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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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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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to start February 6th
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
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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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SENIORS INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED QUILTERS group
meets from 1pm to 4pm. 2/2 and 5-9PM 2/20 at the East Lyme Senior
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,
Sal Monella, and Aunt Edna. (860)434-4127.
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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
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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
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- Learn about the Foundation Grants to Individuals database,
GrantSpace.org and other helpful resources to find grants that match
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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
harvest. Wooden boxes filled with sand contained beets and carrots.
Shelves housed about 200 jars filled with fruits and vegetables which
we had canned. From the rafters hung hams and bacons. The smell
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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.
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puts small red beans at the top of the list of foods ranked by antioxidant content - even ahead of wild blueberries! Kidney beans and
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A study done in the 1990s showed a significantly lower incedence
of breast cancer in women that ate higher amounts of common beans
or lentils. This shouldn’t be that surprising - but the study also
revealed that only the beans and lentils offered this protection while eating blueberries, tea and other foods thought of as high in
antioxidants did not.
Of course beans can also serve as a valuable source of protein
in a well-balanced diet. I mention “well-balanced” because common
beans are thought of as an incomplete protein. When they are served
in conjunction with some other foods, such as grains, however, they
can make up a complete meal.
The native Americans of New England knew this well. That is
why they cultivated what became known as “The Three Sisters:
Corn, Beans and Squash”. These crops they grew intermingled in a
sort of checkerboard pattern as opposed to the European way of
planting in rows. The corn stalks provided support for the bean
vines; the beans, being legumes, fixed nitrogen in the soil for the
corn; the corn and beans provided shade for the squash plants; and
the large hairy leaves of the squash deterred animals like deer, racoons
and even crows from eating the other crops.
Of course - despite all the healthy properties of beans - for many
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There are ways to mitigate this problem so it’s well worth exploring some of them if you don’t eat beans because of the gas they can
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Latin American cuisine: epazote.
Soaking dried beans overnight and discarding the water can
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swear by adding a touch of baking soda to the soaking water. There
are also some commercial preparations, such as “Beano” which can
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But I think the best way to handle this problem is to eat more
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Of course, in the interim it helps if your loved ones have a good
sense of humor.
One of my favorite bean dishes is the simple Italian soup Pasta e Fagioli. Depending on where you are in Italy - this might be
pronounced any number of ways - from something that sounds
very much like “Bastah FahZOO” to “Pahstah fahJOLE”. But no
matter how it’s pronounced - it means, simply, Pasta and Beans.
Simple as it may be - Pasta e Fagioli is a wonderful dish - a
wintertime favorite in the Dudley household. Nothing helps dispell
the chill of a cold winter day quite like a hot bowl of Pasta e Fagioli
served with a nice fresh, crusty Tuscan bread and plenty of grated
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Over the years I have worked on a recipe and I think I pretty
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years. This is how I make it:
Dottie’s Pasta e Fagioli Ingredients:
1lb bag of great northern beans soaked overnight and drained
10 cups water
1/2 small can Italian tomato paste
3 or 4 thin slices pancetta (Italian bacon) diced
2 large carrots peeled and sliced
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Once the onions are ready, add the garlic, bay leaf and the 10
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hours or so until the beans are soft.
Then add the tomato paste and cook for at least another half
hour...longer is better. If you add the tomato paste too early, the acid
in the paste reacts with the beans and the bean skins may never get
soft.
When the soup is done it should have a brownish-orange color,
the beans should be fully cooked but most of them should be intact.
Cook your pasta separately according to the directions on the
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it to each individual bowl just before serving. If you cook the pasta
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mushy pasta. Store the leftovers separately.
- Pay attention to the simmering soup - you want it to cook just
bubbling . If it boils too hard the beans will fall apart.
- Depending on how old your beans are - it might take several hours
of cooking to get the beans tender - so you can expect to be cooking this soup for the better part of an afternoon.
- Canned beans are a no-no, in my opinion - but if you don’t have
the time to devote to cooking this soup the traditional way, then a
large pressure cooker can cut the time way down and still yield
wonderful results. Be careful! Pressure cookers can be dangerous
so be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions that came
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- This recipe also works VERY well in a crock pot. Just bring the
soup to a boil on the stove top first, then pour it all into the preheated crock pot and leave it on high for as many hours as it takes
to soften the beans. Again, you’re better off not adding the tomato
paste until after the beans have cooked at least most of the way
through.
So - whether you make Pasta e Fagioli or follow any number of
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as tasty as they are eye-catching. Register at 860-434-1684.
Fantastic Friends: Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:00 am at
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information call 860-441-6750.
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Anti-Valentine’s Day Bash: Saturday, February 14, at 2 p.m. at the
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2015, a total of 291 twin steel sheet piles, which is equivalent to 1,213
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The stone-armored steel bulkhead that begins at the end of the
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with Joan Radell
Directed by Clint Eastwood
Runtime: 133 minutes - Rated R for for strong and disturbing
war violence, and language throughout including some sexual
references
funny, soft-spoken, devoted to family and country. He is a
Texan, proud of his cowboy heritage. He is husband, father,
older brother, friend. What raises this performance to brilliance
is Cooper's conveyance of a calling. Chris Kyle has found what
he is best at, and uses that talent to the very best of his ability.
This is not just a dream job. Cooper makes us realize that Kyle
believes he was created to protect others and by doing so protects his country and his family. His father calls him a sheep
dog, protecting the flock from wolves.
Bradley Cooper's exceptional performance centers American Sniper, but it is Sienna Miller's portrayal of Taya Renae,
Kyle's wife, that gives the film emotional balance. Miller's Taya
is bright, headstrong, and questioning. She is Kyle's solid support, even as she begs Kyle to forgo a fourth tour in Iraq.
Miller demonstrates great talent in her handling of a complex
character. It's also worth noting that she bears a striking resemblance to the real Taya Renae Kyle.
American Sniper is first and foremost a war picture, but
that doesn't mean it's a gung-ho, pro-military movie. Eastwood
presents his audience with difficult, disturbing questions about
the moral cost of war on front-line soldiers. He makes sure we
know that those brave men and women struggle with the actions they must take to complete their missions, and many do
not win that mental wrestling match. He weaves a theme of
“focus” throughout the film, and the viewer begins to understand the psychological tunnel vision that allows a sniper to do
his job, and why that hyper-focus makes the transition back to
the gentle pleasures of home so difficult.
Technically, American Sniper is top-notch. The battle sequences are chaotic, pulling the viewer into the action. The
sniping scenes are almost impossibly tense, drawn out until
they are nearly unbearable. (After one agonizing scene involving a child and a rocket-launcher, there was an audible gasp
and sigh from the full-house viewing audience.) There is no
gratuitous gore, but there is no whitewash, either; American
Sniper is a bloody, violent film. The supporting cast is large
and competent. There is a bare-bones soundtrack—no swelling orchestra underscores the glory of battle. And special kudos to Tim Monich, the vocal dialect coach who achieved something very rare in modern film: believable, natural Southern
accents by British Sienna Miller and Philadelphian Bradley Cooper. Both the visual and audio special effects are exceptional.
