Thur. Dec. 25

Merry Christmas!

 

Sun. Dec. 28

Lessons and Carols

BROOKLYN --- The traditional service of Lessons and Carols will be held at 4 p.m. at the Old Trinity Church on Church Street. Please wear warm clothes.  

 

Fri. Jan. 1, 2015

Happy New Year!

 

Sun. Jan. 4

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a full moon walk at 7 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free to members; $3 for nonmembers. 928-4948.

 

Tues. Jan. 6

Senior Meeting

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Association will be having its monthly meeting at noon at the Pomfret Senior and Community Center on Mashamoquet Road.  The meeting will be preceded by a brown-bag lunch. 

 

Wed. Jan. 7

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present an exhibit and sale, "Playful Celebration of a Bountiful Terrain," photography by Virge Lorents through Jan. 30 at the center on Day Road. A portion of all sales benefits the center. Free. 928-4948.

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a noon walk at noon. starting from the center on Day Road. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 928-4948.

 

Pet Loss Support

DAYVILLE --- NECCOG Animal Services on 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. Jan. 8

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a morning walk at 8:30 a.m. starting from the center on Day Road. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 928-4948.

 

Fri. Jan. 9

Fish Fry

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold its weekly fish fry from noon to 7 p.m. at the Knights Hall on Riverside Drive. Prices vary. 860-923-2967.

 

Sun. Jan. 11

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a walk at 2 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free to members; $3 for nonmembers. 928-4948.

 

 

Wed. Jan. 14

Ranger Talk

VOLUNTOWN --- The Last Green Valley’s Free Ranger Talk will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Voluntown Public Library. Chief Ranger Bill's Talk will speak on "On The Wild Side: Exploring the Flora and Fauna of The Last Green Valley."

 

Fri. Jan. 16

Teen Weekend

POMFRET --- The Windham Tolland 4-H will hold its Winter Teen Weekend from 5:30  p.m. Jan. 16 to 9 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Brooklyn Ext. Service on Wolf Den Road. Food, games, sledding, leadership skills and more for teens 13 – 18. $50.  Preregistration required by Jan. 11.  860-974-3379 .

 

Thur. Jan. 22

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a bird walk at 1 p.m. starting from the center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.

 

Sat. Jan. 24

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a winter owl walk at 7 p.m. starting from the center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948. Program will cancel in event of bad weather.

 

Flea Market

OXFORD, Mass. ---  The First Congregational Church on Main Street will hold an indoor community flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. Coffee and lunch available. Vendors needed. 508-987-2211.

 

Sun. Feb. 1 - 2

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present the Edwin Way Teale & the Literary Character of Trail Wood writer's workshop series at 4 p.m.  at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Registration required. $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers. 928-4948.

 

Sat. March 28

Flea Market

OXFORD, Mass. ---  The First Congregational Church on Main Street will hold an indoor community flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. Coffee and lunch available. Vendors needed. 508-987-2211.

 

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Holton honored

DAYVILLE  — Westview recently hosted the official retirement of long time second-shift Nursing Supervisor Joanne “Jodi” Holton. 

Holton received her nursing license in 1968 as a Licensed Practical Nurse and went back to school in 1969 and graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1971 from Morrisville State College, formerly the State University of New York at Morrisville. She began her career in emergency and intensive care and then transitioned to long term care in 1972. 

“It has been an absolute delight to be remembered in such a special way”, explained Holton. “I truly loved working at Westview and consider my co-workers, and the residents and patients my extended family. I will never forget my journey and the collection of memories made with so many wonderful people.”

 

 

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Festive

Putnam Ford recently hosted a Christmas party for more than 50 children from the United Services' programs. Courtesy photo.

 

 

 

 

 

Putnam Ford 

hosts kids' party

PUTNAM —  For the 17th year, Putnam Ford staff and President Rick Place helped to spread holiday cheer to local families at their annual “Christmas is for Kids” party at the dealership.

The party was attended by more than 50 children and adults from United Services’ human service programs, including the Domestic Violence Program, Center for Autism, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren group, and other family-oriented programs.

“The employees of Putnam Ford really love preparing and staging this Christmas Party for the kids of the programs of United Services,” said Putnam Ford President Rick Place. “It is probably one of the proudest moments of our year to do this for our community and see how we can contribute to the holiday season for all those less fortunate and have them smile with a Christmas gift!”

 

 

Donation

Jean Barton, right, proprietress of the Celebrations Shoppes in Pomfret, presents Dr. Garfield “Woody” Danenhower, general chairperson of the YMCA “Building A Dream” Capital Campaign, a check from the proceeds of recent art sales, which are on going.  Looking on is Ronald P. Coderre, campaign counsel.  The $2.8 million campaign is currently at $2.62 million.  The Regional Community YMCA is scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2016. Courtesy photo.