http://www.ctstategrange.org/ Keep up to date on all the events of the Simsbury Grange en-us Copyright 2026 The Connecticut State Grange. All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:14:24 GMT 20 http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10183 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:01 GMT 10183 March 2nd - Music Monday - featured Melanie Champagne and Riva Jean. These two fabulous musicians are singers/songwriters from the local area. We are getting quite a following now a year into our monthly music events. We had a great crowd and are looking forward to April. 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=10157 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:00:01 GMT 10157 On February 12th - The meeting was held on Zoom and we were delighted to see all of our new members! Discussions centered around two potential new members, community service hours, our St. Pauly Shed, looking into a sound system for the hall, events and rentals coming up and our fair publicity. 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=10137 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:00:01 GMT 10137 Simsbury Grange kicked off 2026 with an awesome musical showcase of local talent. Musical friends included: John Melrose hosting Steve Balkun, Chris Sheehan, Chris Ogren, Jill O’Brien, Tim McDonald and Judy Stickels. We LOVED having all of these musicians in our grange hall. Many community members came out on a cold winter night to support them. Hope to see you next month! Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10113 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 07:00:01 GMT 10113 Happy New Year! On Dec. 1, Simsbury Grange had a lovely table display for the month at Liberty Bank in Simsbury. Many items from our fair, music and film information, along with programming flyers were included. December 1st 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=10090 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:00:01 GMT 10090 Happy Holidays from Simsbury Grange! November 3rd - MUSIC MONDAY We started the month of November off with acoustic guitarist, Nikki Mira. Nikki is a talented acoustic guitarist, singer and songwriter and performs folk, jazz, blues and pop songs. Everyone loved listening to Nikki perform and hanging out with their friends! 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=10066 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 07:00:01 GMT 10066 Happy fall, everyone, from Simsbury Grange! Around The Grange 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=10047 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:01 GMT 10047 On Sept. 11 we were pleasantly surprised with 3 friendly and helpful guests from the Mele family. They came out from Whigville Grange in Burlington which is just around the corner from Simsbury. We look forward to going out to visit them in the coming months. Thanks for coming out our way, Kim, Vin and James! 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=10024 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 07:00:01 GMT 10024 September 1: MUSIC MONDAY! Our monthly music series continues with our own Dave Galt/A Thing Called Dave. Dave is a huge local favorite with fans across the area! Bring your dinner and join us - Doors at 6:30, music at 7:00. 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=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=9981 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9981 We hosted the 3rd of 5 Beaver Pond Wildlife films by Ray Asselin. Film goers are loving our social hour beginning at 6:00 pm and our projection-painted stage wall to view these films. The last 2 films will take place on October 3rd and November 7th. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9953 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9953 We have had a wonderful and busy spring season celebrating April as Grange Month and hosting Beaver Pond Wildlife films and several Music Mondays. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9904 Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9904 Happy spring! On March 13, we held our monthly meeting at the grange and were very pleased to have not one, but two special guests. Debbie Vail and Dawn Anstett joined us and were very helpful with suggestions to improve activities and engagements within our community as well as directing our attention to the helpful information in the 2025/2026 Blue Program Book. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9878 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9878 Wishin’ you a wee bit of fun and a lot ‘o’ luck on St. Patrick’s Day from Simsbury Grange! 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=9855 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9855 On Jan. 9 we met online via Zoom, voted in new officers to our board and welcomed a new member at this meeting. We are excited about and happy to report lots of fun programs in the coming months. 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=9826 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9826 HAPPY NEW YEAR!! It’s hard to believe 2024 is gone and 2025 is here - a brand new year full of grange activities and service to our communities. December 9 - We had the pleasure of welcoming a new grange member at our monthly meeting and will officially welcome them along with one other new member next month. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9801 Sun, 08 Dec 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9801 On November 14 we conducted our monthly meeting at the grange and discussed several topics. Repair of the grange building - reviewed all of the recent work - painting the outside, new stairs, attic insulation, etc. You name it, we’ve had it done and the building is in top shape for all sorts of events to take place. 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=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=9775 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9775 Oct. 7: We conducted our monthly meeting on a Monday this month and had a record turnout. Discussion centered around possible new members, resolutions for the CT state session, and newly completed work on our building to include painting, carpentry, replacing the main set of stairs and several other small jobs. 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=9753 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9753 Oct. 11: Line Dancing with free chili and cornbread (6-8:30 PM) Oct. 18 (Tues): Next Grange meeting at 7 PM at the Grange On September 12 we held our monthly meeting at the Grange with lots of items to discuss. 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=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=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=9685 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9685 We held the first Grange fair of the season on Saturday, June 8th from 10:00-3:00pm. Our Grange members ALWAYS pull together to plan, organize, set up, host, hand out prize ribbons and cash awards, and clean up after the fair. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9661 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9661 Hello Fellow Grangers! We held our monthly meeting on Thursday, May 9th. We were so pleased to welcome two special visitors to this meeting, Robert Buck and Debbie Vail. Thanks to both of them for traveling out to Simsbury and staying until the end of the meeting. 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=9635 Mon, 06 May 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9635 May 9: Thursday - monthly grange meeting June 6: Thursday - monthly grange meeting June 8: Saturday - Annual Agricultural Fair - We’ll see you there! You won’t want to miss it! 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=9610 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9610 April 11: Next Simsbury Grange Meeting/Help from local teens to set up for Line Dancing event on April 12th. 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=9582 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9582 Hooray! We are excited to announce that due to an increase in membership over the last two years, we are now an honor grange! We are also working hard to increase our presence in the town of Simsbury. Our 2nd Annual Seed Swap and Lego Build at the end of February was a HUGE success. 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=9559 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9559 Simsbury Grange will host its annual Agricultural Fair on Saturday, June 8th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The fair will feature a bake and craft sale, exhibits from local organizations and farms, kids' activities, and contests with ribbons and cash prizes in several categories. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9552 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9552 Our last meeting was held on Thursday, December 14th at the Grange. On Thursday, January 18th, we will meet over Zoom and discuss advertising and logistics for our 2nd annual Seed Swap held at the Grange from 2:00-4:00 pm on Sunday, February 25th. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9558 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9558 Announcing an exciting Garden Seed Swap and Lego Build event for adults AND kids at the Simsbury Grange on Sunday, February 25th from 2:00-4:00 pm. 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=9525 Sun, 07 Jan 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9525 We are all happy to ring in a new grange year! Our December 2023 meeting was held on December 14th. Festive dessert items were passed around for all to share. We were pleased to have Paul Burnham, President of the Association of Connecticut Fairs as our special guest. Around The Grange