Comedy for a cause April 15

Press Release

Kristen Roberts, chairwoman of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, announced that the Chamber’s Real Estate Program will once again host a Comedy Night and Auction to benefit the Chamber’s Recovery Employment Program.

This event, presented by Comedy, Craft Beer and Wine and More, will take place Saturday, April 15, 6:30 to 9 p.m., at the Middletown Elks Crystal Ballroom, 44 Maynard St., and will feature comedian Marty Caproni.

This is a “BYOF” event (Bring Your Own Food). Drinks will be available for purchase.

Tickets for the Comedy Night and Auction are $25 ($200 for a table of 10). Advance registration is required, via middlesexchamber.com.

Lunch Is Served

Obituaries

Guynn Monthei

DURHAM - Margaret

(Addis) Guynn Monthei, 94, of Durham, CT, passed on March 2, 2023, at Aaron Manor, Chester, after a long illness. Maggie was born in Middletown on April 1, 1928, to Robert & Florence (Miller) Addis. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, class of ‘46 and was married to Harland L. Guynn in 1949, until his passing in 1974. She later married Julius Monthei of Middlefield in 1989, until his passing in 1995.

Growing up on the Addis Farm on Smith St in the Westfield district of Middletown in the 30’s and 40’s, Maggie was fully engaged in the various chores common to a Farmer’s Daughter of that era. In addition to tending to the dairy herd, delivering milk and dealing with their tobacco crop, she was seen regularly riding her Palomino, Lady. Over the years, Maggie held positions at Pratt & Whitney, EIS, and the State of Connecticut Library Service Center, retiring in 1990. She served as a Cub Scout Den Mother (Pack 33, Middlefield), on the Board of the Levi E. Coe Library and on the Middlefield Federated Church Board of Deacons. In addition to her love of making jewelry and reading, Maggie enjoyed travel adventures including Hot Air Ballooning, River Rafting, trips to Europe, Alaska, Canada, Puerto Rico and a couple of trips to Disney World with her grandchildren.

Margaret is survived by her three children: Robert Guynn and wife, Claudia, of Durham; Gary Guynn and wife, Jackie, of Cobalt; Suellen (Guynn) Woody and husband, Mike, of Chester; and stepson Tom

Monthei and wife, Doreen, of Cheshire. Maggie also leaves five grandchildren: Rebecca (Guynn) Carroll and husband, Jeremy, of Middletown; Bethany (Guynn) Ty and husband, Jon, of Middletown; Jason Woody of Westbrook; Kyle Woody of Colchester; Emily (Guynn) Vincent and husband, Matt, of North Madison. She also leaves 7 Great Grandchildren: Jessica Hernandez, Mikayla Camarda, Aislinn Carroll, Zoe Carroll, Jordyn Ty, Maddox Ty, Brooklynn Vincent and an 8th expected in August. She was predeceased by brothers John & Chester McCoid of Westfield and a sister Lois (McCoid) Palys of Meriden.

A Celebration of life will be held on March 10th at 11:00 am at Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church St, Middletown. Interment will follow at the Middlefield Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00 am before the service. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001, at www.alzfdn. org, or by phone at 866232-8484. To place online condolences, visit: www. doolittlefuneralservice. com.

Sewing project

The Durham Fair Foundation and Durham Fair Needlework Department are teaming up to support Dress

A Girl Around the World (dressagirlaroundtheworld.com). Join them Saturday, March 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Middlefield Community Center, 405

Main St. All levels of sewing ability welcome. To register, call Susan Dorvilliers at 860306-9024 or email mdorvilliers@yahoo.com (put Dress in subject line).

Crisis prep

Masonicare will host the program “Planning Before a Crisis” Wednesday, March

Middlefield Community Center

Bus trips Wednesday, March 15, New England Air Museum; Wednesday, March 22, Mohegan Sun Casino; Wednesday, March 29, shopping at Walmart in Wallingford. Call Middletown Area Transit at 860346-0212, press 2.

AARP tax prep. Tuesday, March 21. Call 860-349-7121 to make an appointment.

Foot care clinic. Friday, March 24, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost $35. Call 860-3497121 to make an appointment

Senior Lunch Bunch. Join us Monday, Wednesday and Friday for lunch at the Middlefield Café. Lunch is provided by CRT for a suggested donation of $3. For more information, call 860-3497121.

Energy assistance. Applications are being accepted inperson for energy assistance. Call 860-349-7121 to make an appointment.

Food bank. The food bank is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., by appointment only. For more information, call 860-349-7121.

Dial-a-Ride. Curb to curb service. Cost is $7 for round trip transportation. For details, call Middletown Area Transit, 860-346-0212.

Zoom exercise classes. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. For Middlefield/Rockfall seniors. To register, call 860-3497121.

Volunteer. Volunteers are needed to serve lunch. For details, call 860-349-7121.

15, 3 to 4 p.m., at Masonicare at Ashlar Village, 74 Cheshire Road, Wallingford. Attorney Steven L. Rubin will share his expertise on the legal aspects of having a plan for your future care vs. making decisions at the time of a health crisis. The event is free. RSVP by calling 203679-6460.

Raccoon Club

The New Haven Raccoon Club, 853 New Haven Road,

Durham, will host its annual ham shoot/youth .22 shoot Sunday, March 26 starting at 9 a.m.

Try your luck at winning a ham for Easter dinner. Refreshments will be available.