http://www.ctstategrange.org/ Keep up to date on all the events of the Bethlehem Grange en-us Copyright 2026 The Connecticut State Grange. All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:11:36 GMT 20 http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10181 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:01 GMT 10181 Next meeting held at Memorial Hall on April 12, Sunday at 2 PM. Program Scotland - Barbara R. Refreshments - Carol W. Our March program was on Italy and presented by Dot Fairchild. Springing into Spring with several of our members contributing their time to assist with the making and setup of luminaries around the Green for Easter weekend. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10152 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:00:01 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=10131 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:00:01 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=10135 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:00:01 GMT 10135 Feb. 8: Bethlehem Grange meets at 2pm Feb. 28: Mt. Laurel Pomona meeting We made a monetary donation toward the 250th Birthday Celebration of the birth of our country and we are planning for additional activities. Cheryl and Ray conducted an interesting program on the country of Aruba. We had a fun time working on a GECKO puzzle. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10109 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 07:00:01 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 07:00:01 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=10087 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:00:01 GMT 10087 December 7th will be our last meeting of this year, and we will be meeting at the restaurant of choice. Call AL Maddox for more information. I have some exciting news from the CT State Grange Session. The 2025 CT State Grange has awarded our Bethlehem Grange “farmer” AL (Skip) Maddox as the (adult) Agricultural Professional. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10061 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:00:01 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=10065 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:00:01 GMT 10065 Nov. 23: Meeting on Sunday at 2 pm Our new Grange year started in October. The Lecturer’s theme for our new Grange year will be Countries. However, we decided to cancel our October meeting due to the impending Northeastern storm. November’s program is Poland by Eloise/ref: by Al. M. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10046 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:00:01 GMT 10046 We are thrilled to announce that Bethlehem Grange received 1st place honor at the Bethlehem Fair. Much thanks and appreciation to all who worked on our exhibit. A picture can be found at the CT State Grange Website and on pg. 10 of this issue. Agriculture / Conservation News http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10043 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:01 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 07:00:01 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=10022 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:00:01 GMT 10022 Our Grange participated in several town activities this year. We assisted with the set-up of luminaries for the historical re-enactment of Paul Revere's ride. Also, we entered a Grange Exhibit into the Bethlehem Fair to celebrate its 100 Birthday. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9996 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:00:01 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=9999 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9999 Our meetings are held at Memorial Hall on the Green. Next scheduled meeting is for Sunday, August 10th at 2pm. We worked on our 2025-2026 Pomona Handbooks during our July meeting. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9975 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:01 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=9979 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9979 As of now, we are looking back on the first half of the year 2025. How swiftly, time passes us by. So, mark your calendar for the first weekend of Sept. to attend the 100-year anniversary of the Bethlehem Fair held at the Bethlehem fairgrounds. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9951 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9951 This is the “Centennial Year” of the Bethlehem Fair. Although it evolved to be the Town of Bethlehem’s Fair, our Grange started this Fair in 1925. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9927 Thu, 15 May 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9927 Meetings are held at Memorial Hall on the Green. The next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, May 18 at 2pm. A Memorial Service will be conducted. Also, the Grange cake contest is scheduled. Visitors are always welcome. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9902 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9902 April 13: Easter Lily Program and Refreshments Carol W. State Overseer Ted Powell presented Years Service Awards to Fred Camp for 55 years, Albert Maddox for 55 years, Barbara Robert for 45 years, Eloise Osuch and Malcolm for 30 years, and Ray Johnstone for 25 years. Bean and potato seeds will be given to Nonnewaug High School. Students will donate the harvest to the food bank. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9874 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 07:00:01 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=9848 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:00:01 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=9852 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9852 Feb. 9: Roses is the theme by Fred Fairchild Cheryl and Ray reported that they had a good time at the CT State Session. Bethlehem won 1st Community Service Award, CWA Activities Award, and Lecturer’s Appreciation Award. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9821 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:00:01 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=9824 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9824 Best wishes for a Healthy and a Happy New Year. Our next meeting is scheduled for January 12. The Bethlehem Fair will be 100 years old in 2025. Our Bethlehem Grange started this fair in 1925. We are planning an exhibit to highlight the 100 years. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9796 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 07:00:01 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=9773 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9773 Our next meeting is scheduled for November 24th. We will be donating an entire Thanksgiving dinner to a local family in need and collecting additional groceries for the Food Pantry as well. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9769 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:00:01 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=9752 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9752 It was our State President’s turn to be our September Lecturer. Robert Buck’s very knowledgeable subject was “horses.” I always come out smarter because of the lectures that are presented. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9748 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 07:00:01 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=9727 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 07:00:01 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=9731 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9731 Our next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, Sept 15 at 2pm. As you read this, we will have hosted the Mountain Laurel Pomona on Saturday, August 24th at the meeting location of Bethlehem Grange, at Memorial Hall in Bethlehem. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9704 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:00:01 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=9707 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9707 Bethlehem Grange made a correct call to cancel our June meeting because of an approaching rainstorm. It turned out to be a horrific storm. We met in July for a busy session, which included electing officers and planning for next year’s programs. August’s meeting date is scheduled for the 11th and a picnic is planned. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9680 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 07:00:01 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=9660 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9660 June is right around the corner as I write this. I really hope that we get better weather ahead, especially our gardeners. Several are hoping to attend the Naugatuck Duck Festival on June 2. ; Our Grange members sold one hundred raffle tickets and we hope to have a winner. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9656 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 07:00:01 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=9634 Fri, 24 May 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9634 On this April Grange Month, we enjoyed meeting with our chosen Citizen of the Year, Flanders Nature Center, of Woodbury, CT. Flanders is celebrating their 60-year anniversary. Their booklet entitled “Beginnings at Flanders” Looking back 60 years was distributed. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9631 Thu, 02 May 2024 07:00:01 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=9604 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:00:01 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=9608 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9608 All our meetings are held at Memorial Hall on the Green on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 2:pm. Visitors are always welcome. We welcomed Ted Powell, State Overseer to our March meeting. We hope to be able to display, with permission, a 1947 Grange plaque. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9576 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:00:01 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=9580 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9580 Another fun meeting at Grange on Sunday afternoon, the day of the Super Bowl. We had visitors, Ted Powell our State Overseer and Stephanie. Ted assisted with the presentation of the 25 Year Silver Star to Carol Womelsdorf. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9546 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 07:00:01 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=9549 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9549 We consider ourselves fortunate to have been able to meet all winter so far. Our secretary and treasurer, especially, can stay on track with their tasks by having regular meetings. Ideas for community service and grange activities were discussed. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9521 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 07:00:01 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 http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9495 Sat, 02 Dec 2023 07:00:01 GMT 9495 As of this writing, the Dec. 2 meeting of Mountain Laurel Pomona was just a week away. We had a lunch catered by Jimmy’s Store in Torrington (provided by the Pomona) followed by the Christmas meeting. We will have more on this meeting in the next issue. Until then, have a wonderful holiday season! Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9498 Sat, 02 Dec 2023 07:00:01 GMT 9498 Bethlehem Grangers sponsored and donated an entire Thanksgiving dinner to a local family. We have a tradition of donating dictionaries to third grade students in our town. They still accept them gratefully. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9470 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 07:00:01 GMT 9470 Dec. 2: Meeting &; Catered Lunch, Winchester Grange Hall, 12:30 PM, Meeting at 2:00. While there’s a few weeks... we haven’t heard from many people about reserving their space for lunch at the catered meal prior to the Mountain Laurel Christmas Meeting on December 2. Please contact Todd at Secretary@CTStateGrange.org or by phone at 860-307-1522 to let him how many to expect. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9438 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 07:00:01 GMT 9438 Mountain Laurel Pomona doesn't meet again until December but we do want to remind members we are accepting donations of gloves, mittens, scarves and underwear at our Dec. 2 Christmas meeting at Winchester. Around The Grange