http://www.ctstategrange.org/ Keep up to date on all the events of the Taghhannuck Grange en-us Copyright 2026 The Connecticut State Grange. All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:13:36 GMT 20 http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10180 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT 10180 Apr. 9: Spring Cleaning In &; Out by all Members Cleaning begins at 6PM, Ref: Debbie Hanlon. May 14: Bring your favorite picture by Mike Taylor Ref: Lynn Cline June 3: Cultivating/Care of Soil 4:30PM-6:00PM June 6 &; 7: Rummage and Plant Sale 9AM-3PM June 11: A Collaborative Effort by Lynn Kearcher Ref: Barbara Prindle Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10152 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT 10152 Thank you to everyone who attended our February 28 Meeting #2, hosted at Bethlehem (Grange) Memorial Hall. We appreciate Pomona Lecturer Debbie Vail for arranging for Les Hulcoop to present an engaging program on gardening. We wish Debbie a speedy recovery! Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10155 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT 10155 Mar. 12: Into Spring by Debra Tyler Ref: Barbara Prindle Mar. 4: Spring Seed Swap &; Starting Seeds 4:30PM-6:00PM Apr. 9: Spring Cleaning In &; Out by all Members Cleaning begins at 6PM Ref: Debbie Hanlon. May 14: Bring your favorite picture by Mike Taylor Ref: Lynn Cline June 3: Cultivating/Care of Soil 4:30PM-6:00PM June 6 &; 7: Rummage and Plant Sale 9AM-3PM Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10131 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT 10131 The second regular meeting of Mountain Laurel Pomona Grange No. 15 for Grange Year 2025–2026 will be held on Saturday, February 28, at Bethlehem (Grange) Memorial Hall, located at 1 Main Street South, Bethlehem, CT 06751. The meeting will begin promptly at 2:00 PM. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10134 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT 10134 Feb. 12: Something About Books by Barbara Prindle ; Ref: Lynn Cline Feb. 21 and if needed Feb.22: 1PM to 3PM: Open house to decorate picture frames. Mar. 12: Into Spring by Debra Tyler Ref: Barbara Prindle Apr. 9: Spring Cleaning In &; Out by all Members Cleaning begins at 6PM, Ref: Debbie Hanlon. May 14: Bring your favorite picture by Mike Taylor Ref: Lynn Cline Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10112 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT 10112 Jan. 8: Surprise by Bill Dinneen Ref: Bill Dinneen Feb, 12: Something About Books by Barbara Prindle Ref: Lynn Cline Mar. 12: Into Spring by Debra Tyler Ref: Barbara Prindle Apr. 9: Spring Cleaning In &; Out by all Members Cleaning begins at 6PM. Ref: Debbie Hanlon. NOTE: Refreshments &; Social Hour time at 7PM with Meeting at 7:30PM unless otherwise noted. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10109 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT 10109 Mountain Laurel Pomona held its annual holiday luncheon and meeting on Sat., Dec. 13th, bringing together more than 40 members from across the region at Riverton Grange Hall. Pianist Mary Lou Keefe was our very special guest, filling our hall with holiday music! Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10084 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT 10084 The holiday season is fast approaching, and we wanted to remind you to mark your calendars for the Mountain Laurel Pomona holiday luncheon and meeting on Saturday, December 13. A catered lunch will be served at 12:30 PM at the Riverton Grange Hall, 17 Riverton Road, Riverton, followed by our first official Pomona meeting of the year at 2:00 PM. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10086 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT 10086 Our November contra/square dance had a good turnout. It was advertised as being our last dance due to the small attendance for the last year. Our new Community Service project this year is Wreaths Across America. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10061 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT 10061 Dec. 13: Meeting #1: Join us for a festive holiday celebration at Riverton Grange Hall, 17 Riverton Road, in Riverton. Wear your best holiday outfit and you might just win a prize. For our Pomona service project, please bring non- perishable food items for Project Sustenance. