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SUMMARY:Sunday Speaker Series: Gerard Monaghan "Connecticut Heroes"
DESCRIPTION:On May 3\, 1783\, General George Washington did something unprecedented in military history. Standing on the parade grounds at the New Windsor\, N.Y.\, cantonment\, he presented awards – the Badge of Military Merit – to two enlisted soldiers. It was the first time any military awards had been given to other than officers. Several days later\, a third soldier received the award.\n\nAll three recipients – the only ones documented during the Revolution – were from Connecticut. The story of how this award came into existence and the exploits that earned it are a little-known footnote in the American Revolution.\n\n\n\nGerard J. Monaghan\, a retired Army Reserve lieutenant colonel and military historian\, will take you through the history of this award – which became the Purple Heart – and examine the deeds of other heroic Connecticut residents.\n\n\n\n___\n\n\n\nGerard J. Monaghan\, co-founder and former president of the Association of Bridal Consultants\, had a parallel career\, teaching journalism and practicing marketing and public relations for the Army and Army Reserve for almost 30 years. He served in Belgium and with the 25 th Infantry Division at Cu Chi\, Vietnam. As a Reservist\, he was called up for Grenada\, Panama and Gulf I\, where he worked for Gen. Colin Powell and edited the Defense Department’s report to\n\nCongress on the war. A military historian\, he retired as a lieutenant colonel. In a prior life\, he was an editor for The News-Times in Danbury and The Advocate in Stamford. He holds degrees in journalism and political science\, and serves on the New Milford Planning Commission.
URL:https://newmilford-chamber.com/events/sunday-speaker-series-gerard-monaghan-connecticut-heroes/
LOCATION:JCC in Sherman\, 9 Route 39S\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784
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SUMMARY:Beginners Watercolor Class with Kristine Ross
DESCRIPTION:Expressive Watercolor Autumn Apples\n\n16 spots available\, RSVP to avoid missing out!\n\n\n\nJoin Kristine for a seasonal watercolor workshop celebrating the warm hues of autumn apples. You’ll leave with completed mini studies on deckled-edge cold pressed paper\, ready to frame or gift as custom cards. Tailored for beginners. Materials Provided.\n\n\n\nKristine Ross is a Sherman\, CT–based artist with a background in painting. A self-described “artist of all trades\,” her work spans everything from watercolor illustration to portraits\, which have been featured on the Martha Stewart show and in the Architectural Digest Design Show. She earned her BFA from The Cooper Union. Recently\, she has also been teaching beginner watercolor classes for local residents\, hoping to inspire a rewarding new creative outlet. You can see more about her classes and students’ work on her Instagram and Facebook accounts- @ColorfulGatherings.
URL:https://newmilford-chamber.com/events/beginners-watercolor-class-with-kristine-ross/
LOCATION:JCC in Sherman\, 9 Route 39S\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784
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SUMMARY:Dinner & Music with Bernie Kaplan" "Yesterday & Tomorrow\, Today"
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Bernie Kaplan on guitar\, flute\, and dulcime with an all-star band including the remarkable David Wonsey on percussion\, Sherman’s own piano and multi instrumentalist wizard\, Christopher Carlone on piano\, Sherman School’s Steven Trinchillo on bass\, and a few surprise guests.\n\n\n\nThis concert showcases an eclectic mix of Bernie’s tunes representing many genres of music.\n\n\n\nMenu Coming Soon\n\n\n\nAbout Bernie Kaplan\n\nBernie wrote his first song over 60 years ago. In his younger years\, he held a variety of sundry jobs from dairy farming to school custodian while also performing on the coffee house circuit before forming a band that eventually played just about every kind of music from standards to pop hits\, from country to disco\, as well as originals representing a wide range of genres. During that time he taught himself to play flute and dulcimer in addition to guitar. After starting a family\, his music mostly gave way to a long and fulfilling career as an educator\, where he served as a coach\, English teacher\, drama director\, and administrator\, culminating in a 26 year tenure as a high school principal. Always\, at times along the way and whenever he could\, he found time to play and to write songs. Currently retired and splitting his time between the city and Sherman\, Bernie is again deeply engaged in songwriting and playing flute.
URL:https://newmilford-chamber.com/events/dinner-music-with-bernie-kaplan-yesterday-tomorrow-today/
LOCATION:JCC in Sherman\, 9 Route 39S\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784
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