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Center for Hospice Care
Receives Grant Support
Old New England homes hold a certain charm for many of us, while
at the same time, convince us that they compelled a hard "lifestyle".
One feature, however, abandoned long ago has now resurfaced in
the newest residential architecture - the "pantry", or as it was earlier
known, - the "buttery". Webster defined the terms as a room for
provisions, for keeping casks, and for making butter.
Our Thomas Lee House in East Lyme has such a room adjacent
to the kitchen. Having been involved in a re-furbishing project at
the Lee House this summer, I was reminded of my own childhood
farmhouse, complete with a "pantry". Ours was a hillside home,
with two levels - the kitchen, pantry and keeping room on the lower
level, together with a room with earthen floor as our only cellar. The
pantry was adjacent to the large kitchen and it had wide shelves
built around three walls at waist-height. Below them were stored
small barrels of flour, sugar, earthen crocks of molasses, pickles,
salt, spiced peaches, spiced pears, (so wonderful for holiday
dinners) and a crock for salt pork.A wall-bracket kerosene lamp
gave light to the room at night. There was storage space for large
canning kettles, soup pots, the butter churn, cheese press, sausage
press, large roasting pans, grills, the copper wash boiler, wash tub,
Center for Hospice Care announced receipt of a special $2,500 grant
from Sails Up 4 Cancer to provide hospice and palliative care to
cancer patients in Eastern Connecticut.
“We are honored and grateful that Sails Up 4 Cancer has recognized our commitment to provide our cancer patients and their families with quality care and services – in particular this support will
enable us to serve patients who are uninsured, under-insured, and
unable to pay,” said Carol Mahier, President and CEO of Center for
Hospice Care. “This grant from Sails Up 4 Cancer will also help to
pay for complementary therapies we offer our patients, including
therapeutic massage, Reiki, Reflexology, and Energy Work. We care
for our patients in whatever setting they call home – including personal residences, nursing homes, hospitals, hotels, and shelters.
Our staff is the most qualified and experienced in the field, and we
work in interdisciplinary teams that coordinate care uniquely suited
to the needs of each patient and family.”
Sails Up 4 Cancer is a charity organization dedicated to
fundraising for cancer research, education, and prevention. This is
accomplished through the art and enjoyment of sailing. SU4C is
known for its annual summer regatta and annual art show Canvases
for a Cause, though its fundraising efforts continue throughout the
year. SU4C also partners with many groups in Eastern Connecticut
to raise awareness for its cause.
“We are proud to support Center for Hospice Care in keeping
with our mission to fund cancer care and research,” said Bob Davis
who is Founder and CEO of Sails Up 4 Cancer. “Sails Up has enormous respect for Hospice’s care, compassion, selflessness, and
unshakable dedication to both families and patient needs to pass
with grace and dignity.”
Center for Hospice Care is celebrating its 30th anniversary of
providing outstanding hospice and palliative care in Eastern Connecticut. As the region’s only community-based non-profit provider, Center for Hospice Care has served more than 11,000 patients.
It has also provided bereavement counseling services to thousands
more family members.
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L-R: Christie Williams, VP of Philanthropy for Center for Hospice Care, Carol L. Mahier, President/CEO for
Center for Hospice Care, Jennifer Wheelehon, Development Manager for Center for Hospice Care, Holly Phelps,
Courtney Moore, Shannon Cavanaugh, Bob Davis.
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Music and Movement
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The Chorus of Westerly will be offering its third season of Music
and Movement classes for early elementary aged children starting
on Friday, February 6th and ending on Friday, April 3rd (no session
on March 20th). This 8-week program for ages 5 to 7 will take place
at Kent Hall on Friday afternoons at 4 pm and will last 45 minutes per
session. Children enrolled in the program will be introduced to the
fundamentals of music through fun activities, movement, and song.
Previous experience in music is not required for children to enroll.
The program is directed by Dr. Audrey Cardany, a long-time music
educator and head of the Music Education program at the University of RI. Tuition for the program is $90 for the session.
Those interested in registering their son or daughter in the
program should visit chorusofwesterly.org/musicandmovement or
call the Chorus office 401.596.8663 Mon.-Fri., 9 am to 5 pm.
