The Suffield Observer - A Watchful Messenger

Connecticut Children’s Hospital Benefits from Generous Donation

By Johanne Presser | November 1, 2025

The DeSimone Family Trust, established by long time past Suffield residents Jerry and RoseMarie DeSimone have donated $2.5 million dollars to support a neonatology intensive care facility and services in the newly built tower at Connecticut Children’s.

Retirement Perks

Since last February I’ve been working out at a local gym, to disguise its identity, I’ll call it Planet Fatness.

Suffield Sidekicks – Teens Helping Seniors

Suffield Sidekicks matches local seniors with teens to help with light household chores and yard work, such as dusting, vacuuming, raking leaves, planting, weeding, home organization and computer assistance.

Organizations

Garden Club News

Lisa Parker | September 1, 2025

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.

Punch Bowl Cake Recipe

Lynette Roy | September 1, 2025

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

. | September 1, 2025

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.

Library

Friends of KML Annual Book Sale

By Beth Chafetz | September 1, 2025

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

Gayle Demko | September 1, 2025

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!.