On Sunday, November 28, Meet 1 PM at Victoria Station located 91 Main St., Putnam, CT 06260 for optional coffee and tea. At 1:30 PM, there will be a choice of walking Putnam's River & Mill Trails  or a walking exploration of the many Antique and Art Gallery Shops(10 AM - 5 PM). The River Trail is 2 miles with scenic views of the Quinebaug River. The Mill Trail is 1.1 miles with a view of Cargill Falls and the oldest cotton mill in the nation - 1807. At 4 PM, optional meet at Pangaea 132 Main St. for wine and cheese. At 5 PM, on the corner of Main Street and RT 44, watch the 9th Annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade with over 120 floats. There will be decorated cows, horses, sheep, Fire Trucks, etc. This is a rural parade - a sight to be seen and enjoyed by over 20,000 people.  Parade ends around 7 PM with optional dinner to follow. Members doing the Turkey Trot event  on Saturday might consider the King's Inn, 5 Heritage Road, Putnam, CT 06260 for Saturday night. Putnam info: www.putnamct.us. This event is also listed on Chiltern Mountain Club.

 From 395 North or South take exit 95. At end of ramps, go north towards downtown Putnam. Park in parking lot on right before the light at the junction of Rt 44 and Kennedy Drive. MVD is located in this lot. Walk up hill on Rt 44 to Victoria Station located at 91 Main St. I will be wearing a red coat and a santa hat.