Reprinted with permission from The Vermont Standard

10/23/23

It was a bit disappointing to have such a dreary weekend, although some of the leaves are hanging on and still lovely. A friend and I decided to walk in the rain on Friday and it actually was fine with our rain gear. There were some breaks in the precipitation on Sunday and I think the sun even broke through a few times. I noticed that streams are running fast and full and the lakes are high, too.

I think that most folks know that staff has been moved back into the Town Building. There are a few pictures on the Town website. Work is still being done and the project has not been completed yet.

We had quite a discussion of Lady Tan’s Circle of Women during the Book Group discussion on 10/18. I think I can safely say that it was an interesting learning experience, but none of us would have liked the limitations placed upon women during that time period! Our next book is The Maid by Nita Prose that will be discussed on 11/18. That will also be the time to choose reading material for the next few months. All are welcome to join the group. Thanks to Rose Vetere, we can meet via Zoom, so weather is not a limiting factor.

Don’t forget to join the Historical Society program on Sunday, 10/29 at 2 PM at the Community Center featuring Marty Podskoch who will be sharing pictures and information on the CCC camps of our region. There is no admission, although donations are always appreciated. Come enjoy learning about this interesting time in our history, plus share refreshments and time to chat with neighbors.

Many of you know Plymouth resident Gwen Groff, pastor of Bethany Mennonite Church in Bridgewater for the past 24 years. She will be leaving that position at the end of November and the congregation is extending an invitation to the community to attend a reception for her on Sunday, 11/12 from 2 to 4 PM at Bethany Birches Camp on Lynds Hill Rd. All are welcome to attend and to enjoy light refreshments and time together.

Speaking of BBC, please note the message reprinted below:

Greetings dear friends.  

The annual benefit auction has come and gone. At our blog you can read a short report about raising more than $70,000 so that anyone can experience Bethany Birches affordably.  It’s not too late to give via the fund a need if you missed out on the action. Mark your calendar for September 28, 2024, for next year’s auction!

Next up: winter camp!  I was looking at enrollments the other day and for time of year, they are ahead of other years. I mention this because if you are hoping to send someone to a winter camp session, sign up this week to make sure you get the date(s) of your choice. 

You will hear more from Anna and the program team soon, but I am excited for some of the fall programming including:

• Internship schedule  
• Fall workday, at camp, lunch served (Oct 28 10am – 4pm… mark your calendars)
• High School and College Bible Study
• Announcement of summer camp 2024 dates – love when those drop!

Thanks for being a part of the BBC Community. 

Brandon “Tuna” Bergey
Executive Director