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By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
If Newington’s business community had a holiday it would fall at the end of each June, when members of the Chamber of Commerce gather for a dinner celebration honoring each other’s accomplishments and service work. The Chamber’s 69th Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner will Volume 53, No. 70
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be held Friday, May 30, at 6 p.m. inside the Hawthorne Inn at 2421 Berlin Turnpike. Because reservations are required by this coming Monday, May 19, organizers are hoping to get the word out beforehand to everyone who would like to attend. This year’s celebration will feature a new twist they have dubbed “The Best of Newington.” A contest that’s been running since early March, “the best of ” will award shops and restaurants in town in 32 different categories. Ballots were available at the Annual Home and Business Showcase, the Chamber office See CHAMBER, Page 7
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Fifteen Newington Girl Scouts received their Silver and Gold Awards Monday evening in Town Hall.
Newington Girl Scouts honored By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
Girls night assumed a whole new identity Monday at Town Hall, where Newington Girl Scouts celebrated their achievements at the Annual Gold &
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Silver Award Recognition Ceremony. And an achievement for a Scout is never a personal feat, since it means making a lasting difference in their community for years to come.
This year eight middle school students received the Silver Award, the highest possible accolade for a Cadet Scout. In addition, six high school girls were presented with their Gold See GOLD, Page 2
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Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum receives 2014 Connecticut Pineapple Award The Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum has received the 2014 Connecticut Pineapple Award for “Excellence in Tourism Image” in the Central Connecticut Tourism District of Connecticut. Named for the international symbol of hospitality, the Pineapple Awards are presented annually by Connecticut’s tourism industry, in partnership with the Connecticut Office of Culture and Tourism, to recognize deserving individuals and organizations that exemplify outstanding achievement in tourism in each of the three state tourism districts — Eastern, Central and Western. The “Excellence in Tourism Image” award seeks to honor an organization recognized for effectively promoting its business as part of Connecticut’s tourism efforts. “We’re delighted to be acknowledged for helping to spread word of the wealth of activities and enriching destinations available throughout the state,” said Webb-Deane-Stevens Executive Director Charles Lyle. “Connecticut is still revolutionary — it offers some of the finest cultural destinations in the Northeast, and it is a pleasure partnering with the Connecticut Office of Culture and Tourism in promoting it.”
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NEWINGTON POLICE BLOTTER Newington police report the following: Elizabeth Aponte, 38, of 806 Misty Meadows Lane, South Windsor, was charged April 30 with sixth-degree larceny and consipracy to commit sixth-degree larceny. Julio Aponte, 36, of 806 Misty Meadows Lane, South Windsor, was charged April 30 with sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny. Alexander Dyson, 21, of 281 N. Main St., West Hartford, was charged May 3 with failure to pay or plead. Terrance Best, 23, of 141
Montrose St., Hartford, was charged May 5 with possession of marijuana, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, making a restricted turn and operating without insurance. Courtney Daly, 27, of 48 Loveland St., Middletown, was charged May 6 with sixth-degree larceny. Jeffery Chambers, 53, of 48 Risley Road, Glastonbury, was charged May 8 with possession of narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with evidence. Robert Heim, 47, of 76 Dowd St., was charged May 8 with disorderly conduct.
David Zaleski, 47, of 76 Dowd St., was charged May 8 with disorderly conduct. Lashell Jackson, 24, of 141 Martin St., Hartford, was charged May 8 with third-degree larceny and second-degree forgery. Joyce Bosco, 57, of 712 Broadview Terrace, Hartford, was charged May 10 with DUI and failure to obey control signal. David Diaz, 53, of 34 Huyshope Ave., Hartford, was charged May 11 with failure to pay or plead. Todd Manger, 43, of 11 Perron Road, Plainville, was charged May 10 with second-degree failure to appear.
