Grange Notes by Tim Swartz, March 6, 2016
Our sign said it all
Thanks to Merry Shernock, our sign was temporarily modified on the afternoon of March 1st, to express our thanks to the Town Meeting voters of Berlin. Earlier that day, we got nearly unanimous approval in a floor vote on our appeal for tax exemption.
In return, the Grange offered to host at least 2 events per month for Berlin residents, families or organizations, at no charge. Our goal is to strengthen our bonds to the town that hosts our Hall, and to provide a community meeting/celebration/gathering place that Berlin can use. We think this is a win-win!
March Grange meeting plans for a celebration in May
As part of relishing our successful tax relief campaign, we set up a committee to plan a “community celebration” of our agreement with Berlin. Merry Shernock and Alison Forrest are leading the planning for a May 7th event, starting in the afternoon, to let Berlin residents (and everyone else) learn all that can happen at our Hall.
At our meeting, we decided that this event, which will take up the time for our usual monthly business meeting would be a good way to give an “informal introduction” to our new partners. We will be asking regular renters to showcase their talents, their classes and their welcome to new participants. We talked about having some community singing (one of the attractions of Grange meetings for many of us), with simple “rounds” led by veteran leader Louise Brill. We plan to end with a potluck dinner, making sure that everyone will feel welcome, whether they can bring a home-cooked offering or not–because it’s always good to meet while we eat!
Can you help with the planning for this? Do you have other ideas for presenting the Grange’s attractions? Contact Merry (see the header), or Alison at: feedkidswell@hotmail.com to offer your involvement.
At our meeting, we decided that this event, which will take up the time for our usual monthly business meeting would be a good way to give an “informal introduction” to our new partners. We will be asking regular renters to showcase their talents, their classes and their welcome to new participants. We talked about having some community singing (one of the attractions of Grange meetings for many of us), with simple “rounds” led by veteran leader Louise Brill. We plan to end with a potluck dinner, making sure that everyone will feel welcome, whether they can bring a home-cooked offering or not–because it’s always good to meet while we eat!
Can you help with the planning for this? Do you have other ideas for presenting the Grange’s attractions? Contact Merry (see the header), or Alison at: feedkidswell@hotmail.com to offer your involvement.
Second Saturdays are busy ones at the CCG!
This month brings a veritable plethora (aka “a lot”) of action for all:
- 9:30 to 11:30 AM: Kids Trade ‘n’ Play holds its second monthly clothing & toy exchange. This features an opportunity to pass on your kids’ outgrown (but clean and un-ripped) clothing, size infant to size 10, and get some new-to-you items in the larger sizes you suddenly find you need! Toys, too! There is space for kids to play, while parents can meet, greet and network. The cost is minimal ($3.00 per family, to cover expenses). Erin Barry, who organizes this (all-volunteer) event will be happy to have more helpers–contact her at: https://birthsinnerlight@gmail.com to find out how you can get involved. There is talk about including a family dance event, what do you think?
- 5:00 to 6:45: Intermediate Waltz Workshop with Gina Sonne. This workshop is appropriate for dancers who have basic knowledge of social/ partner dancing: ability to count musical phrases, have basic understanding of giving weight, and can pick up combinations with three or four repetitions. This is NOT a workshop for beginner dancers. Gina has been successfully improving the skills of waltzers for years. Cost for this workshop is $12/10/8, for adults/seniors/students respectively; please pre-register by contacting Gina at: mailto: waltzlover@gmail.com
- 8:00 to 11:00–Contra Exchange dance: Peter Johnson calling with music by Maivish. Peter will also be teaching some advanced contra-dance skills. That’s the “extra” in this month’s event in this series! Sliding scale, $5-15 per person.
Keep our membership strong–dues are due!
Most of our members have renewed already, and we’ve got a few new ones–but we want all of you to be part of CCG! Please sign up now for 2016.
This year, the cost is $30 per member. Some of this money goes to our own Community Grange, some to support the VT State and National Granges. Paying your dues gives you the right to vote on Grange decisions! Please make checks payable to “Capital City Grange”, and bring them to the meeting, or mail them to:
This year, the cost is $30 per member. Some of this money goes to our own Community Grange, some to support the VT State and National Granges. Paying your dues gives you the right to vote on Grange decisions! Please make checks payable to “Capital City Grange”, and bring them to the meeting, or mail them to:
Charles Martin, Secretary
639 Minister Brook Rd.
Worcester VT 05682
639 Minister Brook Rd.
Worcester VT 05682