The purpose of the Annisquam Sewing Circle, a standing committee of the Annisquam Village Hall Association, is to promote the furtherance of friendship and congeniality and the performance of acts of benevolence.
There is still time to find an unusual gift at the Annisquam Exchange., open Thursdays and Fridays, 10 – 4 and Saturdays, 10 – 2. until the weekend of the Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show, October 12 & 13 in the Annisquam Village Hall (another excellent opportunity to find a one-of-a-kind gift!) when the Exchange will be open Saturday and Sunday.
Hazel Marie (Lowe) VON ROSENVINGE,
Died Sunday, August 11, 2024, at her home at Brooksby Village in Peabody, MA enveloped in the love of her children. She was born in Boston on October 12, 1930 to Florence (Roberge) and John W. Lowe and raised in Belmont and Annisquam, Massachusetts. Hazel had many associations through the years but highlights included her work with the Winchester Winton Club, Annisquam Sewing Circle, Annisquam Village Library Tea, Brooksby Unitarian Universalist and Interfaith Councils, Poetry Group and the Banned Book Reading Group. While raising her children, she was at the forefront of addressing a newly accepted reading disability (dyslexia) and actively tutored children in Winchester, MA with reading disabilities. Later, she had a career in administration at the Oral Surgery Clinic at Mass General Hospital. A lifelong learner, in her retirement, she dedicated time to ongoing training and sharing as a docent at the Peabody Essex Museum and Cape Ann Museum. Hazel made lifelong friendships, many of them dating back to her years in the Belmont school systems, including Belmont Day School as well as Cornell University. Hazel was an avid reader, writer, sailor, walker, knitter, entertainer, correspondent and thinker. Favorite activities included time with friends and family, new and old, bird watching, journaling and learning. Hazel is survived by her children and their spouses, Theodore von Rosenvinge, IV and his wife, Linda of Gloucester, MA, Wendy von Courter and her wife, Gini of Buckley, MI and Margot von Rosenvinge-Horn and her husband, Rob of Bennington, NH, 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She will be missed by treasured nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Theodore von Rosenvinge, III; sisters, Nancy and Constance; brothers, John and Stephen; and son, Mark. A Memorial Service will be held September 14, at 11 am, at the Annisquam Village Church. In lieu of flowers, Hazel welcomes donations in her memory to Special Olympics of MA or to a charity of one’s choice.
Before we know it the members of the Annisquam Sewing Circle will be gathering to plan the Annual ASC Christmas Fair held every year in the Village Hall the first Saturday in December.
First, you will find our members working at or just enjoying these events:Â Annisquam Sea Fair, Saturday, July 27, 10:00Â am- 3:00 pm in the center of Annisquam. Followed by Cool Jazz, 7:00 at the Annisquam Village Church. And at Cinderella brought to you by the Annisquam Village Players August 6 – 11.
The proceeds from the sale of baked goods and floral arrangements, all created by the members of the Annisquam Sewing Circle, go to support our local community, non-profit organizations. Again this year we sold out of all the baked goods! The few floral arrangements left were delivered to the Seacoast Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Our next event will be our Annual Christmas Fair in December. See you there!
in the School Yard between the Village Hall and the Annisquam Exchange,
32-34 Leonard Street. Gloucester MA 01930
Come early for the best selection!
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Regular hours from now to October
WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY ~ 10 AM – 4 PM
SATURDAY ~ 10 AM – 2 PM
Folly Cove designs * Silver * Collectibles * Estate pieces * Linens * Fine jewelry * kitchenware * Cards *Annisquam apparel * Artworks * Toys * Candy
In the center of ANNISQUAM VILLAGE
32 LEONARD STREET, GLOUCESTER, MAÂ 01930
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The Annisquam Farmers’ Marketbetween the Annisquam Exchange & the Village Hall, Leonard Street in the heart of the Village.
The Annual ASC Spring Plant Sale bring the best available annuals and perennials to you. Many members of the Annisquam Sewing Circle and the Annisquam community volunteer to set up the sale and offer information on planting and care of the plants.
We hope to see you at our Gourmet Food and Flower Sale the morning of the Annisquam Farmers’ Market, Friday, June 28, 2024 right here in the yard between the Village Hall & the Annisquam Exchange. The Circle has many excellent bakers! It is always a sell out so please come early. Leave with a bouquet of flowers from the gardens of Annisquam and delicious goodies for your 4th of July company and your family. The proceeds of the events are donated to the Cape Ann Community to assist those in need of a leg-up in tough times, contiuning the mission of the group formed in 1837
While you are here pop into the Annisquam Exchange. Â See the exhibits of local artists works in the Annisquam Art Gallery and learn about the history of this community and see the recently restore stagecoach in the Annisquam Historical Society!
Photograph taken in the Village Library a number of years ago you will find Doris Rust near the center.
Can you identify the others?
Doris L. (Hart) Rust, 100, beloved member of the Annisquam community, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, March 9, 2024, at her home. She was the wife of the late Howard E. Rust. Born in Somerville, she was the daughter of the late Edward Hart and Maude Stanford Hart. She was predeceased by her son, Gary H. Rust, and her sister Constance Phelps.
Doris was a graduate of Melrose High and later the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Services and the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene. She loved her work as a dental hygienist which she did for 33 years. Prior to Annisquam Doris and Howard lived for 17 years in Redding, CT where they raised their son. Doris also treasured her time at her cottage on Merchant’s Island where she stayed for over 70 summers.
Throughout her life Doris was an adventurer. She downhill skied, boated, and frequently swam in the ocean (up until her mid-nineties!) She was also an extremely active volunteer. In Redding she was a deaconess at the Congregational Church of Redding and a Cub Scout leader. In Annisquam she enjoyed being a part of the Essex Green Belt, the Garden Club, Good Neighbors, Annisquam Exchange, Cape Ann Museum, and the Annisquam Sewing Circle, of which she served as President for 6 years.
She is survived by her nieces, Sandy Phelps of Corpus Christi TX and Susan McNerney of MN, and numerous cousins including Cecily Baran of Madison CT, Barbara Mee of Londonderry NH, and Jennifer Ross of Ft. Meyers FL.
A celebration of her life will be held at the Annisquam Village Church on Friday, May 24 at 11am. Contributions may be made in Doris’ memory to the Essex County Greenbelt, 82 Eastern Avenue, Essex, Massachusetts 01929.