January 16, 2021 -- 2020 Year in Review
January 2020 - The New year started with a fresh new look. The upstairs was painted, cleaned up, complete with clean windows and new curtains. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped.
February 2020 - We held our Valentine’s Dinner, chicken francaise, rice pilaf and all the Fixin‘s.
March 2020 - Our St. Patrick’s Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner had to be cancelled due to Covid-19.
April 2020 - Our Pathways to Corridors Pollinator Luncheon had to me Cancelled.
May, June, July, 2020 …We had our first meeting in July since our last one in February. Surprisingly, we had a good turnout. We picked a date for our 2021 agricultural fair. It will be August 28, 2021 from 10 to 3. We also chose our delegates for the 2020 annual Connecticut state grange session. Geno and Karen.
August 2020 - Our Agricultural fair had to be cancelled due to COVID-19- 19
September 2020 ( a busy month!) We were happy to host a summer’s end Lobster Bake. We arranged socially distanced tables. Lobster and BBQ Chicken and all the fixin’s enjoyed by all. It was great to reunite even if at a distance. Thank you to all the volunteers.
We would like to welcome our newest member, Brenda Kupchick. She is our First Selectwoman and decided to join after attending the Lobster Bake Dinner.
We held our Fall Fundraiser, Bulbs, Pumpkins, Baked goods and Mums. It was a huge success! Thank you to the volunteers, who bought, set up, baked, packed, sold and helped bring the flowers and pumpkins to the cars. This event was a lot of fun and we hope to make it a repeat event!
Drive in Movie nights premiered at the Grange. A couple of the nights were sold out. The movies were such a hit, watch for more to come this spring. Thank you to ALL the volunteers who made these nights a success!
We held a meeting in September and October, but November was cancelled.
October 2020 - Halloween Dinner had to be cancelled
November 2020 - Our Super Supper had to be cancelled due to CT State COVID-19 19 regulations. December 2020 - 2021 Dues are due. An invoice is included. Prompt payment is appreciated. Thank you. Most of our hall rentals for 2020 were refunded due to Covid-19 cancellations. Obviously, revenue from these rentals was not collected.
For the next few months, we will decide whether we will hold meetings according to state mandates.
Pray for the END of this pandemic! Pray for the sick, their families, healthcare workers and all who are on the frontlines during this crucial time. #StayHomeStaySafe!
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas, A Happy Holiday Season and HEALTHY and safe NEW YEAR. Hope we can all get together again soon.
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