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Winter Wonderland/Eagle Cruises: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
through February - Be welcomed aboard RiverQuest, departing from
Eagle Landing State Park, off Rt 82 in Haddam and enjoy winter
while cruising the lower beautiful Connecticut River in search of
Bald Eagles and other wintering wildlife. On these cruises, you will
learn about eagles and other wintering birds and wildlife; ducks,
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Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Scholarship Superbowl Sunday Breakfast,
Feb. 1st 8:00 - 11:30am at The Lyme-Old Lyme High School cafeteria.
Music, door prizes, fantastic menu. lymeoldlymelions.org
Learn How to Interview Effectively 2:00-3:30 PM 2/1 at The Public
Library of New London, 63 Huntington St, New London - A highly
interactive talk that will help you ace your next interview. PresenterCareer coach and author Jean Baur who has worked for 20 years in
the outplacement industry. Free. (860) 447-1411 www.plnl.org
Guilford Free Library hosts “Photography x3”, an exhibit of work
by photographers Mark Janke (From Verona to Venice), Dianne
Roberts (Water Drops) and Maryann Flick (Color/Forms: Digital
Photo Art) from February 2 to 28, 2015, . The public is invited to the
opening reception on Tuesday February 3rd from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.”
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Center, 37 Society Road, Niantic. 860-739-5859
Downton Abbey Tea and Talk 2/2, 2/9, 2/23 2:30-3:30 PM at The
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Film: You Can Heal Your Life at the Groton Public Library, 52
Newtown Road Tuesday, February 2, at 7 p.m. Ms. Hay has gathered together an impressive array of special guests that join her in
recounting their own life’s journeys. Released in 2007, the film runs
for 87 minutes and is not rated. 860-441-6750.
ELHS Class of 2015 DINE OUT - Illiano’s, 228 Flanders Rd., Niantic
- all day February 3rd - 10% of proceeds will go to help subsidize the
ELHS Class of 2015 Drug & Alchohol Free Graduation Party. Find
more info on Facebook at ELHS grad party 2015.
One-on-One INTERNET instruction at 10:15am. 2/3 at the East
Lyme Senior Ctr., 37 Society Rd, Niantic. Register at 860-739-5859
Google Apps Tuesday, February 3, at 10:30 a.m. at the Groton Public
Library, 52 Newtown Road - Learn the advantages of having a Google
account. For more information call 860-441-6750.
Film: The Judge (R 141 mins. 2014) Tuesday, February 3, 2-4:00 pm
at Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road - Big city lawyer
Hank Palmer returns to his childhood home where his father, the
town’s judge, is suspected of murder. Stars Robert Downey, Jr. and
Robert Duvall. For more information call 860-444-5805
“CIVIL WAR PATHWAYS. ILLUSTRATED.” Tuesday February
3, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. Acton Public Library in Old Saybrook - A fullyillustrated introductory story of The Civil War era, including a focus on some Connecticut episodes which preceded the War.
Thames River Quilting will meet Feb. 3rd at St. Luke Lutheran
Church Hall, Route 12, Gales Ferry, at 7 pm. Beth Helfter from Eva
Paige Quilts will be the speaker. Guests welcome. 860-464-8105.
Willie Nininger performs the Beatles Tuesday, February 3 – 7:00
p.m. at East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Rd., Niantic - Popular
singer and songwriter Willie Nininger will perform many of your
favorite Beatles’ hits. Sign up early! 860-739-6926
SENIORS BENEFITS CHECK-UP from 9am to 2:30pm. 2/4, 2/18 at
the East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Rd, Niantic. Find out about
eligibility for state and/or federal programs. For appt. 860-739-5859
Microsoft Excel: The Basics at the Groton Public Library, 52
Newtown Road - Wed., 2/4, at 10:30 a.m. 860-441-6750.
Ventriloquist Larry Novia - February 4th at 1:30pm at Lymes’ Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Road., Old Lyme - Larry Noiva, Ventriloquist/ Entertainer with his three hysterical puppets Howie Rose,
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Community Knit 10:00-11:30 AM 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 at The Public
Library of New London, 63 Huntington St, New London - Bring
your project and materials. Free. (860) 447-1411 www.plnl.org
Film: Calvary (R 102 mins. 2014) Thursday, February 5, 2-4:00 pm at
Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road - After he is threatened during a confession, a good-natured priest must battle the
dark forces closing in around him.Stars Brendan Gleeson and Chris
O’Dowd. For more information call 860-444-5805
Healthcare Enrollment Fair: Friday, February 6, 9:30-1:30 pm, Thursday, February 12, 1-5:00 pm at Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope
Ferry Road - Call 860-444-5805 for an appointment.
