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Human Services offers expanded resources By Peter Prohaska Herald Staff
On Nov. 2, the Human Services Department hosted an open “home” event, offering community members the opportunity to tour its new-
ly-opened headquarters at 19 Wallingford Rd., just across from Cheshire Town Hall. In addition to showcasing the Town’s investment in Human Services, which of-
fers help to all of Cheshire’s demographics, it was also a chance for staffers to describe some of the services they provide to the Cheshire community. The work of See Services, A4
Cheshire Mayor Tim Slocum prepares to cut the ribbon on the new Human Services HQ. Peter Prohaska
Bradford Tilden offering a new way to heal By Joy VanderLek Special to The Citizen
“It may not be your cup of tea,” said Bradford Tilden, as he addressed the room’s participants; all of whom were seated or supine on mats scattered about the darkened room.
Holistic teacher and healer Bradford Tilden sits before his crystal bowls as he begins a crystal sound bowl healing session. Photo courtesy of Joy VanderLek, Special to The Citizen
A Cheshire resident, Tilden is a holistic wellness facilitator, a healing arts teacher, practicing Universal White Time Crystal and Gemstone Healing using crystal singing bowls. High, sweet sounds resonated through the room as Tilden struck one of the singing bowls set before and around him. Shortly thereafter, his own voice joined to blend with the sounds rising from the bowls.
A classically trained pianist, Tilden has a background in classical piano performance and music composition. He graduated from Amherst College with a BA in music composition, magna cum laude, and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a Master of Music in music composition. Tilden has produced two contemporary classical CDs and two sound healing CDs to date, one of which was produced in Lisbon, Portugal, and to which more than a thousand people attended the CD release party. Currently, Tilden has a position at the Bridge Healing Arts Center in Farmington See Tilden, A13
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Parking is an issue. This large property does not have adequate parking. Corliss is a cul-de-sac. You may get If you missed it, I completely long ago. The topography is understand. I’m referring to diverse: steep and hilly in ar- three cars there. The other point of access on Old Lane eas, with stretches of flats. National Hiking Day, a.k.a. has no off-street parking. If There’s also a gorgeous National Take a Hike Day. This year it fell on Friday, gorge. No surprise then that your vehicle’s clearance is high enough, you can park Nov. 18, and while it was a agrarian use was limited to perfect day to be outside, this what the land could support: up and over the curb on the grass. Here, too, there is only use as a woodlot, some logparticular month was crazybusy with local elections and ging, haying and a sheep-lot room enough for a few cars. the lead up to Thanksgiving, for grazing, according to the Going in from Corliss Lane, Black Friday, and Small Busi- town website. The roads cre- once you park at the cul-deness Saturday. That’s busy. ated for logging are the same sac, you have to look for the That’s also why it’s a good ones that serve as the trails trail. Once you see it, it’s idea to leave the stressors be- we are hiking now. They are gravel to begin, then a mudhind and get outdoors. also used for horseback rid- dy path with a couple of ing. This section of Cheshire Lucky me to have a friend to has a number of horse own- boards laid down. The hike was gnarly in spots on this nudge me to get out that ers and stables. I recall this day. Mountain bikes or eday. It was a gorgeous day to property was where I first bikes with fat tires made the walk or hike. And can you met Bob LaRosa, the longfooting tricky in the mud, esbelieve it, it was 60 degrees time Cheshire Horse Council pecially at the Corliss enand sunny. president. He was leading a trance. group ride at the time. It was On my friend’s recommenOnce we got up to a plateau, dation, we decided to take a such a surprise when the line of riders came down the it’s dry, but there was little hike to the town’s open to no understory growth trail. Bob passed away in space on the south end of within the hardwoods of town: the Dedominicis prop- 2022, but horseback riders, hickories, black birch, oaks, from the club and neighborerty. The parcel was purbeech, and sugar maple. hood, continue to use the chased in 2002 with town Deer are the likely culprits. monies, and assistance from property today. We don’t see deer now. I’ve CT DEEP, and the Regional Dedominicis has two access read about hikers who have Water Authority. The area is points: one off Corliss Lane come across Barred Owls an important drinking water and the other at Cook Hill and other wildlife on their source as it sits within the Road. I have not hiked the treks here. Among the birds, Mill River Watershed along property on this entrance, there have been spring with the South Cheshire Corliss, for ages. sightings of Black-throated Aquifer. Altogether, this Green Warblers, Red-eyed A few things to consider. open space was part of the Vireos, Louisiana WaOne is the trail system. The town’s vision for an eastern terthrush and Heron, Today greenbelt. It comes in at just trails are color-coded red, there is not one bird, nor over 200 acres. blue, purple, yellow-and any wildlife for that matter, they are all loops. Some not even a chipmunk. The The property was once farm- trails are perfectly marked land, as was all of Cheshire with their color blazes. More
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chasing the house last year, due to a number of factors challenging her and her staff. Following a site visit and other due dilligence, the purchase was approved by the Town Council as part of the budget process. Town Council Chair Tim Slocum remarked during the ribbon-cutting ceremony that the new building is “a wonderful addition that enhances services for our town.”
