History

Our Polish Heritage

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The Polish Heritage Society has recently received a carved wooden plaque in memory of the Goodusky family of West Suffield.

Organizations

Garden Club News

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Local Farmer and Garden Club Team Up to Bring Cheer to Suffield House ResidentsFor many years, volunteers from the Suffield Garden Club have met with residents of local nursing homes and assisted living facilities to create colorful flower arrangements together. Garden Therapy Director Sally Peters assists Suffield House residents with flower arranging.All Photos by Lisa Parker

Volunteers help participants arrange flowers into fresh bouquets that they can bring back to their rooms or put on their dining tables. “This is one of our most popular programs,” commented Suffield House Director Scott Emmons. “Residents look forward to it all week long!”

Julie Harrison (left) and Garden Club volunteers prepare blossoms for the Garden Therapy program at Suffield House. Volunteers (l to r) Larry Peters, Joyce Zien, and Betty Gilbert.

Government/Town

Senior Center & Mini Bus News

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LunchesLunches are $6 and include tea, a cold beverage, and dessert. Please make reservations by noon the day prior. Please bring your own container for leftovers. Menu is subject to change.Tuesday September 2: Two hot dogs, baked beans, corn on the cobWednesday, September 3: Chicken cordon bleu, roasted carrots, Caesar saladThursday, September 4: Ham, egg, cheese casserole, oven roasted potatoes, corn muffinTuesday September 9: Sweet and sour meatballs over rice, toasted pitaWednesday, September 10: Meatloaf with mashed potatoes covered in gravy, vegetableThursday September 11: Million-dollar ravioli casserole,lemon parmesan salad, bread and butterTuesday, September 16: Tomato soup, grilled cheese, chipsWednesday, September 17: Chicken pot pie, cucumber salad, roll and butterThursday, September 18: Stuffed pepper, tossed salad, rye breadTuesday, September 23: Pepperoni pizza Sloppy Joe on a roll, carrot, celery, and cucumbers with dipWednesday, September 24: Hawaiian baked Huli Huli chicken, Hawaiian macaroni salad, bread and butterThurday, September 25: Baked kielbasa, sauerkraut, baked potato, roll and butterTuesday, September 30: Caesar Salad with crispy chicken, roll and butter

Mini-Bus TripsMini Bus trips require 5 passengers and are weather permitting. Reservations for September trips will open on August 20.

Punch Bowl Cake Recipe

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Starting with this month’s recipe, I’m planning to find recipes
which include a key ingredient from a particular state. So, starting with Alabama, this month’s recipe contains pecans.

Schools/Sports

A Message from the Superintendent

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As we step into the 2025–2026 school year, my second as your superintendent, I am both proud of the progress we’ve made together and excited for the road ahead. Building upon our strong foundation of academic excellence, student well-being, and innovative teaching and learning will remain our focus. My commitment remains simple but unwavering: to ensure that every student in our care thrives.Kindness MattersEvery student and staff member deserves to learn and work in a safe and supportive environment. This priority is shared by our Board of Education and is my most important charge as superintendent. This year, we are taking an intentional step forward by introducing a “Kindness Statement” into every school handbook.

Bradley Airport Construction

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Bradley International Airport is undergoing runway and terminal construction projects scheduled for completion in November of 2025.

Book Reviews

Book Review

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The Safekeep is in some ways a historical novel–in other ways, and more important ways, an exploration of the kind of damage that wartime experiences can have on those who were children at the time.