Schools/Sports

Agriscience Senior Center Project

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Photo by Sharonm Bruno In May, Suffield’s Vocational Agriscience Center students gather at the Suffield Senior Center to plant beautiful flowers that they had grown in the raised flower beds that they built. The two raised flower beds were donated by Home Depot along with all the soil to fill the beds.

History

Historic Suffield

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Photo from Connecticut Landmarks Ebenezer King built this elaborate Federal-style mansion, with two porticos in 1795. In 1811, he sold the house to William Gay, the son of Ebenezer Gay and a prominent lawyer and postmaster of Suffield, who ran the post office from his house. The house came to be known as the Gay Mansion and remained the possession of descendants of the Gay family until 1916. The house is now the official residence of the headmaster of Suffield Academy. Photo from Connecticut Landmarks This house was built in 1850-1870 by Ephraim West.

Government/Town

PARKS & RECREATION NEWS

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It Was a Fantastic #SummerinSuffield
From sunny days to starry nights, #summerinsuffield was packed with fun, friends and fantastic programs as we offered a wide variety of events that showcased the town’s community spirit.

History

Daughters of the American Revolution

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Photo provided by Judith Hanmer Sibbil Dwight Kent Chapter of the DAR cared for our Veterans in the Old Cemetery this past summer. Honored and resting in peace.

Organizations

Garden Club News

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Local Farmer and Garden Club Team Up to Bring Cheer to Suffield House ResidentsFor many years, volunteers from the Suffield Garden Club have met with residents of local nursing homes and assisted living facilities to create colorful flower arrangements together. Garden Therapy Director Sally Peters assists Suffield House residents with flower arranging.All Photos by Lisa Parker

Volunteers help participants arrange flowers into fresh bouquets that they can bring back to their rooms or put on their dining tables. “This is one of our most popular programs,” commented Suffield House Director Scott Emmons. “Residents look forward to it all week long!”

Julie Harrison (left) and Garden Club volunteers prepare blossoms for the Garden Therapy program at Suffield House. Volunteers (l to r) Larry Peters, Joyce Zien, and Betty Gilbert.

Punch Bowl Cake Recipe

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Starting with this month’s recipe, I’m planning to find recipes
which include a key ingredient from a particular state. So, starting with Alabama, this month’s recipe contains pecans.

54th Annual Suffield on the Green and Craft Fair

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Saturday, Sept 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bounce houses – Alpacas – Free Train ride – Live Music – Crafters – Food Galore – Rope Walk – Face Painting – Performers and much more…. https://www.suffieldonthegreen.org/

Sunday Chicken BBQ

Rotarians are up well before the crack of dawn to get the chickens on the pit every year. Rotary Families and the Interact Club (Suffield High School Rotary) comes together at daybreak to put together 800 chicken dinner boxes in preparation of the chickens coming off the grill. Photo provided by Amy Reay

Library

Friends of KML Annual Book Sale

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The Friends of Kent Memorial Library’s annual book sale will take place again this year at Sacred Heart Church’s Father Ted Hall located at 446 Mountain Road, Suffield, CT. There’s plenty of parking and you don’t have to worry about bad weather.

Suffield On The Green Dog Photo Booth

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Photo provided by Gayle Demko Suffield On The Green dog photo boot

On Sunday, September 7, Suffield On The Green will feature a photo booth in lieu of the canine contest. Bring the family including your pet and visit our dog photo booth from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for your free 4 x 6 photo!.

Editorial

Citizen’s Police Academy

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I recently completed the Suffield Police Department Citizen’s Police Academy program.