Weekly Newsletter - April 11, 2018
Coffee with the President,

What a weekend! Whether you were super-productive and cleaned up your yard, or braved the elements and took part in the 14th annual Spring Splash, or parked it on your couch to watch The Masters, we here at the TSC hope you enjoyed it to the fullest. Down time is important to our well being, be it socializing with friends, or enjoying solitude with a good book, cheering on a favorite team or breaking a sweat with a rake on the lawn. But let's not forget the simple act of giving back. There is so much gratification to be had in volunteering for a cause! In the Tri-State region we are fortunate to have many volunteer organizations working hard to make life better for all. Some towns have volunteer emergency services, an invaluable group of trained individuals keeping us safe 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are also community centers working hard to foster youth and elderly alike through their rough patches in life. There are libraries, sporting associations, animal shelters, mental health support teams, and on and on. Please visit some of our members below, clink on their link to learn more about them and offer an hour of your free time to help. You'll be glad you did!

AHA! 
The Historic Sharon Burying Ground, Inc. 

Please feel free to forward this newsletter to a friend who would like to know more about the Tri-State Chamber of Commerce, or is looking for a venue at which to volunteer. As always, I am just a click away if you have questions.
Jean
Please Welcome New Member

J.E.Complete Care 
Jessica Eyler
31 Sharon Valley Rd
Sharon, CT 06069
(860) 671-7376
Roaring Oaks Florist
"Unique designs created with personal attention"
349A Main Street ~ Lakeville, CT 06039
  Terence S. Miller  ~ (800) 801-7876
“Stephen Pogodzienski and his team at Global Energy utilize their diverse capabilities to craft technically informed energy purchasing strategies that reduce costs for electricity and natural gas. 
After reviewing your business objectives and utility invoices we will perform a free analysis. Known for our expertise, transparency, and focus on long-term strategies, Global Energy is not your typical energy advisor. 
For more information please visit their website at  www.globalenergyllc.net  “ 
Litchfield Bancorp Sponsors Second Local Cash Mob
To be held at Salisbury Garden Center, Salisbury, CT

Salisbury, CT (April 28, 2018) – Litchfield Bancorp is excited to announce the second business of their community Cash Mob events. Each month one local business will be “mobbed” by Litchfield Bancorp employees to support local businesses by shopping local. The event will be held on Saturday, April 28 th (Rain Date of May 12 th ) at Salisbury Garden Center, 167 Canaan Rd., Salisbury, CT during the hours of 10am to 3pm. The event is open to the public and customers are encouraged to mention that they are “Cash Mobsters” to obtain a special offer from Litchfield Bancorp. Click here to read the full press release.
For more information about USANA products please contact your local sales associate:
Jo Loi
860-435-2319




Give Your Cells the Nutrition They Deserve
CELLULAR NUTRITION
BEGINS WITH HEALTHY HABITS
The Dr. Oz Show and USANA want to help you build a cellular foundation for long-term health. Click here to read full article.
Sneak Peek at Morgan's
New Menu
Featured below: Roasted Carrot & Sunflower Seed Hummus, Fish Tacos, Lamb Burger with feta, cumin aioli and house-pickled onions, and Steamed Pork Buns.  SEE MORE
At long last...Spring!
We have some exciting things happening this Spring at Interlaken. Construction of our new outside deck for guests to enjoy dining alfresco is coming along and should be ready by early May. Our new Executive Chefs, James Corcoran and Daire Rooney Corcoran, just launched Morgan's new  dinner menu  and their fresh, bistro approach to cuisine has been a big hit! Here are some specials, including popular upcoming event packages for Trade Secrets and Music Mountain. We hope to see you soon! Click here to read the full newsletter.

Budget-Wise Gardener


Attention Gardeners!!! 

Lunch Meeting 4-10-18
Former Salisbury Rotary Club member, Jim Britt, joined the Club’s weekly luncheon and provided an update on his time and efforts in Guatemala to help families in the Lake Atitilan region, especially related to areas of water, sanitation and education of the children. This month marks two years since he moved there to live. Past SRC President, Peter Fitting, chaired the meeting.
Weekday Specials at Monte's
Beat these Rainy Day Blues...
Don't let this never-ending winter get you down. Join us at Monte's tonight and tomorrow for our weekday specials.
Hathaway Young
is now serving
BREAKFAST
We open at 8am ... every day.
Fashionably Connecticut:
A Century of Connecticut Fashion, 1860-1960

Saturday, April 14  at the Sharon Town Hall
2nd floor Chapin Meeting Room
Sharon Historical Society & Museum  
2018 Annual Meeting 10:00 am,
members only  "Fashionably Connecticut" lecture 10:30 am, free and open to the public

Society members and the public are invited to our upcoming program "Fashionably Connecticut". The lecture, which is at 10:30 am, will immediately follow the Sharon Historical Society and Museum annual meeting. Members, please join us at 10:00 for the annual meeting, then stay to enjoy the lecture. If you are not a member, please arrive at 10:30 for the free program. Of course it is never too late to join the society. Visit our  website  to join, or look for membership forms at the event. 

