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Who were the fallen?

Memorial Day Parade seeks stories of 29 soldiers STAFF WRITER

Who are the Newington 29?

Organizers of the Newington Memorial Day Parade are reaching out to the public to gather personal information about each of the 29 town residents who were killed in the line of duty.

Their names are inscribed on the monument in front of town hall and are heard once a year by those who attend a ceremony following the parade.

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There are three who were killed in World War I; 16 in World War II; two in the Korean War and eight in Vietnam.

But who were they, exactly?

Where did they go to school?

Did they have children or wives?

What did they enjoy doing most before they joined the U.S. Armed Forces?

A few details on four or five of the men are known to parade officials, who in past years have shared them with those who gather in the town hall lobby for the ceremony. But the legacies of most of these fallen soldiers remain hidden, at least to those wishing to honor them on Memorial Day.

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Erica Schmitt | Staff

Fourth-grade teacher Lauren Grimaldi is crowned “Miss Alaineus” in honor of Deborah Frasier’s book “Miss Alaineus, A Vocabulary Disaster” during Frasier’s visit to Ruth Chaffee School on Tuesday.

Word play’s the thing during author’s visit

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Newington elementary school students celebrated this week during a special visit from one of their favorite authors.

Minnesota resident Deborah Frasier, author of “Miss Alaineus, A Vocabulary Disaster” was greeted by costume-wearing

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Students dressed up as their favorite words in honor of the book, which is based on a child who confuses the word miscellaneous with a person named Miss Alaineus and inspired by Frasier’s daughter. They paraded around showing off their outfits, which

were designed to illustrate whatever words they decided to be.

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High School counseling program wins national honor

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Dr. William C. Collins, superintendent of schools, announced the school’s counseling program has met the criteria to become a Recognized American School Counselors Association Model Program (RAMP) and has been awarded with the highest program-level distinction in accordance with national standards.

Newington High School is the first school in Connecticut to receive this honor, and only the fifth RAMP school in New England. Only 400 schools in the United States have received

this national exemplary sta- in October 2013, based on their tus since the RAMP program’s program’s performance in the inception in 2004.

Achieving RAMP answers the question “How are students different because of what school counselors do?” and it DR. WILLIAM C. COLLINS enhances a program’s efforts Newington school superintendent towards academic achievement and student 2012-13 school year. Following success. a long and arduous process of A total of 113 schools sub- review and resubmission in the mitted their RAMP application last six months, only a small

number of schools, including Newington High School, met the standards.

Ne w i n g t o n’s RAMP application was the culmination of the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program in 201213.

The groundwork of planning and preparation, however, had already been started two years prior in 2010.

This recognition demonstrates that Newington’s

“The application process required a great deal of time and commitment from our school counseling staff, support staff and administration. This is a major achievement.”

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counseling program is delivering a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program Collins said.

“I know the application process required a great deal of time and commitment from our school counseling staff, support staff and administration,” he explained.

“This is a major achievement and I personally congratulate each of our counselors for their dedication to the students in our community.”

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Special Olympics Connecticut honors Taylor Rich with Spirit of Life award

NEWINGTON — Special Olympics Connecticut recently held its annual Hall of Fame Dinner at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville.

In front of over 900 attendees, Newington Public Schools alumnus Taylor Rich was presented with the “Spirit of Life” award.

Each year Special Olympics Connecticut recognizes an athlete who exemplifies the true meaning of the organization with the Spirit of Life award.

With a bright and charismatic personality, Taylor exemplifies Special Olympics Connecticut’s “changing attitudes … changing lives” mantra.

While SOCT’s mission is telling to the type of person Taylor is, her optimistic outlook on life says it all.

“I never give up and always try my hardest,” she says. “I always have a positive attitude and wake up saying today is going to be a great day.”

Taylor is a unified sports athlete who plays basketball, soccer, track and field, and bowling.

SOCT’s Unified Sports program combines an equal number of individuals with (athletes) and without (partners) intellectual disabilities on the same sports teams for training and competition.

The program is an effective

Taylor Rich will graduate from Newington’s Transition Academy in 2015.

tool that helps increase inclusion in the community by breaking down barriers that have historically kept people apart.

Taylor will be graduating from Newington’s Transition

Academy in 2015. In the meantime Taylor will surely continue to brighten the days of peers, faculty, and staff at Newington Public Schools.

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Constitutional amendment: Square gets new signs

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

After more than 25 years, Constitution Square is finally being recognized by its town-given name.

Now while carousing the Newington Waterfall Festival, the Big K Flea Market or simply parking to visit one of the shops downtown, people will know exactly where they are.

Most often referred to as “the municipal parking lot downtown,” the area’s parameters are bound

by Market Square, Main and East Cedar Streets and Constance Leigh Drive. More than 75 businesses are located within this district, and now it finally has signage to denote its designation.

Five blue Colonial-style signs were erected last week around the perimeter of the square, a sixth in the center and two on Market Square itself. The New Britainbased Bianca Signs fabricated and erected the new signs at a cost of $13,310.

“Fortunately, we were able to redirect funds remaining from the Market Square Streetscape project to be used for this enhancement,” explained Mayor Steve Woods, who added, “These new signs continue our efforts to upgrade and standardize signage throughout the town to identify and locate public buildings, facilities, parks and landmarks.”

The Newington Economic Development and Improvement Commission added improvements there over the last two years, including benches, bike racks, pavers and banner posts.

