http://www.ctstategrange.org/ Keep up to date on all the events of the Meriden Grange en-us Copyright 2026 The Connecticut State Grange. All Rights Reserved. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:44:38 GMT 20 http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9389 Sun, 20 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMT 9389 Letters have been sent to each Grange in Nutmeg Pomona requesting the information for the 2023-24 handbook. Dues date was August 1st – has your material been sent to the Pomona Secretary Joanne Cipriano? Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8547 Sat, 27 Feb 2021 07:00:00 GMT 8547 We are thinking positive that we will be able to hold our next scheduled meeting on March 21, 2021 at 2:00 at Beacon Valley Grange. Everyone will be notified if this has to change. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8524 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 07:00:00 GMT 8524 Nutmeg Pomona held its first zoom meeting on December 6th. The attendance wasn’t the greatest but for our first one it was not bad. We were pleased to have State Master George Russell and National Grange Overseer Phil Prelli join us. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8501 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 07:00:00 GMT 8501 Here we go again. This is the 5th meeting we had to cancel. Our meeting scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 6th has been changed to a virtual meeting. Time will be 2 P.M. We had many Nutmeg members on Zoom for the State Session so we will try it again for this meeting. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8465 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 07:00:00 GMT 8465 Master Don Lanoue had a meeting of the officers at Cheshire Grange on Sunday September 20th. All officers agreed to stay put except Karen MacDonald and Gene Piacentini – that’s understandable with Geno under-the-weather. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8436 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 07:00:00 GMT 8436 Master Donald Lanoue scheduled a meeting for Sunday September 20th at Cheshire Grange for the officers. Too early to tell you what happened as of this writing, but we will keep you informed. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8427 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 07:00:00 GMT 8427 The following is the tentative schedule for the Virtual Connecticut State Grange Session, to be held on Zoom on Saturday, October 17th. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8411 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 07:00:00 GMT 8411 Just to keep you informed, we are waiting and ready to go as soon as things open up. Master Donald Lanoue and Treasurer Marge Bernhardt will be our Delegates to the Annual Session of the Connecticut State Grange. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8419 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 07:00:00 GMT 8419 The 2020 Connecticut State Grange Session will be held entirely online via Zoom. There will not be an in-person meeting component to the Session as previously planned. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8420 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 07:00:00 GMT 8420 Since the middle of March, we have been unable to meet face-to-face at our Grange Halls. Initially, the Governor limited social gatherings to five people inside. He later increased this number in Phase 2 to 25 people inside and 100 outside where it remains today. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8388 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 07:00:00 GMT 8388 Master Donald Lanoue and Treasurer Marge Bernhardt will be our delegates to the Annual Session of the Connecticut State Grange. I’m sure they will keep us informed about what happened. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8364 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 07:00:00 GMT 8364 Complying with the instructions of our State Master, everything in Nutmeg Pomona is on hold. As the saying goes, “no news is good news” so I guess everything in our Pomona is A-OK. I can only say when we can schedule something we will let you know. So read the Granger, look for letters, answer the phone and read your emails. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8345 Fri, 26 Jun 2020 07:00:00 GMT 8345 As the Fourth of July approaches, the State of Connecticut is just starting to open up more businesses and churches. It is time that we should think about opening our Grange Halls for meetings. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8335 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 07:00:00 GMT 8335 It’s not very often that I can say I get lost for words but trying to write an article for the Connecticut Granger I can say I am now. It is hard to plan my own schedule, but trying to keep everyone up with what’s happening in Nutmeg Pomona is even harder. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8342 Mon, 01 Jun 2020 07:00:00 GMT 8342 The decision was made by the New England Grange Building committee at the Big-E that this years' Needlework Contests are cancelled. Due to this decision, we will cancel the judging at Beacon Valley Grange Hall in August. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8306 Thu, 28 May 2020 07:00:00 GMT 8306 Still have no idea about scheduling our meetings. Our next one is scheduled for Sunday, June 7 at Beacon Valley Grange. Agenda is “Election of Officers” Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8308 Tue, 05 May 2020 07:00:00 GMT 8308 May 8: Cancelled May 22: Flowers for our Mothers (pending) Jun 12: Elections – I Scream, U Scream for Ice Cream Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8279 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 07:00:00 GMT 8279 Apr. 24: Cancelled May 8: Flowers For Our Mothers Jun 12: Elections – I Scream, U Scream for Ice Cream Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8277 Fri, 03 Apr 2020 07:00:00 GMT 8277 Scheduling our meetings has not been easy. Our December meeting was postponed until January because of the weather. This meeting was canceled due to weather problems. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8245 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT 8245 The schedule for Nutmeg Pomona No. 16 has not changed. Our next meeting is Sunday, March 22nd at Cheshire Grange, beginning at 2 P.M. and we will be conferring the Fifth Degree. Degree rehearsal date is Sunday, March 8th at Cheshire, time 2:00. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8247 Mon, 09 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT 8247 Mar. 13: Maple Sugar and Pancakes Mar. 28: Roast Pork Supper from 5 to 6:30 PM Apr. 24: Easter Bunnies and Chocolates Meriden Grange meets on the second Friday, unless a makeup meeting is needed on the fourth Friday. ; Our meetings start at 7:30 P.M. Visitors are always welcome. ; Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8215 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 07:00:00 GMT 8215 The schedule for Nutmeg Pomona No. 16 has not changed. Our next meeting is Sunday, March 22nd at Cheshire Grange and will be conferring the Fifth Degree. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8216 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 07:00:00 GMT 8216 Feb. 14: Be My Valentine, Feb. 28: (Snow Date), Mar. 13: Maple Sugar and Pancakes. Meriden Grange meets on the second Friday, unless a makeup meeting is needed on the fourth Friday. Our meetings start at 7:30 P.M. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8181 Wed, 15 Jan 2020 07:00:00 GMT 8181 Nutmeg Pomona’s next scheduled meeting is March 22nd. We will be meeting at Cheshire Grange Hall and will be conferring the Fifth Degree and having our annual inspection. It’s not too early to be lining up your candidates. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8182 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 07:00:00 GMT 8182 Jan. 10th: CWA program and Hot Cocoa Time w/ Marshmallows. Jan. 22: If needed (Snow Date) Feb. 14: Be My Valentine Meriden Grange meets on the second Friday, unless a makeup meeting is needed on the fourth Friday. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8162 Wed, 25 Dec 2019 07:00:00 GMT 8162 Nutmeg Pomona No. 16 does not meet again until March 22nd. We will be meeting at Cheshire Grange and will be conferring the Fifth Degree and having our annual Inspection. It’s not too early to be lining up your candidates. From the Officers and Members of Nutmeg Pomona No. 16 to our fellow Grangers “we hope your Christmas is bright and happy and the new year that follows is . . . Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8164 Mon, 09 Dec 2019 07:00:00 GMT 8164 On Dec. 13th, our program is entitled “Christmas Time.” ; We will be having a gift exchange and party. Everyone to bring something for refreshments. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8132 Tue, 26 Nov 2019 07:00:00 GMT 8132 December 1st finds us meeting at Beacon Valley Grange at 2:00. Lecturer Lois Evankow’s program is entitled “Yuletide Magic”. Those who would like to participate should bring a $5 grab bag gift. Refreshments ; will ; be ; provided by the members of Beacon Valley Grange. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8133 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 07:00:00 GMT 8133 Nov 8th: Business Meeting – Salute To Our Veterans / Dec 13th: Business Meeting – Christmas Time – Gift Exchange. Meriden Grange is located at 540 Broad Street in Meriden, CT. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8105 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 07:00:00 GMT 8105 Nutmeg Pomona No. 16 met at Cheshire Grange on Sunday, September 8th. General Deputy Peter Keefe was present for our annual inspection. The Fifth Degree was conferred on Kimberly Domouchel Cody and John Cody, Sr. from Mountain Laurel Pomona. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8106 Tue, 08 Oct 2019 07:00:00 GMT 8106 We held our Meriden Grange Fair in September. Our entertainment was the Bob Charbonneau Show where he played popular music and interchanged that with funny stories, including a humorous story about Past State Gatekeeper, Dave Seeley. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8067 Thu, 05 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT 8067 The next meeting of Nutmeg Pomona No. 16 will be held at Cheshire Grange on Sunday, September 8 at 2:00. It will be our Annual Inspection by General Deputy Peter Keefe. We will be conferring the Fifth Degree. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8068 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT 8068 Sep 7th: Meriden Grange Fair – see: http://www.meridengrange.org/grangeagfair.asp ; Premium entries accepted on September 6th from 5 to 9 PM. Sep 27th: Business Meeting – Results from our Fair Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8031 Tue, 27 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT 8031 Our next meeting will be held on Sunday, Sept. 8 at Cheshire Grange. We will be conferring the Fifth Degree. Read more about this meeting in the next issue. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8033 Mon, 05 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT 8033 Aug. 9: Picnic and Movie Night at 6 PM - Meriden Grange Hall – Movie is “Roxanne” with Steve Martin Meriden Grange will celebrate its 90th annual Meriden Grange Fair on September 7th. