Around Suffield: Summer recap and looking forward to holidays ahead
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The Suffield United Church of Christ held their Annual American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in August. The relay ran from 6 p.m. to midnight.
The volunteers began the evening with the ringing of the church bell and the survivor lap.
At dusk, the luminary ceremony was held outside in the pavilion. The names of those that were remembered and honored were read off and the names displayed by a youth member of the church. Each person broke their glow stick for whom they were walking. Maggie Kreiner sang “Over the Rainbow” with the accompaniment of the church’s Ukulele group. The ceremony ended with a silent lap around the track lit by luminaries.
There were many ways money was raised for the American Cancer Society:
- Pasta dinner and dessert was served for a donation
- Bingo cards were sold to play for prizes
- You could “Rent a Youth” to walk the track on your behalf
- Luminaries were sold in honor or memory of a loved one or friend
- There was a collection of 142 canned goods which were used to anchor the luminaries and then donated to the Randolph, Suffield, Atwater Food Shelf. A total of $3,929.00 was also raised for the American Cancer Society.
All donations go toward cancer research, to expand patient care and advocacy, and offer support to families and survivors.
Many thanks to everyone that participated or supported this important event.
The Suffield Lions Club will again offer beautiful Cemetery Grave Pillows and Blankets. They are a wonderful way to remember/honor our loved ones.
Pillows: (24” x 18”) $30.00
Half Blankets (30” x 24”) $50.00
Choices of décor or decorations:
- Red or White Poinsettias or Other
- For Veterans Other Male/Female
- Or any other instructions you might prefer
Arrangements are freshly made with area pines and decorated with Silk flowers and natural items by your local Lion’s Club. Please call with your orders: 330-699-6856
It is not too early to mark your calendar and test your favorite chili or soup recipe for the Annual Chili/Soup Cook off.
The date is Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. Soup entries are at 5 p.m. Dining is from 6-8 p.m. Cost is $5 for your choice of these delicious soups.
The Suffield, Randolph, Atwater Food Shelf benefits from the evening’s proceeds.
The event is a collaboration of the Suffield Lions Club and the Suffield League. It is always a fun, competitive evening, to enjoy delicious soups along with friends
If you are looking for a great Christmas/holiday gift for family members or friends, tickets to the Annual Laugh at the Lake would be a lovely choice. The cost covers several local comedians and sometimes a great magician, along with a delicious dinner.
The date is Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. The event is held at the beautiful St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. Tickets are $60.00. Laugh at the Lake is a great fund raiser for the Suffield League to carry on various yearly events. If you would care to purchase tickets, please contact Terry Ginn at 330-472-6483 or on line at Terry@GinnAdvertising.com.
The Suffield Lions and the Suffield League are holding its 1st Annual Charity Gun Raffle. Only 500 tickets will be sold at $10.00 per ticket. The drawing will be held when all tickets are sold. Winner must be 21 years of age with a valid ID, with ticket non-transferable.
The guns will be supplied through Plum Creek Outdoors in Suffield & Portage Gun Sales in Mogadore.
Tickets can be purchased at SuffieldGun@gmail.com or from:
Thomas Calcei 330-256-8042
Fred Mathews 330-256-5262
Terry Ginn 330-472-6483
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