This new signage completes their project.

“All the businesses benefit just by the fact that now you see a sign that says ‘shops and restaurants’ where before, you might not have known they were there,” com-

From left, Town Manager John Salomone, Mayor Steve Woods, Downtown Business Association President Valeri French and Town Councilor Jim Marocchini flank one of the new Constitution Square signs.

help us promote Constitution Square as a brand and out-oftowners will now have an easier time finding the businesses located there,” she said.

But a mystery to many is where the name ‘Constitution Square’ actually came from.

Back in 1987 a town committee formed to plan a celebration of the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Longtime resident Esther Eddy was elected chairperson of that committee, and she is among those who decided to name the square.

“We thought with businesses opening there it would be the perfect place to have a lasting reminder of this Constitution and the Bill of Rights,” she remembered.

The Town Council approved the designation and a huge celebration was held in 1988. But temporary signs were blown down by wind and never replaced — until now.

“I’m so thrilled they have a permanent name board there now,” Eddy added. “The new signs look absolutely beautiful.”

Erica Schmitt can be reached at mented Andy Brecher, the town’s Valeri French, president of the which backs up into Constitution (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com. economic development director.

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NEWINGTON LIBRARY CALENDAR TEEN AND ADULT PROGRAMS REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE FOR ROAD RACE: Registration forms are now available at the library for this year’s road race. The 18th running of this event will be held at Mill Pond Park on Sunday, May 18, beginning at 9 a.m. Runners will compete by age category with awards for the winning male and female runners within each division. Walkers are also welcome. Registration forms are available at the library and on the library’s website. Online registration is available at active.com. Preregistration is $8 for children (12 and under) and $18 per adult. Same day registration is $10 for children (12 and under) and $20 per adult.

FREEGAL MUSIC SERVICE AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING ALBUMS: Lucy Robbins Welles Library, one of the thousands of libraries worldwide that subscribe to the Freegal® Music Service, is now offering patrons the ability to stream entire albums every day as part of its free online music offering. The new initiative will allow cardholders of the library increased access to over 6 million songs. Also included is the complete local catalogue of Sony Music Entertainment.

Library cardholders can download three Freegal music tracks in the MP3 format each week, and stream up to three hours each day at no cost to them. For more information, call the library (860) 665-8700.

ARTWORK ON DISPLAY: Through May 30, Newington resident Pat Tanger will be displaying her artwork in the Community Room of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library in Newington. On Saturday, May 10, she will host an Artist’s Reception from 2 to 4 p.m.; refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend. Tanger is the president of the Newington Art League, with whom she has exhibited many times. The exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours when the Community Room is not being used for a scheduled program: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, through May 11, from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. (860) 665-8700.

NEWINGTON LIBRARY 5K CHALLENGE: The 18th running of this event will be held at Mill Pond Park on Sunday, May 18 beginning at 9 a.m. Runners will compete by age category with awards for the winning male and female runners within each division. Walkers are also welcome. Registration forms are available at the library and on the library’s website. Online registration is available at active.com. Preregistration is $8 for children (12 and under) and $18 per adult. Same day registration is $10 for children (12 and under) and $20 per adult.

TEEN VOLUNTEER NETWORK: Monday, May 19, 6 to 7 p.m. Children’s Program Room, Grades 7-12. Interested in volunteering?

Attend this program to sign up for upcoming summer library volunteer opportunities. Earn

community service hours or just volunteer for the fun of it! For more information, email Bailey at bortiz@newington.gov or call (860) 665-8700. Must be at least 13 years old to participate.

JERKS IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY: Monday, May 19, 7 p.m. Join us for an evening of fun as author Ray Bendici, an editor and writer for Connecticut Magazine, shares his tales of famous — and not so famous — Connecticut jerks! The lives of notorious bad guys, perpetrators of mischief and other colorful antiheroes all get their due. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Registration required.

STORIES & ART: Tuesday, May 20, noon Don your raincoats and hold on to your umbrellas! We’ll hear rainy day stories and make a beautiful rainbow craft. Call to register children, ages 2 to 4, and their caregivers.

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PAJAMA YOGA: Tuesday, May 20, 6:30 p.m.

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Children, ages 5-8 and their caregivers, are invited to come to the library in their most comfortable pajamas to have fun doing yoga together. Beth Agdish, a certified Next Generation Yoga for Kids instructor, will teach techniques and traditional poses. Mats will be provided to those who do not bring one.

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COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, May 21, 6:30 p.m. Chefs in grades 3 to 6 will create and eat a sweet brownie pizza. Call to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TALES TO TAILS: Thursday, May 22, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children who love dogs or need to boost their reading skills may sign up for a 15minute session reading to Jessie, a certified therapy dog. Call (860) 665-8720 for more information or to register. Donated by Kerrie Lurate.

FINDING CONNECTIONS: Thursday, May 22, 6:30 p.m. Tina Angeli is a spiritual psychic, medium and the Director of the S.O.U.L. Center in Granby. Born in Italy, Angeli has been in communication with angels and guides since she was a toddler. She will start her program with a brief meditation to reduce stress, enhance mental clarity and attain a peaceful attitude to prepare for a group reading. Registration required. You must be at least 16 years old to attend.

