White pg 2 11-24-21
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'White Christmas'
Laurie Neal as Rhoda, Jon Simmons as Phil Davis and Shannon Casey as Rita. Courtesy photo.
PUTNAM — The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse will present “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, The Musical” for three weekends starting Dec. 3.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 5, 12 and 19. Tickets are $25 for adults and $22 for seniors and students.
All seats are reserved. Reservations may be made with a major credit card online at www.thebradleyplayhouse.org or by calling 860-928-7887.
The TNECT performance of White Christmas is co-directed by Tonya Leigh Brock and Madeline Jaaskela. Diane Pollard is the music director and Keri Danner is the choreographer. Dan Healy appears as Bob Wallace and Jon Simmons is Phil Davis. Playing their romantic interests are Christine Healy as Betty Haynes and Brenna Griswold as Judy Haynes. General Waverly is played by Mike Griswold, LaDelle Arnold is his concierge, Martha, and his granddaughter, Susan, is played by Sophie Marcus. They are supported by an enthusiastic singing and dancing ensemble.
For the safety of patrons, cast, crew and volunteers, The Bradley Playhouse is following the COVID protocol accepted by most local entertainment venues. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test must be provided to gain entry, and masks must be worn at all times. For more detailed information please view our full COVID policy on the website or call 860-928-7887.
Irving Berlin wrote the music and lyrics for White Christmas, and the book was written by David Ives and Paul Blake. The show first appeared as a film in 1954, which starred Bing Crosby as Bob Wallace, Danny Kaye as Phil Davis, Rosemary Clooney as Betty Haynes and Vera-Ellen as Judy Haynes. The musical premiered in St. Louis in 2000.
After WWII, former servicemen Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song and dance act. They meet Betty and Judy Haynes, who are also singers, and follow them to their Christmas booking at an inn in Vermont, where they discover the establishment is owned by their former commanding officer, General Waverly. Business is not good, so the four decide, with the help of Martha and the General’s granddaughter, Susan, to put on a big show to draw in patrons and help the General. Of course, there is plenty of singing and dancing, with a little romance thrown in for good measure.
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Deojay pg 3 11-24-21
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Deojay honored
DAYVILLE — Hannah Deojay was named September’s Employee of the Month in the setting of Country Living at Westview Commons. She is on the Westview Commons’ support services staff and is known for being a meticulous housekeeper, literally and figuratively sweeping residents’ units from top to bottom during weekly cleanings.
She also knows about interior furnishings and appliances in the 115,000 square-foot space that makes up Country Living at Westview Commons.
In the past, Deojay has performed a role as a Personal Care Assistant for people in their home settings. She has received an education through Westview Health Care Center’s Nurse Aide training program and gained certification as a CNA in August. She completed the clinical training hours for this program at Westview Health Care Center and she had the ability to work alongside colleagues with decades of experience in the skilled nursing field.
She is the mother of six children: Heaven, Dublin, Serenity, Luckian, Silas, and Geraldine. She has a passion for restoring and refinishing household pieces, and some of her favorite projects involve reworking furniture elements that were not originally grouped together in order to give them a unified appearance.
Executive Director of Westview Commons, Donna Copeland, said: “Hannah’s versatile knowledge of housekeeping, hospitality, and health care are major assets that contribute to our independent and assisted living community here. “She is well known and well celebrated by our residents at Westview Commons and I love observing her kindhearted interactions with them.”
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Art pg 4 11-24-21
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Art Guild
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members
PUTNAM — Are you an artist, art collector or art enthusiast? Art Guild Northeast is looking for members. Founded in 1985, the guild has more than 60 members that work in various media.
Membership is open to anyone 18 years or older. www.artguildne.org. The artwork sponsors include the Putnam Area Foundation, The Putnam Business Association, The Town of Putnam, Arts and Framing and The Bear Hands Brewing Company. The guild is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit and appreciate donations.
Elaine Turner, guild president and artist, said: “Currently we show at Windows Art Gallery, Arts and Framing, Silver Circle, Jewett City Savings Bank in Putnam, town halls, and The Courthouse Bar and Grill. Next month we will be at the Loos Gallery at Woodstock Academy for the holiday season. The Art Guild is always looking for new locations to share original artwork, beautifying the workplace and home. Ask how you can acquire free, rotating Artwork for the walls of your business by emailing us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. “
She added: “We strive to increase the appreciation for the visual arts throughout communities in the northeastern region and often partner with local businesses and municipalities to create public art. Members can participate in reduced cost workshops, help create murals, and show their art at guild-sponsored exhibits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Our members encourage each other and gain knowledge and skill through lively meetings and demonstrations that take place from 6 to 8 p.m. the second Tuesday of the months of March, April, May, June, September, October and November at the Windows Gallery.
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BH pg 4 11-24-21
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OXFORD, Mass. — The bankHometown board of directors recently elected Brian E. Galonek as its chairman and David E. Surprenant as vice chairman.
Galonek was first appointed to the bankHometown board in 2008 and chaired the Audit/Budget Committee and the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Committee before serving three years as vice chairman. He is president and owner of All Star Incentive Marketing in Sturbridge.
Surprenant was first appointed to the board of trustees of Millbury Savings Bank in 2013 and joined the bankHometown board of directors when the two banks merged in 2019. He is an attorney and managing partner of the Worcester-based law firm, Mirick O’Connell.
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