Wed. March 30

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- Ann C. Rosebrooks and Donna O’Scolaigh Lange will exhibit their work at the Vanilla Bean Café through the month of April.

 

Art Exhibit

THOMPSON ---  The Art @ the Library will present the 13th Annual Thompson Community Art Show through April 29 at the Thompson Public Library. Reception is 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 6. Supported by the Friends of the Library. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org

 

Sat. April 2

Nature Program

WINDHAM --- Joshua’s Trust will kick off Spring  Outdoors at 8 a.m. with a “Spring Bird Walk” on the Allanach-Wolf Woodlands on Back Road. Preregistration required. 860-617-8270.

 

Forestry Tour

WINDHAM --- The Eastern CT Forest Landowners Association/Wolf Den Land Trust will team up with Joshua’s Trust to present a forestry tour at 10:30 a.m. on their abutting conservation properties. Preregistration required: 774-262-3284.

 

Sun. April 3

Concert

CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Meeting House, home of the Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44, will present "Stanley and Grimm," a Celtic duo, at 2:30 p.m. Free. All welcome. Freewill offering will be taken. Refreshments follow.  chepachetbaptist.org.

 

Photo Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present “Focus on Nature: Nature Photography Contest Exhibit” through April 30. Opening reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. April 3. 860-928-4948.

 

Tues. April 5

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.

 

Caregivers Group

PUTNAM --- St. Philip's Church on Grove Street will host a new support group for people providing care or support for a loved one or working in a care profession from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.  Meeting room is downstairs at rear of church on Pleasant St. Light refreshments and fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Free: 860-928-3510.

 

Wed. April 6

Algae-control Workshop

WOODSTOCK --- The Eastern Connecticut Conservation District, in partnership with the Woodstock Conservation Commission, is hosting a workshop focused on methods to control algae in lakes, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Woodstock Academy Commons. Free. Snow date: April 7. Preregistration required:  860-928-4948

 

Pet Loss Support Group

DAYVILLE --- NECCOG Animal Services, 125 Putnam Pike, will present a Pet Loss Support Group at 6 p.m. Free.  No fee/reservations are required, and you are free to attend as often as necessary throughout your grief process.  860-774-1253.

 

Thur. April 7

Travel Presentation

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “Travels in Patagonia: A presentation by Ann and Walter Hinchman,” at 7 p.m. at the library. Free.  860-928-3475.

 

Fri. April 8

Avenue Q

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “ Avenue Q” at 7:30 p.m. April 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 and at 2 p.m. April 10, 17, 24. $23 and $20. 860-928-7887.

 

History Program

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present a program by Horizon Wings (Threatened and Endangered” live raptor program following the 7 p.m. business session at the Town Hall. All welcome. Free. Details at www.canterburyhistorical.org,

 

Sat. April 9

Chicken Dinner

POMFRET --- A Chicken Cordon Bleu Dinner benefiting ACS Relay For Life will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Pomfret Community School. Adults, $20; $10 for kids 10 and younger; kids under 4 admitted free. 860-974-1202 or 860-974-2405.860-974-2856.

 

Spaghetti Supper

QUINEBAUG --- The St. Stephen’s parish spaghetti supper and basket drawing will e held from 5 to 7 p.m. in the parish center. $10 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. 

 

Pet Can Drive

DAYVILLE --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans to help homeless and needy animals from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Church on Rt. 101. Dry cat food urgently needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome.  860-317-1720.

 

Swedish Meatballs

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will present an authentic Swedish Meatball Supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. served family style. Takeout available. $10 for adults; $5 for kids under 12.

 

Sun. April 10

Outdoor Program

HOLLAND, Mass. --- TLGV Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure, “Salamander Story Walk,” with the Holland Library Team will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. starting at Lake Siog Pass Trail Head, 20 Pond Bridge Rd. Walk, read, search for squirmy salamanders! Snacks, too! Questions? This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Nature Program

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

 

Tues. April 12

Blood Drive

PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from noon to 5:15 p.m. at Matulaitis Rehab & Skilled Care on Thurber Road. Call 1-800-RED CROSS.

 

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.

 

Caregivers Group

PUTNAM --- Saint Philip's Church on Grove Street will host a new support group for people providing care or support for a loved one or working in a care profession from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.  Meeting room is downstairs at rear of church on Pleasant St. Light refreshments and fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Free: 860-928-3510.

 

Septic Workshop

POMFRET --- The Eastern Connecticut Conservation District and Pomfret Conservation Commission are sponsoring a workshop at 7 p.m. at the Audubon Society Center on Day Road. The subject is septic system care and signs of septic system failure. Potential rebates for Pomfret property owners and financing options for replacing failed septic systems will also be reviewed. 

 

Wed. April 13

Blood Drive

DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Westfield Congregational Church on Main Street. Call 1-800-RED CROSS.

