National Speaker on Autism Coming to Suffield

How can Suffield understand and make room in our community for young adults on the Autism Spectrum? Find out December 3 at 6 p.m. as Partnering to Reach Aspirations (PTRA) invites Suffield residents and other interested individuals to sit in on our new Understanding Young Adults with Aspergers/ASD Speaker Series.

Shop 350

Looking for Suffield themed gifts for the holidays? The 350th anniversary committee is selling logo sweat shirts and ball caps, a collectable ornament, and the Suffield 1869 map reproduction.

Suffield Winter Farmer’s Market

The Suffield Winter Farmer’s Market “December Holiday Edition” is teaming up again with the Agriscience program, making local produce and craft items available for the holidays. This Winter Market will be held indoors at the Large Animal Facility (LAF) in the northeast corner of the high school parking lot (behind the green house) at 1060 Sheldon Street in West Suffield.

Polish Heritage Society News

A Christmas Szopka

In November, the Polish Heritage Society (PHS) enjoyed a fascinating presentation about the Christmas tradition of “szopka,” hand-made nativity scenes within a colorful castle. The presenter, Marek Czarnecki, annually guides the children in Hartford-area Catholic schools who build these structures using everyday household items such as paper towel rolls, boxes, foil, plastic bottles, and wrapping paper.

A Suffield Holiday Music Tradition Continues

The Second Baptist Church of Suffield is pleased to announce its Annual Community Christmas Concert. This annual event will take place Saturday, December 14, at 3 p.m. at the church at 100 N. Main Street – so plan to come for some fantastic music and a great time with your neighbors!

Phelps-Hatheway House to Host Teas

Please join the staff of the Phelps-Hatheway House and Garden for two delightful occasions sure to make your holidays bright! On Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 at 11 a.m., the door to our historic Pine Room will open to welcome families to a Teddy Bear Tea.

Sacred Heart Parish Holiday Schedule

Christmas Eve 

Tuesday, December 24

The Birth of Our Lord and Savior

4:00 p.m. Mass

10:30 p.m. Mass

Christmas Day

Wednesday, December 25

The Birth of Our Lord and Savior

8:00 a.m. Mass

10:00 a.m. Mass

ChristmasConfessions

Friday, December 20

from 5:30 to 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 21

from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

and

from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Monday, December 23

from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.