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The Board of Health of the Central Connecticut Health District recently welcomed new members. Newington appointed Michele Sadlowski to a threeyear term on the Board of Health. The board also welcomed its new director of health, Charles Brown, Jr., who will serve as its secretary-treasurer as well as its chief executive officer. The Health District is a regional public health agency serving the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield. It is governed by a 13-member board of health made up of its director of health, and 12 members appointed by the four member towns. Board members serve stag-
gered three-year terms and can be reappointed. With the exception of the director of health, board members receive no compensation for their work. Public health departments play a critical role in protecting and improving the health of people in the communities they serve. The Central Connecticut Health District provides a range of public health services aimed at assessing the health of people in its member towns and working with those communities to improve public health, including promoting healthy behaviors, preventing disease and injuries, ensuring access to safe food, air and water, preventing communicable diseases through immunizations and other
measures, investigating the outbreak of disease and preparing for and responding to public health emergencies. As its governing body, the Board of Health sets the overall direction for the Health District and the services it provides, develops public health policy, establishes and enforces public health regulations and ordinances and provides oversight for the district’s budget and financial affairs. The board also hires and appoints the director of health, who serves a three-year term. For more information on the Central Connecticut Health District and its services, visit http://www.ccthd.org/ or call (860) 721-2822.
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Cricket is 4 years old, with gray and brown striped fur and a soft, all-white belly. Cricket has not had much experience living with cats or dogs but she is willing to consider sharing her home with a furry friend. Cricket is also looking to live with kids over 12 years old. This is a friendly, young cat looking for just the right family to come and see her in Newington. Remember, the Connecticut Humane Society has no time limits for adoption.
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the brook’s flooding potential. Work will likely commence next June 2015 and continue through August. Salomone estimated that around 100 homeowners might notice the activities occurring around their properties. “I think this is definitely a positive for the town,” he added. The Flood Control Project will occur in Trout Brook, Piper Brook, Mill Brook and the south branch of the Park River, within the towns of Newington, West Hartford and Hartford. Since plans are still being developed, it has yet to be determined whether or not the state will notify residents of the work. Town officials, however, are considering mailing a notification letter to those within the general area where it will be performed.
NEWINGTON — Late next spring, residents living in the vicinity of Piper Brook may notice an unfamiliar presence behind their homes. The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will be performing maintenance to the Piper Brook area, from the West Hartford town line west to Main Street in Newington. Town officials have no involvement in the state project, but want to make sure those homeowners to be affected are kept informed. “This is going to be a project in the backyards of many of our residents and we want to make sure going into the future people are aware of it,” Town Manager John Salomone explained. DEEP workers will be removing sediment, animal burrows, Erica Schmitt can be reached at and woody vegetation that is (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or impeding water flow to lessen eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.
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NEWINGTON — Town officials are being urged to center the renovation of Town Hall and the Community Center around the concept of “One Newington.” Town Council received an executive summary this week of the focus groups that met in November to discuss the project, and this was among points participants tended to agree upon. Decision Point, LLC facilitated groups and compiled the summary from a 16-page document they used to list all commentary. In it they identified major themes from each of the three groups to guide town officials in creating a new plan. Another collective idea was the fact that communication to the public needs to improve. “There is a healing process that needs to go on, and this was the first step,” Mayor Steve Woods said at Tuesday’s council meeting. “There is still some dissatisfaction, distrust out there.” The last plan was heavily criticized by the public because it involved building a new community center in Mill Pond Park, along with an extensive renovation of Town Hall. After voting it down in a September referendum, residents expressed their desire to have more of a say in the next plan. The intent of the focus groups that met in November was to help fulfill this, while also providing the building committee with a foundation to work from. “Everybody that participated was very excited about moving
