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New Addition
Girl Scouts helped build a great addition to the playground in Roseland Park. Gaga pit construction was completed by and designed by-Kali Elkins, Janelle Elliott, Elaina Costa, Scarlett Hogarty, Violet Nowakowski, Olivia Rasmussen, Madison Sapp, and Hazel Thurlow. The troop is led by: Elizabeth Costa, Josie Thurlow, Shona Erikson, Heather Nowakowski. Rob Nowakowski took the lead and the siblings helped. Donations to make this project possible were received from Chace Building Supply, Still River Manufacturing and Aubuchon Hardware. Courtesy photo.


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Wed.  July 27
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present, as part of its Art @ the Library series, “Reassembled,” artwork by Tianna Mercier through July 28 and, in the display case: “Thompson Public Library Children's Summer Programs.  860-923-9779.

Back-to-School Drive
PUTNAM --- Putnam EMS is running its annual Back-to-School Drive through Aug. 12. Drop off: back packs, pencils, pens, red pens, paper, notebooks, binders, folders, rulers, scissors, glue, glue sticks, pencil sharpeners, crayons, colored pencils and markers at the EMS station on Church Street. 860-928-6996.

Sat.  July 30
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Commission and Historic New England will present, as part  of its annual Twilight Concert series, Dynamite Rhythm from 7 to 8:30 (rain date:  Aug. 12) at Roseland Cottage. Free. 860-928-4074.

Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The American Legion Post 13 will hold a golf tournament starting at 8:30 a.m. at Connecticut National Golf Course. For info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Fri.  Aug. 5
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- This year the Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays returns to its roots --- celebrating the arts. Artists, vendors, performances and more will fill Main Street in downtown Putnam from 5 to 9 p.m. www.discoverputnam.com.

‘Cinderella’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 7, 14 and 21. $36 for adults; $23 for seniors, students, veterans and first responders.  See www.thebradleyplayhouse.org  for info, tickets and specials, including the “Royal Package.”

Sat.  Aug. 6
Wee Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Bats at Lyon Preserve” will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org

Sat.  Aug. 13
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Historic Mills of Pomfret” by Dick Symonds at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.

Concert & River Fire
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present Tournadeau Jazz & Blues in concert at 6:30 p.m. followed by River Fire at 8 p.m. at Rotary Park.

Fri.  Aug. 19
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Commission and Historic New England will present, as part  of its annual Twilight Concert series, Beck N’ Call from 7 to 8:30 (rain date:  Aug. 26) at Roseland Cottage. Free. 860-928-4074.

Sun.  Aug. 21
Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The Main Street Car Cruise will happen from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. around downtown Putnam and Rotary Park.

Pluck-A-Duck
PUTNAM --- Pluck-A-Duck Extravaganza will be held at the Hale YMCA pond from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be games for kids, face painting, create-a-card for veterans and seniors and more in the Kid Zone.

Sat.  Sept. 10
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Common Sense: TLGV Town Commons and Greens” by Bill Reid at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.

Sun.  Sept. 11
Fund-raiser Jazz
WINDHAM --- The Windham Free Library presenting Jazz in the Garden from 3 to 6 p.m. Music, food, drinks, auction. $60 presale/$65 at event. Benefits the library.

Fri.  Sept. 16
Circle of Fun
PUTNAM --- St. Mary Church, Putnam will be holding its 50th Circle of Fun Sept. 16, 17, 18. The 49th was delayed by the pandemic. There will be free entertainment, great food, beverages, games and rides, as always.

Sun.  Sept. 18
Lap the Lake
DAYVILLE --- The 10th annual NOW ~Lap the Lake~ Road Race & Walk fund-raiser. It’s a scenic 5K run and walk along private roads surrounding Alexander’s Lake. There is also a kids run. For info, to register or to be a sponsor, go to: nowinmotion.org

Sat.  Oct. 1
Wee Walk
WOODSTOCK --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Leaves and Mushrooms at Rapoport Preserve” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org

Sat.  Oct. 8
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present Connecticut State Historian Walter Woodward at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.

Sat. Nov. 5
Dueling Pianos
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will present Dueling Pianos Presented By Foxwoods Resort Casino at 7 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Healthcare At Home. More Info: daykimball.org/pianos.

Sat. Nov. 12
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Last Green Valley Notables & Notorious” by Bill Reid, TLGV chief ranger, at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.