The final scenes of the American Sniper story would be
unbelievable, if it were not true. Although many, if not most,
audience members know the story's outcome when they purchase their tickets to the show, Eastwood draws us so close to
Chris and Taya Kyle that we are shocked at the film's end.
American Sniper is a very, very good film, and should garner Oscars for Bradley Cooper, as well as sound design and
adapted screenplay. See it on the big screen. With realistic war
violence, it's not appropriate for children.
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Community Bulletin Board
This space has been set aside for non-profit organizations to post their announcements.
NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) Support group. Fourth Monday of
every month (except July) @ St.Agnes Church Hall, 22 Haigh Ave.Niantic from 7-8:30
PM. Support for friends, family members and those diagnosed with mental illness.
Resources and information regarding mental illness offered. Facilitator: Joan Lazar
RN,MSN. call 860-739-8822 for more info.
Ballroom Dance-First Sat. of each month from 6:30-11:00pm, and third Friday of
each month from 7:00-10:00pm (except July & August) at the East Lyme Library
Activity Room. For info call Ken Curry 860-572-7185.
Shoreline Swing Dances - Sept. - June. Live bands on the 3rd Sat of each month,
at the East Lyme Community Center (7:30 - 11:30 pm); and Sunday record hops at the
Mystic German Club (7:00 - 10:00 pm). A free swing dance lesson precedes each
dance. visit www.shorelineswingct.org or call Barbara 860-464-9947.
The Kari-Hill VFW post 5849 meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 PM
at the Post home at 39 Columbus Ave, Niantic. For info, call CDR Bob Farrior at
860.908.4530 or Adjutant Glenn Elliott at 860.691.2557. We welcome all
veterans.The Women's Auxiliary meets at the same time- for info call Pres.
Sharon Hathaway at 860.857.8089
CT/RI Coastal Fly Fishers meetings are held at 7pm on the last Thursday of
every month at the Hugo Simonelli VFW Hall, 60 Stonington Road in Mystic, CT
from September through June. For more information visit www.connri-saltfly.com
Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families Meetings Sundays at 2 p.m. at All
Souls Church, 19 Jay Street, New London. For people who grew up in dysfunctional families, compulsive behaviors and difficulty dealing with everyday situations may have an ongoing impact on their quality of life 860-857-2687
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New London Spiritualist Church- Sleep Inn, 5 King Arthur Dr., Niantic. Sunday
Service and Fellowship 10:30am.Medium's Day, 11-2 pmlast Sat of month,
nlspiritualist.com
PFLAG OF SECT (Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays of SE CT, a support
group, meets the 2nd Monday of each month at Noank Baptist Church (18 Cathedral
Heights Road in Noank) pot luck dinner at 6pm, meeting at 7. call Paula Hardy at 860447-1239 X232 or email [email protected].
Volunteers NEEDED mornings and evenings available.at Alliance for Living, Inc., the
only AIDS Service Organization serving all of New London County. Call 860-447-1239
ext. 229 for info. Email [email protected] or visit www.allianceforliving.org
The American Legion Aux. Unit 128 Niantic meets at 7 pm on the 2nd Mon of the
month at the Am. Leg. Post home, 16 York Ave.,. call Pat Keegan 739-2107
EAST LYME HS BOTTLEAND CAN DRIVE - 2nd and 4th Saturday each month. 9
am - 1 pm. at EastLyme High School . For more info call Ken Miller at 739-8989 Email:
[email protected]. Support the High School concert and marching band.
Lymes Village Voices, an adult chorus with members from Guilford to Waterford,
is always welcoming New Members to its Monday evening rehearsals at St. Anne's
Church, Rt 156, Old Lyme. For fun and harmony call Joanne at 434-2526
CT Parents Advocacy Center is a nonprofit agency offering info and support to
parents of children with disabilities (860) 739-3089 or (800) 445-CPAC
VNASC East Lyme Health Clinics: 4th Wednesday of each month from 1:152:15 at the Community Center for the residents of East Lyme. Call 444-1111.
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History Matters:
Tales from East Lyme’s Past
Culture on Wheels
A Taste of Italian New York! – Saturday, March 21, 2015 – cost: $69 - Visit three of New York
food “Hot Spots”! Mulberry Street on this guided tour - Ferrara Bakery & Café – try their cannoli,
gelato, or biscotti with an espresso. Zabar’s Gourmet Market – famous for their cheeses, breads,
meats and specialty cuisine! Arthur Avenue in the Bronx some consider this the real Little Italy of New
York. Cost of food is not included. Payment required w/registration.
New York on Your Own – Saturday, April 11th – Cost: $49 per person - Take a day and discover
all New York has to offer whether it is seeing a play, enjoying lunch or dinner at a fabulous restaurant,
or just taking in the sights and sounds of New York. Bus fills fast – register NOW!
Boston on Your Own – May 30th – Cost: $49 per person - Enjoy the sites of Boston, walk to the
Freedom Trail, visit Fanuel Hall and more, the day is your s to explore the city. Depart New London at
8:00, depart Boston at 6:30
Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty – Saturday, June 13, 2015 – cost: $79 (adult), $70 (child 5-13
yrs. old) - A round-trip ferry ticket allows you to visit both Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty Island.
Tour the Great Hall on Ellis Island, where all immigrants were processed and detained. Climb the
pedestal at Lady Liberty. 45-minute audio guide of Ellis Island. Full paymnt w/ registration.
Philadelphia Flower Show “Hollywood”! – March 2-3, 2015 – cost: $306 pp/dbl, $386 pp
single. - Large-scale displays will tip the hat to beloved cinema scenes this horticultural event! This
package includes accommodations for one night, 1 breakfast, 1 dinner, Philadelphia City Tour, and
admission to Flower Show.
Resorts Casino · Hotel in Atlantic City! – May 18-21, 2015 – cost: from $298 pp/dbl, $418
single. - Come and enjoy a 3-nights’ stay at the Resorts Casino · Hotel – The fabulous casino bonus
includes a $40 slot, $10 food credit and 3- $30 meal credits for featured outlets! Enjoy Resorts’ new
addition – Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville. This tropical-themed casino section now offers a “5 O’Clock
Somewhere Bar”, “Land Shark Bar & Grill”, and Coffee Shop. Deposit $100 by 2/1.
Boothbay Harbor, Maine – June 8-10, 2015 – cost: $449 pp/dbl $529 pp single. - The perfect
Maine getaway. Spend two nights at the charming Boothbay Harbor Inn, located on the scenic Harbor
with amazing views of the water! Includes 2 nights hotel, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners and sightseeing.
Lobster Trap Hauling and Seal Watch Cruise. New England Clambake. Visit to the Coastal Maine
Botanical gardens. A deposit of $150 is due by March 1.
