About OSNA

OSNA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving a sense of community by sponsoring group activities and providing members with the information, tools and administrative support necessary to address important local issues.

You can contact us at StratfordNeighbors@gmail.com

Monday, January 30, 2012

OSNA Announces 2012 Events Schedule - Three New Board Members Welcomed

The newly seated OSNA Board of Directors announced their 2012 events and meeting schedule at their January 9th board meeting. The board officers are:
  • Henry Bruce, New President
  • Ann Lindsay Jackson, Vice President (continuing)
  • Michael Bingham, Secretary (formerly Board President)
  • Christine Rudney, New Treasurer
  • Paul Joy, Membership Co-chair
  • Carol Lockshier, New Membership Co-chair

With three new board members, we are all excited about the prospects for 2012 and beyond. We have many plans and initiatives in the works with our social and meeting finalized, starting with the annual Business Meeting on Thursday March 22nd from 7:30 to 9 pm. Our Business Meeting is open to all OSNA members and neighbors and provides us the opportunity to discuss and share community-wide topics and issues. This year's meeting will be at The Perry House.

Our entire events plans for 2012 are as follows:

  • Business Meeting, March 22nd, 7:30 to 9 pm, The Perry House
  • Spring Social, June 24th, 5 to 9pm, Housatonic Boat Club
  • End of Summer Picnic, September 9th, afternoon, 2252 Elm St
  • Holiday Party & Caroling, Sunday December 16th, 4 to 8pm

These events are a great way to connect with old friends and neighbors and meet the many new ones (like myself). These gatherings are also a great way to stay up on all of the community happenings that affect us all.

In the meantime, please reach out to any of us on the board to let us know what you think and how we can serve you and our neighborhood!

Henry Bruce, OSNA President

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Remembering Katharine Hepburn's "Summers in Stratford"

Who hasn't heard of the ledgendary actress Katharine Hepburn, but did you know that she spent 2 summers here in Stratford in 1957 and 1960 celebrating her craft by performing at the American Shakespeare Festival? Until recently, I did not, but the stories I have heard are a fascinating part of our history.

Now we have a chance to join in a lively talk Thursday February 16th at noon. Presented by author and filmmaker Michael J. Bielawa, this unique event will focus on Ms. Hepburn's stay in Stratford, thoughts on Shakespeare, and an intimate look at Kate's Cottage, the little waterfront cabin where she helped bring Shakespeare's works to life.

What: "Kate's Cottage: Katharine Hepburn's Summers in Stratford, with Michael J. Bielawa
When: Thursday, February 16th, noon
Where: Fairfield Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road, Fairfield
Details: $8; $5 for Museum members.

Bring your own lunch; lemonade and dessert provided. The short film "Along the Shores of Memory: The Katharine Hepburn Cottage will also be shown. For more details about this event and for directions, please visit: Fairfield Museum & History Center.

Contributed by Christine Rudney

Tuesday, January 10, 2012