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...Don't you know
They're talkin''bout a revolution
It sounds like a whisper...
-- Tracy Chapman,'Talkin 'Bout a Revolution
Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
— Bible
We are living in strange times that seem to be filled with events to challenge the innovativeness of man. As if the pandemic were not enough, concepts that had come out of the best in our civilisation to unite mankind have been convoluted by a minority to manipulate and hurt the majority into submission. Life is not about surviving with faint-hearted compliance but about having the courage to live it as you want, facing it full up front, to voice out in unison against injustices, wrongs, and most of all to loan strength to help and care for each other. Often to understand this, we need to hinge on to our past, to learn from our heritage. But do we do that? In the hectic drive to be successful, we tend to ignore important lessons that could have been imbibed from the past. Like, did you know that the tribes in the Andaman can save themselves from a tsunami?
Padma Shri Anvita Abbi tells us all about the Andamanese and her attempts to revive their moribund language in her interview and book, Voices from the Lost Horizon, reviewed by Rakhi Dalal. While the review focusses on the uniqueness of Abbi's work and the publication with its embedded recordings of the tribe fast dissolving into the morass of mainstream civilisation, her interview highlights the need to revive their lores that evolved out of a 70,000-year-old culture. On the other hand, Jessica Mudditt, interviewed by Keith Lyons, dwells on the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, which has been clearly the focus of her book, Our Home in Yangon. This interview focusses on the here and now of the crisis. But most crises have their roots deep and perhaps an exploration of these could help. There are 135 ethnicities in Myanmar but how many are actually integrated into the mainstream? Are they in the process of getting 'lost' like the voices of the speakers of Greater Andamanese?
That is why we tried to showcase a few such strains that are going unheard in the loudness of the 'civilised' mainstream. We have translations in poetry from Santhali and Adivasi, touching on the concerns of those who are often considered underdeveloped. And, perhaps, as Abbi said in her interview about the Andamanese, we can say much the same for these tribes too.
"These tribes are neither poor, nor uneducated (their knowledge of environment comprising birds, fishes, medicinal plants and their … weather predictions, and the Earth they walk on is amazing) …"
Distinctions have been created by a 'civilisation' entrenched in mono-cognitive enforcements leading to the loss of trust, confidence, languages, cultures and valuable knowledge about basic survival. Perhaps we can attempt to heal such wounds by imbibing the openness, love, devotion and compassion shown by the Buddhist monk, Upagupta (who is still revered in Myanmar as Shin Upagutta), in the translation of Tagore's story poem, 'Abhisar' or 'The Tryst'. Somdatta Mandal's translation of Tagore's letters introduce similar humanitarian concerns when the maestro mentions a German anthropologist and his wife who for the betterment of mankind were journeying to study tribals in India. Tagore remarks, "The people for whom they are willingly prepared to undergo hardship and to overlook all sorts of danger are not their relatives, nor are they civilised." And yet even a century ago to fathom more about mankind, attempts were being made to integrate with our ancient lore. The concept of being 'civilised' is of course now much under the microscope. What is being 'civilised'?
Is it about having power? We have Akbar Barakzai's poem translated by Fazal Baloch on creation looking at the divide between a 'civilised' God and man. The theme stresses the two sides of the divide. More translations from Odiya, Dutch and Korean further mingle different flavours of the world into our journal — each questioning the accepted norm in different ways.
In an edition focussed on myths and stories from which we evolved, Rhys Hughes has created an unusual legend around elephants. His poetry also deals with animals — cats. One wonders if the T S Eliot's famed 'Macavity, the Mystery Cat' could have to do something with his choices? We were fortunate to have Arundhathi Subramaniam share her poetry on myths around Indian figures like Shakuntala and Avvaiyar and the titular poem from When God is a Traveller that won her the 2020 Sahitya Akademi Award. Michael R Burch continues on the theme dwelling on Circe, Mary Magdalene and Helen. Sekhar Banerjee has a more iconoclastic approach to myths in his poetry. Jared Carter talks of modern myths perpetuated through art and cultural studies as does Mike Smith in his musings with his glance back at the last century through a photograph.
We have poetry by a Filipino writer Gigi Baldovino Gosnell from South Africa, looking for a new world, a new legend, perhaps a world without borders. Tohm Bakelas has given us a few lines of powerful poetry. Could these poems be a reaction to world events? Smitha Vishwanath has responded to the situation in Afghanistan with a poem. In this edition, photographs and verses in Penny Wilkes' 'Nature's Musings' draw from the universe. She writes, "The sun never asks for applause" — a powerful thought and perhaps one mankind can learn from.
