PUTNAM — The Center for Bone and Joint Care on Kennedy Drive recently announced the addition of Dr. Daniel George to their team.

Dr. George is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in spinal medicine and surgery.

He received his bachelor’s from the College of Engineering at Cornell University where he graduated “With Distinction,” the highest academic honor bestowed.  

He then received his M.D. from Weill Cornell Medical College.  His post graduate studies included a General Surgery Internship at Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital and his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at The University of Vermont.  He completed his training with a Spine Surgery Fellowship at Penn State University and Hershey Medical Center.

In his spare time Dr. George enjoys outdoor activities including downhill skiing, snorkeling, and hiking.  He enjoys reading history books and visiting museums.  He is an avid fan of Coast Guard Football, where his brother is the head coach.  His greatest joy, however, is spending time with his four children.

 

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Donation

The construction of the Regional Community YMCA looms in the background as Putnam Lions Club President Lea Therrien presents a check for $5,000 to Betty Hale, trustee of the Ymca and Newell D. Hale Foundation. Left to right: Putnam Lions Club members Melody Cassio, Romeo Blackmar, Therrien, Hale, Ann Russo, Barbara Chubbuck and Ronald P. Coderre.

 

Special to the Putnam Town Crier

PUTNAM — Members of the Putnam Lions Club led by President Lea Therrien and Incoming President Romeo Blackmar gathered at the site of the Regional Community YMCA off Kennedy Drive n support of the project.  The Y, which is currently under construction, is scheduled to open in 2016.

On hand for the presentation representing the local Y was Regional Community YMCA trustee Betty Hale and local fund-raising counsel Ronald P. Coderre of RPC Associates, LLC of Putnam.  During a brief ceremony President Therrien presented Hale with a check in the amount of $5,000 in support of the project.

“The Putnam Lions are proud to step forward as a community organization in support of this project.  Through the effort of our club membership we raise funds annually in support of worthwhile community organizations.  In part we’re supporting the types of programs that are encouraged by Lions International,” said Therrien in making the gift. 

The Putnam Lions Club, which boasts a membership of more than 60 members, supports numerous non-profit organizations and provides scholarships to local students.  The Club is known throughout the area for its Night of Giving, an annual event where their charitable distributions are presented.

“I’m pleased to accept this generous gift from the Putnam Lions Club.  This donation is a sign of the spirit of giving that these members symbolize.  This gift moves our fund-raising efforts closer to our goal.  I look forward to celebrating the grand opening surrounded by the Putnam Lions and the numerous other organizations, businesses and individuals who have made this effort a success,” said Hale.

The Regional Community YMCA is a 46,000-square foot facility located on land in Putnam donated by Wheelabrator- Putnam.  When complete it will feature an eight-lane competitive lap pool, a warm water pool, gymnasium, fitness and aerobic area, teen center, child watch area and community rooms.

The cost of the project is $14.6 million.  The initial $3 million was donated by the Newell D. Hale Foundation.  The State of Connecticut provided a $3.745 million grant and the YMCA of Greater Hartford Board of Trustees had committed $4 million.

A community campaign to raise $2.85 million is quickly moving toward its conclusion.  According to Coderre, more than $2.75 million has been raised with less than $100,000 needed to complete the fund-raising effort.

“We’re very pleased with the response from the community in response to our fund-raising efforts.  The people of northeastern Connecticut have been very generous.  This gift from the Putnam Lions Club brings us one step closer to achieving our goal.  We’re most appreciative of their support,” said Coderre.

One of the slogans of Lions International, which has 1.4 million members in 210 countries, is -  “Lions help where needed.”  Recognizing the need of the Regional Community YMCA the members of the Putnam Lions Club have responded in a big way.

“We appreciate the support we receive from the community when we put on special events or when our food trailer is at public events, so this is a way of thanking those who support us also.  We are putting the trust they’ve placed in us behind a great community project,” said Incoming President Blackmar.

 

 

Wed. June 10

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The CT Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “The Beauty of Nature’s Bounty” art exhibit through June 21 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 928-4948.

 

Fun Runs

THOMPSON --- The Wednesday Fun runs will be held at the West Thompson Dam through Sept. 16. The runs/walks start at 6:15. All welcome.

 

‘Touring’ Exhibit

WOODSTOCK --- Historic New England’s new exhibit “Touring New England, 1820 – 1970” opens today and runs through Oct. 15 at  Roseland Cottage, in the Carriage Barn. It explores why the region’s natural and built environments have been tourist destinations for centuries. The exhibit touches on the distinct characteristics of each New England state: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.  Free.

 

Thur. June 11

Senior Fair

N. GROSVENORDALE ---  TEEG will offer a health & wellness fair for seniors from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at TEEG on Thatcher Road. .A variety of health and wellness vendors, who serve the senior community, will be available to discuss programming, provide live demos and perform health screenings. Free. All welcome. Light refreshments will be available.

