Government/Town

45th Annual Parks and Rec Road Race

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The Suffield Parks and Recreation’s 45th Annual 10K Road Race, 21st Annual 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk, and Kids Fun Run, presented by PeoplesBank, was held on Saturday, September 6, starting at Suffield Middle School for all four races. It was an outstanding day, filled with sunshine, excitement, and community pride — the perfect weather to kick off the beloved Suffield on the Green Weekend. We lucked out at the race as the weather held off in the morning before the storm clouds rolled through. We are thrilled to share that this year’s event broke attendance records, with over 300 participants and local vendors joining in to celebrate this cherished town tradition. Families and friends lined the courses and gathered at the event hub, where children had a blast in the incredible bounce house sponsored by Wilcox Rentals, and many enjoyed face-painting by Joelle’s Skincare and Makeup of Suffield.

Organizations

Troop 66 Summer Camp

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In July, Troop 66 went to summer camp at Camp Mattattuck where some kids from Troop 260 joined us. All the scouts got to work on getting merit badges. Some merit badges scouts worked on include kayaking, environmental science, sculpting and movie making. We also got to do other activities like swimming, archery, fishing and more.There was also a special challenge for us to do. We had a chance to join Captain Jordan Beard’s yacht club and get a patch by doing various things like catching a fish, sailing in a rowboat or finding a geocache in camp, etc.

Organizations

The Suffield Players Launch Their New Season

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As some of you may recall, in October 2017, an unidentified interstellar object passed through our solar system. It was first spotted by a telescope in Hawaii, and its name, ‘Oumuamua’ is Hawaiian for “a messenger from afar arriving first”. Its unusual characteristics, including its elongated shape, lack of tail, and unexpected acceleration, have led to much speculation about its nature: “What is that thing?” It is the rock that sails by. This very real event provides the basis for the Suffield Players upcoming show, “A Rock Sails By” by Sean Grennan. Suffield native Lisa Parker directs this compelling production.

Suffield Garden Club

The Joy of Growing Specialty Cut Flowers

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The Suffield Garden Club is delighted to present Rebecca Sadlowski, founder of Rooted Flowers in Agawam, to present at the first SGC meeting of the season. Join us for a fresh look at how to design and grow a productive, beautiful cutting garden as Rebecca shares practical tips on garden planning, favorite varieties and planting strategies that maximize blooms through the seasons.What began as a roadside flower stand has grown into a year-round, farm-to-table floral business offering fresh flowers, events, workshops, and nationwide dahlia shipping. Rebecca and her husband Albert run the farm alongside their three young children. With a focus on only using home-grown flowers in their designs, Rooted Flowers is committed to seasonal stewardship, supporting local growers, and creating meaningful community connections through flowers. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Sadlowski Local farmer and floral designer Rebecca Sadlowski will present at the Suffield Garden Club’s October 6th meeting.

Senior Center News

Senior Center & Mini Bus News

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Senior Center NewsLunches are $6 and include tea, a cold beverage,and dessert. Please make reservations by noon the day prior. Please bring your own container for leftovers. Menu is subject to change.Wed, Oct 1 Pasta with sausage and sauce, salad, Italian breadThurs, Oct 2 Chicken stew, salad, crusty breadTues, Oct 7 Tuna grinder with lettuce and tomato, cucumber salad, roll and butterWed, Oct 8 Cheeseburger & French fry bake, vegetable, roll and butterThurs, Oct 9 Stuffing stuffed chicken, sweet potato melts, vegetableTues, Oct 14 English muffin pizza with hamburger, pepperoni, roasted peppers,onion, cheeseWed, Oct 15 Pork Wellington, scalloped potatoes, vegetableThurs, Oct 16 Cheesy baked fajita chicken, Mexican pasta salad, roll andbutterTues, Oct 21 Chicken enchilada casserole, chips with salsaWed, Oct 22 Homemade chili, corn muffin with honey butterThurs, Oct 23 Rosemary and cranberry baked chicken, baked potato, vegetableTues, Oct 28 Crustless veggie quiche, sausage links, fruit cupWed, Oct 29 Chicken in mushroom sauce, parmesan garlic roasted vegetables &potatoesThurs, Oct 30 Hot dog wrapped in seasoned crescent roll, homemade mac & cheeseMini Bus trips require five passengers and are weather permitting. Reservations for October trips opened on September 20.