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7999 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT 7999 As the song says “Summertime and the Living is Easy.” So to heed these words we will not hold a regular meeting in July but will be enjoying a picnic at the home of Marge Bernhardt in Cheshire on Saturday, July 13 at 2:00. Those attending are asked to bring a picnic dish to share for supper. Also a small door prize if you would like to participate. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8000 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT 8000 July 12: Picnic and Meeting at 6 PM - Location in South Meriden on Oregon Rd., next to Hanover Pond. Aug. 9: Picnic and Movie Night at 6 PM - Meriden Grange Hall – Movie is “Roxanne” with Steve Martin Meriden Grange will celebrate its 90th annual Meriden Grange Fair on September 7th. More information will be available towards the end of June. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7971 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT 7971 June 14: Regular meeting - 7:30 Pm June 15: Ham and scalloped potatoes Dinner from 5 to 6:30 PM - $10 Adults and $5 for children. Call (203) 237-4617 for info. July 12: Picnic and Meeting at 6 PM - Location TBD Aug. 9: Picnic and Movie Night at 6 PM - Meriden Grange Hall – Movie is “Roxanne” with Steve Martin Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7969 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT 7969 Nutmeg Pomona #16 met at Beacon Valley Grange on June 2. As I am writing this it is too early to report on what happened. We will be having a picnic during the summer months so watch the Granger for date and place. Notices will also be sent out to each Grange. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7937 Mon, 20 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT 7937 May 24: Reg. meeting - 7:30 PM June 14: Reg. meeting - 7:30 PM June 15: Ham and scalloped potatoes Dinner from 5 to 6:30 PM - $10 Adults and $5 for children. Call (203) 237-4617 for info. Meriden Grange have arranged for major improvements to our parking lot and landscaping. These improvements will take place over the span of the next several years starting in May. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7900 Sun, 28 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT 7900 Nutmeg Pomona does not meet in the month of April but we do want to wish all our fellow Grangers a very happy Easter. Our next meeting will be June 2nd at 2:00 at Beacon Valley. ; Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7858 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT 7858 Nutmeg Pomona No. 16 will meet at Cheshire Grange on Sunday, March 24th at 2:00. The program for this meeting is entitled - Has Spring Sprung Yet? Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7860 Fri, 15 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT 7860 Meriden Grange meets once a month at 7:30 PM. Our meeting on March 22nd will be our Spring Is Coming program. Visitors are always welcome. We meet downstairs through the colder weather. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7880 Tue, 12 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT 7880 Meriden Grange No. 29 of 540 Broad Street will hold a Corned Beef & Cabbage Supper on Saturday, March 16th, 2019 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. This is open to the public with the price of $12 for adults and $6 for children. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7821 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 07:00:00 GMT 7821 Nutmeg Pomona will meet at Cheshire Grange on Sunday, March 24th at 2:00. The program for this meeting is entitled "Has Spring Sprung Yet?" Come and see what Lecturer Lois Evankow has planned. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7793 Sun, 13 Jan 2019 07:00:00 GMT 7793 Nutmeg Pomona #16 met at Beacon Valley Grange on December 2nd. Attendance was good. Hopefully we will have members from some of the other Granges attend in the future as we all get used to this new agenda. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7725 Sun, 25 Nov 2018 07:00:00 GMT 7725 The next meeting will be on Sunday, Dec. 2 at Beacon Valley Grange Hall in Naugatuck at 2:00. Lecturer Lois Evankow will present a program entitled “Will Santa Come by Sleigh or Car?” Good question. For those who would like to participate there will be a $5 grab bag. We will also have a Toys for Tots collection. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7731 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 07:00:00 GMT 7731 Nov 9: Regular Meeting Nov 17: Roast Pork Dinner – 5 to 6:30 PM Dec 14: Regular Meeting – A Christmas Celebration We meet once a month. Everyone is welcome to come. ; We have a social after our meetings. ; Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7696 Wed, 03 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT 7696 Meriden Grange No. 29 of 540 Broad Street, Meriden, will hold a Family Style Ham & Bean Supper on Saturday, October 13th, 2018 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. This is open to the public with the admission price of $9.00 for adults and $4.00 for children. Take-outs will be available. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7661 Fri, 14 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT 7661 The next meeting will be September 16, 2018 and we will be conferring the Fifth Degree at Cheshire Grange – time 2:00. If we have no candidates, Lecturer Lois Evankow will present a program entitled “How did your garden grow?” Refreshments will be served by the members of Hemlock and Southington Granges. Around The Grange