Gold, Silver awards for Girl Scouts Justine told the crowd in the Awards Monday evening, a par- Town Hall’s auditorium Monday ticularly honorable feat. night. “We haven’t had six Gold Other Troop 10511 members Award recipients in quite a who also received their Silver while, so this is good,” Regina Awards were: Jessica and Jordan James, service unit manager of Buslewicz, Aryanna Horta, Taylor Newington, said in her opening Kelly, Monica Sadil, Jordan address. Wiggins and Camryn Williams. Joining families at the cer- Their outreach extended into emony to show their support Newington parks, where littering were Newington Mayor Stephen and vandalism were combated Woods, state with the help Rep. Sandy Nafis of the town’s and Sen. Paul parks staff, Doyle. and also to In order to children at achieve both the Prudence the Silver and Crandall Gold Awards Center in the Scouts had New Britain. to embark on Joanne time-consuming JUSTINE STROM Cocola, troop projects over the Troop 10511 member 10520 leader, last year to help shared with their community in some way. Monday’s audience the history of The projects they chose touched the Gold Awards before honorall different causes and fulfilled a ees were brought to the podium. wide breadth of needs. “Though times have changed, Troop 10511 member Justine girls are still encouraged to go for Strom worked at the Stanley the Gold and be the best they can Whitman House in Farmington be,” she said. as a community interpreter. “What they’ve learned earning During her time, she researched the Gold will benefit others but Colonial-era toy-making and also benefit them for a long, long held a workshop for children to time,” added Kate Pagett, one of learn about these trinkets. She five parent mentors who guided also completed training under a the girls through their efforts. museum docent and hopes in the One of those she mentored future to be guiding tours there was Erica DeBlois, whose project as a regular volunteer. brought her all the way to South “I have always loved history so Dakota, where she delivered working for the museum for my books she collected to children Silver Award seemed perfect,” in need. Kelly Szczerkowski, Continued from Page 1
“I have always loved history so working for the museum for my Silver Award seemed perfect.”
also from Troop 10542, partnered with St. Mary School in Newington to collect over 52 pounds of crayons for Crayons for Cancer, an organization that melts them down into fun keepsakes, sold to benefit children with cancer. All local proceeds will go to benefit patients at the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. But the efforts also had a positive impact on St. Mary’s students, who learned about recycling and practiced their math thanks to Kelly’s project. “I’m very pleased and proud,” Susan Keane, her mentor, said Monday. “Kelly came to me with incredible enthusiasm and pride and I think she learned a lot along with the children she worked with.” Michelle Dumont, a Gold Award recipient from Troop 10536, teamed up with Dress for Success in Hartford to sew and collect scarves for economically challenged women. Fellow troop member Mary Sirois turned her love for animals into action at the Humane Society. She made donation boxes, adopt-a-pet posters, bandanas for shelter animals and organized a tour to educate young children on caring for pets. Other Scouts who received the Gold Award were Heather Buckley, of Troop 500, and Deniz Yetel, of Troop 10536. Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.
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Wisniewski, Inzero on Connecticut teachers’ ‘Dream Team’
The state Department of Education and LearnZillion have selected two Newington Public Schools teachers — Craig Wisniewski and Amy Inzero — from a statewide pool of applicants dedicated to their students’ learning, to be on the Connecticut
Dream Team. Wisniewski and Inzero attended a 2½-day TeachFest April 25 to 27. As a result of their selection, the two Newington selectees are working alongside other Connecticut Dream Team members in an online Professional
Learning Community with other Connecticut Dream Team teachers through mid-June. They met several educators throughout the state and participated in professional development around the Common Core. They will continue to work
with teachers in an online professional learning community over the next eight weeks and during the summer to develop resources for the Common Core. Both will attend another professional development session in Washington, D.C., with the Dream Team. The day will be
spent discussing rubrics that may be used to evaluate Common Core lessons through Achieve. “We are proud of Amy and Craig and more importantly, honored to have such dynamic representation from our district” said Newington Superintendent of Schools William Collins.
