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Wed. Jan. 18
Outdoor Program
POMFRET --- Ragged Hill Woods “Evergreen Identification” outdoor program will be held at 10 a.m. and at 4:30 p.m. at Windham Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road for children from PK – Grade 8. $20 per child. Register: 860-974-1122.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library series will present “Old and New – paintings by Jean Arcand” through Jan. 30. In the display case, through Jan. 30 will be “Quilted Bags” by Laura Salo. 860-923-9779.
Thur. Jan. 19
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present “Winter Hike – Nightingale Forest South,” at 10 a.m. Deep snow will cancel. $5, CAS members; $10 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Winter Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Middle School will present a winter concert at 7 p.m. at the Loos Center for Arts. Free. Any and all cash donations graciously accepted at the door. Snow date is Jan. 20.
Fri. Jan. 20
‘The Sunshine Boys’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Sunshine Boys” by Neil Simon at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20, 21, 27 and 28 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 22 and 29. $23 for adults; $20 for students, seniors, first responders and military. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Sat. Jan. 21
‘The Sunshine Boys’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Sunshine Boys” by Neil Simon at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21, 27 and 28 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 22 and 29. $23 for adults; $20 for students, seniors, first responders and military. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Wildlife Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a program on coyotes at 1 p.m. at the center on Day Road. CAS, $5; $10 for nonmembers. No charge for children 12 and under. For info and reservations: 860-928-4948; ctaudubon.org/Pomfret.
Music Fund-raiser
POMFRET --- “The Red Hot Banjo Wizard'' Howie Bursen returns onstage, joined by Sally Rogers, John Bailey, and Bennett and Lorraine Hammond at 7 p.m. at The Vanilla Bean Café. $25. Benefits Access’s Northeast Connecticut Food Pantries.
Clothing Giveaway
PUTNAM --- The IHSP-NU 2 U Clothing Closet will hold a clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon at the Living Faith Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Bring bags. All welcome regardless of town of residence. Not accepting clothes at this event.
Sun. Jan. 22
Mohegan Presentation
POMFRET --- The Christ Church Pomfret will present a special program about the culture, history and performance of dance and song of the Mohegan people Jan. 22. Doors open at 2:30 and performance is at 3. Reservations via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. are requested but not required. All welcome. Free. Donations to the Tantaquidgeon Indian Museum will be accepted.
Wed. Jan. 25
Outdoor Program
POMFRET ---Ragged Hill Woods “Animal Tracking” outdoor program will be presented at 10 a.m. and at 4:30 p.m. at Windham Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road for children from PK – Grade 8. $20 per child. Register: 860-974-1122.
Thur. Jan. 26
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center will present “Bird Walk at the Quinebaug Valley Fish Hatchery in Plainfield” at 9 a.m. on Jan. 26 and on Feb. 23. $10, CAS members; $20 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Jan. 27
‘The Sunshine Boys’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Sunshine Boys” by Neil Simon at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 and 28 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 22 and 29. $23 for adults; $20 for students, seniors, first responders and military. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Lecture
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School will present its Schwartz Public Lecture, Jessica Bruder at 7 p.m. in the Hard Auditorium. Open to all. Free. No registration required. Bruder is the NYT best-selling author of “Nomadland.” A book signing and reception will follow.
Sat. Jan. 28
‘The Sunshine Boys’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Sunshine Boys” by Neil Simon at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 29. $23 for adults; $20 for students, seniors, first responders and military. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present the opening reception for “Trail Wood Reflections,” an Edwin Way Teale Artists & Writers In-Residence 10th Anniversary Exhibition at 2 p.m. The exhibit runs through March 18. Snow date March 18. 860-928-4948.
Sun. Jan. 29
‘The Sunshine Boys’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Sunshine Boys” by Neil Simon at 2 p.m. Jan. 29. $23 for adults; $20 for students, seniors, first responders and military. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present “Nature Sketchbook Journaling” from 1 to 3 p.m. Suggested supplies: watercolor sketchbook, permanent marker, portable watercolor kit, small cup to hold water and paper towels. Also being held Feb. 25 and March 25. CAS members, $15; $25 nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Wed. Feb. 1
Outdoor Program
POMFRET --- Ragged Hill Woods “Hibernation” outdoor program at 10 a.m. and at 4:30 p.m. at Windham Tolland 4-H Camp, Taft Pond Road for children from PK – Grade 8. $20 per child. Register: 860-974-1122.
Thur. Feb. 2
Scramble the Duck
EASTFORD --- Scramble the Duck, the accurate weather-predicting groundhog alternative, will predict an early spring or six more weeks of winter at 7:30 a.m. at the Ivy Glenn Memorial. All invited and the event will be livestreamed at: scrambletheduck.org/livestream
Wed. Feb. 8
Outdoor Program
POMFRET --- Ragged Hill Woods “Snow/Igloos” outdoor program at 10 a.m. and at 4:30 p.m. at Windham Tolland 4-H Camp, Taft Pond Road for children from PK – Grade 8. $20 per child. Register: 860-974-1122.
Sat. Feb. 11
Cornhole Tourney
THOMPSON --- The Woodstock Lions Club will hold a fund-raiser Cornhole Tournament at the Raceway (inside). Registration is at 11 and the round-robin starts at noon. For info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Thur. Feb. 16
History Program
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library and the Thompson Historical Society will present “Old Turnpikes of Northeast Connecticut” at 6 p.m. at the library.
