Annual Lobster Dinner

The yearly lobster dinner, made possible by the Noble Horizons Auxiliary, packed the house with the Riga Dining Room and the private dining room filled to capacity. Chowder, lobster, coleslaw, baked potatoes and biscuits were on the menu.

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This is a story written by a woman who, in light of the severe PPE shortage, organized a group of volunteers to make face shields which they donate to healthcare organizations across CT's Northwest Connecticut. I was connected to the group through Elyse Harney Morris and am awed by the scope and size of the home-based project which has been driven by an inspiring and powerful will to help. This story exemplifies the theme that has been a gratifying silver lining through this pandemic: We are in this together and we will get through this together.

Jerry Baldwin is known to many throughout Connecticut’s northwest corner as a Rotarian, a banker, a father of five and a grandfather of many, a devoted community volunteer and avid golfer, but his years as a military man 55 years ago remain at his core. “The discipline factor when I finished the military was totally focused on doing well and I have always been proud to have served.”

Adam Zies-Way wanted to serve in the military since he was a child. Growing up, he was inspired by the stories about both his grandfathers’ service in World War II--one at Pearl Harbor and the other during the Berlin Airlift.

Michelle Hansen grew up in the Falls Village Fire Department. Her father served as chief and her mother was active in the Ladies Auxiliary. Like smoke from a fire, the experience permeated her. As an adult also joined the Auxiliary but in time wanted to serve in another way.