Monthly Archives: April 2018

Cappella Cantorum to Perform Haydn’s ‘Creation’ This Afternoon with Pittsinger, Cheney, Callinan as Soloists

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Tenor Brian Cheney

Bass David Pittsinger

AREAWIDE — Celebrate Earth Day and the creation of this beautiful planet by attending Cappella Cantorum Masterworks Chorus’ performance of Franz Joseph Haydn’s “Creation” on Sunday, April 22, 3 p.m. at John Winthrop Middle School, 1 Winthrop Rd., Deep River.

Simon Holt will lead the chorus, professional soloists and orchestra. Soloists will be internationally known bass David Pittsinger, tenor Brian Cheney and soprano Sarah Callinan.

Haydn’s oratorio depicts the creation of the world from darkness and chaos to the creation of light, order and harmony. It is considered one of Haydn’s finest works.

Tickets are $25 purchased in advance, $30 at the door. For more information or tickets, visit www.CappellaCantorum.org or call 860-526-1038.

Social Club for Singles Offers Host of Meet-Up Opportunities

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Singles Social Connections is a social club for singles in Connecticut and we have non-profit 501(c) status fromthe IRS.  Our goal is to give singles the opportunity to meet new people, have fun, and network.  We would appreciate thefollowing events being included in the community events calendar.  If you have any questions, please call me.

MAY 11 (Friday)  SINGLES HAPPY HOUR at TJ’s on Cedar Bar and Grill, 14 East Cedar Street, Newington starting at 5 pm.  They have half price appetizers and drink specials from 4-6 pm for us to enjoy.  Come join us after work for a great time and mingle with old and new friends!  There is no charge.  For info, call Gail 860-582-8229.  Sponsored by Singles Social Connections.

MAY 18  (Friday)  SINGLES SWEETHEART DANCE at Nuchie’s Restaurant, 164 Central Street, Bristol from 7 to 11 pm.  We’ll dance the night away to music of DJ Tasteful Productions.  There will be a delicious buffet 7 to 8 pm for you to enjoy.  Bring your friends for a fun night.  Dress to impress and door prizes.  Members $12, Guests $17.  For info, call Gail at 860-582-8229.  Sponsored by Singles Social Connections.

MAY 20  (Sunday)  SINGLES WALK & LUNCH at the lovely Walnut Hill Park, Park Place, New Britain at 11 am.  This is a nice place for a Sunday morning walk.  Afterward, we’ll go nearby for lunch.  Come join us!  No charge for walk.  For info, call Gail 860-582-8229.  Sponsored by Singles Social Connections.

MAY 26  (Saturday)  SINGLES MEMORIAL WEEKEND PICNIC at Gail’s beach cottage, 46 Swan Avenue at Sound View, Old Lyme at 2 pm.  For picnic, bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert, if no food, pay extra $5.  Members $5, Guests $15. To reserve, call Gail in Bristol 860-582-8229 or Old Lyme 860-434-6426.  Sponsored by Singles Social Connections.

JUNE 1  (Friday)  SINGLES HAPPY HOUR at Tuscany Grill, 120 College Street, Middletown starting at 5 pm.  If theweather is nice, we may sit outside on patio.  Come join us after work and mingle with old and new friends!  There is no charge.  For info, call Gail 860-582-8229.  Sponsored by Singles Social Connections.

JUNE 2  (Saturday)  SINGLES VERMONT DAY TRIP to Quechee Antique Mall, Quechee, Vermont.  The mall contains three floors of antiques, Cabot Cheese store with many samples, wine tasting, clothes store, soap store, and bakery.  Nearby there are several restaurants and Quechee Gorge is close by for those who want to walk the trail.  Come join us for a day in Vermont!  For info and to reserve, call Leo at 860-681-6165.  We’ll meet at 8 am across the street from theWest Farms Mall in the Jared Jewelry Store parking lot.  We will go up together in 2 or 3 cars depending on how many come.  Sponsored by Singles Social Connections.

JUNE 9  (Saturday)  SINGLES BLOCK ISLAND DAY TRIP.  Come join us for a fun day and lunch on the island.  We’ll meet in New London at 8 am at the gate for the high-speed ferry, 2 Ferry Street, New London.  It leaves at 8:30 am sharp and we’ll return on the 4:55 pm ferry.  The round trip ticket cost $47.50.  To reserve seat, call ferry at 860-444-4624.  For info, call Gail at 860-582-8229 or 860-434-6426.  Sponsored by Singles Social Connections.

JUNE 15  (Friday)  SINGLES 50’s, 60’s, 70’s DANCE at Nuchie’s Restaurant, 164 Central Street, Bristol from 7 to 11 pm.  Enjoy the sounds of the oldies!  There will be a delicious buffet from 7 to 8 pm to enjoy.  DJ – Tasteful Productions, dress casual, and door prizes.  Member $12, Guests $17.  For info, call Gail 860-582-8229.  Sponsored by Singles Social Connections.

JUNE 24  (Sunday)  SINGLES WALK AND LUNCH at the Farmington Canal Greenway, Mill Street, Southington at 11 am.  An old railroad track was paved to make a delightful walk area. Afterward, we’ll go nearby for lunch.  No charge for walk.  For info, call Gail at 860-582-8229.  Sponsored by Singles Social Connections.