Joseph at the Sight & Sound Theatre, Lancaster, PA – October 6-8, 2015 – cost: $432 pp/
dbl, $546 pp single. - Tour the Amish Farmlands and enjoy the picturesque scenery. Explore the
Farmer’s Market to partake in the fresh produce, homemade baked goods, and preserves. Take your
reserved seats at the Sight & Sound Theatre for the production of “Joseph” – a story about dreams and
the power of forgiveness. Visit the QVC Studio for a guided tour and time for shopping. Tour includes
2 nights hotel, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, 2 shows, sightseeing & admissions per itinerary.
The Bay of Fundy - New Brunswick, Canada – Walk on the Bottom of the Sea!! August 410, 2015 – cost: $1248 pp/dbl, $1688 pp single. Discover New Brunswick Canada and the Fundy
National Park. Tour Campobello, Roosevelt’s residence and gardens. Travel along the Bay to Saint John
“The Fundy City” and spend 3 nights at the 4-Star Hilton Hotel in Saint John. Tour the Old City Market,
Reversing Falls Rapids, Fundy National Park. and more. Tour includes 6 nights hotel, 3 breakfasts, 5
dinners and sightseeing & admissions per itinerary. $400 deposit due 5/1.
Greece – October 20-28, 2015 – Cost from $2999 pp/dbl. - Visit Athens, Mykonos, Delphi and relax
on a three night Greek Isle Cruise to Kusadasi, Patmos, Crete and more!! 9-day tour including 4 night
hotel accommodations. 3 night Greek isle Cruise, breakfast & dinner daily and all sightseeing per
itinerary.
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RITES OF PASSAGE AND
SUCH…THE SEARCH FOR SUN,
SOUL AND SELF
by Jim Littlefield - [email protected]
“Rites of passage” today fulfill about the same functions they always have throughout history…they alter a person’s status in some
way. It might be out in the community among others or it may just
be a personal advancement of some sort, but the event clearly
becomes a defining one in an individual’s life. In 1962 when my
class graduated from New London High School (before our own
high school was built in 1968 East Lyme students arrived there in
the 10th grade) that marker emboldened three of us to set out on a
weeklong canoe trip up the Housatonic River. It was poorly thought
out (notice I said “up” the river, not “down.”) The fishing poles we
brought along proved worthless as we found the river at the time
quite polluted and we also failed to realize the river had numerous
rapids and waterfalls which created problems with paddling. We
did manage to muddle through, however, returning to town about
as beaten up as our poor canoe which finished the trip in serious
need of repair. Any losses from the trip we counted as sustainable,
however, as they were most assuredly balanced off by a more
worldly feeling all three of us felt we could claim as a result of the
experience.
More recently, three of my former anthropology students undertook their own rite of passage...a cross country trek in an old
VW bus from East Lyme to the intended destination of San Francisco, California. Eleven years ago, shortly after graduating from
East Lyme High School, Todd Whitaker, Kevin Goulding and Dan
Nazzaro set out on a six-week adventure in search of sun, soul and
self. The three had been good friends in high school and had done
well in that traditional setting. But they longed for more, something
more personally defining. “I wanted to be part of an unpredictable
adventure,” Dan Nazzaro recently related. “High school was great,
but we wanted some spontaneity…you know, strange people, beautiful places, relying solely on our own frugality and resources. I
guess we just wanted to test ourselves against the world to see
how we stacked up.”
Mr. Nazzaro is currently a popular physics teacher at East Lyme
High School and recently invited me into his classroom where he
had planned something special for his students before the Christmas break. A movie the three of them had made called “North of
Liberty” was to be featured and his two old high school buddies
were expected to join him for the presentation. Todd Whitaker was
back in the country on vacation from his duties as technology
director of an international school in Guatemala and Kevin Goulding
was taking a brief timeout from Facebook where he is currently
employed. The “Three Amigos” were reunited once again and they
were most eager to share an adventure of a lifetime with a new
generation of high school students.
The program got under way with Dan Nazzaro introducing his
friends and explaining some of the early planning of the trip. It was
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to be “spontaneous” but as well
thought out in advance as possible.
It first had to involve a vehicle… an
iconic 1975 (orange) VW bus, which
was purchased for the occasion from
a reluctant seller and made trail-ready
thanks to guidance provided by Todd
Whitaker’s father and the three new
owner’s unwavering commitment to
understanding the complexities of internal combustion and automotive propulsion. “We were all honor
students in high school, but I think like many young people, we were
somewhat insecure in our own intellects,” Kevin Goulding offered
recently. “This trip would offer an opportunity to better understand
ourselves, fill in some blanks…maybe answer some of those nagging questions.” None of the boys had any earlier mechanical experience whatsoever, but the overall objective of the trip was to reach
out and try new things, so the trip had its beginning here.
Unfortunately, three days into the trip the old bus registered its
first protest. “We might have guessed we were in trouble,” reported
Todd Whitaker, “as we entered Iowa on the third day we were given
a little magnet at the tourist center that said ‘Iowa: Come Be Our
Guest.’ We didn’t realize at the time we would be staying there fifteen
days longer than planned. We also did not know that we had been
leaking engine oil all the way down I-80 and Iowa would be the place
where the engine would finally get so hot that one of the pistons
would explode. We knew we were in serious trouble but we had to
figure a way out of it…after all, that’s what this trip was about.”
“We each had around $700 in our pockets, but knew we could
not afford an expensive engine repair job and calling our parents to
ask for money was definitely out of the question. Luckily, we had
paid attention when the original owner of the bus had told us about
an organization called ‘AIRS’ which we found was a group of some
three thousand volunteers in the United States and Canada who
were willing ‘to assist any intrepid vintage VW travelers when faced
with a breakdown,’ (as it says on their website.) This ‘Air-cooled
Interstate Rescue Squad’ proved a lifesaver as we were towed to the
home of Iowan, Mike Noble, where we were invited to stay with his
family while we all worked on the vehicle. We had to pull the engine
and get a few parts but the friendships we made with Mike and his
wife, Janna and their children, Joe and Liam, were priceless. We tried
to make ourselves as helpful as possible as we camped on their lawn,
doing errands and helping with the kids. They took us to church
where the sermon was about “Life’s Ultimate Road Trip,” so I guess
there were more than a few people who got caught up in our great
adventure. Those fifteen days may have been spent stalled and broken down in the cornfields of North Liberty, Iowa, but what we learned
about human kindness was more than worth the delay,” Mr. Whitaker
concluded.
Plans to reach California now had to be reevaluated and there
was great disagreement as to what to do next. It was eventually
decided to abandon California in favor of a more northerly route
through Nebraska, Wyoming and Washington State with a return
trip planned back through southern Canada. With the new-found
liberty of “Plan B” and a new commitment to “just living each day to
its fullest,” the boy’s choice of a northerly route soon brought them
to Wyoming and the Grand Teton Mountains.
