http://www.ctstategrange.org/ Keep up to date on all the events of the Riverton Grange en-us Copyright 2026 The Connecticut State Grange. All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:13:15 GMT 20 http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10182 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT 10182 April 10: Special Riverton Grange monthly membership meeting. Social at 6:30 PM; meeting at 7:00 PM. In-person meeting with Zoom option available; contact President Dave Roberts at 860-469-5067 or dave@daveroberts.org. 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=10156 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT 10156 March 1: 47th Veteran of the Month ceremony; 6:00 PM; at the hall March 6: Riverton Grange meeting; 6:00 PM – 118th Anniversary Potluck/Birthday celebration, followed by the monthly membership meeting at 7:00 PM, at the hall. 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=10136 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT 10136 Feb. 1: 46th Veteran of the Month ceremony; 6:00 PM, Sunday Feb. 6 : Riverton Grange meeting via Zoom; 7:00 PM Riverton Grange #169 held its regular monthly meeting on January 16 via Zoom. Community Service Chair Tim Sweeney updated members on the Veteran of the Month ceremonies, scheduled for the first Sunday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Riverton Grange Hall. 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=10089 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT 10089 Dec. 5-6: Christmas in Riverton Dec. 7: AA meeting Dec. 12: Catered Srs. Lunch; Noon Dec. 13: Mountain Laurel Pomona #15 catered lunch (12:30 PM) and holiday meeting (2:00 PM) Dec. 19: Riverton Grange meeting via Zoom; 7:00 PM; Lecturer’s Program by Judy Doyle Dec. 26: Catered Seniors Luncheon; Noon 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=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=10023 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT 10023 At our August 1st Membership Meeting, President Dave Roberts adjourned the meeting for five minutes so that some members could journey outside to view our newly completed American Flag project. This project was 117 years in the making, and a story has been submitted to the National Grange about this remarkable journey. 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=9987 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT 9987 Join us on Sunday, August 24th when we dedicate the Grange Plot in Peoples State Forest. For decades the exact location of the plot had been unknown as the original plaque was attached to a tree and lost to the ages. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9989 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT 9989 The 14th Connecticut State Grange Lecturers’ Roundup was held on June 29th and brought Grange members from across the state for an inspiring and informative virtual event centered on veterans’ initiatives and inter-organizational collaboration. From The Lecturer's Desk http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10001 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT 10001 Riverton Grange conducted its July membership meeting on Friday, July 18th. Whigville Grange member James Mele was elected and welcomed as an Affiliate Member to Riverton Grange. James was then elected Lecturer, and Judy Doyle was re-elected Secretary to complete our 2025-2027 Officer Elections. 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=9980 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT 9980 We had a large attendance at our June 6 meeting with three visitors from Whigville Grange, two from Winchester Grange, and eight visitors from Mass. State Grange joined us and commented on how nice it was to see a Grange hall full of members. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9952 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT 9952 June 1: 41st Veteran of the Month ceremony at the hall featuring WWII veterans who were members of Riverton Grange, 6:00 PM. Open to All; refreshments will be served following the ceremony. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9928 Fri, 02 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT 9928 Riverton Grange conducted its April membership meeting on Friday, April 4th, with a large attendance. Before the meeting, a special Kitchen Renovation meeting was held to discuss the next steps in renovating the kitchen. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9903 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT 9903 April 4 : Riverton Grange #169’s monthly in-person meeting. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 PM, and the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 PM. 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=9877 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT 9877 March 2: Veteran of the Month ceremony; 6:00 PM; Open to All; refreshments served following ceremony. Event co-sponsored in collaboration with Riverton American Legion Post #159 March 7: Barkhamsted Seniors luncheon featuring soup &; sandwiches ($5); 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. ; Bingo 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=9854 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT 9854 Riverton Grange celebrated its 117th Anniversary on Jan. 3 with nearly 40 in attendance. The celebration began with a potluck dinner with soft music playing in the background, evoking memories of past community events held at the hall. 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=9825 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT 9825 Jan. 3: Barkhamsted Seniors luncheon ($5); Noon; Riverton Grange Hall; Goulash; Bingo following lunch Jan. 3: Birthday Potluck Dinner (6:00 PM) &; Program (7:00 PM) 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=9799 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9799 Riverton Grange met on November 1st for our regular monthly meeting, both virtually and in person. Thirty- one attendees filled the hall, including five potential new members. Our special guests were Massachusetts State Grange Lecturer Deb Goodrich, her husband Brad, and Northeast Region SHIPmate Theresa Kinney. 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=9774 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9774 Nov. 9: Annual Salute to Veterans Dinner, Riverton Grange Hall, 5:00 – 7:00 PM Nov. 10-16: 158th National Grange Convention, Bettendorf, Iowa Nov. 24: Sixth Bi-annual American Flag Retirement Ceremony, Riverton Vol. Fire Department, 3 Riverton Road, Riverton 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=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=9732 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9732 A huge thank you to everyone who entered and participated in our Riverton Grange Fair! We had some amazing entries this year, and we are grateful to all who contributed. 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=9708 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9708 The charming village of Riverton, Connecticut, came alive with holiday cheer the second full weekend of July as residents, businesses, and visitors celebrated “Christmas in July,” a first-of-its-kind event co-hosted by the Riverton Grange. 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=9684 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9684 July 13: ; Honoring Our Veteran of the Month (Riverton Vol. Fire Department flagpole; 6:00 PM) July 13 -14: Historic Riverton Presents: Christmas in July event (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM). 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=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=9609 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9609 April 5: Meeting &; Program: “Young at Heart”; Youth/Junior Committee April 7: Honoring Our Veteran of the Month (Barkhamsted Senior Center flagpole; 6:00 PM) April 13: Opening Day of Fishing – Free Breakfast with the Riverton Grange President; 8:00 – 9:00 AM April 14: Makers Sunday; 1:00 – 4:00 PM 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=9581 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9581 Mar. 10: Makers Sunday, 1-4 Mar. 12: Improving Your Memory- complimentary workshop at the Barkhamsted Sr. Ctr., 109 West Rd., beg. at 12:30. Mar. 18: National Grange Virtual Leg. Fly-In (sign-up on National Grange website). 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=9551 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9551 Feb. 1: Trip to Hillstown Grange (617 Hills Street, East Hartford), for Free Seed Giveaway event, 6:00 – 7:30 PM, refreshments and entertainment Feb. 2: Meeting &; Program: “How Agriculture Impacts Me Every Day”; Agricultural Committee program; George Russell, Chair 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 http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9524 Wed, 03 Jan 2024 07:00:00 GMT 9524 Jan. 5: Meeting &; Program via ZOOM ONLY: Riverton Grange’s 116th Anniversary Celebration; 7:00 PM Jan. 7: Honoring Our Veteran of the Month (Barkhamsted Senior Center, 109 West River Road, Barkhamsted, 06063); 6:00 PM Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9500 Sun, 03 Dec 2023 07:00:00 GMT 9500 Dec. 1-3: ; Christmas in Riverton Grange Tree Festival; supporting the Pleasant Valley Community Food Bank Dec. 3: Honoring Our Veteran of the Month (Barkhamsted Senior Center, 109 West River Road, Barkhamsted, 06063); 6:00 PM Dec. 15: Meeting &; Program: Holiday Traditions via Zoom only (NOTE: Meetings now start at 7:00 PM) Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9495 Sat, 02 Dec 2023 07:00:00 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