"Fashionably Connecticut: A Century of Connecticut Fashion, 1860-1960", is a lecture program by the Connecticut Historical Society. This program explores how clothing communicates who we are, what we do, and the society in which we live. You'll look at everything from military inspiration during the Civil War to the influence of political liberalism in the 1960s. Recall the clothing of your ancestors, your parents, and your own fashion choices as we take this little trip through over 100 years of fashion. 

Sharon Town Hall is located at 63 Main St. Follow the signs and take the elevator or stairs to the second floor. The event will be in the Chapin Meeting Room. 
 
RSVPs are appreciated, but not necessary. If you'd like to let us know you will attend or get to more information, please click below to email us at  director@sharonhist.org  or call  860-364-5688 . 
Hope to see you there!
Salisbury Bank Announces 2018
community day Schedule

Lakeville, CT – April 3, 2018 – Salisbury Bank announces its 2018 Community Day Schedule.

Community Days will include a Free Shred Day - as part of the Bank’s commitment to help in the fight against identity theft, and a Food Drive - to support local food pantries in the area. The Community Days will take place during the months of May through September at our branches throughout the tri-state area, and are open to all local residents and businesses.  Click here to read the full press release.
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SALISBURY BANK OFFERS FREE SEMINAR ON INTERNET SECURITY:
SAVVY, SAFE, SECURE

Lakeville, CT – April 5, 2018 – Salisbury Bank is offering a free seminar with valuable information about Internet Security. In the seminar you will learn how hackers invade computers to steal financial information, what you can do to avoid being vulnerable to a computer breach, and what to do if you have been hacked.             

Presenter Dave Hall is the President of CompuWorks and has over 25 years of experience managing and maintaining the safety of computer networks for a variety of companies in the Northeast. Mr. Hall helps companies prevent computer attacks and rescues those who have been victimized by external or internal attacks.

Please join us on Wednesday, April 25, 2018
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Mason Library Community Room
231 Main Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230

Reservations are suggested, but not required. To reserve a spot, contact Kevin Norton by calling 860.453.3497 or emailing at knorton@salisburybank.com and type “Internet Security” in the subject line.
What's Going, What's Staying, What's New & Special Events!
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The Moviehouse Celebrates Earth Day with Free Community Screening of CHASING CORAL

FilmWorks Forum at The Moviehouse Celebrates Earth Day with a FREE Community Screening of the NETFLIX original documentary
CHASING CORAL
Directed by: Jeff Orlowski
Starring: Andrew Ackerman, Pim Bongaerts, Neal Cantin, Phil Dustan
Sunday, April 22, 2018 - 11:00 a.m.
With discussion and Q&A after the film. 

Our greater community is excited to welcome Robert Levinstein & Alan Wager to the  Sharon Playhouse!  
Seasoned veterans in theatre, Mr. Levinstein & Mr. Wager share a strong desire for community involvement and resounding enthusiasm for reviving the Playhouse's heydey - a place that reflects the interests and values of the Northwest Corner.
"The historical aspect of the Sharon Playhouse makes it a one-of-a-kind venue. It has been producing home-grown theatre and performances since 1955 in its current building but has been in existence since the 1930's. Being in the theatre brings back the nostalgic feeling of Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney putting on a show in a barn."  
Click here to read   our full interview with Robert & Alan
EHRE Newsletter: Sharon Playhouse's Heydey

Elyse Harney Real Estate
Salisbury, CT 06068
Free Diabetes Workshop 
If you are at risk for developing diabetes, have diabetes, or support or care for a person with diabetes, learn the latest diabetes management techniques at a free 6-week workshop beginning Thursday, April 19, 10 am-noon, at Noble Horizons. 
Certified diabetes instructor Anne Hummel, MS, RN, begins each class with a walk from 9:30-10 am. Ms. Hummel will teach the skills... Read more
The Great Attic Classic returns June 29-July 1

We are now accepting donations for simply the best antique/tag sale and silent auction in Litchfield County!

Your donations will make this upscale tag sale a huge success.

Items of interest: 
Antiques-Jewelry-Pottery-Silver-Fabric-Clocks-Quilts-Tools-Artwork-Baskets-Furniture-Decorative Accessories-Rugs-Ironwork-Lighting-Tableware-Linen-Garden Accessories-
and more!

Donated items are tax deductible. Call or email the Sharon Historical Society & Museum to find out how and when you can deliver your donations to:

Northwest CT Arts Council's Open Your Eyes Studio Tour Retrospective

On April 13 from 5-7 pm, Noble Horizons opens a retrospective exhibit of works by artists who have participated in  The Northwest Connecticut Arts Council’s Open Your Eyes Studio Tour . The exhibit has been organized with the Northwest CT Connecticut Arts Council and highlights artists from the Council’s eight years of Open Your Eyes Studio Tours during which artists open their studios to hundreds of visitors who learn more about the remarkable talents of NW CT artists.   Read more.  
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