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HO R OS C O P E
ARIES (March 20 - April 19) February begins on a familiar note, with you struggling to make even the smallest gains. But don’t be downhearted, since from
February 20 onwards, an influx of planets into your sign puts you back at the
fulcrum of events. Venus, then Mars and finally the Moon all enter your sign on the
same day, joining Uranus a long-term resident and placing four planets in your part
of the sky. This is a dynamic mixture that emphasises your relationships and the like
of which hasn’t been seen in ages. The Moon stays just a few days, but Venus and
Mars remain to enliven your closest associations beyond the end of this month.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) Mercury in the uppermost sector of your horoscope
throughout much of January and all of February, has you looking again at what
you’re trying to achieve and at where life is leading overall. For a number, the focus
on your career and professional affairs is particularly prominent, as you review the
choices you have made and consider your options for the future. For others the
remit is broader and has you thinking about where you are heading, along with
whether there are any updates or alterations to your trajectory, it would be wise to
include. The answers don’t lie in external circumstances, but in yourself now.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) The past few years have seen you drifting rather
when it comes to your vocational ambitions. To some degree you can blame the
distant planet Neptune, a mysterious and amorphous influence it is hard to put your
finger on, as befits a gaseous giant that modern science still doesn’t know an
enormous amount about. Hopefully, you have a cause that you believe in rather than
simply a job, or an interest that allows free expression of your creative and artistic
talents, while you also earn a living. In fact, the contribution you make may be your
primary motivation, leaving all thought of financial advantage in the background.
CANCER (June 20 - July 22) Much of February sees you drawn to pastures new,
or at least a different vista from what usually greets your gaze. If you’re in a
position to take a vacation and enjoy a change of scenery, you’ll find the whole
experience proves especially memorable, if you schedule it for the first three weeks
of the month. After that a more serious tone prevails and you must consider more
pressing and practical matters involving work, your chores and obligations, your
responsibilities and health. You still have plenty to learn though, especially from
others of a different background, cultural milieu or far-off region of the world.
LEO (July 23- August 22) With Jupiter in your constellation until next August, it’s
important to make the most of any opportunities to broaden your horizons, further
your progress or edge a little closer to your dreams. Yet the knack this month is
doing so, in such a way as to advance other’s objectives at the same time as your
own. The last thing you need to do is leave people feeling you have other interests
that concern you more, or that they were only a stepping stone towards your
previously stated aims. You may not actually believe that either of these scenarios
applies, but the way it looks to everybody else is what you need to think about.
VIRGO (Aug. 23- Sept. 22) A number of planets congregate, in the region of your
horoscope dealing with other people and that highlights a range of shared involvements. If you are willing to go with the flow, to bring your intuition to the forefront
and to trust in the wisdom of the universe, the stage is set for some memorable
encounters that show you how greatly the world has changed. But it means being
ready to lower your guard, since if you’re always on the defensive it is that much
harder for any genuine dialogue to occur. You must follow through your decisions on
an interpersonal level and not subsequently change your mind moments later.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) Periodically, you need to review your priorities,
including those activities that go to constitute your everyday routines. Initially,
various pursuits and responsibilities feature for a reason, but over time you may
find yourself questioning whether these still serve the same purpose. Times change
and it becomes apparent, certain avenues and expectations are a dead end, more or
less. Whether this applies to goals, interests, aspirations or even relationships you
can console yourself in the knowledge that it’s a natural process. Hanging on to the
past only disadvantages you, when everything suggests you ought to let it go.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) When people advise you to make hay while the sun
shines, they are referring to a proverb with origins in Tudor England. Agriculture is
less important than it used to be and no one really means that you ought to cut the
grass, let alone dry these clippings out to feed your livestock. It does imply,
however, that you should be making the most of any opportunities while they last
and hints at the carefree atmosphere that prevails during late summer. Fun and
frolics are exactly what the stars have in store this month. Sooner rather than
later is an excellent motto, before reality attempts to curtail your freedom.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) The emphasis this month is on your home life
and how this correlates with your emotional needs. The circumstances you are
living in ideally constitute a direct reflection of what makes you feel comfortable,
while any problems that you’re facing form a useful pointer when it comes to
locating underlying issues and getting these resolved. Currently the main bone of
contention is the feeling that you need to keep the peace, even if this means your
own requirements coming second to a superficial harmony. This so obviously flies
in the face of your philosophical principles, it cannot continue very long at all.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Your domestic situation has been unsettled for
years. Your home life is often at the bottom of your list of priorities, where it
languishes near the regard you pay to certain finer feelings, that lack a tangible
correlation in terms of practicalities. Maybe this is why the present state of affairs
seems so troublesome, since while to carry on this way might suit you fine, those
in your family have other ideas. Though you realise where you’re living is a valuable
asset, others need more in terms of emotional fulfilment. You’re feeling undermined by their demands, yet the only solution is a more balanced situation.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) The Sun leaves your sign on February 18, but
Mercury remains until the middle of March. This lengthy sojourn in your region of
the sky includes a retrograde phase of three weeks, entirely within its confines.
Next year also sees Mercury retrograde in your constellation, but not completing
its whole cycle there, while a similar situation occurred during last year too. This
causes you to question your relationships and what you want, along with how
circumstances match these ideals. In short, you don’t have to tolerate unacceptable behaviour. The longer you do, the worse it gets.
PISCES (Feb. 19- March 19) A powerful focus on your constellation builds until
the middle of the month, by which point five out of ten astrological planets emphasise
your sign, joining with Chiron too. Yet the peak of this emphasis is quite fleeting so
make the most of it. It’s as if the lens through which you see the world and that
filters all your experiences, is due for its annual service. You are called to ensure
that it is functioning correctly, both in terms of the impression people have of you
and your ideas about them. It is thus the perfect moment for a haircut or to update
your wardrobe. Don’t be afraid to embrace a style, you’ve skirted around before.
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They would spend some three days and two nights camping and
hiking and enjoying the incredible scenery. Climbing to over 10,000
feet and often sliding down the snow-covered slopes proved exhilarating. Despite some problems with dehydration and a bout with
some bad chili they cooked up on the trail, things got back on the
right track one night when a beautiful blond rafting guide named
Holly walked into camp and was so taken with their adventure that
she offered to take them down the Snake River in a raft for free. “It
was one sweet ride,” Kevin Goulding recalled. “Luckily, even though
we got wet, the camera stayed dry,” the boys added.
With Todd manning the camera, Dan doing much of the driving
and Kevin providing the majority of the meals (they did often switch
and blend assignments along the way) the Grand Tetons were soon
in the rear view mirror as they pushed on towards the west coast.
In Washington State on Day #27, they finally saw the Pacific
Ocean for the first time. Their initial enthusiasm was only moderately dampened when the over-enthused trio drove their intrepid
vehicle (affectionately christened “Wally”) on to the sands just south
of Rialto Beach and got stuck. A helping hand soon resolved that
small problem and after a short celebration and a beach encampment
for the night, the sojourners decided to rest the vehicle with a ferry
boat ride across the Puget Sound. A meeting at the dock with a
fisherman by the name of “Ray” resulted in the purchase of five
pounds of newly caught salmon which the boys felt would not only
mark the moment, but go a long way to improve on their regular diet
(figured at $2.30 per person, per meal… generally of pasta, eggs,
canned tuna, oatmeal, peanut butter and jelly and the like.) They
were discussing how they would soon light up the small propane
stove they had with them when a friendly passenger felt the need to
jump into the conversation at the mention of “butter and garlic.” As
had happened so often on the trip, soon-to-be new friends, Pete and
Kathy, offered to bring them to their home where the meal would be
properly prepared and shared. A shower and a good night sleep in a
comfortable bed were thrown in for good measure and saw the boys
on the road the next day, shaking their heads over one more example
of the incredible hospitality they had experienced while crossing
this great country.
