Suffield Garden Club

Fall Nectar Flowers

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Monarch butterflies are unable to survive cold winters so they migrate, mainly in October, to the south and west. Monarchs need an abundance of nectar from fall flowers to support them on their journey from the eastern and central U. S. to the mountains in Mexico. Most butterflies live only a few weeks, but some monarchs will survive up to nine months before returning north in the spring. You may think your gardening endeavors are far too small to make a difference concerning the needs of butterflies, but that’s not true at all. Plant or do whatever you can do.

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Suffield Woman’s Club Annual Picnic

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The Suffield Woman’s Club (SWC) will be holding its Annual Picnic at Bazin N. Bruce Memorial Park at noon on September 11 to welcome all returning members and those interested in joining the club. The Annual Picnic will kick off the 2018-2019 club year, serving as a social event for returning members to reunite after the long summer and as an opportunity for new members to learn about the club. The Annual Picnic will feature complimentary drinks and cookies. Those in attendance are asked to bring their own lunches. The Suffield Woman’s Club is open to all women who wish to volunteer in the field of community service.

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Rotary Donates to Guatemala Project

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Twenty-three Rotary Clubs in Northern Connecticut and Western Massachusetts (Rotary District 7890) have joined together to fund a project that will bring fresh drinking water and sanitation facilities to three needy communities in Guatemala. Suffield Rotary Club contributed $1,000 to this endeavor. Including matching funds from The Rotary Foundation, a total of $160,273 was raised. Adding this amount to the funds raised during the previous 10 years brings the twelve-year total to $785,568. These funds will pay for the materials needed to complete gravity fed water system with gray water filters, vented pit latrines and improved vented stoves for the 270 families (1,620 people) who live in the rural communities of Pamezul, Vista Hermosa and San Vicente, Guatemala.

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Rotary Awards Recipients

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The Rotary Club of Suffield awarded two Paul Harris Fellowships at the Club’s June meeting, held at the Seasons restaurant at Suffield by the River. Past recipients of the award and other guests were present. The prestigious Paul Harris Award, named for the organization’s founder, recognizes those individuals who are judged to have demonstrated a shared purpose with Rotary, emphasizing personal, professional and community service. This year, Suffield Rotary bestowed two Fellowships: one awardee was not a member of the club, the other was. After dinner, Scott Seabury announced the awards, with Suffield resident Joe Sangiovanni first.

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Lantern Tours at Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden

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Celebrate fall at the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden! Start getting into the “spirit” of Halloween early as Suffield on the Green weekend kicks-off with a Lantern Tour of the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden on Friday, September 7th from 7 to 8:30 pm. Join our costumed guides and be transported to the time before electricity illuminated our homes on this golden-hour tour through the elegant house. Children are also welcome to attend and don period costumes for the twilight tour, which contains more sparkle than spook for even our youngest visitors. Lantern Tours are a beautiful way for the whole family to experience history together in a new light!

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Car Show at NEAM

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The New England Air Museum will host its 2nd annual JETS & VETTES Car Show on Sunday September 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show’s special theme is Chevrolet Corvettes through the Years, and awards will be presented to the Best in Show and Best Vintage.

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EAA Becomes SCA

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We are celebrating 115 years of service to the Suffield community.

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Join Us for Ice Cream!

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The Suffield Historical Society’s annual Ice Cream Social will be held on Tuesday, July 10 on the lawn at the King House Museum from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Bring a picnic supper to enjoy before dessert. Invite friends and neighbors for a laid- back evening of sociability. When did you last just visit with friends? The event is open to all Suffield residents as well as Society members. Rain date is Thursday, July 12.

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What’s Happening at the EAA this Month?

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School Supply Collection Needs Your Help:

We are already starting to collect for the “Return-to-School Backpack Program” to assist low-income school age children in Suffield. Spiral notebooks, one-inch three-ring binders, pencils, pens, calculators, ear buds, page dividers, rulers, glue sticks, glue, erasers, pencil sharpeners, highlighters, scissors, index cards, folders, ruled paper, and pencil pouches are needed. Monetary donations are also welcome! If you can help, please drop off your donations by August 13, to the EAA, located at 450 South Street in Suffield. Rental Rebate Program for Elderly & Disabled Residents:

State law provides a reimbursement program for Connecticut renters who are elderly or totally disabled, and whose incomes do not exceed certain limits.