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Enfield Loaves & Fishes

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Enfield Loaves and Fishes (Soup Kitchen) is in need of garden vegetables. Please plant an extra one or two plants and share your bounty. We are located 28 Prospect Street. Drop off time is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please call Priscilla at 860-741-0226.

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CRC, A Short History

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Citizens Restoring Congamond was loosely formed in the early to mid-1970’s by a small group of neighbors wanting to help fix up some rundown cottages on North Pond. Its focus quickly changed to the lake itself when they realized how much the water had deteriorated over the years. Through uncontrolled runoff and poor septic systems, along with unauthorized dumping ,the lake’s condition was very poor to say the least. This spurred the group to organize and in 1997 it was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Their mission was, and still is, “The protection and betterment of the Congamond Lakes”.

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SWC Luncheon and New Officers

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The Suffield Woman’s Club (SWC) held their Annual Luncheon and Installation of Officers Meeting on May 14, at Suffield by the River. The meeting served to recognize two club members, install the newest club officers, and allow this year’s members to reconvene one last time before dismissing for the summer. This year, the Suffield Woman’s Club recognized Vicki Markowski and Norann Coggins for forty years of service. Vicki and Norann were each awarded a 24-karat gold-plated pineapple ornament (the Club’s symbol) and a Certificate of Appreciation for their dedication to serving the Suffield community since 1979. The installation of officers to serve for the 2019—2020 club year were for the positions of treasurer, secretary, vice president, and president.

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SWC 125th Anniversary

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The Suffield Woman’s Club (SWC) cordially invites all members, past and present, to celebrate the Club’s 125th Anniversary at the West Suffield Academy Hall, 1499 Mountain Road, on Tuesday, June 11, 2 – 4 p.m.

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Suffield Masons Celebrate 225th Anniversary

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Almost 225 years to the day, Composite Lodge #28 celebrated its Masonic Heritage. On May 15, 1794 Morning Star Lodge # 28 received its first Charter from the Grand Lodge of the State of Connecticut. On Saturday, May 18, Composite Lodge held a rededication ceremony at 150 Bridge Street. 

Participating in the rededication ceremony were Brother Melvin E. Johnson, the current Grand Master of the State of Connecticut A.F. & A.M, John Kissel, State Senator of the 7th Senatorial District and Michael Ludwick, Mayor of Enfield. At the luncheon, 50 and 60-year membership ceremonies followed proclamations along with the Rededication of the Lodge’s Cornerstone. The Lodge’s Museum will be open for public view.

Suffield Garden Club

Father’s Day History

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Father’s Day originated in Spokane, Washington thanks to Sonora Smart Dodd (1882 – 1978). After Sonora’s mother passed away, her father, a Civil War veteran, raised her and five sons. Inspired by a sermon about Jarvis’ Mother’s Day at Central Methodist Episcopal Church in 1909, Sonora told her pastor that fathers should also have a similar holiday honoring them. The third Sunday in June was chosen for that memorable day. So, the first Father’s Day celebration was held in the Spokane YMCA on June 19, 1910.

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Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden Celebrates

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Please join us in celebrating the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden’s inclusion into an esteemed group on Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Day statewide celebration of Connecticut’s stunning historic gardens with special events and activities at Phelps-Hatheway.

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Public Reading of the Declaration Of Independence

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The public is invited to make history at the Phelps-Hatheway House this summer! Please join us for a reading of Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence on the front steps of the Burbank House, Sunday, July 7 at noon, 55 South Main Street. All ages and abilities are welcome! Preregistration is required so that we can distribute portions of the text. Following the reading, we will have a special ceremony to renew our rights as citizens as encouraged by the “Sworn Again America” program (https://www.swornagainamerica.us/).