Despite a small problem at the Canadian border where “Wally
and Co.” failed to slow down on time and took out a few traffic
cones, officials pardoned the offence with a warning and a lighthearted message that they were too tired to have pulled and started
firing their Glock pistols. “Border officials, along with park rangers,
store owners and many others along the way were incredibly friendly
and frequently told us they wished they had done this kind of thing
when they were young,” the boys noted. But the trip was starting to
wear on the three and money and food were running low.
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Demolition·Landscaping·Septic Systems
Pre-Buy Land/Home/Inspections
Grading & Tilling · Bush Hog
Backhoe & Excavating · Topsoil & Mulch
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Chairs Tightened · Dresser Drawers Fixed
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860-388-5689
VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE
AND HERBAL MEDICINE
Stephanie Torlone, D.V.M, C.V.A.,C.V.C.H.
Veterinarian certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
Focusing on quality of life for older pets (and youngsters
too); treatment of musculoskeletal pain, internal diseases,
gastrointestinal problems, neurologic issues,
continued page 41
Over the last five years Jim Littlefield has shared with us many
local history stories of interest. His recently published book “History Matters: Tales of New England That Still Echo Today” is
available on Amazon as well as around town. The book can be
purchased at Book Barn, Tri-Town, Barber’s Plus One, Trakas
Sunoco, Core Plus Credit Union and Bayberries. It is also available at Bank Square Books in Mystic and Monte Cristo Bookshop
in New London. Mr. Littlefield’s first novel “The Slave Catcher’s
Woman” is also available at many of those same places.
PHONE (860) 537-1260 <NEW NUMBER
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House Cleaning Services - weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. Experienced, w/
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home. Hourly or live-in, plans. 860-395-9595; www.homecareservicesofct.com
Burial Plots: Union Cemetery, Rt. 32, Quaker Hill. Single Grave $800. Call
Treasurer, Guy Scribner at 860-884-1012. 05/15
ESTATE SALES by The Old Family Homestead 860-434-2960, free
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Community Bulletin Board
This space has been set aside for non-profit organizations to post their announcements.
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Groups: 2ndThurs. each month from
10 -11am at the Waterford Senior Ctr. 1st Fri of every month from 1011am at Montville Senior Ctr. For more information contact Donna Hunter
Group Facilitator @ (860)443-8650 or via E-mail [email protected]
Target 10:10 for Recovery: A Christ-centered recovery group for those
struggling with substance abuse, co-depency, anxiety, anger, depression,
eating disorders or other issues. Fridays @ 7:00pm Harvest Christian
Fellowship - 5 Freedom Way, Niantic (860)739-5723 or 442-7423
The Coastal Camera Club meets at 7PM on the first and third Wednesday
of each month at the Madison Senior Center, Cafe, 29 Bradley
Drive,Madison. For more info. visit www.coastalcameraclub.org
Donate your car. Wanted: any car, any condition. Will pick up. Help a
charitable group home for male teens raise money, and receive a tax
deduction for your donation. Must have title. Tom, Executive Director, at
(860)961-3576. New England Adolescent Treatment Center, Groton.
Care & Share of East Lyme, Inc. is accepting food pantry donations
Saturdays 11:00am - 1:00pm at 12 Roxbury Rd, Niantic. Non-perishables,
frozen food and household products are needed. Grocery gift cards are
also accepted. 739-8502 www.careandshareofel.org
BINGO. The Retired Armed Forces Association, 135 Garfield Ave. New
London, CT. Thursdays, 7:00pm. Open to the public. 860-447-0055.
Harvest Christian Fellowship-Women's Bible Study-every 2nd and 4th
Tues.at 7pm and every 2nd and 4th Wed.at 10am. FREE men's breakfast
1st Sat.8:30am., 5 Freedom Way, Niantic. 442-7423 or 739-5723
Where am I?
Each month, The Post Road Review will feature a picture or a
portion of one like the picture below and to the right. If you know
the other place in this magazine that the picture can be found, call
Brian Conklin at (860) 537-1260 and leave a message with your
name, telephone number, and the answer. The first caller with the
correct answer will win a Post Road Review Tote Bag.
Winnings are limited to once per year if you’ve already won in the past 12 months,
please give someone else a chance!
Shoreline Toastmasters Meeting - Toastmasters provides a positive environment to develop your communication and leadership skills. Meets
weekly on Thursday evening from 7-8 PM at the Ledyard Middle School.
For more info call 860-732-9875. Visitors always welcome.
HIGH HOPES THERAPEUTIC RIDING, INC. seeks volunteers age 14 or
older. For more info, visit www.highhopestr.org or call 860-434-1974 x12.
Volunteer at the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library. Donations of
new and gently used books are welcome. Call 434-0733 or 434-7004
The Noank-Mystic Community Band rehearses Wednesdays 7 - 9PM at
the Noank Firehouse. No audition. Call Barbara (572-0308) orRon (2450164) or E-mail: [email protected]
East Lyme Garden Club meets 2nd Monday monthly at 7 pm (not Jan. or
Feb) at the E.Lyme Police Station or at members homes. New members welcome.
Call 860 691 0088 or email [email protected]
Newcomers Club - East Lyme/Waterford and surrounding towns -first Thurs
of each month from 9:30 - 11:30 at the Niantic Community Church, 170 Penn.
Ave., Niantic. Info: [email protected]
Sacred Source Painting meets the second Friday of each month, 9:30 am1:00 p.m. Bring a bag lunch. No painting or creative experience needed. Call
ahead to be part of this program that celebrates the connection between
creativity and spirituality. Niantic Community Church (860) 739-6208.
The Bahá’í Community of Old Saybrook devotional program the 2nd
Sunday of each month 7-8:30 p.m. at 5 London Court. Share prayers, poems,
or readings of a spiritual nature. Call Valerie Smith at 860-388-5948.
TRAVEL ALERT
It’s GOOD NEWS that the government
now says you must include all taxes &
service fees when quoting a tour or
cruise that includes air flights.
Before this, many travelers merely looked
at the base price when booking through the internet
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Local food pantry
needs your help
Natural Food Store
The
After 30 years on Main St. in
Niantic, we’ve moved to a larger,
more accessible location directly
behind the Niantic Cinema.
Our new store is a block in from
Main St. at 21 Hope St. right across
from Ring’s End Lumber.
With 800 more square feet of
retail space and plenty of off-street
parking, we think you’ll really like
our new store!
