http://www.ctstategrange.org/ Keep up to date on all the events of the Senexet Grange en-us Copyright 2026 The Connecticut State Grange. All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:12:50 GMT 20 http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10149 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:01 GMT 10149 March 7: Meeting at Hillstown Grange Hall, 7 pm (in case of inclement weather and cancellation of meeting, it will be held on March 14th.) The next meeting of Eastern Connecticut Pomona Grange will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Hillstown Grange Hall, 617 Hills Street, East Hartford at 7:00 p.m. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10128 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:00:01 GMT 10128 Feb. 25: National Bird Feeding Month Again the members have been busy with pie sales. We worked on the hall and are having new heaters installed. Some of the men who are part of the “Corn Hole Gang” volunteered to install the heaters. This certainly will be a big help. We want to make everyone more comfortable. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10127 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:01 GMT 10127 Mar. 7: Meeting at Hillstown Grange Hall, 7 pm (in case of inclement weather and cancellation of meeting, it will be held on March 14th.) The next meeting of Eastern Connecticut Pomona Grange will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Hillstown Grange Hall, 617 Hills Street, East Hartford at 7:00 p.m. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10106 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 07:00:01 GMT 10106 Jan: 28: Making Valentines for Community The members have been busy with meetings and the wonderful Thanksgiving pie sale. Christmas also held pie sales. Our members held a very well attended boot drive in the Putnam Municipal Center parking lot. We were able to collect 67 pairs of boots and 142 pairs of socks. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10081 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:00:01 GMT 10081 Dec. 17: Christmas party Dec. 24: Christmas Pie Sale We continue to hold regular meetings with a program. We held a meet the candidates session on October 18 with the candidates engaged in meaningful conversations. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10080 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:00:01 GMT 10080 Please remember that we will be holding a community service project with Habitat for Humanity on April 25, 2026 and that we have also set aside the date of July 18, 2026 for a Pomona activity. Suggestions for the activity which have been made so far include a mystery dinner, visits to Mystic Seaport or Mystic Aquarium, the town of Essex, or a visit to a farm for ice cream. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10057 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:00:01 GMT 10057 Dec. 6: “Holiday Fun” at Ekonk Comm. Grange Hall, Sterling, 7 PM The next meeting of Eastern Connecticut Pomona Grange #14 will be held on December 6th at Ekonk Grange Hall. The program will be “Holiday Fun”. The collection items for this meeting will be non- perishable meals such as mac and cheese, granola bars, etc. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10058 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:00:01 GMT 10058 Oct: 22: Meeting Nov. 19: Business Meeting Nov: 26: Thanksgiving Pie Sale Dec.17: Christmas party Dec. 24: Christmas Pie Sale Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10040 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 07:00:01 GMT 10040 Oct: 22: Meeting We were pleased to receive from the National Grange the Rural Life initiative Grant of $1000, This was based on our Locally Grown Day in which included 15 area farms and activities, Senexet Grange fair, Country Breakfast. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10039 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:00:01 GMT 10039 Dec. 6: “Holiday Fun” at Ekonk Community Grange Hall, Sterling at 7 pm The next meeting of Eastern Connecticut Pomona Grange #14 will be held on December 6th at Ekonk Grange Hall. The program will be “Holiday Fun”. The collection items for this meeting will be non- perishable meals such as mac and cheese, granola bars, etc. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9991 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9991 The next meeting of Eastern Connecticut Pomona Grange will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Hillstown Grange Hall, 617 Hills Street, East Hartford at 7 pm. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9992 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9992 We were pleased to be able to offer a dinner out to our long term members receiving awards.This to be held at a local restaurant. Our Scholarship Awards program that is scheduled for August 6 will include 4 recipients. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9972 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9972 2026 will be the 140th anniversary for our Grange and 90 years for the building. Plans to be worked on for these. Work continues on the projects in and outside of the building. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9971 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9971 Next Meeting of Eastern CT Pomona will be held at North Stonington Grange Hall. Program is titled - Sense of Wonder. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9921 Sat, 17 May 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9921 May 20: Ham and bean dinner May 28: Freedom We held a pancake breakfast on Saturday April 5 to show the community what the Grange is all about. We were able to show them with our displays as well as handouts. We will have work sessions to work on the landscape and the outside lawn. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9894 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9894 April 22: Earth Day April 29: Chicken Pot Pie Supper May 20: Ham and Bean Dinner Busy time for our members. Trying very hard to get new members. Challenge by the President to recruit new members. We will prepare a handout for display of the hours our members contribute. We offer classes for various subjects. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9893 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9893 April 5: Rescheduled meeting at North Stonington Grange Hall at 7 pm. Program “Love Languages” Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9871 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9871 Mar. 26: Our Earth Now that our pellet stove in up and working we are staying warm. We are having regular meetings and have interest in many programs that are offered in Woodstock. We are working on setting some goals in the areas of community goals, Grange goals and personal goals. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9870 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9870 Eastern Connecticut Pomona held its regular meeting on March 1 at Hillstown Grange Hall. The program was “ Love Languages”, presented by the Lecturer. Our collection items for the March meeting are cleaning products ( disinfecting wipes, sponges, paper towels, dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, etc.). Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9842 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9842 Eastern CT Pomona will hold their first meeting of 2025 at Hillstown Grange on March 1st at 7pm. As part of our Community Service project we will be collecting cleaning products: disinfecting wipes, paper towels, sponges, laundry detergent, etc Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9843 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9843 Feb. 26: 6PM - Plan a Program Staying warm in the winter season. We continue to meet and enjoy working with groups in the community. We made thank you bags for the nursing staff at the local hospital. We had a very successful Christmas pie sale and enjoy meeting the families that come in to purchase the pies. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9817 Sun, 19 Jan 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9817 Jan. 22: Making Valentines for the Community a 6PM Winter has arrived and we continue to stay warm in the hall with a real fireplace. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving pie sale with 186 pies ordered. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9791 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9791 Dec. 15: Christmas Party and gift exchange this will held on at 1PM, Dec. 24: Christmas Pie sales Jan. 22: Making Valentine cards for community at 6PM. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9790 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9790 Dec. 7: “Peace”, at Ekonk Grange Hall, Sterling President, Jaimie Cameron, and Secretary, Carol Hnath, served as delegates to the State Session in October. Seven members of our Pomona were re-elected as officers during the biennial election. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9744 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9744 Oct. 23: Halloween Another busy quarter for our Grange. Regular meetings held with plans being worked on. Starting in October the town Recreation Committee has asked us to host Coffee Hours for seniors. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9722 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9722 Sept. 25: Harvesting We had a busy summer. Regular meetings with lots to discuss and do. We had our annual Grange Fair with lots of great entries. Plenty of veggies, flowers and crafts. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9699 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9699 Sept. 7: “Pass the Buck” at North Stonington Grange Hall at 7 p.m. Eastern Connecticut Pomona is hosting a lighthouse cruise on July 21st. The other Pomona Granges in the state have been invited and we are also hosting the National President and her husband. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9700 Fri, 02 Aug 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9700 Aug. 4: Awards Night Aug. 28: Friendship Night Summer is upon us and we are preparing for the annual Grange Fair to be held on August 6 in conjunction with the buy local community event. We continue to prepare the hall for the use of other groups. At the June meeting we held a ice cream social to celebrate National Ice Cream month. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9676 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9676 July 24: Ice Cream Sundae Social- June is National Ice Cream Month We continue to work on getting our hall and records in order. Meetings are held monthly as well as cleaning on some Sundays. We had a pot luck dinner prior to our last meeting and was enjoyed by all. Always love to eat together and share recipes. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9652 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9652 June 26: Culinary Arts: Cooking Demonstration ( Dinner included) We are continuing to make plans for more programs to include the community. One of our major projects is to review the records that have accumulated in the closet. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9627 Sun, 19 May 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9627 May 22: The Great Outdoors At our recent meeting we discussed the plans for the next few months. We decided to hold some clean up sessions on the Sunday prior to our regular meetings. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9600 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9600 April 24: A Little Humor is Good for You-National Humor Month Our Grange continues to meet regularly. We had a very nice American Chop Suey dinner fundraiser and will have another dinner in March. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9599 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9599 May 4: Fifth Degree at Killingly Grange Hall, 7 pm At our March meeting we held a moment of silence in respect for Gordon Gibson, Mary Medbery, and Richard Hermonot who have passed away. We had a discussion concerning attendance and voted to schedule a cruise to view lighthouses. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9569 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9569 At our March meeting, we discussed holding an activity such as a cruise to the lighthouses or to the Essex Steam Train and Cruise. As details are available and finalized they will be reported and shared. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9571 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9571 March 27: Meeting -Garden Preparation and Planning March 28: Chicken Pot Pies Sale Another busy winter for us. We made Valentines for the community. These were lollipops with special messages attached. These were designed by each member and distributed by our members and also distributed to the Community Kitchen. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9541 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9541 Feb. 28: Thinking about the Community We are continuing to work on projects that will increase the awareness of the Grange in our community. We made wonderful pies for the Christmas fund raiser. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9540 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9540 Mar. 2: “Bluebirds”, 7 PM at Masonic Hall, South Glastonbury, with Glastonbury Grange as host. Our December meeting was preceded by a roast beef dinner for the members prepared by the Camerons and helpers. At the meeting we discussed holding an activity such as a cruise to the lighthouses or the Essex Steam Train and cruise. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9517 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9517 Jan. 24: Winter Safety We continue to keep ourselves busy. A very successful Thanksgiving pie sale. Lots of orders from the members of the community. The hall is used by several groups including yoga and line dancing. A wonderful Holiday Festival was held in Woodstock and many vendors were able to use our hall for their sales. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9492 Sun, 24 Dec 2023 07:00:01 GMT 9492 Dec. 27: Christmas Party The members of our Grange are busy doing projects for the hall as well as for the community. We hosted the Candidates for local election and showed the community our hall and what we do. We are having several groups use the hall. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9490 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:00:01 GMT 9490 Dec. 2: Dinner, 6 PM, Meeting at 7 (approx.) All members of Eastern Connecticut Pomona Grange are invited to a dinner which will be held before the regular meeting on December 2nd at 6 pm. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9466 Sun, 19 Nov 2023 07:00:01 GMT 9466 Nov. 22: Working on winter programs Nov.21 &; 22: Thanksgiving Pie Sales We continue to work on the events that will be programs for the winter season. The regular meetings are held. Other groups are now using the hall for home schooling, yoga classes, line dancing and corn hole sessions for the community. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9464 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 07:00:01 GMT 9464 At our September meeting our officers were installed for the next two years. Jaimie Cameron is our new president. During our planning meeting in July several ideas were shared for projects during the coming year as well as the possibility of setting up a visitation schedule from the officers to our Subordinate Granges. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9432 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 07:00:01 GMT 9432 Oct. 25: Preparation for fall We have been active with regular meetings and a lot to discuss. We worked on plans for the Grange exhibit at the Woodstock Fair and planned on all the requirements that were necessary. Many members gladly contributed to this exhibit. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9406 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:00:01 GMT 9406 Sept: 27: Regular Meeting 6PM. Sept 23: Booth at Celebrating Ag. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9404 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 07:00:01 GMT 9404 Sept. 9: Meeting, 7:00 P.M., Ekonk Comm. Grange The next meeting will be installation of officers as Jaimie Cameron will be installed by her father Jody as the new Master of Eastern Conn. Pomona. Please join us at this joyous event. ; Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9377 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 07:00:01 GMT 9377 The September 9 meeting of Eastern Connecticut Pomona will be held at Ekonk Grange Hall at 7 P.M. This is a change from the previously published location. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9378 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 07:00:01 GMT 9378 Aug. 12 - Grange Fair Aug. 23: Regular Meeting We continue to have regular meetings and discuss what we can do to increase interest in our Grange. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9350 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 07:00:01 GMT 9350 July 26: Regular Meeting Aug. 2: Awards night. We have had regular meetings with lots to discuss. What kind of programs should we have, how can we get more members involved? We are pleased to be able to offer our hall for other groups. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9348 Thu, 20 Jul 2023 07:00:01 GMT 9348 Sept. 9: Installation of Officers, N. Stonington Grange Hall (World Peace Day). Election of Officers was held at our last meeting with Jaimie Cameron of Ekonk Community Grange being elected as President of the Pomona. Ted Powell was elected Vice President. Best of luck to them in the upcoming year. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9321 Sun, 18 Jun 2023 07:00:01 GMT 9321 Another great month for our Grange and the hall rentals. We welcomed Ted Beebe to our meeting for his inspection. Many items were discussed for future ideas and dates to be chosen. Several members collected trash during the community clean up. We also would like to do a recognition program for the local nurses, teachers, and firefighters. We are receiving nominations. Around The Grange