forward,” said Phyllis Rizy, a partner with Decision Point and one of the group’s facilitators. Along with co-partner Paul Decelles, she went on to explain to councilors each of the themes identified as highest importance to participants. Among those highlighted was the idea of creating “One Newington” by sharing resources between departments and community groups. Suggestions were made to include the library, senior center, and Board of Education in the final plan, so related activities can share space. This might also lessen the project’s financial impact — another priority that surfaced. P e o p l e pointed out the importance of considering other costs before writing a new plan, like future debt from capital improvements, which Erica Schmitt | Staff might raise taxes. Others suggested calculating the cost of necessary Newington Town Hall. fixes before splurging on building 437 New Britain Ave., Newington enhancements. Accommodations Mangia! “Italian Style” for the disabled, for example, must 860-667-1454 Italian-American be completed, not only in Town OPEN: Mon.-Sat.8am-6pm; Sun. 8am-1pm Hall, but possibly in other town Deli & Catering buildings as well. Joseph A. Lenares • Joseph S. Lenares • David J. Lenares www.publicmarketnewington.com “I think the ideas here are excellent, and I’m sure they will be seafood incorporated into the committee’s Beef Our Famous Jumbo communication so the next project Filet mignon Stuffed Shrimp is successful,” Woods said, adding, Since 1968, the Lenares Family has “We need to get 70, 80, even 90 Bone-in prime rib Jumbo Stuffing Shrimp percent [of voters] to support the Boneless prime rib been providing the community with Shrimp Cocktail platters project because it’s a major invest- Sirloin tip roast the best product and service possible! Cocktail Shrimp (by the lb.) ment.” The next meeting of the Town AntipAsto items Frozen octopus Hall Renovations Building pork Marinated Mushrooms • Pepperoncini Boneless Baccala Committee is Monday, Dec. 15, Boneless pork roast Roasted Peppers • Giardinara Salad Frozen Calamari at 7 p.m. in Town Hall, at 131 Prosciutto Stuffed Cherry Peppers Gourmet pork roast Cedar St.
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NEWINGTON POLICE BLOTTER Newington police report the following: Mark Guimond, 43, of 50 East Hill Road, Canton, was charged Nov. 9 with criminal violation of a protective order, interfering with a police officer, and third-degree criminal attempt to commit criminal mischief. Hannah Roberts, 29, of 189 Adrian Ave., was charged Nov. 9 with disorderly conduct. John Wells, 43, of 113 Lyons St., New Britain, was charged Nov. 10 with fifth-degree larceny. Jason Rainville, 39, of 181 Robbins Ave., was charged Nov. 10 with operating under sus-
pension and failure to maintain proper lane. Joel Lopez, 26, of 360 Spring St., Meriden, was charged Nov. 11 with second-degree failure to appear. Noeli Cruz-Diaz, 18, of 54 S. Whitney St., Hartford, was charged Nov. 11 with sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny. Jesus Diaz, 38, of 144 West St., New Britain, was charged Nov. 13 with sixth-degree conspiracy to commit larceny and sixth-degree larceny. Migdalia Santiago, 39, of 144 West St., New Britain, was charged Nov. 13 with sixth-de-
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NEWINGTON — Thirtynine Newington youth join the cast of the Newington Children’s Theatre Company’s upcoming production of “Seussical Jr.” from Dec. 12 to 21. Newington children in the cast include Patrick Callahan, Alexandra Daha, Audrey Defrancesco, Alexa Depase, Ava Depase, Ella Depase, Emma Depase, Brady Ellis, Erin Fisher, Chelsea Greca, Taylor Greca, Madeline Griswold, Addisyn Hamilton, Blake Hamilton, Chase Hamilton, Ryken Hopping, Sarah Judd, Arianna Liebl, Bella Longo, Amelia Lopa, Isabella Marocchini, Sophia Michaud, Elisabeth Morris, Jane Morris, Christopher Page, Courtney Panek, Annabelle Partlow, Madeline Partlow, Matt Plourd, Cheyana Porter-
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Town considering drug discount program By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
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As Deputy Majority Leader, BERLIN — State Majority Morin will work closely with Leader Joe Aresimowicz the Speaker of the House and (D-Berlin) announced his Majority Leader to rally support appointment of state Rep. to pass critical legislation. Morin Russ Morin will also be (D-Wethersfield) responsible as Deputy for aiding Majority Leader. the Majority “I am thrilled Leader with that Russ acceptthe review and ed the position as development my top Deputy of policy, the Majority Leader,” STATE REP. RUSS MORIN analysis of critsaid Aresimowicz. ical legislation, “His past experience as a com- and with the agenda of the majormittee chair, as well as serving ity party. in leadership positions during his “I want to personally thank the tenure here at the legislature makes Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz him an asset to my team, particu- for entrusting me with such an larly when it comes to keeping important assignment, and I look caucus members informed and forward to working with everyone making sure the house floor oper- in the House Chamber,” Morin ations run smoothly.” said. SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER
An example of a discount prescription card residents might be able to use if the town adopts a program offered by the CT Conference of Municipalities.
