Wed. Aug. 31

Fun Runs

W. THOMPSON --- The long-standing 5K summer fun runs, founded originally by Bobby Mayer, takes place every Wednesday until mid-September. Combination of rough pavement and gravel roads. Free. Park and meet at the Ravenelle Rd parking lot. Runners will walk toward the starting line from the lot around 6 and the run will start promptly at 6:15. Newcomers are advised to arrive earlier to get a course description. Info: Martin This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Art Guild

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Inspiring Images” of the Northeast Connecticut Art Guild through Sept. 30 at the Grassland Bid Conservation Center on Day Road. Reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 28. 860-928-4948.

 

Thur. Sept. 1

Farmers Market

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Thursday Farmers Market is open from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Pavilion on Kennedy Drive. It runs Thursday through Oct. 27.

 

Fri. Sept. 2

First Fridays

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. downtown. The theme will be Nashville.

 

Frappes Booth

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present its frappes booth at the Woodstock Fair, all weekend. Benefits community charities. 860-928-4405.

 

Sat. Sept. 3

Glass and China Sale

CANTERBURY --- The annual Prudence Crandall Day Celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Museum, routes 14 and 169. 

 

Farmers Market

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Saturday Farmers Market is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pavilion on Kennedy Drive. It runs Saturdays through Oct. 29.

 

Sun. Sept. 4

Sunflower Fund-raiser

POMFRET --- Sunflowers for Kids will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lapsley Orchard on Rt. 169 on the Brooklyn/Pomfret line. This free event features hay rides (starting at noon), PYO apples, face painting and balloon animals. Sales of sunflowers and wildflowers, including pick you own, will benefit United Services Children and Family Programs.  860-774-2020.

 

TLGV Program

WOODSTOCK --- TLGV Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Wyndham Land Trust’s Rapoport/Spalding Preserve, end of Calkins Rd. Walk from trail to brook to hill, as we Scavenger Hunt for treasures. Snacks, Acorn stickers & fresh air fun. Free. All ages welcome.  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Mon. Sept. 5

Farmers Market

PUTNAM --- The NECT Farmers Market will be held from 3:30 to 6 p.m. every Monday through Oct. 24 at the Riverview Pavilion off Kennedy Drive.

 

Tues. Sept. 6

Exercise Group

WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Tuesday in the Woodstock Town Hall lower level meeting room. Free for all Woodstock senior citizens 60 and older. 860-974-1050.

 

Wed. Sept. 7

Messiah Rehearsals 

POMFRET --- The Concert Choir of Northeast Ct.  will begin rehearsals for a Dec. 3 and 4 concert of Handel’s Messiah. New singers are welcome without  audition.   All rehearsals are from 7 to 9 p.m. with registration the first night at 6:30. Rehearsals are at Christ Church -527 Pomfret St. Pomfret.  860-974-2773.

 

Putnam Seniors

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Commission on Aging will meet at 7 p.m. at the Little River Acres community room. All welcome. 

 

Thur. Sept. 8

Putnam Seniors

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Senior Citizens Group meets at 2 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Putnam VFW.  1-774-318-0064.

 

Art Exhibit

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library, “Color Me Happy:  Multimedia Works by Kate Gilman-Alexander” through Sept. 30. Reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 12.  860-923-9779

 

Market

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Town Market, Craftsmen/Artisans/Agriculture will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Canterbury Town Hall Parking Lot.  No fee for vendors. 860-546-9693.

 

 

Fri. Sept. 9

History Program

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present Rick Spencer and “Freemen for Frémont!: Music of the Presidential Campaign of 1856,” following the 7 p.m. business session, at the Community Room of the Canterbury Town Hall. Free admission and refreshments. All welcome.  www.canterburyhistorical.org.

 

Mystery Meander

STURBRIDGE --- TLGV Mystery Member Meander will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. in Sturbridge. Varying habitat in one location with trails, woods & water. Meander along 2.5 miles of easy mostly flat woods trails, with a bit of hilly area, great for wildlife & birds. Strollers not appropriate. Leashed dogs are welcome. RSVP for secret location to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Sat. Sept. 10

River Fire

PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam's River Fire will be held at Rotary Park around 9:15 p.m.

 

Concert

PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam Recreation Dept. will present a concert by Reminisce at 2 p.m. at Rotary Park. Free.  Bring your blanket and lawn chairs. Refreshments available. 

