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2027 Calendar Contest

Are you a professional photographer? Or maybe you just have a knack for capturing a beautiful shot with your phone camera? Well, here’s your chance to have your photo featured in Charter Oak’s 2027 Calendar! We are asking you to submit a photo of a landmark or landscape in New London County or Windham County. No photos of people please, but animals are allowed. We will pick 24 of our favorites and post them on social media for everyone to vote. The top 12 photos will be featured in our 2027 Calendar!

Rules are simple:

  1. You must be a Charter Oak member to submit a photo.
  2. Capture a photo of a popular place in either New London County or Windham County, preferably featuring different seasons of the year.
  3. Please no photos of people. Animals are allowed.
  4. Only 1 submission per member.

Please submit all photos to . Please include your full name and the location of the photo. The last day to submit your photo is Thursday, September 3rd.

All winners will be notified by email. All entries become the sole property of Charter Oak Federal Credit Union and will not be returned. Void where prohibited.

Tips to stay cool in the summer heat (for you and your pet)

  • Stay hydrated – drinking enough water helps regulate your internal temperature. This applies to humans and pets alike.
  • Wear cotton clothing – the light material allows air to circulate, cooling your body naturally.
  • Eat the right foods – consuming fruits and vegetables with a high-water content such as melons, cucumbers, lemons, grapes, leafy greens and berries can contribute to your hydration levels. Did you know that spicy foods can also help cool your body down? The spice can increase your circulation and cause perspiration.
  • Visit a local pond, lake, or beach – bring an umbrella to protect yourself from the sun and cool down with a dip in the water. Bonus points if pets are allowed!
  • Never leave your pet in a hot vehicle – The inside temperature of a vehicle can rise 20 degrees within 10 minutes even with a window cracked open.
  • Don’t let dogs linger on hot pavement – a dog’s body temperature heats up quickly and sensitive paw pads can easily burn.

Information from aol.com/heath and redcross.org*