Come on over!
OPEN 7 days: M-F 9 - 6, Sat 9:30-5, Sun 10:30 - 5
www.naturalfoodst.com
21 Hope St., Niantic CT 06357 860-739-9916
With more than 150 families in need, Care and Share appreciates your
help with donations of food and cash. “We’re wiped out after the
holidays,” says Angie McLean, Care & Share President. “This year
please consider picking up extra food items when you’re grocery
shopping.” Peanut butter, tuna fish, canned chili and soup are always needed. Drop off containers are located at the East Lyme Stop
& Shop and the Library or may be brought to the Pantry at 16 Roxbury
Road Saturdays between 11-1.
The organization’s Emergency Financial Assistance program is
providing one-time assistance with rent, electricity, home heating
oil, medication or clothing. Care & Share is also an authorized referral agency with United Way of Southeastern Connecticut for Project
Warm-Up (home heating fuel). Your cash donations can keep the
lights and heat on for your neighbors in need. Donations may be
dropped off at the pantry or mailed to P.O. Box 114, East Lyme CT
06333.
For the past 25 years, Care & Share has been a safety net of
resources to residents of Niantic, East Lyme and Salem. Volunteers
and contributors make it possible for Care & Share to provide support to families and individuals in our community. We are run entirely by volunteers, with no paid staff. With the time, money, ideas
and talents generously shared by many members of our community,
they are able to positively affect the lives of many.
Trouble hearing
on the phone?
Thames Hearing Services, Inc.
324 Flanders Road · East Lyme
By, Jennifer Clays, Audiologist
739-1864
Jennifer M. Clays, M.A., CCC-A/FAAA
Jean P. Tuneski, M.S., CCC-A/FAAA
www.thameshearing.com
PHONE (860) 537-1260 <NEW NUMBER
Hearing loss is the third most prevalent chronic condition in older
Americans, after hypertension and arthritis. Unfortunately there is
also a significant correlation between high blood pressure and hearing loss. Hypertension is an accelerating factor of degeneration of
the hearing mechanism due to aging. Often difficulty hearing on the
phone and television are the first signs of hearing loss. In both of
these situations, the “visual cues”that supplement our ability to
hear are missing.
Recently, a revolutionary new phone has become available and
we are hearing rave reviews from our patients at Thames Hearing
Services! CaptionCall provides amplification and superb sound quality while displaying smooth-scrolling captions of what your callers
say on a large easy-to-read screen. This captioning reinforces your
hearing. A standard home phone line and high-speed internet connection are required to use this phone service.
To qualify for a free CaptionCall phone, contact Thames Hearing Services to obtain certification that you have hearing loss and
experience difficulty on the phone. Presently CaptionCall is part of a
federally funded program for people with hearing loss. The federal
government compensates CaptionCall for providing the captioning
service – no cost is passed on to the user. To take advantage of this
limited-time offer, call Thames Hearing Services at (860)739-1864, to
set up an appointment today.
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Cable Advisory Council
Scholarship Available
Applications are now available for the Old Lyme Area Cable Advisory Council Scholarship. Graduating seniors entering a communications program after high school, and who live in East Haddam,
Haddam Neck, Lyme, Old Lyme, or Salem, are eligible to apply.
In 2010, the Council initiated a scholarship program for graduating seniors from member towns who plan to study communications or in a communications related field after high school. Posthigh school studies can include programs in 2 and 4 year colleges,
as well as technical programs.
Twelve local students have benefitted from the program to date.
Students who have received awards include: Meghan Nosal, Blaise
Berglund, Lindsey Knepshield (Lyme-Old Lyme High School) in
2013; Daniel Koenigs and Carli Smith (Lyme-Old Lyme High School)
in 2012; Elissa DeBruyn and Sophia Harvey (Lyme-Old Lyme High
School), Dane Paracuelles (Haddam-Killingworth High School) in
2011; and Sophie Bakoledis, Sarah Briscoe, Megan Devlin and Sarah Schmidt (Lyme-Old Lyme High School) in 2010.
Applications are available through the Guidance Offices of the
following High Schools: Hale-Ray, East Lyme (for Salem residents),
Lyme-Old Lyme, and Haddam-Killingworth (for Haddam Neck residents). Scholarship applications are due March 31 and official notifications are made by the high schools during Senior Year Award
ceremonies.
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HEALTH TIPS
from Charter Oak Walk-in Medical Center, P.C.
The Hackers Guide to Cough Medicines -You probably have not
noticed it, but most people cough normally 2 or 3 times an hour. This
is a defense mechanism to clear the airway of debris that may normally
enter the trachea and lungs. That serves you well until it turns into the
hacking, dry cough that keeps you awake at night.
Cigarette smoking or exposure to smoke, as well as asthma or
bronchitis, post nasal drip and other factors can cause a cough. A
cough that won't go away may, rarely, signal a more serious health
problem, such as heart failure, emphysema, cancer or tuberculosis.
Pharmacy shelves are overflowing with cough remedies. But
which of these are even worth a try? Is the cough dry or productive?
Early in a cold, the cough is usually dry, and further coughing seems
to irritate the throat and cause more coughing. A cough suppressant
may be beneficial here, since it is hard to rest if you're coughing all
the time. Later, the cough may become "productive" - that is you may
be bringing up phlegm. This is usually a signal that the cough is on
the way out. It may not be best to use a suppressant now, unless the
cough is keeping you awake.
Antitussives - Cough Suppressants -There are three of them that are
used commonly. The most effective is codeine and is available only
through prescription. It can cause drowsiness and constipation and
can be habit-forming. A better choice is dextromethorphan, which is
usually identified by the letters DM in many preparations. It works
much the same as codeine, but without the narcotic side effects. You
may also find cough syrups that use the only antihistamine that may
help a cough, diphenhydramine, better known as Benadryl. It may
make you tired, and less effective.
What to expect from Expectorants - These may help if you feel
congested but your cough is unable to bring up anything. The only
one now recognized as "safe and effective" by the FDA is guaifenesin
but it may be just as safe and effective to drink a lot of fluids.
What to avoid -Be careful with so-called multi-system cold relievers.
Any product with an antihistamine can make a cough less productive.
Taking a product with both an expectorant and an antihistamine will
do nothing because they tend to counteract each other. Products that
are combinations may not have an effective dose of any single
ingredient.
What to buy - Buy single ingredient products. If you are congested
but dry, get an expectorant. If you have a dry hack keeping you awake,
get a suppressant with dextromethorphan. Generics are as effective
as comparable brand name products and are less expensive. If you are
unsure what products are comparable, ask the pharmacist. Read and
follow the labels on all medicines. One that causes drowsiness should
not be taken while driving. If you are pregnant or nursing, or giving
cough medicines to young children, it's usually best to check with
your doctor first. Don't forget home remedies. Drink plenty of fluids.
Gargle with salt water. Vapo-rub vapors will help loosen a tight cough,
as will peppermint oil or menthol salves rubbed on the chest.
