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Just Thoughts. No Program

Just Thoughts. No Program

There was no program in January, so I have no words for tonight. One time before, I had nothing and Kayleigh said, "Make something up!" So, Kayleigh, I took your suggestion. Here is my made something up. There was no program in January because Mother Nature is very fickle. If she doesn't want snow, there is no snow until the very last day of January. I hope she doesn't decide to clobber us in February. On Friday, Evelyn and I were working on the display cases, just the two of

Yesterday's Christmas

Yesterday's Christmas

Did you think Santa had so much to do that he forgot to see if Mrs. Claus was in the sleigh? Oh NO! He would never forget Mrs. Claus! She packs the sleigh, knows where everything is, and who it is for. Mrs. Claus had to stay home since she was sick. She got a visit from the North Pole's mischievous Elf, Bad Boy Biff. Every Christmas, he likes to show off and hits on somebody and spoils their Christmas. I guess he was planning all year that this Christmas, Mrs. Claus would be

The Yale Bowl

The Yale Bowl

Rich Marazzi, The Valley's sports guru, told us little unknown facts of the YALE BOWL. It is always the way, the closer you live to a famous landmark, the less you know about it, or even have visited it. When I was growing up, I lived far from the action of the town. My parents were immigrants and they had much to learn about the culture of America. I had three much older sibs. I was born late in my mother's life, so I was practically an only child left to navigate on my own.

The Colonial Goodwife

The Colonial Goodwife

Talk presented by Velya Jancz Urban Sunday, July 19, 2016 Thank you for the nice day. It was hot, but hot is better than rain. We have planned a little reception for our visitors after the presentation, in appreciation of their support. Our program was quite different, Velya was going to show and tell the unmentionable subjects that were never ever talked about by the Goodwives, or Goodies. This is what housewives were called in the Colony of Connecticut 300 years ago. I WAS

Annual Report

Annual Report

Another year is history and it has been a good productive year. In August, several members attended a workshop at the Litchfield Historical Society. It was very helpful information that President Loreen used to get up our strategic plan for the next three years. A new speaker system was set up, a great improvement, making it possible for all to hear the presentations. Kim Kraus, a valuable volunteer, was thanked for the work she voluntarily did that improved the driveway. Kay

A Minute Of Fame

A Minute Of Fame

On February 3, 2016, Chanel 8 WTNH visited Seymour for a "Zip Trip" ( A minute for a quick trip around Seymour). It was to be aired after the 6:00 p.m. evening news. I patiently waited, and finally, there we were - a nice sweeping view of our Main Street and our well known Antique District. The cameras paid a little visit with Tracy in her elegant Tea With Tracy shop, which is unique in Seymour, and the surrounding area. A stop at our natural falls, where the first people liv

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