Tolland Junior Women 40th Anniversary Hike LbNA #21232
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Add Location| Owner: | Traveln Turtle
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| Plant date: | Mar 27, 2006 |
| Location: | Noah Lane |
| City: | Tolland |
| County: | Tolland |
| State: | Connecticut |
| Boxes: | 4 |
| Planted by: | Choi
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| Found by: | WizPurr (4) |
| Last found: | May 3, 2025 |
| Status: | FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF |
| Last edited: | Jun 2, 2021 |
This letterbox is an adoption (with permission) of the original series by the Tolland Junior Women. I will maintain them and retire where necessary.
Placed by: Tobiasson for Tolland Junior Women, Inc. Anniversary Committee
Placement date: March 27, 2006
State: Connecticut
County: Tolland
Nearest city: Tolland
Number of boxes: 4
Clues
Tobiasson Memorial Forest, Tolland CT
Tolland County
Clue difficulty-easy
Hike difficulty-easy, 1.4 mile loop
Boxes-4
Placed by Tolland Junior Women, Inc 2006
Directions
Take route 84 to exit 68. Turn North onto route 195. Take first left onto Cider Mill Rd. Turn left at stop sign. Pass Crandall Park. At next stop sign, veer right onto Grant Hill Rd. Cross over Metcalf. Take left onto Noah Lane into Grant Hill Farms. Drive to end of cul de sac and park near trailhead.
The early summer of 1965 began the first journey of a small group of dedicated women in the formation of a group, which would remain an integral part of Tolland, Connecticut’s landscape to this day. Tolland Junior Women was formed.
The women would meet periodically to walk down memory lane, both literally and figuratively, and discuss their accomplishments through the years and choose T.J.W.’s path for the future. “A Livable Future” became the TJW theme in the years 1975-76.
On a beautiful morning in 1975, a collection of women were standing at the mouth of the trail, looking forward to sharing time together. They turned left as soon as they entered and discussed how their focus has evolved with the times. These women meet the third Tuesday of every month striving to make a difference in their community through service and fundraising projects. From conservation to education and leadership to home life and health, TJW has determined community needs and worked at fulfilling them.
As they walked past a fallen tree on their right, they saw the remnants of what seemed like an old stonewall and a cluster of rocks. As they stood on the small hilltop, they also saw two yellow flashes on a nearby tree. The ladies noticed a large oak tree standing proudly, as if a sentry guarding a treasure. They stopped to take in the sights. One woman went towards the tree and seeing something nestled amongst some, rocks she investigated further.**
It was a cool, breezy Tuesday in 1985, the Women of TJW met again. Some familiar faces and some new faces brimming with fresh ideas filled the path. TJW had recently founded Tolland Juniorettes, a group for girls, 9 –18 years of age to follow in TJW’s footsteps. Tolland Juniorettes have earned many top honors from Connecticut Junior women.
In 1981, TJW had organized and staffed its first Safety Town for students entering kindergarten. Today, Safety Town is an annual event, which can support up to 200 incoming kindergarten students.
The ladies nimbly crossed the stream one by one, lending a helping hand when needed. Ascending a knoll they saw an arch. Even though it wasn’t part of the yellow trail, they couldn’t resist walking under it. At approximately 40 paces, they spied a very tall, very straight, very smooth tree with intriguing marks on it. As they walked amongst the leaves and twigs, one woman tripped, almost losing her hat. Here they found a treasure in an unlikely spot. ** The mystery identification of the marks left on the tree got them thinking of the mark the Junior Women’s efforts has left on the town.
The 1990’s found those dedicated friends at the familiar trail once again. They enthusiastically discussed their past and future efforts. Tolland Junior Women had been instrumental in developing the Tolland Historical Society, Tolland land trust, Friends of Tolland Library and Tolland Safety Explorers Post 425. Their latest effort, the C.H.A.D. program is designed to help identify children and their needs in case of a car accident.
They came upon a 2nd wooden bridge and about half way across one woman screamed! Pointing to her left she thought she saw a snake slithering up a tree. The braver ones took a closer look.**
As an aside—find the lean-to made of sticks. You will notice it after the cluster of pines and through the rock wall. It'll be on your left. It frames some of nature’s jewels, roses early in blossom (rose quartz). You know how ladies love their jewels! (there is no box here, but nature's own treasure for us to enjoy).
The day was warm and sunny, and the new millennium had come and gone. The TJW friends enjoyed their excursion down the trail, which had become a treasured tradition. They chatted about their largest fundraiser. An annual auction held in the spring which helps fund over forty donation recipients and has been integral part of the over $225,000 raised by TJW to help our community. The club now sponsors two High School scholarships, fourth and fifth grade parent/child dances, a holiday bazaar, fifth and sixth grade state spelling bees and has made significant and colorful renovations to the Tolland Library Children’s section.
As they walk along they see two sister pines on the left side of the trail. (how did they wander away from the pine grove we just passed?). These “sisters” stood side by side and had the most perfect sitting spot right behind them. [After you pass the bench and start going downhill. The thin sisters have passed away, but are still standing. There is a tree between them that I think is a black birch. They are near the trail.] The Junior Women decided to sit and take a photograph to later put in the anniversary time capsule. As they sat, one lady was so comfortable she leaned back as if expecting a headrest. Instead, she toppled over, dropping her camera.**
Once again, it is time for TJW to leave the trail and look outward towards their future commitment in the community of Tolland. We tip our hats to the past and put on our thinking caps on for the future.