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Traditionally after their names are read, students in the Newington High School Key Club intermingle with Girl and Boy Scouts in carrying 29 roses outside and placing them on the monument. But Police Detective and Command Sgt. Major Kenneth D. O’Brien, chairman of the parade committee, is hoping that more can be said about Newington’s 29.

“We don’t want these to be faceless names,” he explains.

“There were none from the Persian Gulf and none from Iraq and Afghanistan,” added Jim Murphy, vice chairman of the parade committee. “We want to keep it at 29.”

Memorial Day this year is May 26. The town of Newington is recognized across the state as hosting one of the largest Memorial Day parades the Saturday before, May 24. Over 50 groups will walk the parade route this year, which begins at the intersection of Main Street and East Robbins Avenue, before turning onto Garfield Street and ending in Mill Pond Park.

New marchers include the Newington Knights Youth Football and Cheer Teams. Also for the first time, members of Newington’s new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will serve as parade security.

The title of “Grand Marshal” will forever go to the 29 Newington men who lost their lives while fighting overseas, according to O’Brien.

“That way no one will ever forget what the parade is about,” he says.

Honorary Grand Marshal this year is Sgt. John A. Mele Jr., a Korean war veteran who served with an artillery unit in Korea for 18 months.

Mele is also the owner of Premier Cleaners in Market Square, where even at the age of 82, he still works six days a week.

He’ll be riding in the parade with his granddaughters in a Korean War-era Jeep.

Keynote speaker will be state Rep. Sandy Nafis, D-Newington, who is retiring this year after 16

THE NEWINGTON 29 WORLD WAR I Howard G. Davis Clifford E. May Frank A. Stotzer WORLD WAR II Russell Ahlgren Hillary Grabowski Merrill Atwell, Jr. Thomas H. Kane Roger Atwood John J. Kornak Frank E. Benson, Jr. Julian Rudek William H. Bolles Howard P. Ryder Malcom Carlson Francis Tracy Hilton W. Couser Herbert Wunsch Charles Dziob Jacob F. Zapatka KOREAN WAR Robert Blake John Dunne VIETNAM WAR Thomas G. Crowley Glenn R. Manning Crosley J. Fitton Peter Gibney Moriarty Robert Edward Kasper Paul K. Moser Natale Sebastiano Lentini Elias B. Pealer Jr.

terms in the General Assembly.

The parade kicks off at 10:30 a.m. A moment of silence will be observed at 10:50 a.m., during which marchers will come to an abrupt halt.

A ceremony will follow the parade to honor the 29 young men from Newington who lost their lives while serving our country.

If you have any information about any of these men, whose names are listed beside this article, please contact Ken O’Brien at (860) 666-3884 or by email at o_brien_kenneth_d@sbcglobal.net.

The parade costs about $12,000 annually and is funded completely by donations, which can be sent to the Newington Memorial Day Parade, Inc. c/o Newington Town Hall, 131 Cedar St., Newington, CT 06111.

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.

The Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with Connecticut Outfitters, Metropolitan District Commission and UNICO of Wethersfield, sponsored the fourth annual Good ‘Ole Fishing Derby recently at Spring Street Pond in Wethersfield. There were over 127 youths registered from grades K through 6. CT Outfitters staff was on hand to lend their expertise, sell bait and assist in identifying the catches of the day. UNICO members lent a hand with recording all of our catches of the day, 21 in total!

The children from the Nature Center’s Adventures in Spring: “Get Hooked on Fishing” program assisted with the trout stocking on Friday, April 11.

The UNICO–Wethersfield chapter donated all prizes. Sally Jorge and Alexandria Fettig tied for first place with 12-inch trout.

Emily Johnson caught the first fish of the day and came in second with an 11-inch trout. Jake Harrison placed third with his trout catch. Alex Sifnakis caught a catfish, the most unusual catch; and Madisun Dunn caught the

The children had fun at the Good ’Ole Fishing Derby; the fish, not so much.

smallest, a 9½-inch trout.

During the second session, grades 2 through 4, Lily Gebhardt placed first with a 12½-rainbow trout. Timmy Tonner placed second with an 11½-inch trout.

Corrin Stabile received third with a 10¼-inch trout. The smallest award was given to Igli Beda for a

4-1/4-inch bluegill.

The youngest group caught quite a few, too! Siblings Kayden (first) and Camden (second) Sharkevich both caught fish.

Colin Debari placed third with an 11¾-inch trout. James Sena caught the smallest in his group, an 11½-inch trout.

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UPCOMING THEATRE CLASSES FOR KIDS, AGES 5-7, AT NCTC; The Newington Children’s Theatre Company has announced their upcoming class: “Explore-A-Story” for kids, ages 5-7. Explore-A-Story offers a playful introduction to performing.

Over the four week session, kids will have opportunity to learn basic acting skills through the retelling of a familiar fairy tale on stage. They will also create costume pieces to utilize in a showcase for family and friends immediately following the final class. “The Glass Slipper,” based on the story of Cinderella, will run through May 29. Classes are held on Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

No previous experience or audition required. Cost: $75 All classes will be held at the NCTC Performing Arts Theatre, 743 N. Mountain Road.

