OCTOBER 5, 2014 -- Colchester Grange welcomed guests from Norwich, Coventry, Manchester, Enfield, Lyme and Groton for instllations at our Sept. 8 meeting. Meeting was followed by a social and all enjoyed getting together for some great food and conversation.
We received a thank you from the Willimantic Food Bank for our donations to their food kitchen. Colchester Grange has donated over 600 lbs. of vegetables to food banks this season.
A special thanks to Leonard Farm for all their contributions that add so much to our community service goals.
Colchester Grange will be continuing their sponsorship of Veterans this year for the holidays, and will soon be receiving information as to how we can fulfill each Veteran’s needs for Christmas. This is a worthwhile project that our entire Grange enjoys.
Our August picnic was held at Leonard Farm and was enjoyed by all. Thanks to Polly Leonard for hosting us again this year.
We would like to extend a big thank you to Marion Culhane our outgoing Secretary for her years of service and dedication, and welcome to Heidi Brown as she takes Marion’s place.
All are invited to our free talk by Edward Jones Investments at our meeting on October 13. This is a great opportunity to learn about investing savings for the most profit for our Granges with the least risk. Please call Marion Culhane by Oct. 2 if you are attending, 860-537-5437.
Don’t forget if you love to travel, Cathy Russi is organizing a fabulous trip next spring to Ireland and Scotland. Please contact Cathy for details.
Happy Fall to everyone! |