Anawan Oakton Grange News

What a great time hosting Bay State Pomona #33 for their 71st anniversary on Saturday, January 25th. Our Past State Master, now our General Deputy, George Thomas shared congratulations and uplifting news of the new Grange year to come. The State Grange Lecturer Kristin Paulson was present and shared dates for future programs including the Grange Extravaganza on March 22 at Boylston Town House, 599 Main Street ,Boylston MA. That will include a baking contest as well as talent and poetry. For entry information call 508-822-4946.The lecturer Richard Merrill led us down memory lane honoring past, present and future masters.

Our January 14th meeting was about the New Year. Our Lecturer led us in a quiz about Grange facts such as what year was the Grange established--1867. In what state was the first meeting held? New York . Brownies and cookies rounded out the evening.

There are no meetings in February as members travel for vacations. March 10th will be fun and games with a penny sale for Grange youth.

There will be a degree day on April 4th at the Charleton Grange Hall, 10 Main Street, Charleton MA at 10 AM. Any member who has not taken the degrees should attend. Looking forward to a short winter I leave you with a Happy New Year.