Walk Our Glacial Past: Join an Earth Day Celebratory Talk-and-Walk with Lyme Land Trust, Today

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On Saturday, April 21, Anthony Irving, Lyme Land Trust board member, Chairman of the Eightmile River Wild and Scenic Coordinating Committee, and well-known ecologist, will lead a talk-and-walk at the new 125-acre parcel on Keeney Road in Lyme that was acquired by the State of Connecticut in 2017.  The preserved land has been incorporated into the existing 1,925-acre Nehantic State Forest to the south.

The property has a unique topography, a product of glacial retreat from about 15,000 years ago. Some of the walk will be off-trail.

The walk, which starts at 9:30 a.m., is family-friendly and will take about two hours. Check lymelandtrust.org for updates.

The rain date is Saturday, April 28, at 9:30 am

Register to learn parking locationat openspace@townlyme.org.

State Rep. Carney Votes in Support of Pay Equity Legislation

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State Rep. Devin Carney testifies in the House.

Bill Passes CT House with Bipartisan Support

On Wednesday, April 19, State Representative Devin Carney (R-23), voted in favor of H.B. 5386, An Act Concerning Pay Equity and Fairness.

The bill aims to strengthen labor protections for employees in an effort to discourage gender wage discrimination in Connecticut.  The bill would prohibit employees from asking about a prospective employee’s wage history, unless the prospective employee voluntarily discloses the information or the employer is authorized by law to ask.

In Connecticut, the average woman will make $529,000 less in earning over her lifetime than a male and it is estimated that women in Connecticut lose a combined $5.5 billion due to the wage gap.

“There is no justifiable reason why women receive less pay for the same work,” said Rep. Carney. “This proposal aims to eliminate discriminatory hiring practices that still exist and instead seeks to create an equal playing field within the 20thcentury workforce. I am hopeful that this proposal will pass out of the Senate chamber as well.”

Although the law makes changes to the hiring process, the Connecticut Business & Industry Association helped the lawmakers reach the compromise and supports the measure.

H.B. 5386, as amended by LCO 3879, passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 142-4-4. After its passage in the House, H.B. 5386 now heads to the State Senate for consideration.

Anyone with questions, ideas or concerns about state-related issues can contact Representative Carney’s office at Devin.Carney@housegop.ct.gov or 860-240-8700.

Saybrook Point Commemorates Earth Day With Clothing Drive This Weekend, Continues Through Monday

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Old Saybrook Inn aims to reduce textile waste and give new life to gently used clothing

Saybrook Point is honoring Earth Day 2018 with a clothing drive at the property Friday, April 20 through Monday, April 23.  This effort aims to reduce textile waste and give new life to gently used clothing, as well as keep goods out of landfills and reduce waste from manufacturing, trucking, and packaging new goods.

Saybrook Point will have donation boxes set up in the hotel lobby throughout the weekend for Old Saybrook residents, neighbors and guests to participate. Accepted items include clothing, shoes, belts, purses, tablecloths and similar items in good condition, and all items will be donated to the local Goodwill, a non-profit organization that serves people with disabilities, economic disadvantages and other challenges to employment.

According to Planet Aid, a non-profit organization working to bring about worldwide environmental and social progress, Americans throw away 85 percent of the clothes in their closet that they don’t want, but almost everything can be repurposed in some way. Perhaps the most important impact has to do with stopping the acceleration of climate change. 

The greenhouse effect, as it is sometimes called, is associated with increasing amounts of CO2 released into the atmosphere. When solid waste such as textiles are buried in landfills they release greenhouse gases as they decompose, including methane, a particularly destructive substance. Similarly, at the other end of the clothing life-cycle spectrum, the production of textile fibers and the manufacture of cloth burns considerable quantities of fuel that releases CO2 into the atmosphere. Approximately 3-4 pounds of CO2 are saved for every pound of clothing that is spared from disposal. 

Saybrook Point operates under eco-friendly practices, all year-round. The property uses solar energy to help reduce energy consumption, as well as a natural gas co-generation plant which provides 45 percent of electricity and 80 percent of the Point’s heat. The Marina at Saybrook Point, was named Connecticut’s first ever Clean Marina in 2003, and has maintained this status ever since.  Fresh Salt, the restaurant at Saybrook Point, participates in a Farm-to-Chef program, using local farms and vendors for food sources, as well as their very own on-site vegetable and herb gardens.

About Saybrook Point Inn: The Inn is located along the scenic shores of historic Old Saybrook, Connecticut where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound. The Main Inn includes a collection of 82 classically-appointed guestrooms, many featuring water views and private balconies.

The Main Inn also hosts SANNO, a relaxing and restorative full-service spa, Fresh Salt, a casual fine-dining experience, and elegant ballroom and a variety of intimate gathering spaces, which can be used for private parties, meetings and receptions, and The Health Club, which is a state-of-the-art fitness center.

Saybrook Point Inn also features two luxury guesthouses, the historic Three Stories and Tall Tales both offering guestrooms that convey the story of famous Old Saybrook residents. The pristine Saybrook Point Marina, is a landmark boating destination conveniently located at the mouth of the Connecticut River, serving as a focal point for the Inn and home to the outdoor Marina Bar.

More information is available at www.saybrook.com.