shade called “northern lights” — has helped spruce up new facility, which had previously been home to real estate offices, as well as soundproofing material on a window that overlooks the foyer. She also thanked the Town’s Public Works Department, which helped Previously located on the move and install the furnifirst floor of Town Hall, those ture for the new facility. Human Resource offices largely lacked natural light. “It’s so much better to have Hallways and offices were a ‘homey’ feel. Now it’s crowded with educational more of a safe space with materials, and even cellmore privacy,” Yusuf comphone reception could be mented. “In addition, our location in difficult due to its interior lo(Note: The full version of Town Hall would often result cation. this story appeared in the in residents coming to the Fatime Yusuf, whose special Nov. 23 edition of The office to receive a confidential service with the expecta- area of concentration is mar- Cheshire Herald. To subriage and family therapy as scribe, or for more infortion of some privacy (but) well as crisis intervention, mation, visit www.cheshirerunning into someone they pointed out the paint — a herald.com.) know coming to pay their “The move of the Human Services Department out of Town Hall and into an independent building was a necessary and important step in positioning us to more effectively support Cheshire residents,” Piccerillo explained. “In our old space we were struggling to find office space for counselling sessions, crisis intervention and social services meetings, often having to displace one or two staff members so that we could fit appointments in.”
taxes or register to vote, or accessing one of the many other public services typically provided in a Town Hall,” she added. “We can now provide residents with a more private and confidential experience in a warm and inviting space.”
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Library To register for the following programs, or for a complete calendar of programs offered by the Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St., visit www.cheshirelibrary.org.
happened to the cast. Our presenter is historian Leslie Goddard, PhD, who will bring the past to life with this illustrated lecture. Register via the button below and a Zoom link will be sent to you two hours before the event.
The Making of a Holiday Classic: It’s a Wonderful Life - ONLINE Monday, Dec. 4, from 6 - 8 p.m.
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Did you know that the gymturned-swimming pool was real? That movie did hohum business at the box office? Have fun exploring the movie’s creation including how the script evolved, how the cast was chosen, and the technical challenges that were overcome. Enjoy rare photographs taken behind the scenes and find out what
Monthly Movie Matinee: It’s a Wonderful Life Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 1 p.m. You went behind the scenes to find out how this holiday classic was made- now watch the movie with new eyes! To register visit https :// cheshirelibrary.libcal.com/ event/11156865
Entwyned Early Music: ‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime Saturday, Dec. 9, from 2 - 3 p.m. To celebrate the Christmas season and wintertime, Entwyned Early Music will play favorite carols from around the world on their historic instruments. The program will include beloved 18th and 19th century carols such as What Child is This, Good King Wenceslas, and Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella, as well as lesser-known pieces from the 13th through the 18th centuries that all express the magic and mystery of the season. Seats are limited; reserve your spot today! Register at https://bit.ly/ 3RdscjL
Food Waste Workshop and Contain & Sustain Container Distribution
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children of all ages. Drop off in the marked plastic bin outside the front door, under the purple awning to Art-
splace, 1220 Waterbury Road, Cheshire until Friday, Dec. 15. Artsplace may be reached at 203-272-2787.