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Lucky to live in a town of volunteers To the Editor: On Saturday, May 10, we were privileged to have been invited to the Newington Volunteer Fire Department 2014 Awards Night. The turnout was great, and it was wonderful to see our neighbors and friends gathered to honor these brave volunteers who contribute thousands upon thousands of hours of service and expertise to our town every year. Awards were given out for five, 10, 15 years and more of service. Captain’s Choice awards honored individuals who excelled in their positions. Special recognition was paid to Captain Craig Stegmaier and Lieutenant Pedro Machado, who
risked their lives to pull people from burning vehicles some months ago here in town. So often we take for granted the volunteers of all kinds who make this town so special — from the church missions, the food bank, the Friends of the Library, our firefighters, CERT (Citizens Emergency Response Team), the Ambulance Corps and our Board of Ed members — and so many more that it is impossible to list them all in one letter. We’re lucky to live in a town of volunteers, who bolster our services and in doing so, help keep our taxes affordable and improve our quality of life. Beyond that, the stories of their
services, from humble acts to those of sheer bravery, inspire us all to “pay it forward” and do our own part. From the Pledge of Allegiance, through the wildly funny and creative inspiration video, to the stories of achievement in the ranks, this Newington Volunteer Fire Department Awards Night was a smash hit for all the attendees. Special thanks to emcees Tim McDonald and Stephen Regina and NVFD Co. 3, which hosted and produced the event this year. You’ve set the bar very high for the 2015 event! Cece and Terry Borjeson Newington
Recognize former mayor’s role in securing funds To the Editor: I want to congratulate Mayor Stephen Woods, the Newington Economic Development and Improvement Commission, the Downtown Business Association, and all the others who were instrumental in redirecting funds from the Market Square Streetscape project to acquire the recently installed Constitution Square signs. These signs certainly add a touch of class to the downtown area,
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Newington, Wethersfield Rotarians join NICU webcam project
NEWINGTON — Six Central Connecticut Rotary Clubs are joining forces to raise enough money to help families bond with their infant children who are patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington and at the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford. Specifically, the seven clubs are launching a campaign called the NICU Webcam Project to purchase special web cameras for each of the 40 incubators in the UConn Health Center NICU and eventually to purchase cameras for the 32 incubators in the NICU at the CCMC. The idea is that parents, families and friends of the premature or ill infants can connect to the babies via the Internet even when the families can’t physically be at the hospital. “They’ll be able to get to know their babies and actually watch their development whether the families are at home, work, the
other side of the country or even successfully purchased enough the other side of the world,” web cameras for all 49 incubasaid Mecheal Hamilton, presi- tors at the UMass Memorial dent-elect of the Rotary Club of Health Center. Farmington, who is coordinating Since then, the families of the fundraising campaign. infant patients log in to the The president-elects of the web cameras an average of 3,000 six Rotary Clubs – Avon- times a month. And it isn’t just Canton, Farmington, Hartford, Newington, West Hartford and Wethersfield — got the idea while attending a recent special training session for the presidents who will take the reigns of their clubs at the end of June. It was there that MECHEAL HAMILTON they heard a presen- President-elect, Rotary Club of Farmington tation by Roy Balfour of the Shrewsbury, Mass., Rotary Club about how parents who have been able to the Central Massachusetts view the babies; so have other Rotary clubs joined forces to members of their families like purchase web cameras for the brothers and sisters who are in NICU at the University of the military, serving aboard ships Massachusetts Memorial Health and places like Afghanistan. Center in Worcester, Mass. “Rotary is an organization that The Massachusetts Rotarians is dedicated to public service
locally, nationally and internationally,” said Hamilton. “We just feel that the NICU Webcam Project is a perfect fit for what we are all about. We’re helping our neighbors here in Connecticut who are going through some stressful times with children in the hospital.” Because of security and cleanliness concerns, the cost to purchase and install each of the cameras will be $2,500. Hamilton estimates it will likely take two years to purchase all the web cameras, with each of the Rotary clubs purchasing individual cameras one at a time. The Rotarians will also be aided by the EvvGirl Foundation, which will work to secure corporate sponsors so that more cameras can be purchased more quickly. The EvvGirl Foundation of Agawam, Mass., is named in honor of Evan Bard, a Curry
College student who was killed in a car crash a year ago. Her father, Todd Bard, said his daughter had a great passion for young children, making the foundation’s dedication to the project that much more special. The other Rotary Club president-elects in addition to Hamilton are: Ed Silverstein of the Rotary Club of Newington; Gina Herboldt of the Rotary Club of Wethersfield; Salin Low of the Rotary Club of AvonCanton; Steve Vaughn of the Rotary Club of Hartford; and Cynthia Lang of the Rotary Club of West Hartford. Anyone in the Newington area interested in donating to the campaign should contact Dan Fisher at A&D Home Healthcare Solutions, (860) 667.2275 or danfisher@adhomehealthcaresolutions.com. The six Central Connecticut clubs are part of Rotary International, a worldwide organization with 1.2 million members who work to help others through public service.