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Teachers make season brighter for 4 families Continued from Page 1
families. Members brought over 70 packages for 26 different people to their December meeting Monday, then delivered them to Town Hall a few days later. “We’ve done this for ages,” said Roberta Parlin, a retired Newington High School teacher who organizes ADK’s project every year. “Thank you very much to everyone who participated,” Parlin added at the meeting, addressing her fellow teachers. Human Services Director Karen Futoma happens to be one of her former students, Parlin pointed out. She retired in 1991 after 40 years of teaching, so it’s very possible that some of this year’s gifts could benefit the grandchildren of other former students. “They might also be going to students some of us have in our classes now,” said Jess Morin,
publicity chairwoman. According to Morin, children in the four families they sponsored are scattered among six of the town’s seven schools. Families are identified by number. Names are kept anonymous from donors, who are provided the gender and age of each individual, along with their gift request. Kids’ wish lists tend to be clothing and toys, while adults often ask for clothing and sometimes small household appliances. “These families request necessities; they’re not asking for wild things,” Morin explained. “It’s very meaningful to us,” she added. “The point of ADK is to do altruistic things for our community, so this is the closest way we can do that.” Members purchased gifts with their own money. “This is really the only time we’re contributing money out of our own pockets,” Morin pointed out. “We’re usually just giving of
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Current and retired Newington teachers make up Alpha Delta Kappa, pictured at their December meeting in a member’s home.
our time.” Newington’s chapter of ADK has helped various charitable causes throughout central Connecticut, including The Friendship Center in New Britain, which provides housing and services for homeless people. They’ve also sent care packages
to troops in Afghanistan, assisted victims of domestic violence at the Prudence Crandall Center, collected eyeglasses for the Lions Club and given women around the world the tools to start their own businesses through the “Kiva” program. For teachers in Alpha Delta
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Kingswood Oxford musicians earn honors SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER
WEST HARTFORD — An unusually large number of outstanding musicians from Kingswood Oxford School were selected to participate in the Connecticut Music Educators Association’s Northern Region High School Music Festival, which will be held in January 2015. These students are also eligible to audition in February 2015 for the All State festival. In addition, two students — Nick Giamalis ’16 and Dan Melody ’15 — were accepted into the All Eastern High School Honors Festival, which will be held in Providence in April 2015. “This is a huge honor, as the festival is made up of the best All State players on the eastern seaboard,” said Todd Millen, chair of KO’s creative arts department. “To have two students chosen in
the same year is really remarkable. The last time a KO student earned this honor was six years ago.” The 13 students chosen to participate in the CMEA regional festival are Cole Adams ’15 of West Hartford, clarinet; Grace Amell ’17 of West Hartford, trombone; Charlie Bonetti ’17 of Farmington, voice (bass); Nick Giamalis ’16 of Glastonbury, double bass; Noah Hawks-Ladds ’17 of Bolton, French horn; Sarah Kavalkovich ’16 of Cobalt, clarinet; Jennifer Lee ’18 of Manchester, violin; David Marottolo ’18 of Wethersfield, clarinet; Dan Melody ’15 of West Hartford, viola; Lindsey Paszczuk ’15 of Berlin, oboe; Gabrielle Ruban ’18 of Farmington, voice (alto); Molly Sullivan ’15 of Manchester, voice (soprano); and Lina Volin ’15 of Glastonbury, flute
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The Newington Wethersfield Woman’s Club (GFWC) sold “The Taste — Dining and Activity Book” at the Holidays on Main event in Wethersfield on Dec. 4. From left, Mary Young, GFWC President Jo Late and Edyie Steimer.