Registration form is available online at www.NCTCArts.org as well as, at the theatre. For more information, call (860) 666-NCTC (6282) or visit www.NCTCArts.org NEWINGTON ART LEAGUE MEETING: The general membership meeting of the Newington Art League will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center on Cedar Street. After a

brief business meeting, the demonstrator will be Jane Zisk. MZisk will give a demonstration on landscape painting and then offer critiques of attendees’ artwork. (Each attendee may bring one or two pieces of artwork for critique.) Meetings are free and open to the public. The Newington Art League also holds members’ workshops on Mondays (9:30 to 11:30 a.m.) and Tuesdays (6:30 to 9 p.m.) at its new location 679 Willard Ave.To find out more about the Newington Art League visit us at www.newingtonartleague.org, visit the league’s Facebook page or contact Pat Tanger (co- president) at (860) 666-5026 or Mike Hornyak (co-president) at (860) 666-11444.

“GET IT IN GEAR” TEEN DRIVING SAFETY SKETCH COMEDY AT NCTC, MAY 15: Did you know that the most dangerous year in a person’s life is the 12 months after they get a driver’s license? The Newington Children’s Theatre Company, along with the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center: Injury Prevention Center, the Allstate Foundation and the National Safety Council, are proud to present “Get it in Gear,” Thursday, May 15, at 8 p.m. “Get it in Gear” is a free 25-minute performance that uses sketch comedy and the real life experiences of parents to help parents provide ongoing coaching tips for new teen drivers. It engages teens and parents in dialogue about driving behaviors and how to manage the new driver’s experience.

Wethersfield’s own Antonio LaRosa will play the role of the talk-show host, Dr. Bill. Shaila Murdock (Hartford) and Kira Mason (Newington) will play the roles of Sheila, the overprotective, distracted mother, and Maggie, the stubborn new teen driver, respectively. Newington’s Matty Fammartino and Lexie Lazarowski round out the cast, as Dr. Bill’s zany interns. The performance will take place at the NCTC Performing Arts Theatre, 743 North Mountain Road. Admission is free. There will be a brief talk-back immediately following the performance. For more information, call (860) 666-NCTC.

ADULT CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUE — NEW!: Interested in playing in an Adult Co-ed Softball league? The Newington Parks and Recreation is starting an Adult Co-ed Softball

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE: The Newington Historical Society wishes to invite the public to an Open House from noon to 3 p.m. at the Enoch Kelsey House, 1702 Main St., on the first Sundays, May through September. The tour will feature this 1799 Farmer-Tradesman home, the outstanding collection of Newington furnishings, the Trompe l’oeil wall paintings as well as a demonstration on thee weaving looms. Admission: Members of the Historical Society and children: Free; non-members: $5. For more information, call the Newington Historical Society & Trust at (860) 666-7118.

INDIAN HILL COUNTRY CLUB GOLF SEASON 2014: Newington Resident Season Passes — Resident Season Pass Cards are now available for $50. Passes allow for golf play (fees below) Sundays, 1:30 p.m. to dusk; Mondays, 8 a.m. to dusk; Tuesdays, 7:30 to 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to dusk. Seniors play for free on Mondays! Be sure to bring proof of residency, and payment is accepted by check or cash only. Season Pass Cards are non-refundable. If you are interested in Full Membership to Indian Hill Country Club, Newington residents are eligible for a 25 percent discount for your first year of membership (past members are not eligible). For membership information, visit www.ihccgolf.com. For more information and rates, contact Indian Hill directly at (860) 6657817 or visit the website at www. ihccgolf.com.

FLAGS OF APPRECIATION: GFWC Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club has announced its third annual “Flags of Appreciation” fundraiser to benefit veterans and members of our armed forces. Flags “in memory of” or “in honor of” will be displayed in alphabetical order at Garfield and Mill Streets in Newington on the Newington Memorial Day Parade route and at the Broad Street Green near the Reviewing Stand on the Wethersfield Parade route Saturday, May 24. For information, contact Dianne Mirabito-Hough at (860) 6651148 or at hough_john_c@hotmail. com.

CANDLEWYCK NEIGHBORHOOD TAG SALE: Neighbors in the Candlewyck area are planning a Tag Sale on May 24 and 25, Memorial Day weekend.

Any neighbor who is interested in participating, should contact Colleen Crebase at (860) 666-9973 or Crebase@cox.net ASAP, regarding permits, advertising, and other planning. Sales will take place at each participant’s yard.

CT MIRAGE FASTPITCH CLINICS: The Ct. Mirage fastpitch travel softball organization will hold three free clinics for girls with 2003, 2004, and 2005 birth years. For dates and times and to pre-register, go to miragesoftball.com under “Latest News.” For additional information, call Dave at (860) 561-2328.

NEWINGTON HEALTH CARE CENTER SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: Newington Health Care Center is seeking volunteers in its skilled nursing and Memory Care units. Take a moment to make someone happy! We are looking for individuals willing to share their talents and time; chatting, reading, playing games or cards, anyone wanting to make a difference in the lives of long term care residents. No experience necessary and training will be provided.

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RELAY FOR LIFE AN AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY EVENT FUNDRAISER: Relay For Life will hold a fundraiser at 6 p.m. Friday, May 30 through 9 a.m. Saturday, May 31 at Mill Pond Park. The Disney-themed event this year will include honoring local cancer survivors at the opening ceremonies, followed by a dinner for survivors and their caregivers. There will be a kids area with crafts and activities to go along with our Disney theme. There will be planned activities every hour throughout the night, including performances by Newington school bands and choirs. The Luminaria ceremony will be held at 9:30 p.m., and will include a picture slide show to honor loved ones.

