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Panacea And Plenty Of Friends Fill Labor Day Weekend With Music & Memories

Published: Sep 22, 2024 8:00 am

On September 1, Panacea held a reunion performance to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Newtown High School Class of 1974.

The reunion performance was held in the pavilion at Dickinson Memorial Park.

Panacea was joined by musicians from The Willie-Portera Trio and other guest performers.

There was enough money raised to donate almost $2,000 that was split between Sandy Hook Promise and Ability Beyond. Guests were also encouraged to donate nonperishables to The Bridget Seaman Memorial FAITH Food Pantry Drive. Prior to her death in April 2021, Seaman was known to pass around a “Flat Bridget” cutout in homage to Jeff Brown’s Flat Stanley book series as a way of encouraging attendees to make donations for the food pantry. After she died, Seaman was honored by Panacea, who renamed the annual collection in her memory. A large collection for the local pantry was again received that Sunday afternoon.

Weenie Lynne’s food truck also provided a wide variety of offerings.

Panacea combined with guest musicians including back row from left Christian Martirano on keyboard and Tony Traina on drums; and front row, Corky Ballard, bass and trombone; Leslie Ballard, flute and vocals; Tod Willie, vocals; Tom Portera, acoustic guitar; Jay Willie, acoustic guitar; and Jim Lynch, guitar, for the 50th anniversary reunion of the Newtown High School Class of 1974 on September 1 at Dickinson Memorial Park. —Bee Photos, Glass

Members of the Newtown High School Class of 1974 and other guests clearly enjoyed the music performed by Panacea and others.

Paul Williams (left), sister Michelle Rosenthal and her husband Herb Rosenthal were among those attending the September 1 concert.

Panacea lead vocalist and flutist Leslie Ballard stands by the sign for The Bridget Seaman Memorial FAITH Food Pantry Drive. Seaman was a Newtown resident and longtime supporter of the food pantry until her death in April 2021.

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