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George W. Brown,
Vietnam war vet
WOODSTOCK — George W. Brown, 73, of Woodstock Road, died unexpectedly July 21, 2022, at home. He was the husband of Pamela (Bourque) Brown for 44.5 years.
He was born on Jan. 26, 1949, the son of the late George Jr. and Barbara (Marvin) Brown.
George was a 1967 graduate of Woodstock Academy, a 1975 graduate of Eastern CT State College, and a 1995 graduate of the University of CT School of Nursing. George worked as an emergency room nurse at Harrington Hospital, retiring in 2016.
He also served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1970, completing a tour in Vietnam, and serving in Germany.
He was a past chief and lifetime member of the Muddy Brook Fire Department having served 55 years. He was an active member of the East Woodstock Congregational Church, and an active member of the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse.
He will be remembered for his great love of his family and friends, his country, his church, and his community.
In addition to his wife Pamela, he leaves his children, Kristen Brown and her fiancé Ryan Garceau, and Emily Mleko (Adam); his granddaughter, Ava Mleko; and his siblings, Susan Converse, and David Brown. He is predeceased by his sister, Sharon Neely.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 29 in the East Woodstock Congregational Church, 220 Woodstock Road. Donations: Muddy Brook Fire Department, P.O. Box 222, E. Woodstock, CT 06244; or to the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse, c/o The Putnam Elks Lodge, 64 Edmonds St., Putnam, CT 06260. Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes and Crematory, 104 Church St. Putnam.

Gordon ‘Gordie’ Mauer
PUTNAM — Gordon C. “Gordie” Mauer, 75, of Putnam, died July 18, 2022, at home. He was the husband of Jeanine (Beausoleil) Mauer.
Son of the late Glen and Betty (Furman) Mauer, he was born in Albany, N.Y., on March 12, 1947.
He graduated from Proctor Academy in New Hampshire and received a bachelor’s degree from William Penn College in Iowa. He moved back to Putnam in 1972 to become a salesman at his family business, Windham Container, with his parents and brother Skip.
Gordon purchased the business in 1990 and was an active owner until his untimely passing. The company and his loyal employees were his life. He was an official with the (ECFO) Eastern Connecticut Football Officials for 45 years, Eastern CT Softball Umpires for 20 years, officiating softball and volleyball locally with the Putnam Rec Department. Gordie enjoyed spending time with his family and his yearly family vacations during July 4th shutdown. He also enjoyed making you laugh even if it was at your own expense.
Besides his wife Jeanine of Putnam, he leaves his children, Chad Mauer of Franklin, Eric Mauer (Rachelle) of Woodstock, Jen Gauthier (Rob) of Putnam, three grandchildren Jake, Jack and Olivia. He was predeceased by his brother Stuart Mauer.
The Funeral Service was July 23 at the Living Faith United Methodist Church of Putnam. Donations: ECFO, 72 Rimek Road, Lisbon, CT 06351. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

Chad Gordon Mauer
N. FRANKLIN — Chad Gordon Mauer, 48, of North Franklin died July 18, 2022, due to complications of a traumatic brain injury he sustained 31 years ago. Son of his mother Cathy Taylor of Putnam and the late Gordie Mauer. he was born in Putnam on May 5, 1974.
Chad was a very curious child who was always interested in finding an answer to everything. He attended school in Putnam and high school at Woodstock Academy
He played baseball for Citizens Bank in the Putnam Little League and football for the Redskins in WPTP.  As a teenager he was able to work with his family at three different jobs: painting with his mother for her painting and wallpaper business, his uncle Skip restoring his charter boat “The Lady,” and on the die cutter for his father at Windham Container. He was a risk taker and always looking for the next prank to pull to make you laugh.
For the past 21 years he lived at a group home on Holton Rd in North Franklin.
Besides his mother Cathy, he leaves his stepfather Doug Taylor of Putnam;  stepmother Jeanine Mauer of Putnam; brother Eric Mauer (Rachelle) of Woodstock and their children Jack and Olivia, step siblings Torie Follett of Smithfield, R.I., Doug Taylor of Nashville, and Jen Gauthier of Putnam. Besides his father Gordie he is predeceased by his uncle Stuart Mauer.
A Celebration of Life will be at 11 a.m. July 30 the Living Faith United Methodist Church of Putnam, 53 Grove St., Putnam. There are no calling hours. Donations: the Living Faith United Methodist Church of Putnam, 53 Grove St., Putnam, CT, 06260. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St. Putnam.

Alice I. Morris
PUTNAM — Alice (Dennette) Morris, 81, of Battey St., died July 15, 2022, at Day Kimball Hospital. Born in 1940 in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Bernice Dennette.
Mrs. Morris worked as a lens setter for American Optical Company and was an avid reader.  
She leaves her son, David Morris; brother, Richard Dennette; sister, Nancy Dennette; her grandchildren, Jaryd, Shannon, and Myriah; and her great-grandchildren, Layla and Makenna. She was predeceased by her brother Harvey Dennette.
Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St, Putnam.

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Meet and Greet
The Putnam Public Library held a meet and greet for the new elementary school principal and assistant principal.  The new principal is Kay Jaken, left, and the assistant is Meaghan Wakely. There was food, games and more. Addison Champagne, 4, of Putnam takes a look at Danni, a miniature horse, from the Cherry Ledge Farm. Linda Lemmon photos.

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