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Officials abs-solutely thrilled with expanded Planet Fitness

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Mayor Stephen Woods joined other active Newington residents at a ceremony Tuesday night for the grand opening of Planet Fitness’s new location at 182 Kitts Lane.

The health club franchise, which opened its first location in town less than two miles away on the Berlin Turnpike a few years back, expanded to a 24,000-square-foot facility in the same plaza as Bob’s Stores and Shaw’s.

“I’m very glad that they were able to relocate within the town of Newington. This facility has been vacant for too many years,” said the mayor, whose teenage daughter has been a member of the gym

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At the grand opening, Planet Fitness visitors could have their cake and think about working it off, too.

for about a year.

While the town has a lot of health clubs, most are small centers led by personal trainers, he added.

The new Planet Fitness offers more than 100 cardio machines, a large stretching and abs room, unlimited small-group fitness training, and is open 24 hours a day Monday through Thursday.

Doors close at 9 p.m. on Friday and hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends.

In addition, the facility offers a full-service locker room, tanning booths and beds, massage chairs and booths and 25 flat-screen televisions provide entertainment during workouts.

The franchise, which has over 800 locations nationally, prides itself on low membership fees, which until May 14 in Newington are $1 down payment, then $10 a month.

“Newington was actually one of the first stores we opened in Connecticut,” said Joe Pepe, president of Planet Fitness Connecticut. “This is a very high-traffic area and there are a lot of businesses around here,” he added of the new location. “This just seemed like the perfect place for us.”

Franchise owners Raynya and Omar Simmons, husband and wife, shared their plan to support breast cancer non-profit “Fighting Pretty” at their grand opening Tuesday.

“One of our employees was going through breast cancer and received a box from the organization and just loved it; that’s

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From May 5 to May 14 a portion of each Planet Fitness membership sold will be donated to Fighting Pretty and members can request a package be sent to a loved one.

“I had a friend who passed away of breast cancer so this was especially touching for me,” Raynya added.

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DeLorainne is a 10-year-old female miniature poodle looking for her forever home.

Walks, a nice warm lap, and a haircut and bath every few months would make DeLorraine a happy dog.

She is relaxed, and at her age, loves to nap in a quiet place.

DeLorainne can live with kids over 8 years old, and she can live in any size home, including apartments.

She is housebroken and would be a great dog for the first time dog owner.

Come to Newington to visit with this lovely companion who will adore you and keep you smiling.

Remember, the Connecticut Humane Society has no time limits for adoption.

Inquiries for adoption should be made at the Connecticut Humane Society located at 701 Russell Road in Newington or by calling (860) 594-4500 or toll free at 1-800-452-0114.

The Connecticut Humane Society is a private organization with branch shelters

Newington police report the following: William Sartori, 28, of 53 Liberty St., was charged April 28 with three counts of disorderly conduct, second-degree threatening, reckless endangerment and unlawful discharge of a firearm.

Caroline Slemp, 24, of 622 Town Colony Drive, Middletown, was charged April 29 with driving under the influence.

Miguel Rivera, 20, of 28 Webb St., Waterbury, was charged April 29 with criminal violation of a protective order.

Rufus Terry, 39, of 708 Church St., was charged April 30 with disorderly conduct.

Kevin Quinn, 58, of 840 Capital Ave., Hartford, was charged April 21 with breach of peace.

Elaine Kennedy, 64, of 3 Meadow View, Colchester, was charged April 23 with sixth-degree larceny.

Jessica Olmo, 41, of 14 Omo St., Middletown, was charged April 23 with sixth-degree lar-

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Nicholas Kolaczenko, 18, of 204 Williamstown Court, was charged April 30 with possession of marijuana with intent to sell, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Anthony Bologna, 33, of 15 Northwood Road, was charged May 1 with disorderly conduct and third-degree assault on an elderly person.

Dennis Denote, 60, of 76 Northwood Road, was charged May 1 with breach of peace.

Pamela Daley, 44, of 1310 S. Main St., Middletown, was charged May 2 with sixth-degree larceny.

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was charged May 2 with DUI. Joseph Coursey, 36, of 140 Market St., New Britain, was charged May 2 with sixth-degree larceny.

Ismael Deida Jr., 25, of 41 Braywood Circle, Indian Orchard, Mass., was charged May 3 with DUI and making an improper turn.

Lawrence Beaulieu, 30, of 20 Rosemount Ave., Southington, was charged May 3 with disorderly conduct.

Stephen Moran, 58, of 44 Beaver Brook Road, Milford, was charged May 4 with DUI, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, making an improper turn and failure to signal for a turn.

John Newman Jr., 20, of 204 Camp Ave., was charged May 6 with disorderly conduct.

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half-years to write and her current project, to be titled “The Captain is a Duck,” is still in its early stages.

“You’ll probably be in college by the time it’s done,” she told fourth-graders during her visit to Ruth Chaffee School on Tuesday.

“Oohs” and “ahhs” came from the audience when she shared about “A Birthday Cake is No Ordinary Cake” — another title inspired by her now grown-up daughter.

“Around the age of 3 we discovered she had an obsession,” Frasier explained. “That obsession was birthday cakes.”

She went on to present a slideshow of all the various cakes her daughter designed throughout her childhood, before getting into the process of turning those cakes into a children’s book.

It wasn’t until two years after she drafted her very first “dummy book” that the final story was published.