Visit https ://bit.ly/3R0qIrE Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 6:30 - to register. 7:30 p.m. Books Over Cocoa/Books Food waste is a massive, on- Over Coffee going problem in our counTuesday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. try, and Cheshire is no exand Wednesday, Dec. 20, at ception. The Active Hope 12 p.m. Action Team will be here to talk about food waste, give Join our monthly book us actionable advice on what group where you can see we can do to tackle it, and friendly faces, discuss books, talk about how they partand enjoy a warm drink. nered with Sustainable CT to This month we’re reading launch a successful camTuesday Mooney Talks to paign to raise money for and Ghosts by Kate Racculia. acquire reusable take-away Digital copies of the ebook food containers to give away. and e-audiobook are available via Libby. New to LibWe’ll walk away with ideas by? Give us a call at 203-272to combat food and solid 2245 or visit the Information waste and free Contain & Sustain food containers that desk on the lower level of the library.
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Many of them have never enjoyed the simple comfort of having a mother or father tuck them in at bedtime with warm, clean pajamas and a bedtime story. Artsplace is collecting brand-new pajamas in all sizes, from newborn to adult. Pajamas must be complete sets — a top and bottom or a nightgown.
The Pajama Program provides new pajamas and new books to children in need, many of whom are waiting and hoping to be adopted. These children live in various situations including group homes, shelter, and temporary housing facilities.
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In Brief St. Peter’s Church Holiday Bazaar St. Peter’s Church, 59 Main St., is holding its Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be craft artisans, holiday décor, holly and pine centerpieces, cookies and baked goods, pet gifts, handmade soaps, handmade knitted and crocheted items, 31 bags, jewelry, raffles and much, much more. Bowl & Bread Lunch will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children can visit with Santa from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and shop in a special “Kids Shop” for low-cost items for their families.
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within this space and they look like Stonehenge, as if they were purposely arFrom A2 ranged. They are really remnants of the last glacial silence in the woods is onperiod as the ice sheet rely broken by the shooting treated. Erratic is from the from a nearby sportsmen’s Latin (errare) and means club. It’s just about contin“to wander.” There are uous. more specimens, even larger, on this and on a We came in on the red nearby abutting open trail. It’s called the Old Lane-Corliss Loop. The red space property. trail runs south to Old Staying with the red trail, Lane, the other point of we cross a bridge whose access. As we walk the red integrity is, well, a bit trail, we pass through a questionable. It needs restand of hemlocks. I rehab. Boardwalk planks are member being told on a alternating missing or have hike years ago, that this is holes in them. We cross the largest contiguous and live to tell the tale and stand of conifers in town. I move into the heart of the love this area. I also reproperty. At a culvert member being told the along an unnamed watertemperature in this stand course, I am beginning to is, on a summer day, have déjà vu. I was here definitively cooler by at years ago. I remember I least ten-degrees. There signed up for one or two are also boulder erratics group volunteer invasive
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spring 2024. The piece will be a large-scale work, roughly eight feet tall by 36 feet wide. The piece will be comprised of images cut from assorted photo prints to create an artistic townscape, composed of fragments of photographic prints that will resemble the architecture of an imaginary, but familiar landscape of Cheshire and nearby towns.
