http://www.ctstategrange.org/ Keep up to date on all the events of the Ashford Grange en-us Copyright 2026 The Connecticut State Grange. All Rights Reserved. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:15:47 GMT 20 http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8059 Mon, 09 Sep 2019 07:00:01 GMT 8059 Sept. 14: Installation of Officers Our Installation of Officers meeting will be at North Stonington Grange at 7:00 P.M. Dues notices have been sent out so please pay your $5.00 dues and come and join us at the start of a new year. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=8021 Sun, 11 Aug 2019 07:00:01 GMT 8021 Sept. 14: Installation of Officers, N. Stonington Grange Hall, 7:00 P.M. Join in the installing of the officers of this Pomona and have a safe summer in the meantime. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7923 Wed, 08 May 2019 07:00:01 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 07:00:01 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 07:00:01 GMT 7563 Sept. 8: Meeting at South Glastonbury Masonic (Grange) Hall. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=7537 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 07:00:01 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 07:00:01 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 07:00:01 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 07:00:01 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 07:00:01 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 07:00:01 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 07:00:01 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 07:00:01 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 07:00:01 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=7058 Sun, 07 May 2017 07:00:01 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=6974 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 07:00:01 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 07:00:01 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=6855 Sat, 03 Dec 2016 07:00:01 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=6668 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 07:00:01 GMT 6668 Ashford Grange #90 will have an informal meeting on August 14 at 2:00 at the Knowlton Memorial Hall. The meeting will be open to the public. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=6337 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 07:00:01 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=6187 Mon, 04 May 2015 07:00:01 GMT 6187 At our March meeting we voted to raise Pomona dues to $6. We have not raised the dues in many years and this change is needed to continue our work. It’s still only fifty cents a month- a bargain at twice the price! Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=5565 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 07:00:01 GMT 5565 Sessions Committees are appointed by the State Master to handle the resolutions submitted during the year by Connecticut's Community and Pomona Granges. Your committee assignment indicates the general subject area of resolutions that will be assigned to your committee. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=5222 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 07:00:01 GMT 5222 On Feb 1, we had our school of instruction with State Master Jody Cameron and General Deputy Todd Gelineau. The theme of the School was to see if we can revitalize our Pomona. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=4967 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 07:00:01 GMT 4967 Ashford Grange will have bluegrass on November 10th at 4:00 PM. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=4914 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 07:00:01 GMT 4914 Ashford Grange will be having a Halloween Party on Oct. 13 following the meeting. We will have bluegrass on November 10th at 4:00 P.M. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=4348 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:00:01 GMT 4348 Ashford Grange will hold its next meeting at 2:00 P.M. on April 14 with a potluck before the meeting. Following the meeting we will have a Whist Party. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=4129 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:00:01 GMT 4129 Square-dancing experts and novices came together at Knowlton Hall to hear and dance to the music of Joe LoPresti's Farmer Joe and Country Friends Band. LoPresti, a Preston Grange member, is widely known among Grange members and country music and square-dancing aficionados. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=4021 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 07:00:01 GMT 4021 Ashford Grange is having a square dance on December 8 at Knowlton Hall on Rte 44 in Ashford 7:00 PM. Joe LoPresti will be calling. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=3520 Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:01 GMT 3520 On Monday, May 28, 2012, a Memorial Day Parade will form at the Ashford Volunteer Fire Dept #1, 39 Westford Rd, at 10:30 A.M. with a program to follow a the gazebo, Pompey Hollow Park, Tremko Lane. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=3393 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:00:01 GMT 3393 April has been declared "Grange Month" by the National Grange, and Community Granges across Connecticut are taking the opportunity to showcase the organization and its purpose, programs and activities. Media / Press Releases http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2924 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2924 The 127th Annual Session of the Connecticut State Grange will be held Thursday through Saturday, October 20 - 22, at the Hartford Plaza Hotel, East Hartford. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2633 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2633 The following are the committee assignments for the 2011 Connecticut State Grange Session. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2624 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2624 The Connecticut State Grange Rose Drill Team is recruiting new members and needs your help! The Rose Drill is held during the Sixth Degree at State Session in October. A minimum of two new Drill Team members are needed. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2545 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2545 The Connecticut and Rhode Island State Granges have announced they will be co-hosting an Old-Fashioned Grange Picnic as part of National Grange Nationwide Gathering Celebration to be held on Saturday, July 16, 2011. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2546 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2546 The Connecticut Granger will be adding an AUGUST EDITION!!! We are pleased the State Grange and its community and Pomona Granges are so active that we have so much news and information to print in each edition of the Granger. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2541 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2541 Do you have a talent you would like to share? Do you wood work, do chair caning, play a musical instrument, quilt, spin or make and paint bird houses? Whatever your talent, have I got the place for you! Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2440 Sat, 28 May 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2440 The fourth annual Connecticut State Grange Let's Celebrate Day will be held June 12 at Cheshire Grange Hall, 44 Wallingford Rd. (one block east of the Town Hall), Cheshire. The Hall will open at 10:00 AM for viewing entries. Admission to this family-fun event is free, and parking is free. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2442 Thu, 26 May 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2442 The Connecticut and Rhode Island State Granges have announced they will be co-hosting an Old-Fashioned Grange Picnic as part of National Grange Nationwide Gathering Celebration to be held on Saturday, July 16, 2011. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2365 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2365 The 125th Anniversary of the Connecticut State Grange has been formally recognized by Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy, stating via letter received on April 16, "through its leadership in legislative efforts, education and service projects, the Grange has remained committed to its cause." Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2337 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2337 April is Grange Month, and this year's theme is “Connecting Communities through Service.” The Connecticut State Grange, which is located in Glastonbury, structures its granges in five levels - Junior, Subordinate, Pomona, State and National. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2362 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2362 Grange members and friends of the Grange from all across Connecticut laced up their bowling shoes for a good cause. Bowlers of all ages filled the lanes at Highland Bowl in Cheshire for the Connecticut State Grange annual Bowl-A-Thon held on April 9. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2325 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2325 Humorous videos, singing frogs, fun interactive activities and inspirational messages entertained the standing-room-only crowd at the Connecticut State Grange Rally. Held at Cheshire Grange Hall on Sunday, April 3, Grange spirit was contagious as enthusiasm filled the room. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2226 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2226 Camp Maud Isbell Berger, located on scenic Park Pond in Winchester Center, CT is now accepting applications for its 56th camping season. While owned and operated by the Connecticut State Grange, Camp Berger is open to all children ages 7-14. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2289 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2289 Join the Connecticut State Grange as we kick-off Grange Month in style at the Connecticut State Grange Rally. Show your Grange spirit and have some serious fun on Sunday, April 3rd, 1:30 PM, at Cheshire Grange Hall. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2283 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2283 April has been declared "Grange Month" by the National Grange, and Community Granges across Connecticut are taking the opportunity to showcase the organization and its purpose, programs and activities. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2264 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2264 The Connecticut State Grange, along with over 50 other organizations and state and federal agencies from across Connecticut, celebrated agriculture in Connecticut at the state's annual Ag Day at the Capitol. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2108 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2108 The Connecticut State Grange, along with the nearly 60 Granges across Connecticut, will be opening doors to their communities throughout the month of April to celebrate Grange Month. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2256 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2256 The president is coming to a town near you. No, not Barack Obama. Jody Cameron. Who is Jody Cameron? He is president of the Connecticut State Grange, and is on a mission to regenerate interest in the 125-year-old fraternal organization. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2214 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2214 I am pleased to announce we have officially trained additional Grange Growth team members. As of February 1, 2011 the responsibility and authority of the Grange Growth process has been turned over to the CT State Grange Growth Steering Team and the CT State Grange Membership Committee. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2213 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2213 New! Promotional Materials now available for Community Granges. With Grange Month right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how you will be promoting your Grange to the community. The CT State Grange has developed a selection of Promotional Materials for Community Granges specifically for this purpose. Around The Grange