Book signings followed each parade and each school visit.

“I love how she showed all the

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The Ruth Chaffee students did some acting out as well.

steps that go into writing,” said Bonnie Ruby, a reading teacher at Ruth Chaffee. “It was very revealing. So often kids see the finished product but they don’t know all that goes into the process.”

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WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY CALENDAR ADULT PROGRAMS

PORCELAIN REPRODUCTIONS ON DISPLAY: Reproduction 18th-century historic French porcelain, courtesy of Wethersfield resident Carolyn Vallieres, is on display at the Wethersfield Library in May. The collection of French Limoges from different factories includes chocolate and coffee cups and saucers and other Limoges items. Vallieres was an administrator of Federal and local non-profit organizations and was instrumental in establishing Seabury Retirement Community in Bloomfield. She serves as vice resident of the Friends of the Wethersfield Library. For information, call (860) 529-2665 or go to www. wethersfieldlibrary.org

EDIE RAMONDETTA ART EXHIBIT: Oil and acrylic paintings by Edie Ramondetta, selected by her daughter, Lucia Cramer, are on display at the Wethersfield Library. Edie Ramondetta was a past member of the Wethersfield Art League and involved in finding a home for the League in the Little Red Schoolhouse. The paintings will be on display through the end of May. For information and directions to the Library, visit www. wethersfieldlibrary.org or call (860) 257-2821.

TEEN RESUME AND INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP: Searching for that amazing summer job opportunity? Teens in grades 8 to 12 are invited to join us at the library for a resume and interview skills workshop taught by Career Coach Nancy Frede of Frede Enterprises, LLC Thursday, May 8, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Find out where to look for jobs online, how to write a dynamic resume and cover letter, and how to make a great first impression in an interview! Please bring your own personal laptop or smart phone. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants.

Teens may register in person at the Wethersfield Library, by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811 or emailing library@ wethersfieldlibrary.org. Don’t miss it!

“LET’S TALK MURDER” MYSTERY DISCUSSION GROUP: Mystery lovers are invited to join “Let’s Talk Murder” a mystery discussion series at the library. The group will meet Thursday, May 8, at 7 p.m. to discuss “Billy Boyle” by James Benn. Second Lieutenant Boyle is charged with investigating a crime that endangers Allied operations in Norway and

the Norwegian government-in-exile as well. Having hardly been out of Boston in his life, Billy ultimately finds himself behind the lines in occupied Norway, bent on stopping treason and avenging the death of a friend.

The novel Billy Boyle was short-listed for the Diloys Award. The discussion series is facilitated by librarian and former newspaper journalist Marge Ruschau who loves mysteries and is the facilitator of several mystery discussion groups in Connecticut.

Copies of the books will be available for check-out at Wethersfield Library approximately one month before the discussion date. All discussions will begin at 7 p.m. at library. The book discussions are free but registration is suggested. Call (860) 257-2811 to register or for further information or email registrations to library@ wethersfieldlibrary.org.

SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets May 10 for a 1:30 p.m. showing of Henry Koster’s 1950 film, “Harvey” starring Jimmy Stewart and Josephine Hull. Because of his insistence that his companion is an invisible six-foot rabbit, a whimsical middle-aged man is thought by his family to be insane — but the man might be wiser than anyone knows.

104 min. 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. FRIENDS OF THE WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY MAY MEETING: The Friends of the Wethersfield Library will hold their May meeting Tuesday, May 13, at 7 p.m. at the Library. All meetings are open to the public. Wethersfield Library is located at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE: Join us Tuesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. for a free showing of “Captain Phillips” starring Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi. The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the U.S.-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in 200 years.

“Captain Phillips” is rated PG-13 for sustained intense sequences of menace, some violence with bloody images, and for substance use. (134 minutes.) Tuesday Night Movies are free and open to the public. Light refreshments are provided by the Friends of the Wethersfield Library.

Registration is not required, but seating is limited. For information, call the library at (860) 257-2811, or visit the library.

LIBRARY CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY

WEEKEND: The Wethersfield Library will close for Memorial Day Weekend Saturday, May 24, Sunday, May 25, and Monday, May 26. The library will resume its regular hours Tuesday, May 27. The library’s regular hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. At any time, the library may be reached on the Internet at www.wethersfieldlibrary.org where one may search the catalog, use the online databases, download an audiobook, ask a reference question, or renew, reserve or request a book.

LIBRARY BOARD MAY MEETING: The Wethersfield Library Board will hold its May meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 27 at the library. All meetings of the Board are open to the public. For information, call (860) 529-2665.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETING A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR TEENS: Tell us what you think! The final Teen Advisory Board meeting of the school year will be held from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Thursday, May 29 at the library. You will be asked to be an active participant in the discussion so that we can make your library experience better. Registration is required and limited to 10 participants from any Wethersfield school (grades 7 to 12). Teens may register in person at the library, by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811 or emailing library@ wethersfieldlibrary.org. Light refreshments will be served.

TEEN AND CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

DROP-IN STORY/PLAY TIME: The Wethersfield Library invites children of all ages and their caregivers to come to Friday morning Drop-in Playtime/Storytime from 10 a.m. to noon. No registration is required.

Children’s programs are canceled on any day when the Wethersfield Public Schools are closed due to weather. For more information, visit the library, 515 Silas Deane Hwy., www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm or call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801.

