On dean's list
ROCHESTER, N.Y. --- Peter Joseph Boguszewski, a junior majoring in chemical engineering at the University of Rochester, has been named to the Dean’s List for academic achievement for the spring 2014 semester.
Graduates
BOSTON --- Putnam resident Kendra Mitzman graduated from the University of Massachusetts Boston during the university’s 46th commencement ceremonies on May 30, 2014.
Wreaths Across America here Dec. 13
The Wreaths Across America Pomfret Ceremony will be held at noon Dec. 13 at the Pomfret Town Green Monument.
All are welcome to join us at the Pomfret Wreaths Across America ceremony. Pomfret’s event is planned by Marian Hollawell of the DAR and First Selectman Maureen Nicholson. The Vanilla Bean will offer complimentary beverages to veterans beginning at 11:30 a.m. The ceremony will take place at noon beginning with the National Anthem. Please join us for this memorial wreath laying event.
In Putnam the American Legion Post 12 and the VFW Post 1523 will hold a ceremony at noon Dec. 13 beginning at the Veterans Memorial Park.
For more information Visit WWW.WreathsAcrossAmerica.org or call 877-385-9504.
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New Members
The new members of the Putnam Lions are left to right: Jim Gardner, Lisa Gardner, Carole Peters and John Peters. Courtesy photo
PUTNAM — The Putnam Lions recently presented awards, inducted four new members and collected toys for distribution to Family Resource .
John and Carole Peters and Jim and Lisa Gardner were welcomed into the Putnam Lions Club by Lion Armand LaFleur. The new members were presented for membership by their sponsors, Lion President Lea Therrien and Lion Dianne Tremblay. During the ceremony they were given a history of the club and they were welcomed into the world’s largest and most active service club organization.
The following members received Attendance Awards for attending all meetings throughout the year: Deb Barbour, Carole Benoit, Mel Cassio, Joyce Fall, Steve Faucher, Linda Garcia, Fran Gregoire, Greg King, Armand LaFleur, Connielynn Olsen, Lea Therrien, Joe Vaccierello, Rick Bennett, Ed Briere, Al Cormier, Lea Faucher, Amy Franklin, Bernie Gilbert, Doug King, Denise LaFleur, Ann Russo and Dianne Tremblay.
Mel Cassio also received an award for bringing in three new members in the previous year.
POMFRET — Beginning Jan. 1, the Pomfret Senior Center will join the ranks of many surrounding senior centers by becoming a membership facility. Up until now, Pomfret’s senior center has been the only one in the quiet corner without a membership requirement. Going forward all seniors will be asked to pay an annual $5 membership fee. The Pomfret Senior Association, which was organized 22 years ago, will be the administrative body that will take responsibility for collecting dues. When the $5 membership fee is paid, seniors will receive a membership card.
After much discussion, the Pomfret Senior Advocate Commission (PSAC) recommended to the Pomfret Board of Selectman that the Pomfret Senior Center be a membership-only Center. The Board of Selectman supported this recommendation.
The Pomfret Senior Association (PSA) meets the first Tuesday of the month at noon for lunch and a business meeting. Committees will be formed to plan activities and trips. Those interested in being on a committee should get in touch with a member of the Association or come to a meeting.
Local seniors interested in joining can come to the next meeting at noon Jan. 6 or mail their checks to: Pomfret Senior Association Treasurer, Town Hall, 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259. Membership cards will be sent to each new member. All local seniors are welcome to join.
The Pomfret Senior Center is open from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. TEEG will continue oversee the Center and provide its popular “Learn at Lunch” programs at no cost every Tuesday, except the first Tuesday of the month.