http://www.ctstategrange.org/ Keep up to date on all the events of the Manchester Grange en-us Copyright 2026 The Connecticut State Grange. All Rights Reserved. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:22:11 GMT 20 http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7923 Wed, 08 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT 7923 May 5: Fifth Degree Rehearsal, 2 P.M., Killingly Grange Hall May 11: Fifth Degree and Inspection, 7 P.M. Killingly Grange Hall Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7651 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT 7651 Sept. 8: Meeting, 7 P.M. at Glastonbury Grange meeting place, in South Glastonbury, Route 17A in the Masonic Hall. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7563 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT 7563 Sept. 8: Meeting at South Glastonbury Masonic (Grange) Hall. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7537 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT 7537 Our last meeting in North Stonington, we had 24 members present and some missing. Pat Valys filled in for Edith Schoell who fell and is housebound at this time. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7514 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT 7514 June 9: Vacation at North Stonington Grange, 7:00 P.M. We had a successful Fifth Degree with 7 candidates at Killingly Grange, the court was beautiful and I thank the Camerons for setting up the court. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7492 Sat, 12 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT 7492 May 12: Fifth Degree at Killingly Grange #112 We will confer the Fifth Degree at 7:00 P.M. on May 12 at Killingly Grange Hall. Please come join us. ; Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7258 Mon, 09 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT 7258 Oct. 7: Meeting at 5:00 P.M., Potluck at 6:00, Degree at 7:00 P.M. October 7 will be our last meeting so let’s everyone join hands one last time as some of our Granges will go to another Pomona. We thank all that have made our Pomona one of the best Pomona Granges in the state and hope that we all can work together to make our new Pomona as great as we are. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7215 Fri, 08 Sep 2017 07:00:00 GMT 7215 Sept. 9: Weeds – Hosts, Glastonbury #26, Lyme #147, East Central members and Norwich EC members, CWA table, Coventry & Stafford The date has been changed for Labor Day, but come to the last program as East Central Pomona and join us for the fun and fellowship. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7173 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 07:00:00 GMT 7173 Aug: No Meeting Sept. 9: Weeds (Note change due to Labor Day) Our next meeting will be in September as we are on Summer leave. September 9th’s hosts are the members of Lyme #147, Norwich #172 and Glastonbury #26. CWA table is in the charge of Stafford #1 and Coventry #75. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7140 Fri, 07 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMT 7140 No meeting in July/Aug. We are planning to confer the Fifth Degree in October so if anyone needs the Fifth Degree before State Session, please call us. We will even feed you! Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7089 Sat, 03 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT 7089 The annual Connecticut State Grange Let's Celebrate Day and Grange Sunday will be held June 11th at Cheshire Grange Hall, 44 Wallingford Rd. (one block east of the Town Hall), Cheshire. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7103 Sat, 03 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT 7103 June 3: Strawberry Time. Host- Hillstown, Granby, Echo This meeting will be at Vernon Grange, which is handicapped accessible. We had decided on the future of Good Will Grange Hall and sent our decision to the State Grange Executive Committee for their approval. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7059 Sat, 13 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT 7059 May 2: CWA Program May 16: Memorial Service June 2: Program at Vernon June 6: Rainbows &; Butterflies Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7058 Sun, 07 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT 7058 May 7: Open Mic, Talent and A Number Night; Host- Vernon #52 and Stafford #1 Letters have gone out to all Pomona members as to what to do with the Grange Hall at East Central Pomona Grange #3. Please attend this meeting and voice your concerns. This will be the time to hear from you as to the future of the building. Hope to see you there. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6976 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT 6976 March 7: Music to My Ears March 21: Neighbors Exchange April 4: The Pursuit of Trivia Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6974 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT 6974 March 4: “Wear Some Green”; Host- Enfield #151 Need to wear something green or be fined. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6934 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 07:00:00 GMT 6934 East Central Pomona will not meet until March 4th so please work on your resolutions, sewing and crafts, and pay your dues so you can receive the 5th Degree Word. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6893 Fri, 13 Jan 2017 07:00:00 GMT 6893 Jan. 3: From Head to Toe Jan. 17: Not All Cats are Created Equal Feb. 7: Sweet Stuff Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6857 Sat, 03 Dec 2016 07:00:00 GMT 6857 Dec. 6: Time for Church Dec. 20: Brr- Winter is Upon Us Jan. 3: From Head to Toe Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6855 Sat, 03 Dec 2016 07:00:00 GMT 6855 Dec. 3: Egg Nog and Mistletoe; Host- Glastonbury &; Manchester Thanks to all who helped with the clean-up day on the 29th. Many hands made short work. Happy Holidays to all. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6809 Thu, 10 Nov 2016 07:00:00 GMT 6809 On November 15 our program will be “Let’s Take A Trip.” It will be an open house and hopefully we will have some visitors who might become new members. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6807 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 07:00:00 GMT 6807 Nov. 5: We Go to the Polls (Legislative Committee in Charge). Hosts Granby #5, Vernon #52 and Simsbury #197. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6759 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT 6759 Oct. 1: Meeting 5:00; Potluck Dinner at 6:00, Degree at 7:00; Host is Hillstown Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6760 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT 6760 Oct. 4: Hobbies/Treasures Nov. 1: Entertainment Tidbits Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6709 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 07:00:00 GMT 6709 Sept. 10: Installation of Officers, 7:30 P.M. Host: Glastonbury Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6671 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 07:00:00 GMT 6671 No meeting until September 10, 2016 (because of Labor Day). Hope all are having a marvelous summer and see you in the fall. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6615 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 07:00:00 GMT 6615 No meeting until September. Congratulations to our new officers elected at the last Pomona meeting. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6617 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 07:00:00 GMT 6617 On June 3rd five members traveled to Vernon Grange to present the program. The program was “Tis the season for Crazy Politics” presented by Sister Maryanne. On July 12 we will go “Fishing in the Dark” led by Sister Paula. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6571 Fri, 03 Jun 2016 07:00:00 GMT 6571 June 4: Election of Officers, Host Vernon and Stafford Granges June 18: E. Central Pomona #3 Degree Day, 10 A.M. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6498 Sat, 02 Apr 2016 07:00:00 GMT 6498 In February we held one meeting. Our second meeting was canceled due to bad weather and illness. On April 5 we will be going Fishing in the "Dark" with Sister Paula presenting the program. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6500 Fri, 01 Apr 2016 07:00:00 GMT 6500 Now is the time for Fourth Degree members to take the Fifth Degree. Come join the fellowship of East Central Pomona #3. Last meeting we had 32 members present. Congratulations to John Hykes and Paula Peterson for tying in the 50 Clothes Pin Decoration Contest. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6389 Tue, 08 Sep 2015 07:00:00 GMT 6389 Back to work summer is over, reminding members to bring new members to Pomona Fifth Degree on Oct. 3, many hands make light work. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6392 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 07:00:00 GMT 6392 After a good summer break Manchester Grange is ready to begin another year. We are hoping to gain some new members. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6337 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 07:00:00 GMT 6337 Coming Soon! Limited edition 15 month calendars featuring 15 different Grange Halls and meeting places (many now lost to history). The calendars will be spiral bound with color and black and white pictures. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6334 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 07:00:00 GMT 6334 No meeting in August for East Central Pomona. Next meeting is on Sept. 12 plus or minus. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6282 Sun, 26 Jul 2015 07:00:00 GMT 6282 No summer meetings. See you on September 12th. Coventry Grange hosts. Congratulations to Hillstown Grange for winning the A Number contest at Let’s Celebrate and Jon Hykes for third place in the talent section of the contest. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6285 Wed, 08 Jul 2015 07:00:00 GMT 6285 All members are asked to bring along their special items with stories that they would bring to the Antiques Roadshow Program on July 10th. If you know the value, the other members can guess and if you don’t, the younger crowd with smartphones will try and find information. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6284 Sun, 05 Jul 2015 07:00:00 GMT 6284 Manchester Grange #31 was inspected on June 2 with State Master Noel Miller doing the inspection. Hank was present and as always a great guest. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6229 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 07:00:00 GMT 6229 This meeting will be at Vernon Grange Hall after two years of trying to have a meeting in the middle of our Pomona to let the northern towns travel a little less. This is the only time this spring for us to try. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6163 Fri, 01 May 2015 07:00:00 GMT 6163 Talent contest that night (May 2nd) so bring a number. Had two candidates at the Apr. 11 meeting. A good time was had by all. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6128 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 07:00:00 GMT 6128 April 11th will be our inspection so all attend and have a great time. We did a Degree Day on March 21 with success. All had a good time and we thank all that helped out and came. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6046 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 07:00:00 GMT 6046 Our special meetings for both January and February were canceled for icy road conditions, the Good Will Hall weathered the storms even after Noel had problems with his new truck, all is good and the snow piles are growing. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=5991 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 07:00:00 GMT 5991 Let us pause as we remember those who have passed to the great Grange above. In Memoriam http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=5939 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 07:00:00 GMT 5939 East Central Pomona canceled our January 3 meeting due to icy weather. It was a good call because at 6:00, I-84 was a sheet of ICE.  Come out and visit us at Vernon Grange on February 7th, Vernon has a Elevator for all to use. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=5885 Fri, 02 Jan 2015 07:00:00 GMT 5885 On January 6 we will be learning about Winter Sports presented by Sister Edith.  We have had some illness in our ranks but we are hoping that all our members will be feeling better.  Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=5884 Thu, 01 Jan 2015 07:00:00 GMT 5884 East Central Pomona is planning a degree day on March 21, TBA. We have many new members asking to see the degrees so we hope they can all make it. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=5787 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 07:00:00 GMT 5787 We’re #1!!! Congratulations to East Central Pomona #3 for top Pomona in Connecticut. Good job to all!. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=5827 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 07:00:00 GMT 5827 Let us pause as we remember those who have passed to the great Grange above. In Memoriam http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=5790 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 07:00:00 GMT 5790 Manchester Grange's November 4th meeting will be an Open House. We are hoping to have a good turnout. On November 7th our Grange will travel to Vernon Grange and put on the program for them. This program will be presented by Sister Maryanne. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=5718 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 07:00:00 GMT 5718 It is hard to realize that summer is almost over and a new Grange year is beginning. Manchester Grange’s officers were installed on Sept. 2 by Sister Edith Schoell and her installing team. Around The Grange