Churches

Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights

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The holiday of Hanukkah, celebrated by Jews around the world, commemorates the victory of the Maccabees (4th century BCE) against the Greeks and the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days instead of one.

Organizations

Celebrate the Season at the Phelps Hatheway House

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Stunning floral displays created by our own Suffield Garden Club, a festive cocktail party, sweet Teddy Bear Tea and a book signing to honor a new publication will usher in Home for the Holidays at the Phelps-Hatheway House. This year, the skilled ladies of the Suffield Garden Club, many of whom have graciously tended the Hatheway Gardens for many years, will dedicate hours to making wreaths, floral arrangements, and table décor and to embellishing live evergreen trees both inside and out of our 18th century museum. The theme this year is “’Twas the week before Christmas.” Visit a patisserie shop, step into a millinery boutique, feel the warmth of a gentleman’s chamber, marvel at Mr. Phelps’ luxurious foyer, parlor and dining room. Friday, December 1 marks the grand opening with cocktails at Hatheway from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, December 2. A Teddy Bear Tea will be served at 11 a.m. (sold out) and 1 p.m. Scones, tea sandwiches, gingerbread, teddy cookies and pots of tea will warm our guests, both young and old.

People/Business

Golfer Extraordinaire

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Jason Thresher, a Suffield High graduate and a 2010 graduate of Bryant University, was inducted into the Bryant University Athletics Hall of Fame which “honors any alumnus who has attained outstanding recognition or superior accomplishments in any varsity sport.”

Schools/Sports

Rotary Students

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Congratulations to Shannon Frechette and Emily Bernabe, who were chosen as the Suffield High School Rotary Students of the Month for September and October, respectively.

Schools/Sports

FitKids in School

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On Thursday, November 2, more than 1,800 students from 39 schools across Connecticut participated in HMF FitKids in School “Medal Day”- the culmination of weeks of training supported by the Hartford Marathon Foundation.

Schools/Sports

Agriscience Update

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The Suffield Agriscience Program serves students from Suffield, East Granby, Enfield, Granby, Avon, Simsbury, Windsor Locks, Hartland, East Windsor and Canton.

Schools/Sports

4th Grade UNICEF Fundraiser

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The fourth grade UNICEF Fundraiser was a great success! The children raised $972 to fund educational and health initiatives for children around the world.

Schools/Sports

FFA Holiday Sale

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The annual FFA Holiday Sale will be running on Saturday, December 2 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Schools/Sports

Vets Honored at Spaulding

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Photo by Lester Smith
During the Veterans Day Assembly at Spaulding School, newly appointed Assistant Principal Kris Pryce (who was named Suffield Teacher of the Year for 2014-2015) helps Jack Conley hold his mike as he describes the role of the U. S. Army. From the left: Dallas Janick and MacKenzie Williams.

Schools/Sports

Spaulding Stars Shine with Kindness

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The auditorium at A. Ward Spaulding School was a sea of blue as students proudly wore their blue Spaulding Star t-shirts for an assembly focusing on kindness.

Schools/Sports

Superintendent Update

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Our schools are lively centers of learning for children. Our dedicated teachers are collaborating together to better develop lessons that stimulate curiosity and actively engage each individual student in learning.

Organizations

60 More Acres Preserved

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In preserving the natural, rural character of our lovely town, every little bit helps, and the 60-acre property recently acquired by the Suffield Land Conservancy is a good help, indeed.

Library

Master Storyteller Comes to Suffield

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On November 5, families with young children and adults of all ages gathered at the Suffield Senior Center on a grey Sunday afternoon for a Kent Memorial Library program performed by Odds Bodkin.

Library

Library Pilot Test Begins

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For many impatient library patrons, it was encouraging to see a couple of trucks from HazPros, the hazardous materials specialists, parked at the library on November 13.