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PAJAMA YOGA: Tuesday, May 20, 6:30 p.m. Namaste everyone! That means peace. 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. Call to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
“They’ll be able to get to know their babies and actually watch their development whether the families are at home, work, the other side of the country or even the other side of the world.”
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. 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 www. 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. 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
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS FAMILY STORYTIME: Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round. No registration is necessary. CONSTRUCTION CLUB: Saturday, May 17, 1 to 2 p.m. Come to our monthly gathering to build projects with Lego bricks. Due to safety concerns, only people age 7 and older will be allowed in the room. Call to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 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. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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 15- minute session reading to Jessie, a certified therapy dog. Call (860) 665-8720 for more information or to register. Donated by Kerrie Lurate.
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IF YOU GO: WHAT: Newington Chamber’s 69th Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner WHEN: Friday, May 30 at 6 p.m. WHERE: The Hawthorne, 2421 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin HOW: Tickets are $40 per person and available at the Chamber, 1046 Main St.
receive the 2014 Public Service Award. Not only did Sautter get the Newington Community Emergency Response Team off the ground last year, but she also took on the volunteer duties of Erica Schmitt | Staff her late husband, Bob Seiler, who Standing tall in the back is Christine Vogel, the 2014 Chamber Member of the Year and the founder of Newingpassed away last November. This ton’s Pinktober, which raised money for the Team Towanda Foundation. included making weekly trips to Foodshare to fill Newington School also got involved in the face at fundraisers for St. Mary As 1980 and 1987 graduates Human Services’ Food Bank, fundraising efforts, and Vogel School and Newington High of NHS, they’ve volunteered in which serves hundreds of resipresented the non-profit with a School, and donates to dozens of many capacities and instilled the dents. $5,000 check in November. other local organizations. value of community service in Erica Schmitt can be reached at The 2014 Special Recognition Brothers John and Pete their own children. Award will be presented to Donahue will be presented with Retired Newington Police (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or Andrew Brecher, town econom- the 2014 Youth Service Award. Officer Meg Sautter will eschmitt@newbritainherald.com. ic development director. Since being hired in 2012, Brecher has strengthened growth of the town’s Grand List and can be credited with helping to bring dozens of new businesses to Newington. The 2014 Business Person of the Year is Deanna Reney, owner of Karma’s Closet, an upscale consignment shop on the Berlin Turnpike. The lifelong Newington resident volunteers and donates to a multitude of local causes and events, including the Library’s 5K race, the Waterfall Festival and many Chamber activities. Hair on the Square is the 2014 Business of the Year, and owner Tammy Selander is known for her extensive outreach to the community. She has become a familiar
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Goodbye shop class, hello biomedical academy By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
Public school education in Newington will undergo some major transformations in the next few years, beginning with the opening of a new biomedical academy this fall at Martin Kellogg Middle School. Town and school officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday afternoon behind the school, where a $500,000 renovation has begun on the former automotive and industrial technology wing built in the 1950s. “Shop class” there is long gone and when the 2014-15 school year begins in September, it will be replaced by cutting-edge learning to prepare students for jobs at the state’s leading manufacturing companies like Pratt & Whitney. “In order for them to be college and career ready we want to make sure we’re providing them with the problem-solving and critical-thinking skills necessary to be successful in these fields,” said Dr. Bill Collins, superintendent of schools. “We’re very excited to be taking part in the exciting
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School and town officials, including members of the Board of Education and Town Council, gather for a grounbreaking ceremony Tuesday at Martin Kellogg Middle School’s new Biomedical Academy set to open this fall.