Friday Afternoon Classic Film 12:15-2:00 PM 2/6 at The Public
Library of New London, 63 Huntington St. - A recently widowed
man’s son calls a radio talk-show in an attempt to find his father a
partner. Stars: Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan(860) 447-1411 www.plnl.org
Microsoft Publisher: The Basics Friday, February 6, at 3 p.m. at the
Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - Learn how to manipulate
images, insert fancy text and make your publicity material the best it
can be in this hands-on class. 860-441-6750.
Community Seminar on Hearing and Hearing Loss - February 6th
at 1:00pm at Lymes’ Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Road., Old Lyme
- Offered by Nancy Jablonski & Rene Vicedomini, Audiologist Concierge. For more information or to sign up please call (860)434-4127.
Black History Film Festival 6:30-8:00 PM 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27 at The
Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St, New London Avid Black Film historian Lonnie Braxton will be leading an afterhours film series as part of the Library’s celebration of Black History
Month. Free and open to all. Titles TBA. (860) 447-1411 www.plnl.org
Live Raptor Show at 10:00am Feb. 7th St. Andrew’s Church located
at 232 Durham Rd. (Rt. 79) in Madison. - The Friends of Hammonasset
present Todd Secki and Christine Cummings-Secki and staff from A
Place Called Hope-a bird rescue and rehabilitation facility in
Killingworth, CT. Free, fun, family event. 203 245 -9192
ROAST BEEF DINNER The Kari-Hill VFW post 5849, 39 Columbus
Ave., Niantic will host a fundraising roast beef dinner open to the
public on Saturday, February 7th. Only $10 gets you roast beef,
mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy, bread, soft drink/coffee and
dessert. You may BYOB. Doors open at 5:45 PM and dinner is
served promptly at 6:30 PM family style. 860.739.7364
Frederick Lee Lectures: Sunday, February 8 (snow date Feb. 11)?
at Memorial Town Hall, 8 Meetinghouse Lane in Madison - Presented by the Madison Historical Society, Madison architect Peter
Clement discussing a circa 1880 house on Middle Beach Road in
Madison, known as “The Mikado.” Please call 203-245-4567 or visit
www.madisoncthistorical.org for more information.
Civilian Conservation Corp discussion - 2:00 pm, February 8, in the
lower level of the Niantic Community Church, 170 Pennsylvania
Ave. Niantic - Marty Podskock will present this second lecture of
the Winter, in recognition of the eighty-second anniversary of the
Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC). Under the supervision of the
U.S. Army, this Depression-era program employed 2.5 million men,
developing our natural resources, national parks, and a network of
service facilities and public roadways. Mr.Podskock will discuss
the history and stories of the CCC; its East Lyme camp in the Stone
Ranch vicinity. Program is free but donations will be happily accepted. eastlymehistoricalsociety.org
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COLONELWASHINGTON IS INTOWN. UP FROM VIRGINIA!
2:00-3:00 PM 2/8 at The Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St, New London - Helen Farrell Allen has uncovered many
previously unknown facts about Washington’s journey through
New England and the New London area. Free (860) 447-1411
Music by the Cellar Gang 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 8 at the
Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - Musicians will perform
on hand-made wire-strung instruments. 860-441-6750.
Jazz, Champagne, and Chocolate - Featuring “The Cartells” Sunday, February 8th, 2015 3 to 5 PM at Bill Memorial Library, 240
Monument Street, Groton - Enjoy champagne, chocolate desserts,
and music. 860-445-0392 or email [email protected].
Winter Tree Identification 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. February 8 Coogan
Farm, 162 Greenmanville Ave. (Rte. 27), Mystic - Winter is the time
to get to know trees by their architecture, bark and buds. Registration required. (860) 536-1216
“Spanning 350 Years of Organ Music” Simon Holt: An Organ
Recital Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 4 p.m. at The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, corner of Ferry Road and Lyme Street www.fccol.org (860)-434-8686.
