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Here you can watch and listen to the discussion between National Grange Communications Director Amanda Brozana Rio and author Walter Boomsma as they explore some of the topics from the book and what they mean to Grangers and Granges today–especially during the current pandemic.
Walter’s book is available from
Posted by Walter Boomsma on April 18, 2020
https://valleygrange.wordpress.com/2020/04/18/exploring-traditions-and-connections/
Due to complications arising as a result of the recent storm , the time and date for “Exploring Connections” has changed. Tune in Friday!
Posted by Walter Boomsma on April 14, 2020
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Walter Boomsma, Valley Grange Program Director, to appear on National Program…
National Grange has started a series of Facebook Live Broadcasts during Grange Month to “cultivate connections in the time of COVID.” The daily broadcasts feature guests and a wide range of topics such as making balloon animals to exploring the future of the Grange as an organization.
On Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at 6:00 pm, Walter Boomsma, author, and Maine State Grange Communications Director, has been invited to appear and discuss “exploring connections,” based partly on his book, Exploring Traditions–Celebrating the Grange Way of Life.
Boomsma says he’s often a self-appointed cage rattler. “One of my goals in writing the book was to get people thinking about how the Grange–its rituals and traditions–connect to the world today. Too often we get stuck in a backward and inward perspective. We may need to turn our welcome mat around. Instead of thinking ‘Welcome to the Grange,’ we may need to focus on getting out into the world. The Grange way of life works best when we’re in the world, not when we’re in a Grange Hall. That’s as true today as it was 150 years ago.”
Tune in to this Facebook event to get your cage rattled and your mind engaged. If you’re not on Facebook, no problem! The broadcast will be recorded and uploaded to YouTube. We’ll share the link here after the broadcast.
Posted by Walter Boomsma on April 9, 2020
https://valleygrange.wordpress.com/2020/04/09/exploring-connections/
The Grange Salutation is “A Granger places faith in God, nurtures hope, dispenses charity, and is noted for fidelity.” Now more than ever, we need to connect. We are all in this together. If you agree, connect with us by leaving a comment, contacting any Valley Grange Member, or sending an email!
Posted by Walter Boomsma on April 2, 2020
https://valleygrange.wordpress.com/2020/04/02/connect-with-us/
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