EVERY FRIDAY: 10 a.m. to noon, Drop-in Playtime and 11 a.m., Short & Sweet Storytime: all ages. Drop-in family fun with a story and a song.

EVERY SATURDAY: 10:30 a.m. Saturday Stories: all ages. Drop-in fun with books, songs and movement for the whole family.

NEWINGTON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Michael Mikula of Newington was among more than 750 students included on the President’s List for fall 2013. Full-time students at Farmingdale State College who obtain a grade point average of 3.75 or better are

recognized through inclusion on the President’s List. The transcript of each student who earns this distinction carries this indicator of high academic achievement.

The following students received academic honors from Binghamton University by making the University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester: Benjamin Fiedler of Newington and Shrineal Patel of Newington.

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Roll over, Van Gogh — seniors learn from great artists’ styles NEWINGTON — An art class at Cedar Mountain Commons has not only sparked interest infamous artists but has also inspired some senior residents of Cedar Mountain Commons to show their creativity.

Activities Director Debbie Labbe began the monthly program in September and since then 15 participants have learned about and painted artworks in the style of Andy Warhol, Georgia O’Keefe, Vincent van Gogh, Jackson Pollack, Georges Seurat and Charlie Harper.

“I’m not really artistically talented but I thought I would like to expose residents to things they hadn’t heard about and give them the opportunity to express themselves,” Labbe said.

“You’d be surprised at what they have created.”

On March 26, more than 100 original artworks were included in the exhibit, “Masterpieces and Mimosas,” held at Cedar Mountain Commons, an independent and assisted living community located at 3 John H.

Stewart Drive in Newington.

Among them were paintings made in the style of Georges Seurat, the French neo-impressionist painter known for pointillism or the use of tiny dots of paint. Over the course of several sessions, residents used paint and a pencil eraser to create landscapes. To mimic Jackson Pollack’s abstract work, they dipped golf balls in paint and rolled them around a box.

Art materials have also included foam board and bottle caps.

One woman, who was reluctant to paint because of her limited vision, was encouraged by a friend to try it.

Even though she had to put her nose almost on the canvas to see it, she succeeded in crafting a dramatic collage depicting sunflowers, such as those painted by the Dutch post-impressionist Van Gogh.

Her creation was among those displayed and admired by residents, friends and family.

Nicole Spagnoletti “We all have a spark of inner beauty,” Labbe said. “The res- Admiring the work of Cedar Mountain Commons resident Betty Palumbo are, from left, Priscilla Palumbo, daughter-in-law; Breanna Palumbo, granddaughter and Cedar Mountain Commons special function associate, and idents were thrilled to show Anthony Palumbo, Betty’s son. what they can do.”

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Middlewoods of Newington Assisted and Independent Living Community recently celebrated its 11th anniversary with a swinging 1950s-themed party for residents, family members, and staff The party, organized by Activities Director Lynn Tracey, and the entire Middlewoods team, featured performances by local dance groups, Junior Krauss and the Shakes , and a special appearance by Channel 3 representative Nicole Nalepa.

Staff and residents dressed for the occasion in poodle skirts and leather jackets (and even roller skates), and transformed the resident dining room into an ice cream soda shop with handmade decorations, balloon arches, vinyl records, and of course, a dance floor.

Also part of the festivities were milkshakes, burgers, cotton candy, popcorn and penny candy, as well as a visit from the Middlewoods mascot bear and plenty of music and dancing.

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Wethersfield, Newington name Health District board members

Two member towns have appointed new board members to the Board of Health of the Central CT Health District.

The Town of Newington has reappointed Jerilyn Nagel and the Town of Wethersfield has reappointed Angela Colantonio each to their first terms on the Board of Health.

The Health District serves the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield and is governed by a 12-member

board of health made up of Nancy Carol Brault, as interim director of health, and 11 members appointed by the four member towns.

Board members represent the needs and interests of their member towns, serve staggered three-year terms and can be reappointed.

The purpose of the Health District is to prevent disease and injury, promote a healthy environment, and protect the public

health of its member towns.

As its governing body, the Board of Health sets the overall direction for the Health District and the services it provides; develops health policies; establishes and enforces public health regulations and ordinances; and provides oversight for the district’s budget and financial affairs.

For more information on the Central CT Health District and its services, visit www.ccthd.org/ or call (860) 721-2822.

Standing, from left: Raymond Jarema (Berlin); Margaret Hanbury, Vice-Chairman (Newington); Dianne Doot (Wethersfield); Kristine Nasinnyk (Newington); Angela Colantonio (Wethersfield); Nancy Brault, Interim Director of Health; Kevin Borrup (Newington). Seated: Jerilyn Nagel (Newington); Arthur Yoaps (Rocky Hill); Judith Sartucci, Chairman (Rocky Hill); Carolyn Wysocki (Berlin).

WETHERSFIELD EVENTS CALENDAR MOVING FORWARD GROUP: Divorced?

Out in the dating world? Is this a new world for you? Check out our Moving Forward Group where we discuss dating in 2014, and many other topics pertaining to dating. We meet on the first and third Fridays of the month (May 16) at 6:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 355 Main St., Cromwell.

DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP: Going through a divorce? Thinking about getting divorced? Going through a relationship breakup? Already divorced? There is a Divorce Support Group that meets at 7 p.m. every Friday night, at First Congregational Church, 355 Main St., Cromwell.