changes happening in education,” he added. “It’s an exciting time to be an educator.” Chosen by a lottery last year, 25 seventh-graders will enter the new academy this fall. Half their school day will be spent in regular humanities classes and the remainder at the academy, where the focus will be on science, tech-
nology, engineering and math. They will continue this specialized learning into eighth grade when 25 new seventh-graders will begin. School officials expect to have aerospace and biomedical programs at Newington High School completed in two years, in time for the participating eighth-graders’ graduation.
the-art,” said Collins, calling the recent setback “a blessing in disguise.” Technology there will be so advanced in fact, that students will actually be able to build running models of real aircraft that they will test on school grounds. While both schools currently require STEM learning for all students, the biomedical and aerospace academies will be designed for those who hope to be ahead of others vying for jobs in these industries in the future. “It’s a sign to the community that we’re cutting edge; Newington is not just sitting back, waiting for things to happen,” Marc Finkelstein, school board chair, said. Jason Lambert, principal of Martin Kellogg, was also among those at Tuesday’s ceremony. “We’re very excited to be offering this,” he said. It’s such a privilege to be a part of.” Classes are also changing at the high school, where a new business and finance management program will open this fall. Hospitality and tourism specialty courses, including the culinary arts, will be added the following year.
Among the renovation plans at Kellogg are high-tech three-dimensional printers and an office for a visiting physician, so students can work directly with a practicing professional. In addition, an aerospace academy is set to open at John Wallace Middle School the following year, after construction was delayed due to a sudden cost increase of building contamination cleanup. “It’s unfortunate we’ve gone over the budget there because Erica Schmitt can be reached at of PCBs but we’re really going (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or to have a facility that’s state-of- eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.
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BERLIN — Injuries and prior commitments caused the Newington Indians to not field their best possible lineup on Tuesday, and although Berlin took full advantage, the Indians got another solid performance from No. 2 singles player Peter Galante. While No. 1 singles player Ron Abraham has taken much of the attention, Galante has been having a very impressive senior season. “What a change from last year and this year,” head coach Don Lukowski said of Galante. “Peter put in a ton of time in the off-season and it really
has paid dividends. When you watch him play, he plays with such passion and tenacity. We’re extremely excited with Peter, he’s worked so hard and it’s paid off.” Galante got the only win of the day for Newington and did so in dominating fashion, winning 6-1, 6-2. He’s been as consistent as they come for Newington, giving the Indians a tremendous 1-2 punch. “It’s really nice in most matches we can count on our 1 and 2 to get it done,” Lukowski said. “Unfortunately, we’re going to lose Peter because he’s a senior, so someone else will have to step up to the position, but Peter has done extremely well.”
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WETHERSFIELD — When organizers of the Webb-DeaneStevens Museum Revolutionary War Encampment wanted to add a new element to their painstakingly authentic event, they naturally decided on a sutler — a military merchant — who hails from Rhode Island and brings with him with an interesting history of his own. Steve Salisbury will slip into his role as an 18th-century trader and bring his Big Bear Trading Company to the sixth annual Revolutionary War Encampment at the museum on May 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. He will set up a period tent and purvey period copies of trade goods that were sold and traded in America in the mid-to-late 1700s. A descendant of Roger Williams, who founded the Providence Plantation in 1636, Salisbury became a reenactor in 1976, at the age of 16, and joined the 46th British Regiment in Rhode Island. He has since joined more than a half-dozen other reenacting groups, ranging from the Starks Company of Rogers Rangers for
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The Big Bear Trading Company will be featured at the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum’s Revolutionary War Encampment following the Wethersfield Memorial Day Parade on May 24.
