POMFRET — Christ Church Pomfret invites all in the community to join in the excitement of Come, See Sunday at 10 a.m. Sept. 8.
To celebrate the unofficial end of summer and the beginning of the program year—which includes off-site work in the Quiet Corner—the parish will host a Ministry Fair with a festival breakfast in the church’s Great Hall following the 10 a.m. Eucharist service.
“This is an opportunity for us to open our doors to the community to introduce ourselves and what we do here—not just on Sundays but throughout the year,” said Reverend Sandra L. Cosman, Priest-In-Charge of the parish. “Volunteering in one of our ministries is a way to be involved in the greater community as well as to develop meaningful relationships,” she continues.
Tables staffed by parishioners with clipboards will compete for visitors and recruits with tempting breakfast offerings ranging from donuts to deviled eggs to fresh fruit to gluten-free breakfast bars. “The fun we had participating in events here at the church was the reason my family and I decided to become members,” said Gregory Hesler, Senior Warden of the parish. Opportunities range from the occasional reading of scripture on Sunday morning to being part of a team hosting coffee hour once a month to volunteering in a youth classroom weekly to staffing food collections for TEEG once a month of volunteering for one of TEEG’s many programs. The breath of activities at Christ Church are briefly described on the church’s new website, https://www.christchurchpomfret.org/services-4.
The church is at 527 Pomfret St., Rt. 169, across from the Rectory School. An 8:00 a.m. traditional Eucharist service is also offered during the program year, Labor Day to Father’s Day.
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Woodstock Fair
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Well done!
Aug. 31 Boy Scouts from Troop 21, Joseph Vergoni, Jayce Jodoin and Jordan Travisano saw a small fire that had been started within the fairgrounds. They advised their troop leader and grabbed a fire extinguisher. They made their way back and extinguished the fire before the firefighters made their way over. According to the Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association Station 76 "Their fast thinking and immediate response possibly saved the fair from a major incident, early closing, property damages, or personal injury."
The Beef Show was dedicated in memory of Bob Guillot of Twin Brooks Farm in Putnam, a long time exhibitor and supporter of the beef industry.
4 juniors and 6 adults participated in the blueberry pie eating contest.
Molly Hatchet was in the house on the new Main Stage.
Pet goat class: Eli Wyrostek, 6, tells the judge about “Caramel” the goat. On the cover, winner Gene Lariviere's pumpkin.
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Dedication
Day Kimball Health and the Day Kimball Healthcare Foundation dedicated the hospital’s main entrance lobby in honor of Claire and Joseph Langevin, lifelong residents of Plainfield and dedicated supporters of Day Kimball Hospital. The newly named “Langevin Lobby” commemorates a generous gift from Claire Langevin and honors the legacy of her late husband, Joseph, as well as their four daughters — Kate Langevin, Sandra Peterle, Christine Earehart, and JoAnn Titus—all of whom have had personal connections to the hospital throughout their lives. The donation will support several vital programs and services that they designated as having had a significant and positive impact on their family’s healthcare, including the Cardiopulmonary Rehab program, Hospice and Palliative Care, HomeCare, Pediatrics, and the Oncology Transportation Fund. The Day Kimball Health family is deeply grateful for this generous and heartfelt gift and is honored to have the privilege of recognizing the Langevin family’s enduring legacy.
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Atwater-Donnelly Duo to perform fund-raiser concert
THOMPSON — The renowned Atwater-Donnelly Duo featuring Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly, will grace the stage under a tent at Fort Hill Farms on Sept. 8 for a special concert benefiting the Thompson Congregational Church.
The concert will commence at 3 p.m. and the duo will perform two sets. Tickets are priced at $20 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under, and can be pre-ordered by calling Mary Buckley at 401-465-3388. While seating will be provided, patrons are welcome to bring their own portable chairs for added comfort. Refreshments and CDs will be available for purchase at the event.
For further information, please visit Atwater-Donnelly’s website at atwater-donnelly.com.
The Rhode Island-based, internationally acclaimed husband-wife duo is celebrated for their enchanting performances of traditional American and Celtic folk songs, a cappella pieces, old-time gospel songs, dance tunes, and original compositions. The duo also incorporates Appalachian clog dancing and French Canadian footwork into their shows, making for a truly captivating experience.
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