2009 SPRING LUNCHEON IS MARCH 28

This year's DFAW Spring Luncheon will be held Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the Poquonock Community Church. Our featured speaker will be Agnes M. Pier, Windsor’s Town Clerk, who will provide an overview of the many historic records in her custody. Agnes has been Windsor’s town clerk since January 2006 and was Deputy Town Clerk from March 2002 to January 2006. Previously, she held positions with FleetBoston Financial, BankBoston Connecticut, and United/Bank/Fleet Financial Services. She holds a BS from St. Joseph College and a MSOB from the University of Hartford. She is active in Windsor’s League of Women Voters, Government Study Committee, Economic Development, Historic District Commission; the Windsor Historical Society; and the Windsor 375th Committee.

Our caterer will be Kane’s Market, and the menu includes Stuffed Chicken Breasts - breading, apples, sausage; Rice Pilaf; Green Beans; Squash Cassrole; Salad and Dressing; Rolls and Butter; and Lemon Mouse Cake.

Following a time of announcements, Richard Roberts will provide a brief introduction to the Connecticut State Library’s digital collections, including the Warwick Patent, the Matthew Grant “Diary,” the Samuel Wyllys Papers.

Time Change for English Cooking Program at Windsor Historical Society

Due to weather, Windsor’s 375th parade has been postponed to Sunday from 2 - 4.

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Frances Bissell’s program “Some Reflections on the History of English Cooking 1633 and Today” at the Windsor Historical Society will occur at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday September 28th, not at 3 p.m. as originally planned.

Windsor 375 Parade Postponed to Sunday, September 28 - 2:00 PM

The Windsor 375 parade has been postponed to Sunday, September 28th at 2:00 PM. The parade route will remain the same, stepping off from the Windsor High School/Sage Park Middle School complex at 2:00 PM and traveling Nook Farms Road to Hillcrest Road to Windsor Avenue.Check-in points for parade units will open at 12:00 Noon.

Founders Day Observance Update

Based on the latest weather reports, the DFAW Founders Day Observance will begin at 6:00 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, September 26, 2008 inside the Windsor Historical Society rather than on Palisado Green.

Family Societies Invited to Exhibit at DFAW's Fall Meeting

DFAW invites all descendants of Windsor’s early families to join us for a weekend celebrating the ideals and actions of Windsor’s Founders. Please plan to attend Founders Day Observances on Friday, September 26, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. on Palisado Green and our “Come Home to Windsor” reunion beginning Sunday, September 28 at noon at the Ellsworth Homestead. If your family society has a tie to early Windsor (Grant, Strong, etc.) and would like display space at the Sunday reunion, contact DFAW President Richard Roberts at Rroberts1861@Charter.net or 860-429-8751.

Share Your DFAW Memories at Our September 28 Reunion

As part of our “Come Home to Windsor” reunion on Sunday, September 28, we plan to have display of photographs and other memorabilia highlighting DFAW’s 25 years. Please contact DFAW president, Richard Roberts at Rroberts1861@Charter.net or 596 Gurleyville Rd., Storrs, CT 06268-1408 to let us know, for planning purposes, if you plan to bring something to display at the “memory table.” (When you bring it, be sure your name is on the item.) During our afternoon program, we’ll take time to share memories of events ranging from the recreated Trek to Windsor and Founders Day 1983, to highlights of other DFAW gatherings and tours. If you can’t attend our reunion, consider sending us a note with a memory or news to share for posting on our Message Board.

Registration Informationfor for DFAW's Come Home to Windsor Reunion

Registration for the Descendants of the Founders of Ancient Windsor's Come Home to Windsor Reunion: $21.00 per adult or $10.00 12 or younger, including luncheon, or $5.00 per person, program only. Make checks payable to DFAW. Mail to: Sandra McGraw, 19 Scantic Meadow Rd., South Windsor, CT 06074. DEADLINE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2008.