PUTNAM — The Regional Community YMCA, which is scheduled to begin construction sometime in late 2014, announced the addition of four members to its local Board of Advisors, according to an announcement by James O’S Morton, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Hartford.  Joining the Board are Phil Willis, Thomas Espinosa, Susan Breault and Leonel Konicki.

Willis is the owner of P. Willis Construction Inc. of Eastford.  He was an original member of the Regional Community YMCA Steering Committee and has been instrumental as a volunteer on the Capital Campaign Committee.  

Espinosa is a resident of Putnam.  He’s the athletic director and basketball coach at Putnam Science Academy, where he also serves as the school’s physical education teacher.  He’s a graduate of Worcester State University where he was the captain of the basketball team his junior and senior years.

Breault is a resident of Killingly.  She’s a graduate of Bentley College in Waltham, Mass., and earned an MBA from Nichols College in Dudley.  She is employed at Quinebaug Valley Community College as the director of Marketing and Communications and also occupies the position of Interim Director of Enrollment Management.

Konicki, a resident of Putnam, is the deputy chief of the Putnam Police Department.  Konicki has been a member of the police department for 28 years.  During that time  the graduate of Dean Junior College in Massachusetts has served as a patrol officer, sergeant and detective.  He currently serves as the chairman of the Partnership to Reduce the Influence of Drugs for Everyone (P.R.I.D.E.) in Putnam.

The function of the local Board of Advisors is to serve as advocates for the YMCA, while enhancing the public image, mission and purpose of the organization.  The board will assist in determining, monitoring and strengthening the YMCA’s programs and services, while building collaborative relationships and partnerships with organizations, governmental agencies and individuals in the greater northeastern Connecticut region.

The Regional Community YMCA will be located off Kennedy Drive.  Included in the construction plans of the 45,000-square foot facility are two swimming pools, a lap pool and a warm-water pool, a gymnasium, fitness center, and a teen center.  

Laurence Hale of Pomfret and the Newell D. Hale Foundation and trustee of the Capital Campaign serves as the chairman of the Board of Advisors.  The Board officers are Paul Kelly of Woodstock, vice chairman; James Zahansky of Pomfret, secretary; and Attorney Thomas A. Borner of Pomfret, treasurer.  The remaining  members of the Board of Advisors include Sarah Bentley of Woodstock; Dr. Marc Cerrone of Pomfret; James Dandeneau of Killingly; Dr. Woody Danenhower and Sylvia Danenhower of Pomfret; Brad Favreau of Woodstock; Betty Hale of Pomfret; Abby Lamarre of Woodstock; Maureen Nicholson of Pomfret; Holly Singleton of Woodstock; Evelyn Cole Smith of Woodstock; and Senator Donald Williams of Brooklyn.

 

 

 

Recognition

June 11 The Citizens National Bank recognized employees for their years of service and above and beyond efforts. President and CEO David Conrad stands with award recipients. Left to right: Jo-Ann Chenail, Amanda Harvey, Allyson Girard, Monique Mailloux, Shawn McNerney, David Conrad, Sergio Rodriguez, Jennifer Andrade and Jean Szela. Absent from the photo are Michael Guimont, Vanessa Martel, Marie Morich and Danielle Preston. Courtesy photo.

 

 

Wed. July 2

Golf Tourney

PUTNAM --- The Knights of Columbus Cargill Council 64  fifth annual golf tournament will take place at Connecticut National Golf Course. For information call 860-428-0058.

 

Fun Run

W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run has started and will run through Sept. 17 on Wednesdays starting at the West Thompson Dam entrance on Ravenelle Road. Starts at 6:15 p.m. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. Fun Run or walk is free and open to all. For info: mayer.robert @sbcglobal.net. 

 

Fri. July 4

Happy Birthday, USA!