 

Chili Cookoff

The Putnam Business Association and Putnam Recreation Department will present the first annual Willie's Chili Cookoff at 4:30 p.m. at Rotary Park. It's a kickoff for the Arts and Eats event that runs Sept. 11 through 15.

 

Mum, Bake Sale

BROOKLYN --- The Friends of the Brooklyn Library will sponsor a Mum and Bakes Sale from 9 a.m. to noon on the front lawn of the Federated Church on Rt. 6.

 

Bake Sale

BROOKLYN --- Our Lady of LaSalette Church on Providence Road will have a Bake Sale and mini drawing from 9 a.m. to noon.

 

Chicken BBQ

QUINEBAUG --- St. Stephen Church at the junction of routes 131 and 197 will hold a chicken BBQ and drawing from 5 to 7 p.m. $10 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available. 508-789-9874.

 

Sun. Sept. 11

Library Fund-raiser

WINDHAM --- A garden party fund-raiser for the Windham Free Library will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at the of Drs. Andrew and Barbara Gibson in Windham Center. $50. Jazzinthegarden.info.

 

Sunday Walk

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Sunday Walk at 2 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free to CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

9/11 Remembrance Program 

PUTNAM --- A free remembrance of the 9/11/2001 terrorist attack on New York and The Pentagon will be at 2 p.m. in the Putnam Middle School Auditorium.  Presented jointly by the Mayotte-Viens American Legion Post #13 of Putnam and the Town of Putnam. Featuring speaker who was in the Pentagon at the time the plane hit the building.  All welcome.

 

Farmers Market

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Agricultural Commission will hold a local farmer's market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pomfret Recreation Park on Hampton Road.

 

Wed. Sept. 14

Blood Drive

PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Putnam Elks Club on Edmond Street. 1-800-REDCROSS.

 

Thur. Sept. 15

Bird Walk

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a bird walk at 8 a.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing. Free to CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Blood Drive

PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 0 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Matulaitis Rehab and Skilled Care on Thurber Road. 1-800-REDCROSS.

 

Fri. Sept. 16

Full Moon Walk

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a full moon walk at 7:30 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free to CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Brewing Program

POMFRET --- The Friends of Pomfret Public Library will present a program, “History of brewing in CT,” at 7 p.m. at the Pomfret Historical Society’s Old Towne House. Free. Register at  http://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=5938

 

Sat. Sept. 17

Harvest Moon Event

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present the 12th Annual Trail Wood Under the Harvest Moon at 5 p.m. Fund-raiser. $30. www.ctaudubon.org/trail-wood.

 

Women’s Retreat

BROOKLYN --- The Brooklyn Federated Church of Christ will present a women’s retreat, “Spend the Day with Ruth and Naomi.” 508-208-9326.

 

Clipper Invitational

PUTNAM --- The 17th annual Clipper Invitational Marching Band Competition will be held at 5 p.m., rain or shine, at the St. Marie Greenhalgh Sports Complex on Wicker Street. $10 for adults; $5 for seniors and students; children under 5 admitted free.

 

Sun. Sept. 18

Taste of Valley

WOODSTOCK --- The Last Green Valley's 11th annual Tastes of the Valley feast and fund-raiser will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Mansion at Bald Hill. Tickets are $65 for TLGV members and $75 for nonmembers. 860-774-3300.

 

Peace Day

PUTNAM --- The Greater Putnam Interfaith Council will hold its Annual Peace Day Celebration at 6 p.m. at Rotary Park, as part of the United Nations International Day of Peace. Please bring a peace prayer, music or short story to share. Organized by the Greater Putnam Interfaith Council. 860-928-3814.

 

Breakfast

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a  made-to-order breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. $7. 860-923-2967 

 

Fri. Sept. 23

Circle of Fun

PUTNAM --- The annual St. Mary of the Visitation Circle of Fun will be held Sept. 23, 24 and 15.

 

Diaper Collection

PUTNAM --- Interfaith Human Services of Putnam will hold a diaper collection from 6 to 9 a.m. Sept. 23 at WINY parking lot and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 30 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 1 at First Niagara Bank on Main Street. All sizes diapers needed, but larger sizes preferred. Monetary donations accepted. 

 

Sat. Sept. 24

Swedish Meatball Supper

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will host a Swedish Meatball Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. $12 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and younger. Benefits community charities. 928-4405.

