The Suffield Observer (https://thesuffieldobserver.com/2020/03/page/3/)
Ides, a Roman terminology, is the middle of the month, according to some alignment with the moon. The Ides in March, May, July and October are on the fifteenth. In other months, the Ides lands on the thirteenth. In Caesar’s time, the Ides of March was a celebration day. It was meant to honor Mars, the Roman god of war, in the month named after him.
For more information or to register for programs, please stop by the library or call 860-668-3896, or go online to suffield-library.org or follow us on Facebook. All programs are free!
One of the many special occasions noted during the month of March is National Read and E-Book Week, celebrated this year from March 1-7. The event was started in 2004 by an author named Rita Toews.
The Suffield Arts Council will present a show of photography by Suffield resident Emile Backes in the William Pinney Gallery of Suffield’s Kent Memorial Library during the month of March. The show will be on display from March 3 through March 31. A “Meet the Artist” reception is scheduled for Thursday, March 12 from 6 – 8 p.m. in the gallery. The public is invited. Born in LaJolla, Cal., Mr. Backes began drawing at an early age and discovered photography, using a Polaroid Instamatic and later cell phone cameras.
Five members of the Suffield Woman’s Club were surprised during one of their blanket-making sessions in Father Ted Hall when Father Clooney from Ireland, who was visiting Sacred Heart Church at the time, offered to help.
Suffield Woman’s Club (SWC) will hold their next official meeting on Tuesday, March 10 at noon at Father Ted Hall, Sacred Heart Church.
The club is looking forward to SPD Officer Chris Richards educating members about personal safety: what to do, what not to do. Officer Richards helped us at the Soles4Souls event in August, and SWC looks forward to his safety advice. In addition to the SPD program, the slate of officers for the upcoming program year will be presented to members.
To learn more about the Suffield Woman’s Club, please contact Membership Chair Jean Neagle, 860-668-1876.
Suffield Woman’s Club (SWC), now in their 126th year, is a member of The General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Connecticut.
Suffield Rotary announces the 28th Annual Glenn T. Packard Golf Tournament has been scheduled for Friday, August 14, at Oak Ridge Golf Course.
Suffield Rotary challenged the Knights of Columbus to a Cornhole Tournament at the end of January. The Knights won, but Suffield Rotary is practicing to regain the trophy. Knights – watch out!