CONGDON'S DOUGHNUTS FAMILY RESTAURANT
“A Down East
Favorite”
Presents...
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Platinum Plate
Award Winner
2012
“Best Family
Restaurant”
April 2015
Winter Hours:
Open Thursday—Sunday
6am—3pm
Easter Sunday Hours
Easter is April 5th this year and we will be open
6am to noon so our staff can be with their families.
We will be serving breakfast only. Happy Easter!
John Smith,
As of May 28, you have accumulated 88 points,
and you are ONLY 12 points away from
earning a FREE reward certificate!
60 years of doughnuts
Congdon’s was started by my aunt and
uncle, Herb and Beverly Brooks back in
1955. They died in an airplane crash some
8 years later. In 1964 my mom and dad,
Dick and Eleanor Leech, took over the restaurants, the kids and everything else.
Back in ’64 there was the original Congdon’s take out stand in Wells, a
sit down, full service restaurant right next door called “The Pancake
Room” and another seasonal take out store on Route One in Ogunquit. I remember the Ogunquit store as a kid and it had this huge
awning that covered a bunch of picnic tables right up to Route One.
The pancake room sat right where the office is for the Nautical Mile
Condo’s which is right next to Congdon’s. The original building that
housed the Pancake Room was moved and is now part of my personal
home. The Pancake Room ran for over 25 years with breakfast anytime as it’s main theme. There were over 24 different kinds of pancakes available including lobster and clams. The restaurant was open
seasonally for breakfast and lunch for a few year was even open for
dinner.
ServSafe Training
Recently 8 staffers completed ServSafe training mandated by the
state of Maine. All food service sites are required to have a certified
employee on site. This review is a great way to stay
up on any new regulations and helps keep the entire staff aware of safe food handling.
In 2014
Over 100,000 farm fresh eggs
Over 40,000 slices of bacon
Over 800,000 doughnuts
By our best calculations we should be coming up
to our 1,000,000,000 (that’s 1 billion) doughnuts this year!!
Open Mondays
We expand our schedule to include Mondays starting school
vacation week. April 20th will be
our first one of the new reason.
Open Thursdays through
Monday 6am -3pm
Do you remember?
April 4, 1979 some 36 years ago is when the old
Congdon’s blew up in a
propane explosion.
Thankful no one was
hurt that day even with
the glass and debris
everywhere.
Leadership Graduates
We recently had 6 staffers graduate from our
leadership training in our bakery. Zach, Amber,
Marie, Hailey, Ali, and Adriana had extensive
training on customer service, systems, understanding the accounting part of a business and
even what to do when things aren’t going well.
This hands on; real life training was handled very
by all 6 of these young adults. I was very impressed with their input, engagement and willingness to learn. You can be assured that these
young folks will be great leaders in whatever career paths they choose.
Bald Thursdays
If you have lost some of that beautiful hair we all cherish you need to eat at
Congdon’s on Thursdays. We are offering discounts depending on your level of
baldness.
10% Off Receding Hair Line
20% Off Crown Balding
Overnight
Shipments
We will ship just about any of our
pastries, breads, whoopy pies, and
mixes!!
30% Off Extensive Hair Loss
Give us a call!! 207-646-4219
Food and beverage only.
We ship overnight which can get a
little pricey but it is
SO WORTH IT!!!
Needless to say we are not going to mention your qualifications for this promotion . You have to ask for it to qualify. Here at Congdon’s we do believe…
Bald Is Beautiful!
Dog Biscuits
Camp Sunshine
Eight Congdon staffers will be volunteering
at Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine this
month. Camp Sunshine is a family respite
center for families dealing with some kind of
childhood cancer. Over forty families are
served by 30 staff members and over 120
volunteers. This program is completely free
to all participants and revolves around a 5 to
6 day stay.
Crunch, my three legged golden retriever is doing well. Missing that 4 th leg
has slowed him down in some ways but for the most part he’ll still chase the
birds and squirrels. Mind you he’s never caught one and truthfully I don’t
think he’d know what to do if he did. I love taking Crunch to the beach this
time of year. Without the tourists he
has the beach to himself and a few sea
gulls. For the most part the gulls will
ignore him unless he gets too close.
He’ll still take wide swings running
down the beach and occasionally looking back to keep me in his sight. He
still loves running into the water even if
it’s cold. Oh that Crunch.
Who’s the Favorite?