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Did you know that every year, approximately 48 million people suffer from foodborne illness? According to the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH), holiday buffets, party trays or even a poorly stored turkey can be a culprit of disease. As you prepare for the holiday season with family and friends, the Central Connecticut Health District is urging you to keep your loved ones safe through safe food handling practices. Preventing foodborne illness can be as simple as following four basic steps: clean, separate, cook and chill. The first step refers to practicing good hygiene, as being clean is extremely important in preventing foodborne illness. All surfaces, cutting boards, utensils and dishes should be washed often with hot, soapy water. Personal cleanliness is also a must for food safety. Hands should be washed for at least 20 seconds in hot, soapy water before, during and after food preparation. This is especially important after preparing meat, poultry, eggs or seafood, after using the bathroom or changing diapers, and after handling pets. The second step in preparing a safe holiday meal is to separate foods and utensils. Different clean plates, pans, boards and utensils should be used for raw and cooked meats. It is preferable to use separate cutting boards and utensils for produce and meat, poultry and seafood products. If you only have one cutting board, it is safer to wash, dry and pre-cut your vegetables before you begin to prepare any meat products to prevent cross-contamination. Also, cooked foods should never be placed on an unwashed plate that previously held raw meat, poultry, eggs or seafood. Bacteria, parasites and other germs can contaminate hands, cutting boards, plates and utensils, and can be transferred easily to any surface that is touched. Adequate cooking temperatures are necessary to avoid food poisoning. Many families serve traditional turkey or poultry, while others opt for less traditional meats, such as ham, pork, beef and wild game. Roasting is the recommended method for cooking most meats. To keep them tender and moist, slow roasting on a rack in a shallow pan at a moderate temperature of 325 degrees Fahrenheit is preferred, but the USDA does not recommend cooking at a lower temperature. When foods are
cooked at lower temperatures, they may not get warm enough to get out of the danger zone (between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit), so bacteria may multiply rapidly and are not killed. Use a food thermometer to be sure the meat is sufficiently cooked. Generally, lean beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit, pork between 160 and 170 degrees and fully-cooked ham reheated to 140 degrees, while uncooked hams need to reach 160 degrees in order to kill bacteria. Turkey and poultry need to be cooked to an internal temperature of 180 degrees. Always keep in mind that boned and rolled meats require more cooking time per pound than bone-in meats, since it takes longer for the heat to penetrate through solid meat. If the meat is frozen, remember to thaw it in the refrigerator or submerge it in a deep sink of cold water (in its original wrapper), changing the water every 30 minutes to keep it cold. Whether preparing or serving food, Keep hot foods hot (over 140 degrees Fahrenheit) and cold foods cold (below 40 degrees Fahrenheit). If the meal will be served buffet style, use chafing dishes, slow cookers and warming trays to keep food warm, and place cold foods in serving pieces that are surrounded by ice. Once the meal has been safely prepared and served, the final step in ensuring food safety is to chill. During the food preparation process, fresh produce needs to be refrigerated within two hours of peeling or cutting. When the meal is over, be sure to wrap and store the leftover food in the refrigerator right away. Divide cooked foods into shallow containers to store in order to encourage rapid, even cooling. Always remember to reheat meat to 165 degrees. If food is not refrigerated within the safe time limits, it should be discarded. When in doubt, throw it out! Finally, do not cook if you are feeling ill with symptoms of vomiting or diarrhea, or if you have had these symptoms recently. Many foodborne illnesses can be transmitted through a food handler, even if they have washed their hands, without them knowing it. If you are ill or recovering from an illness, be sure to rest while someone else does the cooking. By employing safe food handling practices, families and friends can enjoy the holidays together without being concerned about food borne illness.