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10064 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT 10064 Nov. 1: Grange Square &; Contra Dance (last one) 7pm-9pm Nov. 13: Webetuck Historic District House in Amenia Union by Sharon Kroeger Ref: Debra Tyler Dec. 11: Cookie Exchange – bring 4 doz. of 1 kind of cookie Ref: All Jan. 8: Surprise by Bill Dinneen Ref. Bill Dinneen Feb. 12: Something About Books by Barbara Prindle Ref: Lynn Cline Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10045 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT 10045 Oct. 9: Halloween Costume Party by Debbie Hanlon Ref: Debbie Hanlon Nov. 1: Grange Square &; Contra Dance (last one) 7pm-9pm Nov. 13: Special Health Secrets by Sharon Kroeger Ref: Debra Tyler Dec. 11: Cookie Exchange – bring 4 doz. of 1 kind of cookie Ref: All Jan. 8: Surprise by Bill Dinneen Ref. Bill Dinneen Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10043 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT 10043 Oct. 4: Installation of Officers &; Reception, 2 PM, Riverton Grange Hall. Noel Miller will install the newly elected officers. The installation will be followed by a reception. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10019 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT 10019 Mountain Laurel Pomona met on Aug. 23 at Granby Grange for the conferral of the Fifth Degree and inspection by Noel Miller. Granby has done a wonderful job with their hall clean-up and renovations. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10021 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT 10021 Our G Notes collection is over $100 as of our August meeting. Chris Hopkins, our Master, introduced and welcomed our visitors James Mele, VP of Whigville Grange, Kim Mele, Chaplain and her husband Vinnie. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9996 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT 9996 As summer continues we look forward to our August 23rd meeting in Granby Grange hall at 2 pm. It will be a full agenda with the Meeting, 5th Degree and Resolutions. The 5th degree is open to all Fourth Degree members and we encourage those members to attend. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9998 Sat, 02 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT 9998 Barbara Prindle and Debbie Hanlon were elected to be our delegates at the October State Grange Convention. As is our custom our Grange voted to pay their expenses. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9975 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT 9975 The Next Meeting of Mountain Laurel Pomona will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Granby Grange Hall; Luncheon at 12:30 PM (on your own), 5th Degree, Resolutions, Meeting starts at 2:00 PM. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9978 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT 9978 Our Plant and Rummage sale was a great success in more ways than one. This is our one fund raiser for the year, and we made over $4000.00. Additionally, we had an information table to talk about 'what is the Grange'. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9950 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT 9950 June 7 &; 8: Plant &; Rummage Sale 9AM-3PM both days June 12: Dairy Month by Debra Tyler Ref: Debra Tyler July 10: Roots Run Deep by Chris Hopkins Ref: Ruth Schnell Aug. 2: Square &; Contra Dance by Dance committee Ref: All Note: Dance is 7PM-9PM and all dances are taught and called. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9926 Sat, 03 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT 9926 May 3: Grange Dance 7pm-9pm NOTE: No experience needed as all dances are taught. May 15: Fishing by Mike Taylor Ref: Barbara Prindle NOTE: This is the third Thursday of the month and not our usual meeting date. June 7 &; June 8: ; Plant &; Rummage Sale 9AM-3PM both days June 12: ; Dairy Month by Debra Tyler Ref: Debra Tyler Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9901 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT 9901 Apr. 10: Spring Cleaning In &; Out by ALL NOTE: 6PM Ref: Chris Hopkins May 3: Grange Dance 7pm-9pm NOTE: No experience needed as all dances are taught. May 8: Fishing by Mike Taylor Ref: Barbara Prindle June 7 &; June 8: Plant &; Rummage Sale 9AM-3 PM Note: Refreshments &; Social time at 7PM with meeting at 7:30 unless otherwise noted. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9874 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT 9874 We held our March meeting at Riverton Grange Hall on the 1st. Part of the Lecturer’s Program was a discussion of the names of our Granges. All Pomona members are invited. Again this year at our June meeting we will be collecting books for the Region 1 Book Bus. Please bring all donations to that meeting. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9876 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT 9876 Mar. 4: Making up “Seed Kits” by ALL Note: 4:30PM Mar. 13: Line Dancing by Barbara Prindle Ref: Jill Drew Apr. 10: Spring Cleaning In &; Out by ALL NOTE: 6PM Ref: Chris Hopkins May 3: Grange Dance 7pm-9pm NOTE: No experience needed as all dances are taught. May 8: Fishing by Mike Taylor Ref: Barbara Prindle June 7 &; June 8: Plant &; Rummage Sale 9AM-3 PM Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9848 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT 9848 The next meeting of Mountain Laurel Pomona #15 will be on March 1 at Riverton Grange Hall. Meeting will begin at 2:00 P.M. Visitors are always welcome. ; Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9851 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT 9851 Feb. 1: Grange Square &; Contra Dance by Dance Committee with Ref. by All. Note: 7-9PM. All dances are taught, and all ages are welcome. Feb.13: Dictionary Project by All with Ref. by Ruth Schnell Mar. 13: Line Dancing by Barbara Prindle with Ref. by Jill Drew Apr. 10: Spring Cleaning In &; Out by All with Ref. by Chris Hopkins Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9821 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT 9821 I would like to thank all the members who attended the Pomona Grange luncheon and meeting at Winchester Grange celebrating Christmas. A good time was had by all including those on Zoom. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9823 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT 9823 Jan. 9: Wreaths Across America by Bill Dinneen with Ref. by Bill Dinneen Feb. 1: Grange Square &; Contra Dance by Dance Committee with Ref. by All. Note: 7-9 PM. All dances are taught, all ages welcome. Feb. 13: Love One Another by Ruth Schnell with Ref. by Ruth Schnell. Mar. 13: Line Dancing by Barbara Prindle with Ref. by Jill Drew Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9796 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9796 Dec. 7: Christmas Meeting at Winchester Grange, 2 PM. Catered Lunch at 12:30 PM. Join us at the next meeting of Mountain Laurel Pomona at Winchester Grange on Dec. 7. The day will begin with a catered luncheon at 12:30 PM. There is no charge for lunch as it is being paid for by the Pomona. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9769 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9769 Just a reminder that we will have a $10 Gift Exchange at our December Pomona Meeting to be held on Saturday, December 7 at Winchester Grange Hall beginning with a catered luncheon at 12:30 PM followed by the meeting. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9772 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9772 Nov. 2: Grange Square/Contra Dance 7PM-9PM by Dance Committee, Ref. by All Nov. 14: Baseball by Dennis Jasmine, Ref. Janet Nickson Dec. 12: Cookie Exchange by All, Ref. Cookies &; Milk by all. Bring 4 dozen of 1 kind of cookie to make up plates for the food pantries. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9748 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9748 Thank you to the members in Mountain Laurel Pomona and the Granges for their generosity in collecting children’s books for the book mobile in the Region 1 School District. Our donation was at the right time so that children would have books for summer reading. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9751 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9751 Oct. 10: Halloween Costume Party by Debbie Hanlon Ref. Debbie Hanlon Oct. 24: Awards/Harvest Dinner/ Potluck by ALL bring a covered dish. Nov. 2: Grange Dance 7PM-9PM by Dance committee. Ref. ALL Nov. 14: Baseball by Dennis Jasmine Ref: Dennis Jasmine Dec. 12: Cookie Exchange bring 4 dozen of 1 kind of cookie. Ref. ALL Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9727 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9727 Dec. 8: (Sunday) Christmas Meeting at Winchester Grange with catered lunch served at 12:30 P.M. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9730 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9730 Sept. 12: Guess What? By Barbara Prindle Ref: Barbara Prindle Sept. 14: Booth at Cornwall Agricultural Fair 10am-4pm Oct. 10: Halloween Costume Party by Debbie Hanlon Ref: Debbie Hanlon Oct. 24: Awards/Harvest Dinner Potluck by ALL bring a covered dish Nov. 2: Grange Dance 7pm-9pm by Dance committee Ref: ALL Nov. 14: Baseball by Dennis Jasmine Ref: Dennis Jasmine Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9704 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9704 Aug. 24: Regular Meeting @ Bethlehem Grange (Bethlehem Memorial Hall), 2 PM We hope your summer is going well. It’s hard to believe we are looking towards fall with the August meeting of Mt. Laurel on August 24 at the meeting location of Bethlehem Grange, Memorial Hall in Bethlehem. The meeting will begin at 2 PM. We hope to see you there. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9706 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9706 Aug. 3: Grange Dance 7-9PM by the Dance Committee Ref: All Aug. 8: ; Travels by John Brett Ref: Janet Nickson Aug. 17: Potluck Lunch for all Granges and Grange members. Sept. 12: Baseball by Dennis Jasmine Ref: Dennis Jasmine Oct. 10: Halloween Party by Debbie Hanlon Ref: Debbie Hanlon Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9680 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9680 Mountain Laurel Pomona is taking a break for the summer and will resume our meeting schedule on August 24 for a regular meeting at Bethlehem Grange (Memorial Hall in Bethlehem) beginning at 2:00 PM. Until then, enjoy the summer. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9683 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9683 July 11: Puzzles by Allie Hanlon Ref: Debra Tylor Aug. 3: Grange Dance 7-9PM by Dance Committee Ref: All Aug. 8: Travels by John Brett Ref: Janet Nickson Aug. 17: Potluck Lunch at our Grange Hall – Noon-rain or shine. Sept. 12: Baseball by Dennis Jasmine Ref: Dennis Jasmine Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9659 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9659 June 1 &; 2: Annual Plant &; Rummage Sale - Saturday 9AM- 3:00PM and Sunday 10AM-3PM. June 13: Model A Fun by Mike Taylor Ref: Mike Taylor July 11: Puzzles by Allie Hanlon Ref: Debra Tylor Aug. 3: Grange Dance 7-9PM by Dance Committee Ref: All Aug. 8: Travels by John Brett Ref: Janet Nickson Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9656 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9656 June 1: Meeting at Riverton Grange Hall, 2 PM Mountain Laurel met on May 4 for a special meeting to confer the Fifth Degree at Winchester Grange. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9631 Thu, 02 May 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9631 The next meeting of Mountain Laurel Pomona will be a special meeting on May 4 for the conferral of the Fifth Degree. The meeting will be held at Winchester Grange beginning at 2 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on June 1 at Riverton Grange Hall at 2 P.M. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9633 Thu, 02 May 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9633 May 4: Square/Contra/Country Dance by Dance Comm. 7PM-9PM. Suggested donations: $5 Child, $10 Adult, $20 Family. Ref. ALL May 9: Beltane by Debra Tyler Ref: Chris Hopkins June 1 &; 2: Plant &; Rummage Sale 9AM-3PM (Sat. &; Sun.) June 13: Model A Fun by Mike Taylor Ref: Mike Taylor July 11: Puzzles by Allie Hanlon Ref: Debra Tyler Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9604 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9604 The next meeting of Mountain Laurel Pomona will be on May 4 at Winchester Grange Hall for the conferral of the Fifth Degree. The meeting will begin at 2:00 P.M. All Granges are encouraged to talk to their members about joining Pomona and receiving the degree. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9607 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9607 April 11: Spring Cleaning In &; Out by All Ref: Jill Drew- Note: Begins at 6:00 PM. Bring your own equipment. April 25: Block Printing Session for Grange members &; friends. Note: Begins at 7:30 May 4: Square &; Contra Dance by Dance Committee 7PM-9PM. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9576 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9576 As of this writing, the March Pomona meeting is a day away. Looking forward, our next meeting will be on May 4th. This will be a special meeting for the purpose of conferring the Fifth Degree. All Granges are encouraged to talk up the Fifth Degree with their members and see if they can come to the meeting on May 4 at Winchester Grange (2 PM). Agriculture / Conservation News http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9579 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9579 March 14: In Like a Lion by Barbara Prindle &; Family Activities/CWA. Ref: Bill Beeman April 11: Spring Cleaning in and out by Building Committee. Ref: Jill Drew May 4: Square &; Contra Dance by Dance Committee 7PM-9PM Suggested donations: $5 child, $10 adult, $20 Family ; Ref: ALL May 9: Beltane by Debra Tyler Ref: Chris Hopkins Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9546 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9546 Mountain Laurel Pomona will not meet again until March 2 when we are scheduled to meet at Riverton Grange Hall. In the meantime, our Lecturer would like our members and friends to work on a special project. At our June meeting we will be collecting books for the Region 1 Book Bus. Books are needed for children aged from baby to 8th grade. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9548 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9548 Feb. 3: Square/Contra Dance 7PM- 9PM by Dance Committee. Suggested donations: $5 child, $10 adult &; $20 family. Feb. 8: All About Love by Ruth Schnell. Ref: Ruth Schnell March 14: In Like a Lion by Barbara Prindle Ref: Bill Beeman April 11: Spring Cleaning In &; Out by All Ref: Jill Drew Note: Refreshments &; Social time at 7PM with meeting at 7:30 unless otherwise noted. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9521 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9521 Mountain Laurel Pomona wishes all a Happy New Year. We will not meet again until Saturday, March 2 at Riverton Grange Hall (2 PM). ; Around The Grange