Turkey Dinners Gobbled Up in Gales Ferry

Every November the Ledyard Lions Club hosts the Center’s monthly Dinner. It is one of the most anticipated events of the year. About 65 members and guests were served a sit-down meal beginning with a fruit cup and green salad. That was followed by full plates of oven-roasted turkey breast, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy,…

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Fall-oween Crafts

On October 10, several members had a BOO! of a time creating ghosts from white cloth and gooey mod podge. These creations came out really cute. Visit our Facebook page to see the photos. While sipping cider, and eating goodies, the group enjoyed lots of jokes and fun and laughter as Monster Mash and Thriller…

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Apple Picking at Holmberg’s Orchards

A few intrepid souls braved the hottest day of the year to pick apples at Holmberg’s Orchards in Gales Ferry. Apple varieties included Macintosh, Macouns, and Honeycrisp. After a picnic lunch a visit to the store was in order. Who can pass up the delicious Holmberg’s apple crisp and hard cider?

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Beautiful Day for a Picnic by the Sea

We couldn’t have asked for better weather for our picnic this year. The pavilions at Camp Harkness are a perfect place for our event. The sun was shining. The sky was blue and the air was comfortable. Members enjoyed hotdogs and hamburgers were expertly grilled by Chris and Tyler. In addition several members brought a…

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The Quintessential Summer Picnic

What can be better than summer at the sea shore? Center members and volunteers are rushing plans to completion for our annual outing at Camp Harkness in Waterford, CT. It takes place in mid-July and goes from mid-afternoon to dusk, with food, games, music, and swimming or just enjoying a “quiet walk on the beach”.…

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Audio Newsletter Now Available to Members

The Center of the Blind has begun offering an audio version of its monthly member newsletter, available to those having difficulty reading the publication or who find it easier to listen to it.  The audio newsletter can be heard by dialing a local phone number and is updated on the same day that the publication…

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