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tive effort between the participants, Ball & Socket Arts, and the lead artist. General guidelines for photographs are as follows:
¸Please submit your own photographs that feature primarily Cheshire (any era in time, historic to today). The photographs should be of houses, buildings, neighborhood landscapes and scenic Artwork by local artist Tony Falcone showing the Ball & areas. Neighboring towns Socket Arts facility. Submitted photo are also allowed. Photograph submissions may be uploaded on Ball & Become part of a brandthat they scanned. Copytos, or team sports will be ¸Photographs of local public Socket Arts dedicated page new, community-made, righted materials will be reaccepte d. art are especially encourbetween now and Jan. 31, artist-led process as the jected. Please respect intelaged, as are images of the ¸Landscape and architectural lectual property. You may 2024. whole town lends a hand to Town Green, Town Hall, liphotographs with figures in make the spring Artcade not submit images that were braries, schools, and images the distance, are welcome. If you or your organization mural. Rashmi will lead the downloaded from the web of of road signs/road names are interested in hosting a process through a series of ¸Participants may take photos unknown provenance. (and manholes). Images of session, please get in touch participatory, hands-on with us by emailing us at in- historic buildings, the Farm- using cameras or their cell The Ball & Socket Arts team workshops around town at phones set at high resoluington Canal Linear Trail, fo@ballandsocket.org. wants to continue to acBall & Socket Arts and parttion. (Photos will be printed knowledge and celebrate the religious sites, and local ner sites in February to April How to submit photos – Use at 8 by 10 inches, so low-res- tireless persistence and eflandmarks are excellent. 2024. The 2023/2024 Artcade this link to submit your phoolution photographs will forts of our volunteers, Commissions are funded by tos: https://ballandsocke¸Photographs promoting look pixelated) board members, and local the Connecticut Community tarts.smugmug.com/upload/ businesses or commercial community, who have spent Foundation, as well as Ion ¸Final photo selection rests properties will not be ac87M3S7/communitycollage over a decade bringing this Bank Foundation. with the lead artist. cepted. What photos should be project to where it stands toThe final collage will be ¸No posed photographs of in- ¸Images must belong to indi- day. submitted? – The selection publicly displayed in the Art- of photographs used in the viduals submitting — their dividuals, prom photos, For more information, visit cade outside of Building 2 in collage will be a collaboraschool photos, vacation pho- own images or film photos https ://ballandsocket.org/. Ball & Socket Arts is also excited to announce “THE ASSEMBLY LINE,” an upcoming community co-created collage led by Rashmi. All Cheshire and local residents are invited to join the process.
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Obituaries Philip E. Banning
Marianna P. Stango
CHESHIRE Philip Edward Banning, age 67, of Cheshire, entered into rest on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Phil was born on June 22, 1956 in Hamden and was a Cheshire resident for most of his life. Phil was a devoted husband to the love of his life, Barbara (Klanica) Banning for over 45 years. Together they raised three beautiful daughters, the pride and joy of Phil’s life. Phil was a kind and humble soul and always generous with his time. He loved life to the fullest and was proudest to be “Papa” to his 5 grandchildren. He always made them laugh, took every opportunity to teach them, protect, them, and give them rides on his giant tractors. Known to many as “Farmer Phil,” he was co-owner of Geremia Greenhouse in Wallingford, CT. When he wasn’t at home with his wife and family he was at the greenhouse. He walked in each day with a smile on his face and a joke ready to tell. He could brighten even the darkest days. Phil enjoyed everything he did, and work was no exception. He loved everyone he worked with, and was especially grateful for his partner, Joey. Phil always said “he couldn’t ask for a better partner”. In addition to his wife, Barbara, Phil is survived by his loving daughters, Kate Corcoran and her husband, Adam of Cheshire; Sarah Black and Andy Mulholland of Gloucester, MA; and Mary Banning Taylor and her husband, Mike of Cheshire. He also leaves his cherished grandchildren, Andrew Philip, Meghan and
CHESHIRE - Marianna (Solomita) Stango, 75, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully, after a fourteen-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease at Skyview Rehabilitation Center in Wallingford, Connecticut, on Monday, November 20, 2023. She was the loving wife to her husband of forty-four years, Albert Stango. Marianna was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, on October 29, 1948, daughter of the late Joseph and Pauline (Valvo) Solomita. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, class of 1966. She also earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Math from Sacred Heart University, and additionally earned her Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from Central Connecticut State University. She was a middle school and high school math teacher for the City of Waterbury for thirty-four years, retiring from the district in 2004. Following her retirement, Marianna worked as a math tutor for many years. She was happiest being with her family, most importantly, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She enjoyed hosting holiday gatherings at her home, especially baking Christmas cookies for her family and friends. She also was an avid traveler, especially traveling alongside her family. She visited many places such as Cape Cod, Florida, Virginia, Atlantic City, and Italy. She was also a Treasurer at the American Gymnastics Training Center located in Southington, Connecticut. Marianna was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone who needed it.