Ghost stories by Niles Reddick and Sunil Sharma perpetuate the theme, especially the latter has a ghost that questions myths of 'isms' created in the modern-day world. We also have a writer from Malaysia, P Ravi Shankar, with a futuristic legend set in a far-off time where man has embraced the reality of climate change and artificial intelligence. An interesting and fun read as is Devraj Singh Kalsi's professions about why he did not become a professor, Geetha Ravichandran's light musing on word play and a young writer Saurabh Nagpal's musing, 'Leo Messi's Magic Realism' — a footballer viewed from a literary perspective!
While our musings make us laugh, our essays this time take us around the world with the myth of happiness deconstructed by Candice Louisa Daquin, to Burma and deep into Kolkata's iconic history of the detective department started in the nineteenth century. There is an essay by Bhaskar Parichha that explores politics and media and mentions 'gatekeepers' of the media who need to be responsible for influencing public opinion. Guess who would be the gatekeepers?
Bhaskar Parichha's review of Wendy Donniger's non-fiction exploring myths around horses, Winged Stallion and Wicked Mares, and Basudhara Roy's review of Bina Sarkar Ellias' Song of a Rebel and Other Selected Poems perpetuate the theme of the importance of the past on the one hand and question it on the other. But that is what Borderless is about — exploring the dialectics of opposing streams to re-invent myths towards a better future.
We have a bumper issue again this time with nearly fifty posts. I invite our wonderful readers on a magical journey to unfold the hidden, unmentioned gems scattered on the pages of the September Issue of Borderless. Thank you again to an outstanding team, all our global contributors who make every edition an adventure and a reality and our wonderful readers. Thank you all.
Have a beautiful month!
Mitali Chakravarty
Borderless Journal
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Humanities Texas is pleased to invite teachers to submit a description of how they have incorporated the Texas Originals radio series into an end-of-year assignment for a chance to win $100 and a set of our limited edition mugs, and to be featured on the Humanities Texas website. In 250-500 words, teachers should tell us about an end-of-year project they created using one or more Texas Originals episodes.
Any teacher in a Texas school may submit an entry.
Describe your project in 250-500 words and fill out the quick and easy submission form. Download the form here. These informal, short submissions should include:
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Please email your submission form and project description to txoriginals@humanitiestexas.org by June 1, 2013. Award winners will be notified of their selection in July 2013.
Five winners will be selected. The winning projects will be posted on the Humanities Texas website, and the winning teachers will each receive $100 and a set of four limited edition mugs, which feature Barbara Jordan, Tom Lea, Katherine Ann Porter, and Juan Seguín.
About Texas Originals
Texas Originals is a radio series profiling individuals whose life and achievements have had a profound influence upon Texas history and culture. Developed in partnership with KUHF, Houston Public Radio, the program airs on more than fifteen public and commercial radio stations in Texas and is available for free on iTunes and the Humanities Texas website. Visit the Texas Originals "For Educators" page for a downloadable guide of the correlations between Texas Originals and the fourth- and seventh-grade Texas history TEKS.
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Carbon tax bill passed amid concerns over its impact on competitiveness
The Carbon Pricing Bill sets out a framework for implementing the carbon tax, including the measurement, reporting and verification requirements.
The Carbon Pricing Bill sets out a framework for implementing the carbon tax, including the measurement, reporting and verification requirements. The carbon tax will be introduced from 2019 on large direct emitters of greenhouse gases such as power stations, and is expected to affect between 30 and 40 emitters currently operating in Singapore.
20 Mar 2018 06:28PM (Updated: 20 Mar 2018 11:08PM )
SINGAPORE: A bill to introduce carbon tax in Singapore was passed in Parliament on Tuesday (Mar 20).
These large emitters will be charged S$5 per tonne of greenhouse gas emissions from 2019. The tax rate will be reviewed by 2023, with the intention of increasing it to between S$10 and S$15 per tonne by 2030.
Moving the second reading of the bill, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Masagos Zulkifli pointed out that companies in Singapore reported an energy efficiency improvement rate of 0.8 in 2016, up from 0.4 in 2014 and 0.6 in 2015. But he added that Singapore still has some way to go, as leading jurisdictions like Belgium or the Netherlands achieve annual improvement rates of one to two per cent.
"The carbon tax will incentivise companies to improve energy and carbon efficiency, while giving them the flexibility to take action where it makes business sense," he said. He added that in a recent consultation session with industry and non-government organisations, many agreed on the need for climate action and supported pricing carbon.