the French and Indian War to the Rhode Island Trayned Bande of 1660. In 1991 he began the Big Bear Trading Company to serve as a
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portraying the past since the age of eight months. Dressed as a merchant and his lady in the 1770s, the two ply their wares at historic reenactments and encampments, offering “everyday trade goods that our ancestors used on a daily basis.” A partial list includes: eating utensils (including bone-handled, horn-handled and two-tined forks); English, French and Spanish pocket knives; tin cups; pewter plates; compasses; flint and steel sets; pipe tampers and clay pipes; stockings; period jewelry; winding pocket watches; English, French and German playing cards; swords; powdered ink; quill pens; buttons of wood, pewter and bone, and much more. The Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum Revolutionary War Encampment takes place Saturday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 211 Main St., Old Wethersfield, following the Wethersfield Memorial Day parade. Admission to the encampment is free; regular admission rates will be charged for optional tours of the museum. The encampment offers visitors the chance to interact closely with members of the Fifth Connecticut Regiment in full Colonial costume, with entertaining demonstrations of marching and musket firing, 18th-century open-fire cookery, and enchanting harp and dulcimer music.
Shortly after the regiment partakes of its midday meal, children in attendance will be invited to learn to march and perform drills with wooden “muskets.” A fascinating display and discussion of the medical and surgical techniques used in the late 1700s, and an exhibit of period clothing and fashions, are also featured. The event also includes members of the 54th Regiment of Foot, a dashing band of British redcoats whose safety is uncertain once they commence a “surprise” attack on the Continental soldiers at 1 p.m. Also featured will be the wildly popular fare created by Liberty Tea, bakers who create delicious homemade treats from historic recipes, using all-natural ingredients, which sold out at the 2013 encampment. Horseman David Loda — a dashing figure in full Continental uniform and tri-corn hat astride his gleaming Morgan horse, Huckleberry — will demonstrate sword and pistol skills from the 18th century at approximately 2 p.m. When Loda portrays Humphreys — barreling across a battlefield toward a “soldier” portrayed by a melon perched atop a post — visitors easily grasp the level of discomfort their forbears felt when faced with a charging, sword-wielding horseman. The encampment is underwritten in part by a grant from the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Connecticut. Located in the heart of Connecticut’s largest historic district, the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum consists of three authentically restored 18th-century homes and provides the quintessential New England experience — from the American Revolution to the early 20th century. Tours include the 1752 Joseph Webb House, where General George Washington met with French General Rochambeau, and planned the military campaign leading to the end of the Revolutionary War; the 1770 Silas Deane House, built for America’s first diplomat to France; and the 1788 Isaac Stevens House, depicting life in the 18th and 19th centuries through original family objects and a fascinating children’s exhibit. For rates and hours visit webbdeane-stevens.org or call (860) 529-0612, ext. 12.