Introduction to Grant Seeking for Individuals 12:30-1:30 PM 2/9 at
The Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St, New London
- Learn about the Foundation Grants to Individuals database,
GrantSpace.org and other helpful resources to find grants that match
your needs. Space limited. Registration required. Register online or
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SUPPER BOOK CLUB: Glass Castle 5:30-7:00 PM 2/9 at The Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St, New London - Participants select and pay for their menu items or bring your own supper.
Beverages provided. You may bring your own supper. Restaurant:
Carmelo’s Bean & Leaf. (860) 447-1411 www.plnl.org
Bonsai 101 - Duck River Garden Club Program, Speaker: Mark
Comstock, Kingsville Grower - 7 p.m., February 9th at the Lymes
Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme - Mark Comstock
has been doing plant propagation since he was a child at his parent’s
nursery and for 15 years had his own nursery in St. Croix working
with tropicals and palms. He opened his business in Old Lyme in
2012 and is working on getting it up and running. He will explain
interesting facts about propagation and grafting and we will practice the basics of bonsai featuring his Kingsville Boxwoods. If you
wish to bring home a bonsai, there will be a charge of $5.00 for
members and $10.00 for non-members. Bring clippers!860-434-8024
February 1964: The Beatles Conquer America - 7:00pm, Monday,
February 9 at The Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton - Beatles scholar Aaron Krerowicz will debut his newest presentation for the HCH audience, discussing the historical
and musical context for the Fab Four’s legendary Ed Sullivan performances. Free and open to the public. 860-669-2342 hchlibrary.org
iPhone/iPad Basics at the Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road
- Tuesday, February 10, at 10:30 a.m. 860-441-6750.
Movie: The Monuments Men - at 12:45 pm. Tuesday, February 10 at
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Book Discussion: The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown 7:00 p.m. February 10 at East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Rd.,
Niantic - No registration necessary. 860-739-6926
Hearing clinic from 10am-1pm. February 11th at the Lymes’ Senior
Center, 26 Town Woods Road., Old Lyme -free hearing testing, hearing aid checks, wax inspection, and listening demonstrations. By
appointment only, call (860)434-4127
Microsoft Excel: Beyond the Basics - Wednesday, February 11, at
10:30 a.m. at the Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - Explore
the powerful database features of Excel. 860-441-6750.
AARP SAFETY DRIVER PROGRAM @ East Lyme Public Library
- 12:30pm to 4:30pm. 2/11 Register at 860-739-5859
Film: The Good Lie (PG 13 110 mins. 2014 ) Thursday, February 12,
2-4:00 pm; Saturday, February 14, 2-4:00 pm at Waterford Public
Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road - Sudanese refugees given the chance
to resettle in America arrive in Kansas. 860-444-5805
Free Yoga Newcomer Class - 6 PM, 2/12 at Niantic Yoga Center, 11
Liberty Way, Niantic - Class is free to anyone new to Niantic Yoga
Center. Space is limited - please call 860-541-9093 to register. For full
list of programs and classes visit www.nianticyoga.com
Illustrated lecture: The Yale Gargoyles - Thursday, February 12, 78:30 pm at Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road - Conn.
author Mathew Duman will discuss his artistic, historical, architectural and even humorous exploration of the gargoyles of Yale University. 860-444-5805
Upcoming Puppy Kindergarten classes:
Mystic - Mondays 2/9 - 7:15 pm, Tuesdays 3/10 - 6 pm
Niantic - Thursdays 2/19 - 6 pm, Wednesdays 3/11 - 7:30 pm
Upcoming Basic Manners classes:
Mystic - Wednesdays 2/4 - Noon, Mondays 2/23 - 6 pm, Saturdays 2/28 - 3:15 pm
Niantic - Sundays 2/1 - 12:30 pm, Tuesdays 3/3 - 7:30 pm
Other classes:
Beyond Basics - Mystic Wednesdays 2/4 - 11am
Niantic - Sundays 2/15 - 8:30 am
Rally Obedience - Mystic Wednesdays 2/11 - 7:30 pm
Agility Foundations - Mystic Thursdays 2/12 - 8:40 pm
Canine Good Citizen Prep class - Niantic Tuesdays 3/17 - 6:30 pm
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BOOK SALE - Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15 at
the Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - Buy gently used
books and media at great prices and support your local library.