The carbon tax will take the form of a "fixed-price credits based mechanism", Mr Masagos added. This means that the affected facilities will pay the carbon tax by buying and surrendering carbon credits corresponding to their greenhouse gas emissions, rather than through direct payment. These carbon credits can only be bought from the National Environment Agency (NEA) at a fixed price.
MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT RAISE ISSUES RELATED TO HOUSEHOLDS, BUSINESSES
Eight parliamentarians spoke on the bill, raising points ranging from the impact of the carbon tax on households, supporting businesses in the change and the impact of the tax on Singapore's international competitiveness.
MP for Nee Soon GRC Lee Bee Wah noted that with the carbon tax rate of S$5 per tonne, the impact is expected to be small. But she added that there are still concerns about the impact on households.
"This may not seem significant, but with the increase in the price of water and other items, it will all add up," she said. "One major public concern is how it will affect our cost of living. How can we ensure that businesses are not going to profiteer?"
On support for businesses, MP for Jurong GRC Rahayu Mahzam pointed out that the implementation of the act will "clearly change" the way businesses are run.
Describing it as a "bold and new initiative", she commended the Government for choosing a "soft start and incremental approach" by imposing a lower tax per tonne of emission at the beginning, and increasing it over time.
But she pointed out that there will be administrative work to be done, mechanisms to be put in place to track emissions, and auditing to be carried out to ensure compliance.
"Given that this is a completely new regime that the businesses are facing, would the Government be providing support, perhaps in the form of business consultancy, to help the affected businesses manage the change?"
Meanwhile, Nominated MP K Thanaletchimi raised concerns that the carbon tax would incur costs that affect industry competitiveness.
"As a small nation that relies heavily on trade and foreign investment, how is the Government going to ensure that the economy remains competitive with the introduction on the carbon tax?" she asked.
CARBON TAX DELIBERATED CAREFULLY AND EXTENSIVELY WITHIN GOVERNMENT
In response to MPs, Mr Masagos noted that the impact of the carbon tax on households is expected to be small, at about 1 per cent of total electricity and gas expenses on average. He added that eligible HDB households will receive additional U-Save rebates of S$20 per year, from 2019 to 2021.
On average, these additional rebates will cover the expected increase in electricity and gas expenses arising from the carbon tax. "We will assess the impact of the carbon tax at a later stage and review the need to extend these rebates," he said.
He added that the Government will also work closely with the Consumers Association of Singapore and Competition Commission of Singapore to monitor the market for unfair pricing and coordinated price hikes.
On supporting companies, Mr Masagos said the Government is prepared to spend more than the estimated S$1 billion in carbon tax revenue that is expected be collected in the first five years on worthwhile carbon abatement projects. Existing energy efficiency incentive schemes will also be enhanced, he said.
He assured Parliament that in introducing the tax, the Government has been mindful of Singapore's international competitiveness, given that Singapore is an export-oriented economy.
Concluding, he stressed that the carbon tax has been deliberated carefully and extensively within the Government. It has also made a "concerted effort" to consult and engage the industry.
"The bill is an important step forward, not only in encouraging industry to do their part for the climate but also in readying our economy and strengthening our competitiveness as the world transitions to a low-carbon economy," he said.
"Companies ignore these realities at their peril."


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McArthur marks Fairtrade Fortnight at Holyrood
Posted by David Green | Updated 2018-03-08
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur this week marked Fairtrade Fortnight in Holyrood by meeting with coffee farmers from Malawi to discuss the importance of fairtrade, including the work of Orkney Fair Trade Group.
Fairtrade Fortnight, which is running from 26 Feb 2018 – 11 Mar 2018, is an annual promotional campaign organised and funded by the Fairtrade Foundation to increase awareness of Fairtrade products.
To mark the occasion, Mr McArthur attended the Cross Party Group on Fair Trade this week where he met Bernard Kaunda and Christopher Gondwe of Mzuzu Coffee Planters Co-operative Union in Malawi.
Orkney's MSP, who is also the Convener of the Scottish Parliament's Cross Party Group on Malawi, took the opportunity to find out more about the Co-operative's plans to build on the success of Mzuzu Coffee, whose membership consists of 25% female farmers, and to discuss the importance of fairtrade for their farmers.
Following the meeting, Mr McArthur said:
"The Fair Trade movement continues to go from strength to strength. Fair Trade Fortnight has helped support that success by providing more opportunities to spread the word about the benefits of fair trade, not least the importance of ensuring producers are paid a decent price.