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TROOP 316 PASTA DINNER: Troop 316 will host their first annual pasta dinner Wednesday, May 21 at Grace Episcopal Church, 124 Maple Hill Ave. Pasta will be served with homemade Italian sauce with/without homemade meatballs. Italian bread and salad will accompany the meal. Ice tea and lemonade will be provided. Ticket prices are as followed: $6 for adults, $4 for children 4 to 12, 3 years and younger eat for free. Proceeds will be used to purchase much needed equipment and to help offset the rising cost for camping events. The troop will also be hosting a pancake breakfast in the fall. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Contact Scoutmaster Don Vallera for advanced ticket purchases at (860) 436-2869. 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 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 League this year. The league will run from early June until late August on either Tuesday evenings or Sundays. If you are interested in getting a team in the league or would like more information, contact Karen Gallicchio in the Parks and Recreation office at kgallicchio@newingtonct.gov by May 16. DEMING-YOUNG FARM FOUNDATION TAG SALE: The Deming-Young Farm Foundation will hold its semi-annual fundraising Tag Sale event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17 at 282 Church St. Join us and take home a treasure. Rain date is May 24. Also joining us will be WAG (We Adopt Greyhounds) with rescued greyhounds available for adoption. Stop by and visit these loving, gentle pets. 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) 665-7817 or visit the website at www.ihccgolf.com. NEWINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY & TRUST, INC. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: The Newington Historical Society & Trust Inc. Annual Membership meeting will be held Sunday, May 18 at the Kellogg-Eddy House & Museum, 679 Willard Ave. 2 p.m. Annual Membership Meeting/Election of Officers and Directors; 2:30 p.m. Refreshments; 3 p.m. Program: G.O.N.E.R.S. (Ghosts of New England Research Society). From years of investigation and research, they will discuss many aspects of paranormal activity. Open to the public. Inquiries: Newington Historical Society (860) 666-7118
Mary Women’s Club will host a Victorian Tea in the Church Hall Sunday, June 1, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Ticket price for this event is $15. Join us for a delightful afternoon of tea and light refreshments at tables decorated by parish members. Wear a fancy hat and compete for a prize! After refreshments, “The Victorian Lady,” Kandie Carle, will entertain us. While dressing in actual vintage and authentically reproduced undergarments, clothing and accessories, she will add humor, history and intriguing anecdotes about fashion, home life and etiquette of men and women during the 1890’s Gilded Age. If you are interested in attending, contact Susan Haynes at (860) 233-0167 by Tuesday, May 27, for tickets. In addition, more detailed information about “The Victorian Lady” may be found on our parish website: www.stmarysnewington.net. NEWINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ TOWN-WIDE ART SHOW 2014: The Annual Newington Public Schools’ Town-wide Art Show will be open to the public through May 28. It will be held on the third floor of the Newington Town Hall, 131 Cedar St. Visiting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. All members of the community are invited to view the creative work of Newington’s talented students. 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
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) 665-1148 or at hough_john_c@hotmail. com.
PAPER SHREDDING EVENT: The town of Newington will hold a paper shredding event, sponsored by Covanta, for residents of Newington to dispose of cancelled checks, bills, personal records and old papers. The event will be held Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Highway Garage, 281 Milk Lane off Fenn Road. Residents are asked to limit the material to be shredded, to two small cardboard boxes or three paper bags. Only paper documents are allowed, household trash and other items are not acceptable. This event is being offered to Newington residents only, businesses and other retailers will not be allowed to participate. Any questions contact the Sanitation Department at (860)667-5874. NEWINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY & TRUST, INC. TAG SALE: Newington Historical Society & Trust Inc. tag sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 7 at the Kellogg-Eddy House & Museum, 679 Willard Ave. Jewelry, small kitchen and electronic appliances, all in good condition. Glassware, dishes and all other treasures. Large furniture, books, clothing. Inquiries: Newington Historical Society (860) 666-7118
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SPRING POPS! The choirs of Church of Christ, Congregational, Newington and St. John’s, West Hartford, will perform music from “Mamma Mia!” “Oklahoma!” “Five New England Songs” a patriotic medley, and more at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 1 at the Church of Christ, Conregational, 1075 Main St. (860) 666-4689. newingtonucc.org. Music director Peter Niedmann conducts the choirs, soloists, and band in this popular town event. Free-will offering. Reception following the concert.
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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.
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. Interested in finding out more? Contact Heather Hitchcock, admissions director, at (860) 667-2256.
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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). Two collections are scheduled in the district as follows: Saturday, June 28 at the Webb School, 51 Willow St., Wethersfield, and 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
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“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)
MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP: Fight Club, a men’s support and accountability group, meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 at NewLife Christian Fellowship, 1155 Silas Deane Hwy. in Wethersfield. For more information, call (860) 5291714 or email nlcfpastor@gmail. com.