Organizations

Sustainable Suffield Awarded Grant

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The Suffield Woman’s Club, led by Co-PresidentsDian Friedman and Renee Wood, has awarded SustainableSuffield a $5,000 grant to support its initiatives, includingfood scrap recycling, rain barrel making and itspopular Repair Cafes. Photo by Ellen Peterson Suffield Woman’s Club Co-President Dian Friedman flanked by Sustainable Suffield Co-Chairs Anna-Kristin Daub-Murphy and Tony Peterson. The club, which started in 1894 with 10 women meetingin a private home as the Woman’s Reading Club ofSuffield, evolved into a devoted and generous supporter ofa wide range of community services throughout its 131-year history. Suffield Woman’s Club is a proud memberof the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, headquarteredin Washington, DC.

Suffield Rotary Welcomes New Club Members

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A Community Tradition Continues with Fresh Faces and Renewed PurposeThe Suffield Rotary Club gathered in the heart of town to celebrate a tradition as enduring as the community itself: the induction of new members. The historic Suffield Country Club played host to an event that blended ceremony, camaraderie, and the unyielding spirit of service that defines Rotary.New Beginnings: Welcoming the Next Generation of Rotarians

Photo submitted by the author Natalie Donais, Rotary club president, with new members: Dian Friedman, Stephanie Salerno and Karlene Sullivan, new member sponsor

Each new member brings fresh energy, new ideas, and a renewed commitment to our mission, voice-echoing the inclusivity and optimism for which the club is known. This year, the Suffield Rotary welcomed three new members, each from diverse backgrounds, professions, and walks of life, yet all united by a common desire to give back. Below is a short overview of three of those new members.Dian Friedman is a Suffield resident and joins us after many years as an educator in Massachusetts. Upon retirement she continued to work in the Suffield Public Schools as a tutor and substitute teacher.

Government/Town

Building a Voter’s Guide

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We thought you might find it helpful to understand the process we undertook to produce the Voter’s Guide. To begin, questions were drafted for the candidates based on information we thought would be helpful for voters to know. Then we sought contact information from the chairmen of both political parties. Final edits were made and all candidates were emailed the questions and allowed ten days to respond. The volunteer production staff at the Observer spent numerous additional hours preparing this month’s edition for 40 pages in order to fit the Voter’s Guide and ballot into the paper.

Government/Town

Suffield Voter Guide

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Town Election, November 4, Suffield Middle School 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.

The Observer asked all candidates: “What are your qualifications for this office?” Candidates were also asked another relevant question. Responses were limited to 200 words. FIRST SELECTMAN – Vote for up to OneQuestion for First Selectman: What do you think is the most pressing issue in Suffield? How would you address it? JIM IRWIN – DI am no stranger to public service.

FOFAH

Hilltop Farm to Host Oktoberfest

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The Friends of the Farm at Hilltop (FOFAH) is hosting its fourth annual Oktoberfest at Hilltop Farm on October 4th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Editorial

School Return

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Going back to school in the fall has always been a bittersweet feeling, but this year it is even more bitter and even more sweet.

Government/Town

Field of Flags

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Be a part of the Suffield Field of Flags this Veterans Day. Honor the dedication of those who have served and are serving our country. Veterans, first responders and personal heroes can be recognized with an Honoree tag.

$6,000 Matching Grant Announced!

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Sustainable CT has offered up to $6,000 in a 1:1 crowdgranting match to $6,000 Matching Grant Announced!