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As part of Suffield’s 350th Anniversary Celebration, the Kent Memorial Library sponsored an essay contest. The theme of the essay was Suffield: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.
BAfter talking to Ed Chase, it is easy to believe that he is somehow descended from all 30 of Suffield’s original proprietors. On his father’s side, Ed can count back to seven generations in America, tracing them from Hampton, New Hampshire, the Connecticut River Valley, Springfield and then Suffield.
The Sunrise Park Playscape, donated in large part with funds from the Club, is now complete. Benches and tables will be added in the spring.
Which club planted the original dogwoods on Main Street? a. The Woman’s Club b. The Suffield Beautification Committee
c. The Suffield Garden ClubDuring World War II, Bradley Field was the location for what?
The Club distributed a brochure on substance abuse and resources, including opioids, to Suffield residents. It can be found in an insert in last month’s SO.
The holidays are upon us and with it the promise of gifts. Lewis Hyde in his book The Gift, first published in 1983, and never out of print, offers a thoughtful exploration on gifts.
Friday, November 1: Barbara Coffin Holiday Art Show Reception and Sale at 6 to 9 p.m.
1. The signature event of the Friends of Suffield is Suffield on the Green and Craft Fair. What was the group’s original name?
The Club will deliver 5-gallon buckets of sand/salt mixture for winter use to seniors and disabled individuals and families residing in Suffield and West Suffield. Registration is required before mid-November.
The title of this column comes from Diana Athill’s book, a memoir she wrote at 89. She wrote with wry humor of her life and what it is like to grow old and face death.