 

Fri. June 12

Golf Tourney

PUTNAM --- The Friends of Camp Quinebaug will hold a golf tournament at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefits  Camp Quinebaug to fund summer camp staffing and programming which holds a special place in the hearts of campers.  Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

'Man to Dinner'

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "The Man Who Came to Dinner" at 7:30 p.m. June 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. June 14 and 21. $19 and $15. 860-928-7887.

 

Sat. June 13

Tag Sale

WOODSTOCK --- The third annual Town-Wide Tag Sale will be held today. All Woodstock residents, businesses and organizations are welcome to take part. $10 registration fee to place your location on the tag sale map which will be available for the public to purchase. Registration deadline is May 22. www.woodstockct.gov

 

Particle Accelerator Fund-raiser

PUTNAM --- The 9th annual Particle Accelerator fund-raiser will be held June 13. Sponsorships/donations welcome.   860-928-3422

 

Steeplechase Fund-raiser

PUTNAM --- The Interfaith Human Services of Putnam (IHSP) will be hosting a Steeplechase Bike Ride Fund-raiser starting at Christ Episcopal Church in Pomfret. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and riders may begin at 8. Three routes. Donation, early registration by June 2, $30 single, or $50 Family-more than 2, $40 single or $65 family after June 2. Helmets a must. (860) 617-9757.

 

Yard Sale

BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church in Brooklyn at the intersection of routes 169 and 6,  is having a big yard sale from 9 a.m. to noon. Rain date is June 20.

 

History Program

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will open the one-room Green District Schoolhouse on South Canterbury Road (Rt. 169) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s part of Connecticut Open House Day. Free. Local artists will be painting there too, weather permitting. canterburyhistorical.org/?event=visit-our-one-room-green-district-schoolhouse-on-connecticut-open-house-day 

 

Sun. June 14

Acorn Adventure

STURBRIDGE --- The last Green Valley Ranger Marcy's Acorn Adventure, “Tadpole Leg Arrival Celebration” will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Sturbridge Leadmine Mountain Conservation Land 10 Shattuck Rd. Free. 860-774-3300, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Paddle for Cure

DANIELSON --- The fifth annual Paddle for a Cure presented at 10 a.m. by Blue Pine Outdoors will be held at 10 a.m. at Greenway Drive, Brooklyn. Benefits the DKH Oncology Department. 774-6010.

 

Flag Day

PUTNAM --- A Flag Day event will be held at 1 p.m. in Rotary Park.

 

Wed. June 17

Golf Tourney

THOMPSON --- The 27th annual Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce golf invitational will be begin with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. at Quinnatisset Country Club. 

 

Movies

PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society will present Movies at the Putnam library with “Boy in the Striped Pajamas” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and “Lie is Beautiful” from 6 to 8 p.m. 

 

Thur. June 18

Garden Party

POMFRET --- The CT Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present its 16th Annual Owl Garden Party at 6 p.m. Check www.ctaudubon.org/center-at-pomfret for updates. 

 

Fri. June 19

Polish Festival

WEBSTER --- The 42nd annual St. Joseph's Polish Festival will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. June 19, from noon to 11 p.m. June 20 nad from noon to 4 p.m. June 21 at the St. Joseph grounds on Whitcomb Street.

 

Twilight Concert

WOODSTOCK --- The first Twilight Concert of the season at Roseland Cottage will be at 7 p.m. , featuring Beck n’ Call unique blend of Americana, blues, and retro pop. Bring a picnic. Co-sponsored by Historic New England and Woodstock Recreation. Free.

 

Tues. June 23

Music Series

WOODSTOCK --- The NAHACO Summer Sing Jam Music Series begins today and will be presented from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 25 at Eastford/Woodstock Nahaco Park, 305 Crystal Pond Rd. Woodstock  (Weeks Rd in Eastford). Free. All ages. Favorite song sharing; Acoustic instrument jamming; Rustic lakeside listening. Info: ‘This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.’ 860-974-0197.

 

Wed. June 24

Library Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “Lunch with Friends”, followed by a presentation from Dione Longley, co-author of Heroes for All Time: Connecticut’s Civil War Soldiers Tell Their Stories from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.. This book is rich with photos and writings from soldiers, doctors and nurses, families, and volunteers, offering vivid first-hand accounts of battles and camp life. The light lunch and program are sponsored by the Friends of Pomfret Public Library. Registration is required atwww.pomfretlibrary.org or 860-928-3475.

 

Thur. June 25

'Broadway Live 2015'

PUTNAM --- Broadway Live Productions/THOMASDORAN & company will present "Broadway Live ... 2015" at 8 p.m. June 25, 26 and 27 and at 2 p.m. June 27 and 28 at the Bradley Playhouse.