Placed by: Tobiasson for Tolland Junior Women, Inc. Anniversary Committee
Placement date: March 27, 2006
State: Connecticut
County: Tolland
Nearest city: Tolland
Number of boxes: 4
Clues
Tobiasson Memorial Forest, Tolland CT
Tolland County
Clue difficulty-easy
Hike difficulty-easy, 1.4 mile loop
Boxes-4
Placed by Tolland Junior Women, Inc 2006
Directions
Take route 84 to exit 68. Turn North onto route 195. Take first left onto Cider Mill Rd. Turn left at stop sign. Pass Crandall Park. At next stop sign, veer right onto Grant Hill Rd. Cross over Metcalf. Take left onto Noah Lane into Grant Hill Farms. Drive to end of cul de sac and park near trailhead.
The early summer of 1965 began the first journey of a small group of dedicated women in the formation of a group, which would remain an integral part of Tolland, Connecticut’s landscape to this day. Tolland Junior Women was formed.
The women would meet periodically to walk down memory lane, both literally and figuratively, and discuss their accomplishments through the years and choose T.J.W.’s path for the future. “A Livable Future” became the TJW theme in the years 1975-76.
On a beautiful morning in 1975, a collection of women were standing at the mouth of the trail, looking forward to sharing time together. They turned left as soon as they entered and discussed how their focus has evolved with the times. These women meet the third Tuesday of every month striving to make a difference in their community through service and fundraising projects. From conservation to education and leadership to home life and health, TJW has determined community needs and worked at fulfilling them.
As they walked past a fallen tree on their right, they saw the remnants of what seemed like an old stonewall and a cluster of rocks. As they stood on the small hilltop, they also saw two yellow flashes on a nearby tree. The ladies noticed a large oak tree standing proudly, as if a sentry guarding a treasure. They stopped to take in the sights. One woman went towards the tree and seeing something nestled amongst some, rocks she investigated further.**
It was a cool, breezy Tuesday in 1985, the Women of TJW met again. Some familiar faces and some new faces brimming with fresh ideas filled the path. TJW had recently founded Tolland Juniorettes, a group for girls, 9 –18 years of age to follow in TJW’s footsteps. Tolland Juniorettes have earned many top honors from Connecticut Junior women.
In 1981, TJW had organized and staffed its first Safety Town for students entering kindergarten. Today, Safety Town is an annual event, which can support up to 200 incoming kindergarten students.
The ladies nimbly crossed the stream one by one, lending a helping hand when needed. Ascending a knoll they saw an arch. Even though it wasn’t part of the yellow trail, they couldn’t resist walking under it. At approximately 40 paces, they spied a very tall, very straight, very smooth tree with intriguing marks on it. As they walked amongst the leaves and twigs, one woman tripped, almost losing her hat. Here they found a treasure in an unlikely spot. ** The mystery identification of the marks left on the tree got them thinking of the mark the Junior Women’s efforts has left on the town.
The 1990’s found those dedicated friends at the familiar trail once again. They enthusiastically discussed their past and future efforts. Tolland Junior Women had been instrumental in developing the Tolland Historical Society, Tolland land trust, Friends of Tolland Library and Tolland Safety Explorers Post 425. Their latest effort, the C.H.A.D. program is designed to help identify children and their needs in case of a car accident.
They came upon a 2nd wooden bridge and about half way across one woman screamed! Pointing to her left she thought she saw a snake slithering up a tree. The braver ones took a closer look.**
As an aside—find the lean-to made of sticks. You will notice it after the cluster of pines and through the rock wall. It'll be on your left. It frames some of nature’s jewels, roses early in blossom (rose quartz). You know how ladies love their jewels! (there is no box here, but nature's own treasure for us to enjoy).
The day was warm and sunny, and the new millennium had come and gone. The TJW friends enjoyed their excursion down the trail, which had become a treasured tradition. They chatted about their largest fundraiser. An annual auction held in the spring which helps fund over forty donation recipients and has been integral part of the over $225,000 raised by TJW to help our community. The club now sponsors two High School scholarships, fourth and fifth grade parent/child dances, a holiday bazaar, fifth and sixth grade state spelling bees and has made significant and colorful renovations to the Tolland Library Children’s section.
As they walk along they see two sister pines on the left side of the trail. (how did they wander away from the pine grove we just passed?). These “sisters” stood side by side and had the most perfect sitting spot right behind them. [After you pass the bench and start going downhill. The thin sisters have passed away, but are still standing. There is a tree between them that I think is a black birch. They are near the trail.] The Junior Women decided to sit and take a photograph to later put in the anniversary time capsule. As they sat, one lady was so comfortable she leaned back as if expecting a headrest. Instead, she toppled over, dropping her camera.**
Once again, it is time for TJW to leave the trail and look outward towards their future commitment in the community of Tolland. We tip our hats to the past and put on our thinking caps on for the future.