Many folks are interested in all kinds of Congdon’s trivia. From which is the
favorite flavor, to how many do we make on a busy day, to how do you get that
crispy exterior and a soft interior all in one doughnut.
Congdon’s by the numbers:
Check it out on the web at
www.CampSunshine.org.
Camp Sunshine sits on the shores of Sebago
Lake and resembles a Disney Resort. While
at times a little emotional the bonds and
friendships that engage everyone every week
is not something you soon forget.
On a busy summer day we’ll make between 7,000 to 8,000 doughnuts a day.
When we had 2 outlet stores at Wells Beach and
Kennebunk we could make over 10,000 doughnuts a day.
The favorites have changed some
over the years… honey dip,
raspberry filled and straight up
plain have always been the top
sellers but since the introduction of
fritters back in 2000, this one has
taken doughnut lovers taste buds by
storm.
March Answer: Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy
Where in
the world
is this?
A free doughnut if you know!
Tips To Stay In Good Shape
Aaaachooooo!
A healthy lifestyle isn’t that hard to achieve. Start with these basic
tips for getting into good shape and staying there:
The allergy season is upon us,
creating misery for more than
35 million people. Here are
some tips for alleviating allergy attacks caused by pollen
and mold:
• Energy. For more
energy that lasts longer,
avoid sugar and eat
foods like lentils,
soybeans, couscous, and
dried fruits.
• Water. Make sure
that you drink plenty of
water every day to
replenish and cleanse
your body.
• Happiness. Pop a single chocolate kiss into your mouth.
They’ve been shown to raise endorphin levels and make you feel
better. Just don’t go overboard; a full bag won’t make you feel any
better than just one.
• Digestion. Add some ginger to your recipes. Ginger has been
used since ancient times in China to help digestion and cleanse
the body.
• Exercise. After age 30, people begin to lose muscle mass, and
weight-bearing exercises become increasingly important.
• Nutrition. Eat 1 cup of yogurt per day. In one study, women
who ate 1 cup of yogurt per day for six months got fewer yeast
infections.
• Keep your windows closed
at night. Use air conditioning,
which cleans, cools, and dries the air.
• Minimize early morning activities outdoors between5 and 10 a.m. This is the time of day when pollen is most prevalent.
• Keep your car windows closed when you drive.
• Take a vacation during the height of the pollen season. Pick a place that’s more pollen-free, like the
beach or the sea.
• Take the medications prescribed by your allergist.
• Don’t spend too much time outdoors when the pollen count, humidity, or wind factor is high.
• Avoid raking leaves or mowing lawns, which stirs
up molds and pollens. Delegate these tasks to someone who isn’t allergic.
• Don’t hang sheets or clothing out to dry. Pollens
and molds may collect on these items.
• Don’t grow too many indoor plants. Wet soil is a
breeding ground for molds.
CONGDON'S DOUGHNUTS
FAMILY RESTAURANT
U.S. Route One
1090 Post Rd.
Wells, Maine 04090
Phone: 207-646-4219
Fax: 207-646-3486
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.Congdons.com
Real, hard-boiled, dyed or plastic ones with surprises inside
Easter usually falls during this month, but occasionally in March
In parts of Europe, church __ are silent for three days before Easter
The word Easter is not used in modern English translations of the __
The Easter __ delivers presents and candy to everyone
In Medieval times eggs were often given as __ to the servants
Some people dye their eggs, others prefer to __ them
Fill it with plastic grass and go find the eggs
Easter celebrates the resurrection of __
Many people attend early morning mass or __ services
Families often gather for a large __ with lamb, ham, or turkey
The __ season before Easter is a time for reflection and sacrifice
Some cities may have an Easter __ running through town
This hue of color is popular during the spring
Day of the week on which Easter has fallen since 325 A.D.
Traditionally women and girls wear fancy dresses and hats or __
Easter is always celebrated after the Vernal __
The symbol of the Easter Bunny came from this country
The Easter Egg is a symbol of __ or renewal
Baking __ __ buns is an old Easter tradition
Jewish people celebrate __ during the Christian Easter season
One of the leading holidays for candy and __ consumption
Indoors or outdoors, children look forward to the __ __ hunt
Faschnacht, __ __ and Carnival all begin the Tuesday before Lent
Easter concludes the 46 days of Lent that starts on Ash __
Along with chocolates, a candy sometimes associated with Easter
Easter often occurs near __ __ when kids are out of school
Early __ converted the pagan festival of Eastre to a Christian event
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