 

Celebrating Agriculture

WOODSTOCK --- Celebrating Agriculture will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. Hearty Farm Breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. Free admission and parking. Rain or shine. All welcome. 860-779-0557, ext. 1

 

Writer’s Workshop

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present its Autumnal Writer’s Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Open House

PLAINFIELD --- The First Congregational Church of Plainfield on Norwich Road is holding an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free tours of this historic church and you can meet the new pastor Steve Finlan and his wife Karen. 

 

Sun . Sept. 25

Community Day

THOMPSON --- The 13th annual Thompson Community Day will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park on Rt. 12. Rain date Oct. 2. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Sat. Oct. 2

Flu Clinic

PUTNAM --- The Northeast District Department of Health will hold a Drive-Through Flu Clinic from 1 to 3 p.m. at Putnam Middle School on Wicker Street. Participants age 18 and older can get a free flu shot by participating in this Mass Dispensing Exercise. Only 100 free shots available --- so reserve yours now and register by calling NDDH at 860-774-7350. Download flu clinic forms and info atwww.nddh.org/news

 

Fri. Oct. 7

First Fridays

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. downtown.

 

Concert

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen in Concert at 7:30 p.m. $20 in advance; $25 at the door at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.

 

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College finance

seminars offered

NORWICH — CorePlus Federal Credit Union is hosting two free upcoming workshops to educate the community titled “How to Prepare, Pay & Stay in College” with information about Student Choice, our Educational Loan program.  

The information is appropriate for any high school student, particularly juniors and seniors. 

The free seminars will be held on Sept. 13 at Montville High School and on Sept. 14 at Fitch High School in Groton. Doors open at 5:30 for registration. 

Workshop begins at 6. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by calling 860-886-0576 x 3171, at any CorePlus branch, or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

CorePlus Credit Union offers private student lending solutions to help fill the funding gaps that scholarships, grants and federal aid can leave behind. 

 

 

PUTNAM — Paul Beaudoin has been named chief financial officer of Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH). Beaudoin is responsible for the development and administration of the nonprofit healthcare system’s overall financial operations and will also provide recommendations for strategic and financial planning to the system’s administration and board of directors.

Beaudoin brings to DKH more than 25 years of experience in the financial management of community hospitals. Most recently he oversaw the financial operations of Kent Hospital and Memorial Hospital, both part of the Care New England system in Rhode Island. There, his leadership helped to stabilize and then grow the community hospitals’ financial performance and array of services.  Beaudoin says he’s looking forward to undertaking that same process at DKH.

“I’m excited to be here at Day Kimball,” Beaudoin said. “I have a strong commitment to community hospitals. I’ve worked at them my entire career and I feel passionately about the important role they play in the community and in today’s healthcare delivery system. That’s why I’m here. There’s just something about the feeling of a community hospital that you don’t get in the larger systems; that sense of family, dedication, the ability to really make a difference.”

Making a difference in DKH’s bottom line in order to strengthen and expand the healthcare services available in northeastern Connecticut is a challenge that Beaudoin says he’s ready to meet.

“Having been through the same situation at community hospitals in Rhode Island, I know what needs to be done and I do think I can make a difference here,” he said.

Beaudoin praised Day Kimball’s efforts to improve operational efficiency in the face of steep funding cuts from the state in recent years and says he has plans to build upon that in the future.

“There’s been a lot of great work done already to set a new and stronger foundation and some impressive gains have been made. I’m looking forward to building on that to help Day Kimball grow in the future,” Beaudoin said. “There are always things you can’t control – state funding is one of them. But you need the ability to be flexible in the face of those challenges, and for that you need growth. That’s where my efforts will be focused as we continue to move forward,” he continued.

DKH President and CEO Robert Smanik welcomed the addition of Beaudoin to Day Kimball’s administration. “Paul will play a key role in the next chapter of Day Kimball Healthcare’s history,” Smanik said. “It’s been a difficult few years for us financially, but we have ultimately come through those challenges a stronger organization. Now, we’re looking ahead and planning for an even stronger future and I know that I also speak for the rest of our administration and board of directors when I say I believe Paul has much to offer in helping to ensure our success.”

Beaudoin graduated Magna Cum Laude from Bryant College and holds a master’s degree in business administration. He is a Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Fellow and past board member and treasurer of the Massachusetts/Rhode Island chapter. Beaudoin is a native Rhode Islander and currently lives in W. Greenwich, R.I.

 

Then

This is what the bridge on Rt. 169 near the Pomfret cemetery looked like in March 2013. Putnam Town Crier file photos.

 

& Now

This is the same stretch of road last week after the work was finished.