Cough drops - There is no evidence that cough drops which contain
aromatic oils, topical anesthetics and sugar are any better than hard
candy. Sucking on either one probably works more by promoting
saliva flow than any medicinal action. Aromatic oils like wintergreen,
eucalyptus and menthol can also irritate mucous membranes and upset
the stomach.
If a cough persists for longer than a week, see a doctor. It's
probably more than just a cold.
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DERM BEA
BEATT
By Debra Miller, M.D.
Put Your Best Face Forward
DEBRA R. MILLER, M.D.
Skin Care For You & Your Family
The Key to Keratoses - Actinic keratosis; it’s the most common skin
lesion I find when examining my patients, and it is a warning signal
for skin cancer. Actinic keratosis is a diagnosis that causes a great
deal of concern in older patients, but there is good news: actinic
keratosis is easily and effectively treated.
What is Actinic keratosis? An actinic keratosis (AK) is a scaly or
crusty bump that arises on the surface of the skin. While the scale
or crust may be horny, dry, and rough, often easier to feel than to
see, the base may be light or dark, tan, pink, red, a combination of
these colors, or the same color as the skin. Sometimes AK’s itch or
can be tender to the touch. AK’s are most likely to appear on exposed skin such as the face, ears, bald scalp, neck, backs of hands
and forearms, and lips. They develop slowly and can become as
large as a quarter of an inch. Once an AK occurs, it may disappear
only to reappear later. AK’s rarely develop alone, and they are often
seen several at a time.
What causes actinic keratosis and what is the danger? Sun exposure is the cause of almost all AK’s. Sun damage to the skin accumulates over time, so an AK may be considered a negative dividend
of a life spent in the sun. Actinic keratosis can be the first step in
the development of skin cancer. It is considered a precursor of
cancer or a pre-cancer. Up to 10 percent of active lesions (e.g.;
those redder and more tender than the rest) will progress to squamous cell carcinomas (SCC). SCC’s are usually not life threatening,
provided they are detected and treated in the early stages. However, if this is not done, SCC’s can grow large and invade the surrounding tissues and, on rare occasions, metastasize or spread to
the internal organs. The presence of AK’s is an indicator that sun
damage has occurred and that any kind of skin cancer – not just
SCC - can develop.
Who is at greatest risk? People who have fair skin, blonde or red
hair, blue, green, or gray eyes are at the greatest risk. Because their
skin has less protective pigment, they are the most susceptible to
sunburn. Even those who are darker-skinned can develop keratoses if they expose themselves to the sun without protection. One
in six people will develop an AK in their lifetime. Older people are
more likely than younger ones to have AK’s, because cumulative
sun exposure increases over time. Keratoses appear even in people
in their early twenties who have spent too much time in the sun with
little or no protection
Treatment of AK’s There are several effective treatments for removing actinic keratoses. Not all keratoses need to be removed. The
decision on whether and how to treat is based on the nature of the
lesion, your age, and your health. Remember, actinic keratosis is a
warning signal of skin cancer. Heed that signal.
Cosmetic Dermatology
Adult & Pediatric Dermatology · Dermatologic Surgery
Including:
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(Corner of Granite & Williams Street)
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Cedar Ridge
Golf Course
EAST LYME
Cedar Ridge is a challenging 18 hole executive
course that can be played in 2 1/2 to 3 hours. A
great layout for beginners and experienced golfers alike, featuring several holes well over 200
yards in length.
•Sr/Junior Discounts
•Golf Cart Rentals
•Fully stocked Pro Shop
Par 54 • 3025 yards
(860) 691-4568
Please call for tee times!
17 Liberty Way, Niantic, CT 06357
860-691-1611 · anytimefitness.com
PHONE (860) 537-1260 <NEW NUMBER
Exit 74 off I-95
1 mile North on Rte. 161 to Drabik Rd., on left
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History Matters
continued from page 33
They drove day and night for the last three days, each taking turns at
the wheel. When they finally saw those familiar East Lyme landmarks out the window they all admitted to a certain amount of relief
coupled with a fair degree of sadness. “We knew we could probably
never do this again,” Dan Nazzaro concluded, “as college, work and
life would certainly get in the way, but what we learned would last a
lifetime. We learned to accept adversity and roll with the punches.
Being able to deal with life’s ‘bumps in the road’ became the overriding legacy of the trip.”
“We developed a certain scrappiness or feistiness as a result of
the trip and that has helped us all in college and in the job world,”
Kevin Goulding offered.
Todd Whitaker summed it up this way. “There are some absolutely great people out there and this is one great country. I would
encourage people to go out on their own personal journey and find
that out for themselves.”
Note: Information on the film is available at www.northofliberty.com
and there is also a Facebook page. The movie (long or short version)
can be viewed as a YouTube video simply by typing in the title. It
should be noted that Mr. Whitaker is currently taking the film on tour
back “home” in Guatemala. There are also plans for future viewings
in the United States with perhaps a return visit to the very place
where the journey had its beginning.
Library offers delivery
to homebound patrons
The East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, Niantic, recently
announced a new homebound delivery service for the residents of
East Lyme and Niantic who are unable to get to the library due to
physical or medical limitations.
This free service will allow access to any items at the library
including books, magazines, music CDs, audio books, and DVDs.
Deliveries will be made on a monthly basis by library volunteers.
A homebound patron who lives with an able-bodied adult is not
eligible for this service due to the limited number of volunteers.
For more information and to receive an application for the
homebound delivery service, please contact Jean Jones, Head of
Circulation, at the East Lyme Library at 860-739-6926, extension
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General Interest Program
Winter & Spring- 2015
Montville High School
Beginner & Intermediate Guitar Lessons
CYA: Cover Your Assets
iOS 8 - iPhone and iPad
Smart Phone & Tablet Photography
Spanish for the Beginner
Split Decision Quilt
Windows 8.1 - Beginner
New London Adult Education Center
Advanced American Sign Language
Adventures in Kumihimo
After Death Communication
Afterlife
Appreciating Furniture Styles
Appreciating Furniture Styles - Sat. Class
Astrophotography II
Babysitting Lessons
& Safety Training (BLAST)
Basket Weaving
Beginning Piano
Blogging for Fun & Profit
Canon EOS DSLR Part III
Celtic Clover Knot
CT Safe Boating/
Personal Watercraft Certification Class
CPR With AED & Standard First Aid
Create Website & Mobile Apps for Profit
Cultivating Resiliency
Extreme Couponing
Extreme Couponing Daytime
Getting Unstuck: Casual Dating
Getting Paid to Talk:Voice Overs
Instrument Rating Ground
Intermediate/Advanced Drawing
Intro to Astronomy II
Intro to Chinese
Introd to Digital Marketing for Businesses
iPad 101
Italian for the Beginner
Italian: Intermediate Level
Just Once Piano for Busy People
Knitting for the Beginner
Beg. Knitting - Daytime Class
Large Heart with Zentangle
Laughworks: School of Improv
Laughworks: School of Improv
for Teens & Tweens!!
