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Officers elected
WOODSTOCK — The members of the Bungay Fire Brigade recently held their Annual Meeting and elected Officers for 2016. Fire Chief Roy Chandler thanked all of the Brigade members for their dedication and service during the past year. Brigade volunteers responded to 200 emergency calls, including 107 medical calls, 20 motor vehicle accidents, and 10 structure fires. The Brigade provided mutual aid assistance 34 times to neighboring towns and to the other Woodstock fire districts. Bungay Fire Brigade members collectively contributed more than 12,000 volunteer hours in responding to calls, participating in training and drills, maintaining the Brigade’s equipment, overseeing construction of a major building addition, and representing the Brigade throughout the region in parades and other community events.
The following officers have been elected or appointed for 2016: Fire Chief – Roy Chandler; Deputy Chief & Safety Officer - Josh Bottone; Fire Captain – Adam Bottone; EMS/Rescue Captain – Dave Elliott; Chief Engineer Captain - Steve Froehlich; Lieutenants – Mike Froehlich, Carlton Rondeau, and Nick Webster; President – Linda Lewandowski; Vice President – Rob Wrobel; Secretary - Lois Bruinooge; Treasurer – Deb Hervieux; Plant Engineer – Mike Charette; Board Member at Large – Seth Bottone; Woodstock Fire Protection Association Members – Nick Webster, Deb Hervieux, Dave Elliott, and Josh Bottone; Brigade Auditors – Dave Hosmer and Joe Surozenski; and Nominating Committee Members – Rob Wrobel, Carlton Rondeau, and Dave Elliott.
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Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Birding Through the Years with Paint and Brush” through Feb. 1 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Thur. Dec. 31
Happy New Year!
Slumber Party
POMFRET CENTER --- The Windham Tolland 4-H on Taft Pond Road will present New Year’s Eve Slumber Party from 5:30 p.m. Dec. 31 to 9:30 a.m. Jan. 1 for kids 6 to 12. $25 per child. Preregistration required by Dec. 23. 6 for kids up to 8; $10 for those 9 and older. 974-3379.
Mon. Jan. 4
Art
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Thompson Public Library Art @ the Library program will present photography by John Dalterio & Mark Hutchinson featuring selections from “Nayara” and “Unanswerable” through Jan. 29. Reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 11. Supported by the Friends of the Thompson Public Library. 860-923-9779.
Tues. Jan. 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.
Wed. Jan. 6
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.
Fri. Jan. 8
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present “The Not-So-Good-Life of the Colonial Goodwife” following the 7 p.m. business session at the Community Room at the Town Hall. Free. All welcome.
Fish Fry
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a fish fry from noon to 8 p.m. Prices vary.: 860-923-2967
Sat. Jan. 9
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Winter Night Sky Walk at 7 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring binoculars and/or telescope. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sun. Jan. 10
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Sunday Walk at 2 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Jan. 15
Teen Weekend
POMFRET --- The Windham Tolland 4-H will present a Winter teen Weekend from 5:30 p.m. Jan. 15 through 9 a.m. Jan. 17. For teens 13-18. $50. Preregister by Jan. 11. 860-974-3379.
Fish Fry
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a fish fry from noon to 8 p.m. Prices vary.: 860-923-2967
TLGV Meander
LISBON --- The TLGV Mystery Member Meander will be held from 11 a.m. to noon-in Lisbon. Total of 2.5 miles of easy woods trails. Paved and gravel paths available for those with strollers or less steady on their feet. Leashed dogs ok. 1 hour. RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for secret location and details!
Sun. Jan. 17
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.
Thur. Jan. 21
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a bird walk at 1 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Library will present “Bobcats in Connecticut” at 7 p.m. at the library. Free. All welcome.: 860-928-3475.
Fri. Jan. 22
Fish Fry
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a fish fry from noon to 8 p.m. Prices vary. 860-923-2967
Sat. Jan. 23
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Full Moon Walk at 7 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring binoculars and/or telescope. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Owl Walk at 7 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Cancelled if bad weather. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sun. Jan. 24
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Avian Taxidermy” from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Wed. Jan. 27
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Library will present “Armchair Travelers Book Club” at 12:30 p.m. at the library. 860-928-3475.
Thur. Jan. 28
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Library will present “Pomfret Seniors Book Discussion” at noon at the Pomfret Senior Center. 860-928-3475
Fri. Jan. 29
Fish Fry
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a fish fry from noon to 8 p.m. Prices vary.: 860-923-2967
Sun. Jan. 31
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Taxidermy of Mammals” from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Eagle Search
WOODSTOCK --- The Last Green Valley Acorn Adventure will present an Eagle Search and Lake Visit from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Roseland Park. Free. All ages welcome. Snack. Dress for the weather. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tues. April 5
Three C’s
WOODSTOCK --- The Three C’s Performing Arts for Kids will present “Henry & Mudge” at 10 a.m. at the Hyde Cultural Center. Recommended for grades PK-3. $4 per person (in groups of 10 or more) 928-2946.
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Woodstock public schools
Monday: Hamburgers, carrots, fruit. Tuesday: Pizza, fruit. Wednesday: Chicken tenders, wax beans, fruit. Thursday: American Chop Suey, black beans, fruit. Friday: Ham steaks, scalloped potatoes, peas, fruit.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Chicken nuggets, carrots, fruit, cups. Tuesday: Hamburgers, baked beans, baked Doritos, fruit. Wednesday: Meatballs, ziti, green beans, fruit, cookies. Thursday: Pizza, carrot snacks/dip, fruit. Friday: Deli turkey on rolls, frozen fruit dessert.
Putnam elementary/middle
Monday: Macaroni and cheese, broccoli. Tuesday - Wolf Meal: Beef burgers, sherbet. Wednesday: Sloppy Joes. Thursday: Grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup, Goldfish crackers, vegetables with ranch dressing. Friday: Putnam Special Pizza, salad.
Putnam High
Monday: Clipper Burgers, cole slaw, sherbet. Tuesday: Buffalo-style chicken wraps. Wednesday: Shepherd's Pie. Thursday: Crispy chicken sandwiches. Friday: Calzones, salad.
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Senator Flexer wins award
State Senator Mae Flexer (D-Killingly) received a 2015 “Community Champion Award” from the Connecticut Community Providers Association (CCPA) for her efforts and support on behalf of the nonprofit community providers in Connecticut who serve the most vulnerable citizens in the state.
The award was bestowed on Sen. Flexer during the CCPA’s 46th Annual Meeting.
“I want to thank the CCPA for this award, and I want to thank the nonprofit community providers in Connecticut who have taken on the essential and noble task of working with about one out of every six residents in the state,” Flexer said. “CCPA members have been tremendous advocates for our state’s most vulnerable citizens, and their advocacy prevented drastic cuts to critical services this year. I will continue to protect and promote their hard work and their commitment to people with mental health issues, developmental disabilities and other challenges.”
“CCPA selected Senator Flexer as a 2015 Community Champion because she has distinguished herself as a bold advocate for Connecticut’s less fortunate,” said CCPA Board Member Heather Gates, the CEO of Community Health Resources. “In her roles on the Aging and Veterans committees, she has fought to support the critical human services that we bring to our state’s most vulnerable individuals. Senator Flexer has taken the time to learn our issues, and we look forward to a continued partnership in the upcoming session and beyond.”