Bring the entire family for an evening of seasonal community fun! Winchester Grange will be hosting a Holiday Penny Auction on Friday, November 17th, with doors opening at 6:00 PM. The event will be held at Winchester Grange Hall, located at the intersection of Newfield Road and Route 263 in Winchester Center.  Winchester Grange will also be collecting donations of non-perishable food items for local food banks.  Attendees who bring 2 items to donate will receive one special prize ticket.

Our Penny Auction offers a wide variety of prizes including a 50/50 drawing and a number of Special Prizes as well. It's always an enjoyable time with an abundance of great prizes for every possible taste. 

The drawing of prizes will begin at 7:00 PM.  Admission is free, and tickets are available at the cost of $3.00 per card.  Each card features 26 tickets (or 26 chances to win).  There will also be special prize items available for $1.00 per ticket.  Coffee, soft drinks and snacks will be available.  You do not have to be a Grange Member to attend, everyone is welcome.  

Proceeds from the evening will go towards the many community projects and donations sponsored by Winchester Grange. 

We are also in need of donations for auction prizes. If you have an item or items you would like to donate, bring the items on our meeting night, Tuesday, November 14th.  We'll be at the hall starting at approx. 6:00 PM (our meeting is at 7:00 PM).  We will also be at the Grange Hall on Wednesday, November 15th starting at 1:00 PM for set-up,  Many hands make light work. Call Pam 860.921.6459 or Ellen 860.379.5731 to make other arrangements for donations, or for more information.  Grocery items, gift baskets, gift cards, baked goods, or anything that is new or almost new will be welcome. 

Getting to Winchester Center:  From Winsted, take Route 263 to the Winchester Center green.  From Torrington, take Newfield Road (at the corner of Winsted Road and North Main Street) to the Winchester Center green.  Winchester Grange is located at 100 Newfield Road. 

For more information, contact please contact the Holiday Penny Auction event coordinators Pam Wright 860.921.6459 or Ellen Pettit, at 860.379.5731, or you can drop an e-mail to info@WinchesterGrange.org. or visit our website at http://www.WinchesterGrange.org.