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town is so important to keeping NEWINGTON — Best Newington a vital, thriving comMarket was chosen as Newington’s munity,” Woods said. “Business of the Year” by the Economic Development town’s Economic Development Commission Chairman Fernando Commission (EDC), which Rosa said Best Market was chohosted a holiday event Dec. 4 sen as business of the year because intended as a of its efforts meet-and-greet to redevelop for business a market and owners and staff shopping plaza from various that will draw town departshoppers and ments. businesses back Approximately to Newington’s 90 people town center. FERNANDO ROSA attended the T h e EDC chairman “Meet Your Newington Town Officials” location, which event, where Best Market own- opened in October 2013, was ers Aviv Raitses and Or Raitses Best Market’s first store in the received a plaque from Mayor Nutmeg State. The grocery Stephen Woods. store occupies the site of the The town also gave certificates former Waldbaum’s Foodmart of recognition to new businesses store, which closed in 2007 and of all types — from American had remained vacant until Long Eagle Federal Credit Union to Island-based Best Market purPizzeria Matteo’s — that started chased the entire Northwood or moved to Newington in 2014. Plaza. “Attracting new businesses to Best Market spent $2.475 SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER
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million acquiring the plaza, and invested in excess of $1.5 million to open the grocery store and renovate the re-branded Best Market Plaza. Best Market now employs approximately 100 people in Newington.
“It’s important to recognize the work and significant investment Best Market has made to transform our town center,” said Rosa. “Likewise, the many businesses that came to Newington in 2014 are also playing transformative
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NEWINGTON EVENTS OPEN MIC: The Central CT Acoustic Musicians Society Meetup Group will sponsor an Open Mic (this is not karaoke) at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 Mostly folk and jazz music is played and sung. The public is welcome to come to just sit back and listen the musicians/singers or bring your instrument join in the fun. The event is hosted by The Newington Knights of Columbus, located at 171 Pascone Place (entrance in rear), *Cash bar — no credit/debit cards accepted. This will be a monthly event held on the second Friday of the month. For additional information, direction, other council activities and hall rental information, visit the K of C’s website www.kofcnewington.com. ‘SEUSSICAL JR. TAKES TO THE NCTC STAGE, DEC. 12-21: The Newington Children’s Theatre Company, Connecticut’s longest running children’s theatre, will present “Seussical Jr.” Dec. 12 to 21. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets for adults are $12 in advance ($15 at the door) and $10 for seniors, students and children ($12 at the door). For tickets, call (860) 666-NCTC (6282) or visit, www.NCTCArts.org. CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMONS TO HOST OPEN HOUSE: Cedar Mountain Commons open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Refreshments will be served. Cedar Mountain Commons is located
at 3 John H. Stewart Drive, Newington. For more information, call (860) 665-7901. CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST: The Newington Knights of Columbus will hold a Christmas Breakfast with a special guest from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 at Holy Spirit Church, 183 Church St. The menu will include ham, eggs, their famous home fries and allyou-can-eat pancakes. Danish, coffee, hot chocolate, and orange juice. Price: $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 5 to 14; under 5 years of age there is no cost. The money raised goes to charitable causes of the Knights of Columbus, and many Catholic charities. SPIRITUALIST CHURCH SERVICE: A Spiritualist Church Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 28 at the Church of the Infinite Spirit, located in the Masonic Hall, 80 Walsh Ave. Suzy Graf will serve the church. For more information, visit http://newingtonspiritualistchurch.org MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: The General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Connecticut will be offering memorial scholarships to qualified women in 2015. Applicants must possess a minimum 3.0 average and must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study in an institute of higher education. For more information, contact Maureen Reale of the Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club, (860) 666-5325.