"It was fascinating to meet Bernard Kaunda and Christopher Gondwe of Mzuzu Coffee Planters and learn more about the work they have been doing to build on the popularity of their product. As a result of their success, Mzuzu has been able to support social programmes such as building teachers' houses, processing facilities and health facilities back in Malawi.
"Orkney, of course, enjoys close ties with Malawi as well as a strong track record in supporting fair trade. This has been a genuine community effort, but credit is certainly due to the leading role played by the Orkney Fair Trade Group whose fair trade initiatives, including work with local schools, has helped raise awareness of and support for the benefits of fair trade."


Barack Obama is getting attacked from all sides now, and it appears that no place is safe for him. On the left he is being attacked by Hillary Clinton, with accusations of plagiarism among other things. On the right he is being bombarded by supporters of John McCain, who are setting him up as a supporter of terrorists. I sincerely feel bad for the guy right now.
I'm not a big supporter of Obama, but I'm also not a supporter of low blows (I don't support Obama because of his huge spending proposals and other polices, not personal issues). The latest blow coming from McCain supporters at a recent rally was especially distasteful. There the speaker who introduced Obama repeatedly called out his full name Barack Hussein Obama, and suggested that he was being friendly with our terrorist enemies. I was upset with Clinton's plagiarism accusations, but this is 100 times worse. It would be one thing if they had proof that he is working with terrorists. But to accuse him of what amounts to treason just because the guy was born into a Muslim family (although it is debated whether they were even practicing) and has the middle name Hussein...give me a break. Not that religion even matters, but they guy is a renowned Christian now, not Muslim. All this does is make the McCain campaign look like an ignorant bunch of bigots, which is not exactly the image one wants to portray in a campaign.
To his credit, McCain did repeatedly apologize for the remarks made by his supporters, and he said that he expects that it won't happen again. I certainly hope that is the case.
In every election, things eventually turn nasty, and it has been one of the biggest turn-offs to me for politics. For once, I would like to see the candidates fight a nice, clean fight and stick to the issues. If you have a problem with a candidate's proposals...great, let's debate them. Topics involving religion, race, and family...lets keep those out of it. Here's hoping for a good clean Presidential race, whichever candidates it may involve.


Following a revitalization process of the Roma neighbourhood in Mexico City, art and design curator Ana Elena Mallet, who will speak at WDCD Live Amsterdam, initiated in 2009 the Roma Condesa Cultural Corridor (Corredor Cultural Roma Condesa, CCRC). The cultural event revived the two linked neighbourhoods of Roma and Condesa and has grown into a festival attracting 180,000 visitors.
CCRC has its origin in a joint initiative of newly established gallery owners in the Roma area in the centre of Mexico City at the end of the nineties. Together they offered a simultaneous opening on the last Thursday of each month with free transport between the galleries. In 2009, when Mexico was recovering from an economic crisis, Mexican curator Ana Elena Mallet proposed to link the neighbouring Condesa to a biannual cultural corridor. In the past decade, twice a year the Roma and Condesa areas formed the stage for many activities of contemporary art, design, fashion, cinema, environment and gastronomy.
This 5 and 6 May the event experienced its 20thedition. In the past ten years CCRC has grown into a major cultural event, receiving 180,000 attendees visiting 1042 art and design activities, 366 gastronomic, 38 environmental, 37 children's and 11 theatrical activities. The event has 88,000 followers on Facebook and 140,000 on Twitter and generated over 1200 media impressions.
Join WDCD Live Amsterdam to hear more about this amazing project from Ana Elena Mallet herself.


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Cordia Servex trolley facilitates transportation and maintenance of fire extinguishers and fire safety tools. Lightweight and foldable.
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Dirty Dining
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Multiple fraud complaints filed after strange unemployment claims sent to Nevada companies
Nevada's troubled unemployment benefit system is facing new concerns and criticism after multiple people are coming forward with letters that indicate unemployment benefits have been filed and paid for individuals who never filed for assistance.
By: Joe Bartels
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Nevada's troubled unemployment benefit system is facing new concerns and criticism after multiple people are coming forward with letters that indicate unemployment benefits have been filed and paid for individuals who never filed for assistance.
It seems no one is immune to the struggling economy and unemployment problems plaguing Nevada.
The Nevada Broadcasters Association which represents dozens of radio and television stations across the state, including KTNV 13 Action News, now says they are the victim of a disturbing trend.