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Besides her husband, Marianna is survived by her two sons, Christopher Stango, and Nicholas and his wife, Diana (Lewellyn) Stango, all of Cheshire. She leaves her three beloved granddaughters, Savannah, Hailey, and Charlotte Stango. She also leaves her twin sister, Palma Solomita, along with her niece and Goddaughter, Palma Salcito, both of Cheshire. She also leaves her special cousin, Patricia Desjardins and her husband, Thomas of Watertown. She also leaves many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and Godchildren. Arrangements Marianna’s funeral was held at 9:15 A.M., Saturday, November 25, 2023 from The Alderson Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 South Main Street, to St. Thomas Becket Church, 435 North Brooksvale Road, Cheshire, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery, Waterbury. Visitation was held Friday, November 24, 2023 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M., at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Disease Research. For online condolences, to share a photo or a story, please visit www.fordfh.com.
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Obituaries Frederick Anthony Coughlan CHESHIRE - Frederick Anthony Coughlan passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, November 20, 2023, two days before his 94th birthday. He was the devoted husband of the late Margaret (Duggan) Coughlan for 48 years until her passing in 2003. Fred was born in Waterbury, CT, on November 22, 1929, the only child of Frederick and Irene (Sullivan) Coughlan. He graduated from Crosby High School, Class of 1947, and went on to graduate from Teachers College of Connecticut (now CCSU), Class of 1951. After college he and Peg married and moved to Maryland, where he served in the Army during the Korean War. Upon discharge he returned to Connecticut, where he taught math and coached basketball at Cheshire High School, continuing his education and earning his Master’s degree and 6th and 7th year teaching certificates. Fred was active in the community, establishing the Saturday Morning Basketball program and coaching little league baseball where he also served as president. After retiring, Fred and two buddies formed the Three Brushes and painted house interiors for older adults in the community. He volunteered at the Cheshire Community Food Pantry for many years and earned Volunteer of the Year. This past May, Fred was honored to be
named Co-Grand Marshal in the Cheshire Memorial Day Parade. He was a faithful communicant of St. Bridget’s Church and attended daily mass for many years, always followed by coffee and conversation at the coffee shop around the corner. He was also active in the Cheshire and Prospect Senior Centers and a long-time member of the Southington Elks Club. He had the good fortune of being set up to sit next to Pat Helm on a Prospect Senior Citizen bus trip and they spent the last 15 years keeping busier than people half their age, traveling, attending concerts and shows and dancing the night away whenever possible. Fred leaves behind his children Mary Basile and his son-in-law Barry of North Granby, and Tony Coughlan of Southport. He delighted in following the lives of his grandchildren Lauren Basile and her fiancé Drew Nash of Golden, CO, Sarah (Basile) and Christopher Phelan of
West Hartford, Eric Basile of Boston, MA and Tyler Coughlan of Southport. He also leaves his greatgranddaughter Madeline Phelan who brought him immense joy. Fred loved the company of his family and friends, UCONN Women’s basketball, and a hot dog well grilled. He read every word of the Waterbury Republican American every day. He frequently reminded us that his life was so blessed. For the past five years he was lovingly cared for by Luz Castano whom he called his angel. She enabled him to live his best life every day and for that we are eternally grateful. Arrangements Visitation will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the AldersonFord Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 S. Main St., Cheshire, CT 06410. His funeral procession will leave the funeral home on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 9:15 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Bridget of Sweden Parish/ St. Bridget Church, 175 Main St., Cheshire, CT. Burial will follow at New Saint Joseph’s Cemetery in Waterbury, CT. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Fred’s name can be made to the Cheshire Community Food Pantry or Saint Bridget Catholic School. To leave online condolences for his family or to share a story of Fred, please visit www. fordfh.com
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Rosalind Hogan Loudon CHESHIRE - Rosalind Hogan Loudon, 70, of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late Christopher Loudon (former Chief of Cheshire Police), passed away on November 22, 2023. Born in Woonsocket, R.I., to the late Frederick and Eugenia Hogan, Roz attended Southern Connecticut State University and worked as a special education teacher and then with the CT state health department. Her greatest role was as a stay-at-home mom to her two children. She will be dearly missed by her son, Dane Loudon and daughter, Molly (Loudon) Vespa; her sonin-law, Billy Vespa; and her companion, Chris Wolper. Roz also leaves behind two grandchildren, Lucy & Leonardo Vespa of Boston who brought her many smiles and laughs, and will remember her playing happily with them at her home. Roz was also predeceased by her brother, Christopher Hogan. Her loved ones will
remember her indomitable spirit, her sense of humor, and her ever sharp mind and quick wit. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Friday, December 1, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the AldersonFord Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 South Main Street. A Funeral Service will be held at 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at St. Bridget Cemetery, Higgins Rd., Cheshire, CT. To share a story or leave online condolences, please visit www.fordfh.com.
