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Check In

Putnam Lion Dianne Tremblay checks in Sandy Navarro & Nancy Gaspar after 30-mile ride. Courtesy photo.

 

 

 

PUTNAM — Members of the Putnam Lions Club hosted the club’s second Fall Classic Bicycle Ride Oct. 4 raised more than $2,000.

Over $2000 was raised during the event.  The Fall Classic was truly a community event and the funds raised will go back to benefit the community and Lion’s charities.  Many Putnam Lions, Putnam II Leos and additional volunteers worked at various stations along the routes and at the Marketplace Pavilion.  The Putnam, Pomfret, Dayville and Woodstock Volunteer Fire Departments provided coverage at critical intersections to ensure riders’ safety.  The Pomfret Rod & Gun Club opened their facilities for use as a rest stop. 

The support of local businesses including Charter Oak Credit Union, Gates Auto Group, & King Cadillac GMC, as well as all the participants, made this bike ride a successful fund-raising event.  

Riders were given a choice of a 30 mile or a 15 mile route, starting from the Putnam Riverview Marketplace Pavilion on Kennedy Drive.

Riders enjoyed the scenery through Putnam, Pomfret and Woodstock & Killingly. In addition, refreshments and snacks were provided for the riders both before and after the ride.

Lions members thank everyone who contributed to this important work. “You are truly helping Lions make a difference in our community.”