This is a caring group of people who are in the same place you are right now, and can relate to everything you are going through.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY: Do you like to volunteer or know of someone who needs to fulfill community service hours? The Central Connecticut Health District is looking for volunteers from the towns of Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield to help at the Household Hazardous Waste Collections, run by the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC). Three collections are scheduled in the district as follows: Saturday, June 28 at the Webb School, 51 Willow St., Wethersfield; Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Rocky Hill Water Pollution Control Facility, 80 Goff Brook Lane, Rocky Hill.

The collections will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 1 p.m.; all volunteers are asked to

arrive by 7:30 a.m. Volunteers are needed to distribute information and to register vehicles as they arrive to dispose of items that should not be collected with the regular trash. Volunteers will not handle hazardous materials. All volunteers will receive a free MDC T-shirt and a free lunch for their service. To register as a volunteer, contact the Health District, serving the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield, at (860) 721-2824.

“HAPPY TRAILS” SEMINAR SCHEDULED FOR MAY 19: This year’s usually boring seminar sponsored by the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee for the town of Wethersfield is being replaced by an exciting day discovering some of the many Happy Trails in Connecticut.

Educational seminars in past years beat to death topics such as planning for your retirement, avoiding long term care costs, and making your own funeral arrangements. This year the planning committee compiled a list of fun places in Connecticut for seniors (and families) to visit. Guest speakers Al Strong (State Dept. Of Tourism) and Jason Hawkins (feature reporter, Channel 30) will open the “Happy Trails to You” seminar Monday, May 19, at 1 p.m. at Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St. Representatives from Connecticut’s Art Trail, Brewery Trail, Chocolate Trail, Educational Trail, Hot Dog Trail, and Ice Cream Trail will be on hand with facts and samples. Free admission includes

refreshments provided by The Atrium at Rocky Hill and door prizes by Happy Trails reps. Seating is limited. Call Lisa Galipo at (860) 721-2979 to reserve a seat.

MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP: Fight Club, a men’s support and accountability group, meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30 at NewLife Christian Fellowship, 1155 Silas Deane Hwy. in Wethersfield. For more information, call (860) 529-1714 or email nlcfpastor@ gmail.com.

PARKS AND REC SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION: The Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Department has begun accepting registrations from residents and nonresidents for summer programs. Programs being offered are the Barracuda Swim Team, Children’s Camps for ages 3-15, Cheerleading, Dance & Drama, Engineering with LEGO, Fitness, Gymnastics, Karate, Lifeguard Training, Orchestra, Recreation Swimming, Special Olympics, Sports, Supervised Playground, Swim Lessons (adult and child), Tennis, Therapeutic Recreation, Weight-lifting and programs at the 9/11 Memorial Sports Center and Nature Center. To preview information about our summer programs, simply go to wethersfieldct.com and select Parks and Recreation. For further information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (860) 721-2890.

RENTERS’ REBATE PROGRAM: The

application period for the Elderly & Totally Disabled Renters’ Rebate Program has begun and will continue through Oct. 1, 2014. There is legislation pending to once again accept new applicants for the Renters Rebate Program therefore anyone eligible may apply but may be denied if the legislation does not pass. This legislation will not in any way change the result of your application filed last year To arrange for an appointment in our offices, call Wethersfield Social & Youth Services Department at (860) 721-2977 Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. For your convenience, members of the Social Services Staff will be at the following complexes to take applications: Lasher Court Apartments: July 29, 9 a.m. to noon Harvey Fuller Apartments: July 22, 9 a.m. to noon Executive Square: May 13, July 8 and Aug. 5, each date, 8 a.m. to noon Wethersfield Housing Authority: June 24, 8 a.m. to noon First Church Village: May 20, 8 a.m. to noon WETHERSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL PLANT SALE: Wethersfield High School will hold its annual plant sale from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 10 and Saturday, May 17. Come out to pick up some quality

plants for Mother’s Day or your garden.

All plants have been started and grown by the students. Parking is still at the tennis courts; due to the renovation you should enter via Wolcott Hill Road school entrance.

WETHERSFIELD-ROCKY HILL ROTARY CLUB MEETINGS: The Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at Elaine’s Restaurant on the Berlin Turnpike at 6 p.m. We are proud of our members’ dedication and hard work, and especially the casual atmosphere during club meetings. Guests are welcome. If interested in becoming a member, contact President Gina at (860) 306-1283 or at GinaHRotary26@aol.com. www.facebook.com/ RotaryClubOfWethersfieldRockyHillCt DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP: Going through, or thinking about divorce, or a relationship breakup? This is a great group of people who are going through what you are going through right now!

Group meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 355 Main St., Cromwell.

SETBACK CLUB: The Wethersfield Setback Club meets every Friday and new players age 55 and over are always welcome.

Partners are not required, but a spirit for fun is mandatory. Setback games are played every Friday from noon until 3 p.m.

Players should arrive around 11:30 a.m.

For additional information, contact Joe Mehan at (860) 258-0662.

ROCKY HILL EVENTS CALENDAR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY: Do you like to volunteer or know of someone who needs to fulfill community service hours?

The Central Connecticut Health District is looking for volunteers from the towns of Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield to help at the Household Hazardous Waste Collections, run by the Metropolitan District Commission.

To register as a volunteer, contact the Health District, serving the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield, at (860) 721-2824.

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

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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.

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