Sat. Feb. 18
Bird Program
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust will present “Restoration of Bird Populations: Woodcock a Case Study” at 2 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret.
Wed. Feb. 22
Outdoor Program
POMFRET --- Ragged Hill Woods “Basket Weaving” outdoor program at 10 a.m. and at 4:30 p.m. at Windham Tolland 4-H Camp, Taft Pond Road for children from PK – Grade 8. $20 per child. Register: 860-974-1122.
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BROOKLYN — Donald F. Garvais, 91, died Jan. 9, 2023, at Pierce Memorial Baptist Home. Born July 17, 1931, in Putnam, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mazie (Murphy) Garvais.
Don graduated from Tourtellotte Memorial High School in 1949, where he was a guard on their State Championship basketball team.
He graduated from UConn in 1953 with a bachelor’s in business and math, and from Babson College in 1963 with an MBA.
He was a member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.
Don had a distinguished Army career. He was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne, served two tours in Vietnam, taught math at U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and retired, at the rank of full Colonel after more than 20 years of dedicated service.
He was recognized for excellence with the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, and several other honors. After retiring from the military, he worked at Aetna, Cigna, and ACE insurance companies as a corporative executive.
He was most proud of his role as project manager for the Liberty Two skyscraper in Philadelphia.
He led a vigorous life, enjoying golf well into his 80s, swimming and sailing at his beloved Alexander Lake, and cheering on the Boston Red Sox.
He attended his last game at Fenway at age 91.
He never forgot a birthday.
He leaves his children, William “Brad” Garvais (Darlene) of California, Elizabeth Golec (Joe) of Connecticut, and Geoffrey Garvais of Connecticut; his six grandchildren, Kayla, Claire, Steven, Kevin, Emily, and Abbie; and his former wife and friend Kay, and special friend Nelsa and her family, Carol and Catherine of Pennsylvania.
He was predeceased by his two brothers, Edward and Richard Garvais.
Visitation is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Jan. 21 in Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260, followed by a Funeral Service at 11 a.m. in Living Faith United Methodist Church on Grove St., Putnam.
Burial will follow in Grove Street Cemetery. Donations: American Legion at (https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Donate#legion-org)
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There is a tune that Woodstock Academy ski team coach Kevin Brody has been continuing to hum to himself even though the holiday season has passed.
“Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow” has been the mantra for the Centaurs and the other teams participating in the Connecticut Interscholastic Ski League.
Unfortunately, their wishes have not been answered much this season.
But the home course for the state, Mount Southington, has been holding up.
Fortunately, the Centaurs also have the ability to train at Wachusett Mountain in Westminster, Mass., where conditions are better.
The longer-range forecast did not hold much hope for more natural snow any time soon, but even sub-freezing temperatures at night would be welcomed by skiers.
Woodstock took part in the first CISL meet Jan. 12 with temperatures in the mid-40s in Southington and the threat of rain.
Senior Davis Simpson finished eighth among 144 boys competitors.
“That’s darn good,” Brody said. “There are a lot of racers there that come from winter or weekend academies up north with pretty intense training and come back to their high schools to race. For that reason, top-10 is incredible in my book.”
Fellow seniors Aidan Soderman (66th) and Nicholas Betschmann (81st) also finished in the top 100 while freshman Luke Thompson was 115th.
The boys have only four skiers which means they cannot score as a team this season. Teams need to have six skiers with two qualifying scores each to score as a team. The bigger concern is that with three of the Woodstock boys being seniors, it means Brody will have to do some recruiting.
“It’s weird,” Brody said. “Ski racing has become a very female-dominated sport and that’s very cool but I wish we had two more boys so we could score some points for the league. But, they are solid individually which is all that matters.”
The Centaurs do have enough girls to score led by sophomore Emma Brody who finished ninth out of 150 girls competitors in the first meet.
“She actually hopped on some new equipment (earlier in the week), a longer ski, and I guess she took to it pretty well,” said Kevin Brody who is both her coach and father. “Sometimes, people get used to equipment and when they change, it can do funky things to them.”
Junior Maeve Lusignan was 55th in that first meet and fellow junior Peyton Bentley finished 91st.
The Centaurs also have juniors Avery Kollbeck and Lilly Verraneault and sophomores Phoebe Griffin and Olivia Smith.
“Progress,” Kevin Brody said when asked what his goal for the season is. “Seeing kids having fun, improving throughout the season, jumping spots and climbing the ladder to get higher in their CISL placements.”
Marc Allard
Director of Sports Information
The Woodstock Academy
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PSA wins over
Lincoln Prep
KC Cedano had 10 points and seven rebounds Saturday to lead Putnam Science Academy’s girls’ Prep team to a 64-40 over Lincoln Prep at the Rose Hoops Classic in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Astou Ndeye and Ines Goryanova both had 12 points in the win, and Janeya Grant finished with 10 points for PSA (10-3), which dropped an 81-74 decision to Worcester Academy at the same event Sunday afternoon.
The girls Select team had an easy time of it against Rectory School Friday, as Zuzanna Komor scored 29 points in a 71-19 victory. Mani Lopez finished with 17 points and Keyani Jackson added 15 for PSA (6-0).
The boys’ Varsity team played inspired basketball in a back-and-forth matchup Sunday afternoon with MacDuffie before ultimately falling, 78-74. Erick Aponte led the Mustangs (5-3) with 22 points. Maksym Shepel added 17 in the loss.
Stephen Nalbandian
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy
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