Proceeds from the sale support library programs and services. For
more information call 860-441-6750.
FRANK PENDOLA “The Troubadour” 1:00 Fri., February 13th at
Lymes Senior Center - Info call 860-434-4127.
Masters of the Telecaster - 8 p.m. 2/13 at the Katharine Hepburn
Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook - With three of the
most prolific rock guitarists in the world, G.E. Smith (Roger Waters
Band), Jim Weider (The Band), Danny Kortchmar (Jackson Brown
Band), this is sure to be a historic night of blues and rock n’ roll. The
three Masters are joined by Byron Issacs and Randy Ciarlante to
complete this righteous band. (877) 503-1286
Live Reptile Show at 10:00am Feb.14th at St. Andrew’s Church, 232
Durham Rd. (Rt. 79) in Madison. - The Friends of Hammonasset
present Russ Miller, Director of Meigs Point Nature Center giving a
live reptile show. For questions call 203-245-9192 or visit
hammonasset.org
Free Make and Take!! Join us at Connecticut River Artisans for our
fourth Annual Snowflake Make-and-Take. In just a few minutes you
can create a lovely paper snowflake to take with you to commemorate your enjoyment of Chester’s Winter Carnivale, Sunday, February 15, 2015. Meet the Artisans, see our new, always locally-made
art and enjoy our homemade treats at 4 Water Street in Chester. For
more information, call (860) 526-5575
Winter Carnivale - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. February 15 in Chester Center,
Main & Spring Sts., Chester - Ice carving competition, from 10 a.m.1 p.m. Other activities include street performers, face painting, chili
cookoff, and a tractor parade at 2 p.m. Restaurants, shops and galleries will have special events all day. Parking is available in public
lots with a courtesy shuttle bus to the town center. For further
information, call (860) 526-1200
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large iron frying pans, several sizes of bean pots and standing against
one wall were the extra table leaves.
Hanging above the table leaves were long handle forks, a milk
skimmer and a blue graniteware soup ladle, all within easy reach.
Drying herbs hung from one of the beams. The kerosene lamps that
were not in use at the time were on the shelves. Large holiday platters
and several smaller ones stood against the wall on the shelves as were
the two sets of dishes - the company dishes and the everyday dishes.
Cups hung on hooks from the shelves. Several enamel coffee pots of
different sizes were there as well as the more frequently used china tea
pots. Pitchers of varying sizes were ready for cream, milk or lemonade.
Lanterns were also hung from the beams, readying for winter time
morning and evening milking trips to the barn or the trips before bed
time to the "necessary house". It was one of my chores to keep the
lamps and the lanterns filled with kerosene, the wicks trimmed and the
globes cleaned and polished to give the utmost light - a task I always
dreaded.
The bottom wide shelf at waist-height held the several milk pans
filled with milk, awaiting the setting of cream. Our two cows gave rich
milk and heavy layers of cream formed. This was so thick that it could
not be poured from the table pitcher, but had to be spooned. This was
one of the great mysteries to my college friends I brought home for
dinner. Their favorite dessert was always my Mother's gingerbread
squares - hot from the oven, lathered with our own butter and topped
with heavy cream. There was no need for whipped cream.
My father was the butter maker. Mother and I acknowledged that
he did a much better job! When the butter reached the proper
consistency and all the buttermilk had been poured off, Dad would use
one of several wooden paddles to fill the one-pound molds which were
clamped together so that sides could be removed when the butter was
cold. The bottom of the mold had a design. Our gifts to friends especially during the shortages during WWII were most welcome.
Among our other supplies kept in the pantry was a wooden box
imprinted on the side " C D BOSS & SON containing the biscuits
(crackers) we bought in quantity. That box is now my wood box
standing beside my kitchen fireplace. Memories do linger on!
The cellar mentioned earlier had a huge potato bin filled with our
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Shelves housed about 200 jars filled with fruits and vegetables which
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would soften the potato in starting new growth. To sit by the hour
in the dim light of that cellar with cobwebs draped from the ceiling with
an occasional (what seemed to me a "monster spider") kept me in
constant fear.
Recently many of our new homes are once again including pantries
in their floor plans and keeping rooms which encompass the amenities
of both family room and formal parlor. Our lifestyle seems to be turning
full-cycle.
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