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“One day a friend handed me a flyer for a sound healwhere he conducts “sound ing institute. I didn’t even journey” classes. He also know that sound healing teaches vocalizations, and was a thing,” said Tilden. He holds classes, workshops, went to see what it was all and lessons throughout the about. “It was there that I country. North Carolina and first was introduced to Sedona, Arizona are just two quartz crystal singing bowls.” of his upcoming workshops Tilden said when he first next year. heard the sound of that bowl, he recognized the sigThe first question one might nature sound as one he had ask is, “How does a classicalbeen hearing for years. To ly trained pianist get into Tilden, it was an auditory sound healing?” clairvoyance, a calling. “I have always been musicalTilden began to work with ly inclined and I’ve always the crystal bowl tools, had an interest in energy adding in his voice along the and energy healing,” Tilden way. said. After college, he moved to San Francisco, pursuing “The more I worked with it, his music as he performed, the more inward I started doing open mics, and creat- discovering the transformational power of sound and the voice when it interacts with the supportive sound of the crystal bowl.” From A1
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Tilden then began to lead healing circles and guided meditations. He also began to open himself to his personal guides, higher beings,
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“I would create melodic fragments and sonic tapestries,” he said. Tilden also folded in his voice with classical music. “It grew organically.” By manipulating sound, Tilden believes it is a transformational, therapeutic experience. “Sound is central to my career as a holistic wellness facilitator.”
physical reality that sound influences. I believe everyone has the capacity with their own voice to shift and heal and take control of their own lives.
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Thank you to our 2023 Meriden Daffodil Festival Sponsors. Without their generosity, we could not continue to deliver the weekend our community eagerly awaits. Friends and family come from miles around to enjoy the festivities you assist us in delivering. We are also thankful for our non-profit food vendors. This collaboration has grown into a wonderful working relationship over our 43 years. We look forward to our future together. Please, consider becoming a sponsor for the 2024 Meriden Daffodil Festival, May 4 and 5, 2024. Contact Lisa Suzio to discuss the various sponsorship opportunities at lisasuzio@sbcglobal.net. ***Early incentives are available***
EVENT SPONSORS City of Meriden
Class Act Auto LLC
Record-Journal
Suzio York Hill
BANDSHELL SPONSOR Hartford Healthcare
GOLD JDS Electric
The Whale 102.9
WPLR 99.1
SILVER Ion Bank
Liberty Bank
Members First Credit Union
T Mobile
BRONZE American IT Solutions
Frontier Communications
New England Capital Financial Advisors
Best Roofing
I’Lann Realty LLC
Rob’s Roofing
Branford Planet Fitness
Inn Season Resorts
Southern New England Windows LLC
Cutco
LaRosa Building Group
Valentin Karate
David Lerner Associates
Meriden Lions Club
Yankee Home
SUPPORTER Advanced Behavioral Health
LaRosa Construction Company Inc
K & A Enterprises
Mahon, Quinn & Mahon PC
SLR International Corporation
PATRON John J Ferry & Sons Inc
Meriden Manufacturing Inc
Jonal Laboratories
Roman Oil Company Inc
Suzio Insurance Center Inc
FRIEND East Side Veterinary Clinic
Masterwork Productions
Porcelain Portraits Photography
Cornerstone Fence Co
Hunters Golf Club
Meriden Youth Theater
Solomon Goffe House
Denya’s Auto Body
Jen Lehner
Moran’s TV and Appliance
Southington Country Club
Earth Contractors
Luchs Consulting Engineers LLC
Perfection Automotive
Turf Products Corp
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