 

Jamboree

E. WOODSTOCK --- The 58th annual Jamboree will be held July 4 at the East Woodstock Common from 11 a.m  to 5 p.m.  Attic Treasures, Books, & Silent Auction will open at 9. Registration for Pinewood Derby from 10 a.m .to noon for Horseshoe Tournament at 11. Live entertainment and food.  Bring your lawn chair. www.ewcchurch.org.

 

History Walk

POMFRET --- Mashamoquet Brook State Park will present an interpretive guide and history walk "Hike to Revolutionary War Hero's Grave," from 1 to 2 p.m. July 4 and July 5. Meet at Wolf Den Campground Parking Lot. Preregistration requested. 860-928-6121.. 

 

Sat. July 5

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Air and Water, Space and Time," a drawings exhibit by George Jacobi, through Aug. 15 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Opening Reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. July 13. Portion of the sales benefits the center. 928-4948.

 

Sun. July 6

Fireworks

PUTNAM --- The town's annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display will be held at 9:15 p.m. at Rotary Park. Rain date is July 12. The Little Big Band will play at 4:30 p.m. and The Wade Elliot Band will play at 7:15.  Refreshments available. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.

 

Tues. July 8

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44 will present TEEG Learn and Lunch from noon to 2 p.m. July 8 with a presentation on “Tablets, Smartphones and iPhones”.  At 12:30 p.m. July 9 the movie “Twelve Years a Slave” will be shown. Surrounding town seniors welcome.

 

Wed. July 9

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Evening Bird Walk" at 6 p.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948

 

Thurs. July 10

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Bugs With Ben" from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  Free for members and $5  for nonmembers. 928-4948

 

Fri. July 11

Fund-raiser

PUTNAM --- The VFW Post 1523 in Putnam will present Mind Master Bruce James, comedian/hypnotist, at 9 p.m. at the post. A chicken bbq dinner is at 7:30. $25 per person. 860-336-1982.

 

Sat. July 12

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Whip-poor-will Walk" at 8:45 p.m.  starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Preregister. 928-4948

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Wildlife Tracing Program" from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  $50 for members and $60 for nonmembers. Register: 928-4948

 

Sun. July 13

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Second Sunday Walk" at 2 p.m. at the Trail Wood at the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary on Kenyon Road. 928-4948

 

Mon. July 14

Golf Tourney

PUTNAM --- The 2014 Day Kimball Hospital Golf Classic will be held at Connecticut National Golf Club and Quinnatisset Country Club. 928-7141.

 

Tues. July 15

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET --- The following will be held at the Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44. Noon, July 15, TEEG Learn and Lunch followed by presentation by the CT Audubon Society; 2:30 July 15, Bingo; :  At the Pomfret Senior Center, Rte. 44 Pomfret Center; 1:30 p.m. July 16, Trivia. All surrounding town seniors welcome.

 

Thur. July 17

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Trail Wood Bird Walk" at 8 a.m. at the Trail Wood at the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary on Kenyon Road. $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948

 

Fri. July 18

Fund-raiser

PUTNAM --- An Invitation to Artique fund-raiser will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Artique in downtown Putnam. Sponsored by Pace for a Purpose, it's a fund-raiser for DKH Deary Memorial Cancer Fund. 933-2221.

 

Concert, Frog Jump

EASTFORD --- The Congregational Church of Eastford on Church Road will present its annual summer band concert with the East Woodstock cornet Band at 6 p.m. Registration for the frog jumping is at 5:30 and events begin at 6. If you don’t have a frog, loaners will be available. Everything is free. All welcome. 

 

Pomfret Recycle

POMFRET --- The Town of Pomfret's bulky waste, scrap metal, paper recycling and tires recycling will be held at 9 a.m. at the Pomfret Murdock Property on Rt. 101. Pomfret residents only. 

 

Sat. July 19

al Fresco

PUTNAM --- Real Diamond al Fresco will be presented at 7 p.m. in Rotary Park. River Fire begins at intermission and goes until 10. Free. Rain date is July 20. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

 

 

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