 

Fri. April 15

Mystery Meander

PLAINFIELD --- The TLGV Mystery Member Meander will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon somewhere in Plainfield. 2+/- mile easy walk through open fields & past water. Great bird watching & other wildlife habitat, too. Strollers will work on some spots & an easy walk for toddlers. Leashed dogs OK. Bring binoculars if you have them. RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details and secret location.

 

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PUTNAM — Rosemary Place was recently promoted to assistant vice president / Retail Loan coordinator and underwriter of Putnam Bank.  She graduated from Burdett School of Business in 1984 and has more than 25 years of experience in banking and mortgages.  

Place joined Putnam Bank as Retail Loan coordinator in 2001.  She steadfastly developed a leadership role and effectively managed the ever-changing regulatory environment for the processing/underwriting functions. 

 

 

 

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Winners

 Franklin Fire Team, top, consists of Michael Suplicki, Janice Perez, Josh Rose, Nicole Homsey, David Wheeler and Bailey Spellman. Team Pratt consists of Angelica Fadrowski, Ian Jackson, Megan Droesch, Glenn Rogers, Kari Dalia, John Foucault, Rob Loomis, Erin Williams and Jon Miller with Lion President  Romeo Blackmar. Courtesy photos.

 

 

PUTNAM — The Putnam Lions annual Volleyball Challenge brought in more than $20,000 for the community.

The corporate-sponsored traveling trophy was won by Putnam High School’s Team Pratt after a long battle with Jessica Tuesday’s team.

The competitive team games were won by the Endo Spikers in Division B and Franklin Fire in Division A.

The Putnam Lions Volleyball Challenge is the largest fund-raiser of the year for the Putnam Lions and all funds raised are given back to the community during the Night of Giving in April.  This year’s event grossed over $20,000 thanks to all the sponsors and participants.

The following competitive teams played on Saturday:  Brown & Jacobson, Byrnes Agency, Endo Spikers, SPIROL, Mandy’s Minions, Franklin Fire Department, Team Blank and Cocktails.  Sunday’s Corporate-sponsor teams were Archambault Insurance, ESB/CNB, Gerardi Team #1 Smash, Gerardi Team #2 One Hit Wonders, Jessica Tuesday’s, Kenyon Textiles, Putnam Bank, Putnam High School’s Team Pratt, Safin’s Chipsters and Smith & Walker.

Sponsors include KARS of Putnam, SPIROL International Corp, Day Kimball Healthcare, Gerardi Insurance, Citizens Bank, Hallisey and D’Agostino, Nextgen Security, William Zamangni, Archambault Insurance, Brookwood Companies, Inc., Byrnes Agency, King Cadillac-GMC, Paul and Karen Safin, Putnam Bank, Smith & Walker Funeral Home, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union, CorePlus Credit Union, National Chromium, Putnam Ford & Mercury, Rawson Manufacturing, S.A.S. Construction, Inc., Woodstock Building Associates, Lighthouse Print Works, Chase Graphics, Christopher Heights, D.H. Copeland Builders, Gilman and Valade Funeral & Cremation Services, Hometown Heating, Ivanhoe Tool & Die Co., Kenyon Industries, Inc., Kingsbury Septic, Linemaster Switch, Northeast CT Dental Associates, Pomfret Lions Club, Racine & Sons Excavating, Rawson Materials, Inc., Sarantopoulos & Sarantopoulos, Shoppers Guide/Turnpike Buyer, Stephen Solomon, DMD, Sunnyside Farms, Thompson Lions Club, Westmark Corporation, Amplisound, Family Dentistry, Joseph and Kathleen Ptaszynski, Webco Chemical Corp, Holly Gilbert, A-1 Septic Service, Inc., Access Wireless, Attorney Stephen Adams, Brooklyn General Radiator Repair, Bucknam, Masseur & Assoc., Crossings Restaurant & Brew Pub, Dumas Decorating Center, Friendly Spirits, Giant Pizza, I.C. Optics, Jim’s Upholstery, Johnston & Associates Real Estate, Kelly’s Tire, Law Office of Alan Scott Herman, Maher and Cotnoir, MANTEC, McGinn DMD, NE CT Health Care Credit Union, Inc., Parker Memorial, Putnam Medical Associates – Pro Health Physicians, Quinebaug Lawn, Riverview Restaurant, Robin Weeks DMD, RPC Associates, St. Onge & Brouillard, The Sunshine Shop, Thompson International Speedway, LLC, Tremblay Electric, Willimantic Waste Paper Co. Inc., Woodstock Line, Woodstock Radiator, Raceway Gold Club and Restaurant LLC, Foster Corp., and Tupperware.

 

 

Then

This is the Putnam Post Office in 1955. Photo courtesy of the King family.

 

& Now

This is the Putnam Post Office in modern times.