The Noble Horizons Auxiliary, founded in 1975, operates the Country Store, and organizes the popular Festival of Trees and Country Fair at Christmastime. Donations and proceeds from events throughout the year enable the auxiliary to make substantial gifts for the benefit of the entire Noble Community.

The auxiliary always welcomes new members. Anyone who would like more information about the work of the auxiliary or who is interested in becoming a member may call Joanne Moore, Director of Volunteers, at 860-435-9851, ext. 154 or jmoore@churchhomes.org

News Notes

Saratoga Bus Trip

The Noble Horizons Auxiliary is planning its 15th annual bus trip to Saratoga for auxiliary members, friends, and guests on Thursday, August 15. So mark your calendar and ask one or more friends to join you for a delightful day.

The $45 price includes transportation, admission to the grandstand, reserved seating, and refreshments on the return trip. Lunch is not included. Departure times will be 9:15 am at the Scoville Memorial Library parking lot and 9:30 am at Noble Horizons. The bus will return about 7:30 pm.

For reservations and information, call Joanne Elliott at 860.824.0365.

Visit the Country Store

New items are arriving weekly, so stop by and see the new displays. Gardeners would like the colorful gardening tote filled with small tools or a gardening calendar and journal. Another new item is the insulated wine and cheese cooler to take to an outdoor concert or picnic. There's a wide variety of bags—from small evening purses to large totes. Be sure to see the new purse organizer which can be easily switched from one handbag to another or carried on its own. Are you looking for a special gift for an upcoming birthday, wedding, or anniversary? Perhaps you would like to update your wardrobe with a new necklace or colorful scarf. Do you need a small hostess gift or a unique centerpiece? If so, look no farther than the Country Store which is located off the main hallway in Wagner Terrace. The store carries a wide variety of home decorating items—pillows, pitchers and vases, placemats and napkins, dish towels, small bowls and cheese boards, baskets, serving platters and trays, picture frames, and candles, lanterns, and small lamps. The designs will go with a variety of decorating styles—from natural colors and floral prints to bright greens and blues for a splash of color.

There's even a corner filled with children's items—a variety of stuffed animals, books, puzzles, and piggy banks.Don't overlook the selection of jewelry in the cases... the soaps and lotions in the corner... the colorful reading glasses on display... and the many greeting cards.

The Country Store is run by the Noble Horizons Auxiliary. Filled with reasonably priced items, it's a hidden gem in our community.

Auxiliary Cookbook For Sale

The Noble Horizons Auxiliary Favorite Recipes from the Northwest Corner cookbook to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Noble Horizon's founding. It contains over 340 recipes, ranging from appetizers and soups to desserts and sweets. Over 300 were submitted by friends, volunteers, residents, and staff of Noble Horizons. Some are long-time favorites passed down from generations; others are quick-and-easy for today's lifestyles.

Nineteen restaurants from Salisbury, Lakeville, Falls Village, Millerton, Amenia, Sheffield, and Hillsdale supported the project by contributing almost 40 recipes to the Restaurant section. These range from split pea soup and clam chowder to creamy shrimp pasta and lobster risotto, from seared duck breast and Scottish salmon to coconut cream pie and double chocolate tart. Some are complex such as a cassoulet and eggplant Napolitano, others are area favorites such as chicken marsala and tomato pie.

In addition, local photographers have contributed wonderful images that capture the beauty, history, and unique characteristics of the area. Joseph Meehan's photos can be found on the front cover, on each of the section openers, and illustrating various features. Additional photos were contributed by John Emmons and Kathi Karpf. Other highlights include descriptions and illustrations of the Northwest Corner, Noble Horizons, historical buildings and events, libraries, and the Hotchkiss and Salisbury schools.

The cookbook is dedicated to the visionaries and leaders who created and developed Noble Horizons into an outstanding, award-winning retirement community. The cookbook is available for $20 at The Country Store at Noble Horizons which is open from Monday through Friday from 10 am to 3:30pm and on Saturday from noon to 3pm. It is also available by mail for $20 plus $2 (shipping and handling) from Noble Horizons Auxiliary, 17 Cobble Road, Salisbury, CT 06068. All proceeds from the sale of the cookbook will support the Auxiliary's mission of raising funds to enrich the lives of Noble Horizons residents.