Learn to Play Conga
Leather Wrap Bracelets
Letterpress Printing
Letterpress Printing
MS Office 2010: Basic Intro.
MS Office 2010: Excel Adv.
MS Office 2010: Word Adv.
MS Excel 101
MS Word 101
Pet First Aid and Disaster Response
Photoshop for the Creative Photographer
Portuguese for Beginners
Professional Bartending
with SMART Certification
Publish Your Book Guaranteed
Road to Paradise Quilt
Russian for the Beginner
2/25
4/1
2/25
4/22
2/25
2/25
3/11
$99
$19
$49
$29
$109
$64
$49
2/26
4/1
5/20
5/27
2/23
2/28
4/9
$79
$79
$25
$25
$54
$54
$24
3/28
3/2
3/28
4/4
4/2
3/14
$54
$84
$49
$39
$24
$25
3/31
4/4
4/11
3/25
4/23
7/7
2/24
4/1
2/23
2/25
3/5
2/28
2/26
3/2
2/24
2/23
3/28
2/24
5/19
2/7
2/26
$20
$89
$49
$59
$34
$34
$64
$29
$275
$84
$24
$79
$59
$49
$114
$89
$59
$69
$69
$25
$96
2/26
3/21
3/11
4/2
4/9
2/23
3/19
2/26
2/25
2/24
3/28
2/19
2/26
$72
$89
$44
$24
$24
$69
$49
$49
$69
$69
$54
$94
$79
3/4
4/11
2/19
2/24
$250
$39
$79
$79
New London Adult Education Center
SMART Certification for Alcohol Servers
Spanish for the Beginner
Spanish: Intermediate Level
Starting a Pet-Sitting Business
Professional Bartending
with SMART Certification
Summer Daytime
Summer Daytime EMT Training:
Initial EMT Basic Training
The Art of Conversation
The Digital World and You!!
Zentangle All Levels
Zentangle Renaissance
Tan Paper & Brown & White Inks
New London High School
Astrophotography I
Beg. Am. Sign Language
Brunch and Hors d'oeuvres
Creative Writing
CYA: Cover Your Assets
East Coast Swing Dance
East Coast Swing Int.
Empowering Women:
Overcome Retirement Challenges
French Culinary Techniques
Fundamentals of Makeup
Fundraising Fundamentals
Intro. Astronomy
Just Once Guitar
Learn to Program w/ C#.Net
Oil Painting
Smart Phone & Tablet Photography
Social Security Planning
Tai Chi: Level 1 (Basic 10 Form)
Tai Chi: Level 2 (24 Form)
Old Lyme Middle School
Canon EOS DSLR Part IV
Canon EOS DSLR Part I
Canon EOS DSLR Part II
College Planning w/out Bankruptcy
Computer Starter Course
CYA: Cover Your Assets
Empowering Women:
6 Retirement Challenges
Meet your Spirit Guide
Past Life Regression
Release Those Holiday Photos!!
Smart Phone & Tablet Photography
Weight Loss in Nutrition (WIN)
Weight Loss in Nutrition (WIN)
Zendalas-Mandalas plus Zentangle
Zentangle All levels
Zentangle Renaissance Tan Paper & Brown & White Inks
continued
3/4
$55
2/26
$109
2/26
$89
3/7
$44
Old Lyme Middle School
Zentangle w/ Landscape or People
2/26
continued
$25
Old Lyme Center School
Ballroom Dancing for Beginners
Romantic Nightclub/Slow Dance Dancing
2/26
2/26
$69
$69
6/22
$250
6/22
3/4
2/23
2/28
$900
$59
$69
$25
3/3
3/24
2/24
2/24
$19
$19
$49
$84
3/10
$15
3/21
$25
Waterford High School
College Planning w/out Bankruptcy
CYA: Cover Your Assets
Developing a Business Plan
Drawing
Empowering Women:
6 Retirement Challenges
How to Self-Publish &
Promote Your Paperback/E-Book
Intro. to Writing Childrens Books
Jewelry Basics
Memoir Writing Workshop
Navigating the World of Grant Writing
Practical Residential Landscaping
Smartphone & Tablet Photography
Soc. Sec. Planning for Boomers
Beginner Spanish
Spanish for Healthcare Worker
Yoga A, B, C's
You are Ready for a Life-Mate
Zendalas - Mandalas plus Zentangle
Zentangle All Levels
Zentangle Renaissance
Tan Paper & Brown & White Inks
Zentangle w/ Landscape or people
3/31
2/24
3/24
4/7
2/24
2/24
4/21
3/31
2/24
2/24
2/24
4/7
4/21
3/10
$35
$79
$40
$35
$174
$109
$29
$24
$109
$69
$54
$64
$25
$25
3/24
2/24
$25
$25
BP Learned Theater
Films for Film Lovers
2/25
$89
Burnett's Country Gardens
Container Garden Workshop
Seed Starting Workshop
4/24
3/27
$39
$24
Filomena's Restaurant
Filomena's Chicken & Chokes'
2/15
$40
3/23
2/23
3/23
2/23
3/16
2/23
2/23
$24
$79
$69
$79
$19
$59
$59
2/23
2/23
2/23
2/23
2/23
4/6
2/23
2/23
4/20
4/6
2/23
2/23
$15
$69
$79
$59
$24
$59
$159
$84
$29
$24
$94
$94
4/23
3/19
3/26
3/12
2/26
4/23
$24
$24
$24
$19
$69
$19
3/5
2/26
3/5
2/26
4/23
3/5
4/16
4/9
3/5
$15
$35
$35
$74
$29
$35
$35
$25
$25
3/26
$25
To download the complete
Winter/Spring 2015 catalog,
visit us at
www.newlondonadulted.org
G’s Fitness and Nutrition
Boot Camp Fitness
(call for dates/times)
Strength Training for Adults (call for dates/times)
$130
$130
Great Brook Driving Range
Golf for Ladies Only
(call for dates/times)
Fundamentals of Golf
(call for dates/times)
Youth Golf Lessons
(call for dates/times)
$150
$150
$150
Outback Stables
Horseback Riding: Beg.
$150
4/14,4/15,4/16
Smith's Acres
Grow Your Own
Hanging Baskets
Hanging Baskets - Sunday
3/29
3/25
3/29
$24
$40
$40
Montville Florist
St. Patrick's Day Centerpiece
3/13
$39
Mystic Aquarium, Downtown & Village
Mystic Photography Workshop
4/4
$49
All prices listed are for residents of New London, Lyme-Old Lyme, Montville, Uncasville, Quaker Hill, Oakdale and Waterford.
Students from other towns will be charged an additional $5.00. Some classes require an additional materials or book fee.
Call New London Adult Education Center 860-437-2385 Ext. 106 for more information or to register for any of these programs.
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Mago Point Packy
We have tripled our size.
Now we are getting even bigger!
28 feet of coolers are being installed so we can
meet the needs of our growing customer base.
Now we have MORE of the coldest beer in town!
Mon - Sat, 8am - 9 pm, Sun, 10am - 5pm
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