A powerful, vulnerable vocal performance-the kind that artists like Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight, and Solange have delivered in spades-is key. More information about R&B Sports World, including hours and contact information, can be found on the business’ Facebook page.The sound of R&B has changed tremendously in the last 75 years, but the ingredients that make a timeless soul track remain the same. “They’re super-supportive, and we’re friends, so they are helping in every single way imaginable,” Gagnon said. “I’ll gladly help them for as long as they need it.” “I’ve been friends with Rachel forever, so I told her I’d transition her for as long as she needed to,” said Fritch. “They’re an exciting, young couple that are going to do great with it.”įor the near future, as one Winsted family takes over the community institution from another, Fritch plans to help Rachel grow accustomed to running the place. (Rachel) was a great employee, she had a lot of fun here - everyone does,” said Fritch. I’m glad that it’s going into some young, fun hands. Her mother, Fritch said, decided to let the responsibilities that come with running business go after her husband’s passing, in favor of spending time in warmer climates.įritch said she was excited to see a vibrant, young family take over the business. “He just drew this up at home one night.” “He loved for everybody to have fun, so he wanted everyone to,” said Fritch of her father. The new building is 11 years old, she said, opened to provide a year-round attraction.
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“This brings you back to coming with your family. “A lot of people, with electronics, everybody has their own lives, everybody’s rushing around,” Gagnon said. The recreation center provides a chance for families to come together, she said, in the modern age. We just felt like we wanted to keep it going and keep it fun, and (have) somewhere for kids to come.” “Life just kind of worked out like that for us. We actually have two small kids now, and there’s really not much for kids to do, and this is one of the places that we used to come as kids,” Gagnon said.
“Just from working here, I just love the Moore family and this atmosphere. Standing behind the counter Wednesday, amid baseball memorabilia and an array of colorful snacks, Gagnon said she and Rodney want to keep the chance for fun available for the young people of Winsted.
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