On Monday, Lisa Hack, the association's business manager, was opening the mail and discovered something highly suspicious.
"It was a letter notifying us that supposedly myself, Lisa Hack, had applied for unemployment and indicated that I had been laid off from the association in March," explained Hack.
"My heart sank," she added.
Hack has been working continuously throughout the pandemic.
She called the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, or DETR, right away to straighten it out.
"They confirmed that this is going on and there has been an uptick in it recently, these fraudulent claims, in the exact scenario that happened to me," said Hack.
According to Hack, a DETR representative revealed that someone was able to provide her correct date of birth, social security number, place of employment and a date of a supposed lay off.
The claim was paid, in full, on an unemployment debit card.
"It was beyond shocking, I obviously was not laid off and I have never applied for unemployment," said Hack.
"That's thousands and thousands of dollars that they got, thousands and thousands," added Hack.
The same scam appears to be happening to additional people.
"The irony is, I own the business, and yet I received a letter about myself and I did not file a claim," said Marina Nicola, owner of the VOX agency, a public relations firm.
Nicola received a letter on Tuesday indicating someone had filed for and received unemployment benefits using her maiden name.
"I hope there are multiple levels of verification happening when it comes to DETR receiving these claims, I don't know if it's actually happening, but I can only hope that is the case," said Nicola.
13 Investigates contacted DETR about the situation and inquired about a possible hack or data breach which Lisa Hack suspects could be behind the apparent fraud.
A spokesperson released a statement which reads:
"DETR has not experienced any data server breach. We work diligently with our vendor in monitoring our sites and addressing any concerns that may arise. We will share further updates should any issues develop. It is important to note that the entire site remains up and active for filers."
Spokesperson, Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation
Hack says she filed a police report at the direction of the DETR representative she spoke with on the phone.
Nicola says she plans to file a police report soon.
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak told 13 Investigates in a one-on-one interview last week that the system has received thousands of fraudulent claims and investigators are working to track those down while paying legitimate claims as quickly as possible.
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California Court Rules State Law Allows Cashier Not Given Suitable Seating to Pursue Civil Penalty Claim
By Jamerson C. Allen and Mark S. Askanas
Employers in California may be at risk for significant penalties under California's requirement that employees be provided with "suitable seating," under a ruling of a state appeals court in Bright v. 99¢ Only Stores, No. B220016 (Cal. Ct. App. Nov. 12, 2010). The case was brought under state Industrial Welfare Commission ("IWC") Wage Order No. 7-2001(14), specifying the requirement, and the Labor Code's Private Attorneys General Act ("PAGA"), which permits aggrieved employees to sue for civil penalties for a violation of the state Labor Code.
Eugina Bright was a cashier at 99¢ Only Stores. She filed a class action against her employer, alleging violations of California law and the Wage Order by failing to provide her with a seat, although the nature of her work reasonably permitted the use of a seat. She sought civil penalties under the PAGA for the violation.
The Stores asked the trial court to dismiss the complaint, arguing that a violation of the Wage Order's suitable seating requirement was not a violation of the law, and, even if it were, Bright could not recover penalties under the PAGA because the Wage Order had its own penalty provision. The trial court agreed with the Stores and dismissed the complaint. Bright appealed.
California Labor Law and Wage Order
The Labor Law (Section 1198) provides, in relevant part:
The maximum hours of work and the standard conditions of labor fixed by the commission shall be the maximum hours of work and the standard conditions of labor for employees. The employment of any employee for longer hours than those fixed by the order or under conditions of labor prohibited by the order is unlawful.
Under the authority of Section 1198, the IWC adopted Wage Order No. 7-2001 to address, among other things, the "standard conditions of employment for employees in this state." The Wage Order provides that all employees "shall be provided with suitable seats when the nature of the work reasonably permits the use of seats." IWC Wage Order No. 4-2001(14)(A).
Suitable Seating is a Condition of Labor Encompassed by Section 1198
The trial court determined that a failure to provide suitable seating is not a violation of Section 1198 because it is not a condition "prohibited" by the Wage Order. Even if it were, the court continued, the Wage Order contains a civil penalty provision that restricts such penalties to cases where the employee was underpaid. As Bright did not allege she was underpaid, the court dismissed the complaint.
The appeals court reversed. It said that based on the plain meaning of Section 1198, the suitable seating requirement was a "condition of employment" and the failure to provide suitable seating constituted a violation of Section 1198. The Court rejected the employer's contention that violations only occurred where "prohibitory" language was used in the statute, such as the words "shall not." The Court found that the Stores' interpretation was inconsistent with the "the remedial purpose of the statute."