NEWINGTON LIBRARY MOVIES AND MORE AT THE LIBRARY: “THE BOOK THIEF”: Tuesday, Dec. 16, 1 p.m. A film about a young girl living with her adoptive German family during the Nazi era. Taught to read by her foster father, the girl begins “borrowing” books and sharing them with the Jewish refugee being sheltered by her foster parents in their home. Rated PG-13. Running time is 131 minutes. No registration is necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. FAMILY STORYTIME: Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (except Thanksgiving). Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round. No registration is necessary. WE ALL GET READY TO READ!: Mondays=, Dec. 15, 6 p.m. Family Place Libraries and the National Center for Learning Disabilities have partnered to present a program designed especially for the “graduates” of the Parent/Child Workshop and Play for All attendees (children ages 4-7) and their caregivers. We All Get Ready to Read! is an early literacy activity program designed to help parents make sure that young children have the skills they need to be ready to learn to read. Call the Children’s Department to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. JUST A STORY AND A SONG! Wednesday, Dec.17, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Join us for a 30-minute all ages storytime. We’ll enjoy a story (or two) and a song (or two) to welcome in the morning. No registration required.
PLAY FOR ALL: Saturday, Dec. 13, 10:15 a.m. to noon. Come to a special needs play group that gives parents the opportunity to talk, support and encourage each other, while allowing their children time to play and socialize together. No registration necessary. Co-Sponsored by Newington UNICO. STORIES AND ART: Tuesday, Dec. 16, noon. Winter is near! Let’s keep warm with a mitten craft and seasonal stories. Children ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers may call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. CHESS CLUB: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 4 to 5 p.m. Like to play chess? We will set up our program room for all who like to play chess. Bring a friend or find one here! Sets will be available to use here and check out for use at home. No registration necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. FAMILY STORYTIME: Thursdays, Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m. (A special program on Dec. 11) Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round. No registration necessary. COOKBOOK CLUB; Wednesday, Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m. A little cup of cocoa, I’m sending round your way. I hope that you’ll enjoy it on some cold and wintry day! Chefs in grades 3-6 will make a cocoa cone to keep or give as a gift. Call (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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WETHERSFIELD EVENTS SUPPORT GROUPS: There are two groups available free to you pertaining to divorce. The first is a Divorce Support Group for people who are thinking about divorce, going through a divorce, already divorced, or just need some support from a very caring group of people. The second is a Moving Forward Group, this is for people who are already divorced and would like to move on with their lives. Topics vary from session to session. Both groups meet at 7 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of the month: Dec. 19 meeting at First Congregational Church, 355 Main St., Cromwell. The parking lot is two homes away from the church — sorry about the inconvenience. MOM’S NIGHT OUT: CenterPoint Community Church, 840 Silas Deane Hwy., will host a Mom’s Night Out at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12. Escape from the hectic holidays. Leave the kids (and hubby) at home. Join us in watching the movie “Mom’s Night
Out.” Dessert and coffee will be served. For more information, contact the Rev. Chris Skowronek at (860) 571-8415. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR CRT ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The Department of Social & Youth Services is accepting applications for the CRT Energy Assistance Program. This program provides financial assistance for heating expenses during the 2014-15 heating season. Wethersfield residents only can make appointments by calling (860) 721-2977. To be eligible, a household’s gross income must fall within established guidelines based on family size and annual income. Energy Assistance outreach dates for the area housing sites are as follows: Lasher Court, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 9 a.m. to noon; WHA, Fuller Housing, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, 9 a.m. to noon. For more information regarding the documents you must supply and for an appointment, call (860)
721-2977. NIGHT OF JOY! CHRISTMAS CONCERTS: Kick off your Christmas season with an evening of “Joy!” at the Night of Joy! Christmas Concerts at Wethersfield Evangelical Free Church. This year’s concert features many of our best in-house musicians including instrumentalists, the WEFC band, chamber players, as well as adult and kids choirs. The evening is topped off with a reception complete with delicious holiday treats. Concerts are Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, at 4 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 4 p.m. at Wethersfield Evangelical Free Church, 511 Maple St. (Route 3 on the curve). Admission is free, however, tickets are required as space is limited. Call (860) 563-8286 or register at www. wethefc.com/noj. To help our friends and neighbors in need this winter we will be accepting monetary donations for our Hands Open Wide food pantry at the reception.
WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets Dec. 13 for a 1:30 p.m. showing of Don Hartman’s 1949 film “Holiday Affair” starring Robert Mitchum and Janet Leigh. The Christmas-season romance of a young widow and a sales clerk who (thanks to her) is unemployed. 87 minutes. Second Saturday Cinema is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For information call the library at (860) 257-2811, or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE: Join us Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 6:15 p.m. at the library for a free showing of “Jersey Boys” starring John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen and Michael Lomenda Directed by Clint Eastwood. Rated R for language throughout. (134 minutes) Tuesday Night Movies are free and open to the public. Registra-
tion is not required, but seating is limited. For information, call the library at (860) 257-2811, or visit the library. CHARTER OAK PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBIT AT LIBRARY: Photographs by members of the Charter Oak Photographic Society are on display at the library during the month of December. Charter Oak is one of the largest camera clubs in the United States. It is open to photographers of all levels, from amateurs who just received a compact camera to professional, full-time photographers. Members explore all facets of photography from capturing the image to computer processing and printing. For information and directions to the Library, visit www.wethersfieldlibrary.org or call (860) 257-2811. SATURDAY STORIES: The Wethers-
field Library offers year-round Saturday Stories for preschoolers at 10:30 a.m. Drop-in fun with books, songs and movement for the whole family. Registration is not required. For more information, call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801, visit the library or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm STEMTASTIC SATURDAY: The Wethersfield Library’s Children’s Department is offering a new yearround Saturday program for children of all ages. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through fun do-it-yourself activities. Drop-in anytime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to participate. For more information about this and other programs for children, call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801, visit the library or www.wethersfieldlibrary. org/kids.htm.
ROCKY HILL EVENTS SUPPORT GROUP: The Atrium at Rocky Hill offers a Support Group for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. The Support Group is open to the public. The Atrium does offer Adult Daycare during the duration of the support group at no cost. The Group meets every second Saturday at 2 p.m. For more information contact Erin Hall at (860) 563-5588, or ehall@benchmarkquality.com. MEMORY IMPAIRMENT PACKETS AVAILABLE: The Atrium at Rocky Hill is offering information packets for those needing more information and resources on memory impairment, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. For more information, contact For more information contact Erin Hall with The
Atrium at Rocky Hill, (860) 563-5588, or email, ehall@benchmarkquality. com. HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS FREE DENTAL CLEANINGS: Are you over the age of 60, live in Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill or Wethersfield and are in need of a dental cleaning? If so, the Central Connecticut Health District (CCHD) has a service for you! In partnership with the North Central Agency on Aging, CCHD is providing free dental cleaning clinics to individuals age 60 and over who live in Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill or Wethersfield. To find out the schedule and book your appointment in your town, call the following numbers: Berlin: Contact Tina Doyle at (860) 828-7006; Newington: Contact
Charlene Magnano at (860) 6658778; Rocky Hill: Contact Lori DiPietro at (860) 721-2824; Wethersfield: Contact Lisa Gallipo at (860) 721-2979. Donations are generously accepted for this service. TOPS of Rocky Hill/Wethersfield [a nonprofit weight loss support group] meets weekly Wednesday evenings at Mapleview Health and Rehabilitation Center, 856 Maple St. (Route 3), Rocky Hill. Meetings begin with weighins starting at 6:30 p.m. The chapter is open to all, however, program content will emphasize taking off and keeping off weight following bariatric surgery. More information and contacts can be found at www.meetup.com/TOPS-AFTER-BARIATRIC-SURGERY.
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