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING SET AT WETHERSFIELD SENIOR CENTER: A free blood pressure screening will be held Thursday, May 22, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Wethersfield Senior Center (Pitkin Community Center), 30 Greenfield St. Cedar Mountain Commons and Jefferson House are sponsoring the screening.
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 fur-
ther 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: 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 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) 3061283 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.
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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 Li-
brary, visit www.wethersfieldlibrary. org or call (860) 257-2821. 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. LIBRARY CLOSED SUNDAYS JUNE THROUGH SEPTEMBER: The Wethersfield Library reminds the public that the library’s hours change each year at the end of May. June through September the library will be open on Monday through Saturday and closed Sundays. The regular hours of the library during the summer are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.At any time, the library may be reached on the internet at www.wethersfieldlibrary.org .
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.
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Cove Warehouse museum to reopen May 24
Visitors will have the opportunity to step back in time with the Wethersfield Historical Society as they celebrate the grand reopening of the Cove Warehouse maritime museum, a museum that interprets Wethersfield’s maritime trade with the West Indies that flourished between 1650 and 1830 and explores the significance of the Red Onion trade, shipbuilding, privateers, fisheries and early yachts. On Saturday, May 24 at 2:30 p.m., the historical society will reopen the Cove Warehouse exactly 80 years to the day from its first dedication in 1934 at Warehouse Park at the north end of Main Street. After experiencing a robbery and vandalism at the Cove Warehouse at the end of January, the Wethersfield Historical Society has benefited from the generosity of many donations of valuable historical objects from area residents and a grant from the CT Humanities CT At Work initiative. The Cove Warehouse grand reopening is part of the Town of Wethersfield’s Heritage Weekend, a collaborative event celebrating Memorial Day with the Wethersfield Historical Society, Comstock, Ferre & Co., the town of Wethersfield and the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum. Connecticut At Work is a year-long conversation about the past, present and future of work life in Connecticut created by Connecticut Humanities. The program features the Smithsonian Institution’s The Way We Worked exhibition with stops in seven communities: New Haven, Torrington, Hartford, Waterbury, Coventry, Stamford and Groton. For more information visit www.wethhist.org and www.cthumanities.org/ctatwork.
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ROCKY HILL EVENTS CALENDAR PURA MENTE DONATES BRACELET PROCEEDS TO ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION OF CT: Rebecca Pennaroya, founder of Pura Mente jewelry to “Find a Cure for Dementia One Bracelet at a Time,” will present the first donation from Pura Mente dementia bracelet sales since December 2013 to the Alzheimer’s Association CT. The company donates 5 to 10 percent of all proceeds to the Alzheimer’s Association with the goal of raising that to 20 percent once the business is more established. The event will take place at 4 p.m. Monday, May 19 at the Alzheimer’s Association CT Chapter, 2075 Silas Deane Hwy. No. 100, Rocky Hill. Pennarova is planning the event to honor her mother who died from dementia, and recognizing that funds are needed for research to develop new and more effective treatments for dementia. Pennaroya created a bracelet to benefit the Alzheimer Association. Research that identifies the risk factors of dementia is still scarce. More than 5 million Americans are living with the disease. Every 67 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. One in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Penarroya is the creative designer and owner of Pura Mente Jewelry. She was born in Barcelona, Spain, and moved to Connecticut at the age of 4. Pura Mente Jewelry was founded in December 2013 to raise awareness about dementia. Five to 10 percent of all bracelet sale proceeds are donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. For more information visit www.puramentejewelry. com or call (860) 505-8412.
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.
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.
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 weigh-ins 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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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.
from day-to-day details to big events. Sharing stories with those who matter most isn’t just important today; it will be especially significant when it’s time to honor and commemorate your lives. Memorialization at the end of life is more than it used to be. It can reflect a person’s life story and be transformative, healing and comforting.
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) 665-8778; Rocky Hill: Contact Lori DiPietro at (860) 721-2824; Wethersfield: Contact Lisa Gallipo at (860) 721-2979. Donations are generously accepted for this service.
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