Availability of Civil Penalties under PAGA
The Court then examined whether Bright could recover penalties under the PAGA for the Section 1198 violation. The statute provides a penalty of $100 for each aggrieved employee per pay period for the first violation and $200 per employee per pay period for each subsequent violation for "all provisions of this code except those for which a civil penalty is specifically provided."
The Court said, "Nowhere in the Labor Code is a civil penalty specifically provided for violations of the suitable seating requirement incorporated in section 1198." It noted that the penalties provided in the Wage Order were "in addition to other civil penalties," and thus were not an exclusive remedy. Accordingly, the Court found PAGA allows a civil penalty for violations of Section 1198 based on the failure to comply with the Wage Order's suitable seating requirement.
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Luncheon is served from 11:30am to 2pm, Monday to Friday.
History Clubhouse Photos Events Executive Committee Photo Galleries
The Entertainment Committee of The Thames Club is pleased to offer a variety of special events throughout the year. Many of these events have become annual 'staples' of the Thames Club experience and provide the membership the opportunity to celebrate seasonal events while enjoying the ambiance of the century old Club House and the friendship of fellow members and their guests. Members of Clubs with whom the Thames Club has reciprocal agreements are always welcome at any of the events.
Examples of Club Events:
"First Friday" Socials in the Pub Room
Valentine's Day Brunch
Kentucky Derby Cocktail Party
Member Mixers
Member's Appreciation Brunch
Thames Club Murder Mystery
"An Evening of Exceptional Comfort"
Family Easter Bunny Brunch
Thames Club Road Rally
Santa Claus Holiday Party (separate events for children and adults)
Scotch and Cigar Night
Lamb Barbeque
Pre-theater Dinner Specials
Thanksgiving Extravaganza
New Year's Eve Gala
St. Patrick's Day "Pot of Gold" Party
Greek Festival Night
Professional Appreciation Brunch
Additionally, an active duck pin bowling schedule is in place on the two lanes in the lower portion of the Club from Fall through Spring each year in the form of both a Men's League and a Mixed-Doubles League. During this lengthy season both cocktails and a light meal are available in the Pub Room on most weeknights during the hours of 5:30 PM to 8 PM. Both members and guests from reciprocal clubs are welcome in the Pub during these periods. Contact Club Manager Nancy Blair (860-443-5504) for further information.
Wed Jan 29 @ 6:00PM - 9:00pm
Real Tennis World Championship Eliminator Matches
Thu Jan 30 @ 5:30PM - 9:00pm
Mixed Doubled Bowling
Fri Jan 31 @ 8:00AM - 2:00pm
Ladies Luncheon
Mon Feb 03 @ 5:30PM - 9:00pm
Men's Bowling League
Thu Feb 06 @ 5:30PM - 9:00pm
Mon Feb 10 @10:30AM - 12:00pm
Tue Feb 11 @ 5:30PM - 9:30pm
Wed Feb 12 @ 5:30PM - 9:00pm
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This is our new Smoky Quartz Ring made in 14K Rose Gold. The center stone is about 2.80ct (9x7mm) brown Smoky Quartz (color may vary due to the nature of the stone) set in a four prong solitaire setting. There are genuine Black Diamonds along the cathedral style shank set micro pave raising elegantly towards the center stone with total weight about 0.15ct.
This ring can be perfect for an alternative engagement ring.


It's 50 years since Churchill's home, Chartwell, opened to the public. Thanks to the generosity of the Trust members and the wider public we have almost reached the target for our 2016 appeal, including the acquisition of Churchill's Nobel Prize, but there's still more to be done.
With our appeal so far we have acquired over 1,000 individual items that belonged to Sir Winston Churchill at Chartwell, including most recently his Nobel Prize for Literature. There is more work to be done though, and we still need your support to deliver the final elements of the project.
We were delighted when HRH The Prince of Wales visited Chartwell on 5 June. As well as seeing the work we do, meeting our staff and volunteers, The Prince thanked supporters of our appeal which aims to secure hundreds of Churchill's possessions for the nation.
Churchill was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953 in recognition of his writing and commanding speeches. With your help we have been able to acquire this important item in the collection, keeping it at Chartwell, where it belongs.
" You may be sure that Clemmie and I will do our utmost to invest the house and gardens with every characteristic and trophy that will make it of interest in the future."