalas.
• Ryvkah frequently showcases her work at local festivals, craft fairs, and Jewish art/music events.
• She also offers custom commissions — combining artistic vision with meaning — making the donated piece not just decorative, but uniquely symbolic of this event and its mission.
• On her social media page, she calls her works “blessing mandalas,” blending beauty, intention, and spiritual or meditative resonance.

Because of Ryvkah Chaya Art’s dedication to creating meaningful art, the red-white-blue peace mandala is well-suited to the values Valhalla MC has upheld: respect, unity, remembrance, and service.

Why this art piece matters

• The mirror at the center invites reflection — literal and metaphorical — reminding attendees that our community’s strength reflects the service of those who gave.
• The mandala design, with its symmetry and order, speaks to harmony, balance, and the shared effort of many individuals coming together.
• The red, white, and blue palette ties directly to patriotism and the American veteran identity, making the piece more than decorative — it’s symbolic.

Event Highlights & Significance

• Admission is $15 (which includes buffet), and all proceeds support winter programs for veterans and their families.
• The raffle includes this unique art piece as a key highlight — so folks interested in special, meaningful collectibles will want to attend.
• In the months following this event, Valhalla MC will continue toy drives with CMRA, support Stand Down, and participate in Christmas initiatives at Rocky Hill Veterans Home.
• This is more than a party — it’s a gathering of gratitude, closure, and community. One last chance to celebrate what VMCC has done for Connecticut veterans — often behind the scenes, without seeking praise — and to give them the recognition they truly deserve.

Call to the Public & Media

Veterans, families, supporters, and local media are all encouraged to attend. Share your stories, bring your gratitude, and stand with us in honoring more than a decade of quiet sacrifice. Please also consider sharing this event widely; your attendance helps amplify the legacy of VMCC and ensures their final contribution is not forgotten.