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Safety, fun brings sellers together at indoor tag sale By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER SPRING CLEANING recently proved lucrative for some local residents, who brought their old collectibles to the Bristol Senior Advocates’ 2nd Annual Indoor Tag Sale. Held inside the gym at the Bristol Senior Center, the event was more than just a chance to make a few extra bucks – it was also an opportunity to socialize and support an organization that looks out for senior citizens. “We are an independent, non profit group that represents 1,500 seniors,” said Teresa Barton, the Advocates’ president. “Our mission is to do everything we can to support Bristol seniors and improve their lives.” Barton is a senior herself, as are the remaining members of the organization, which supports agencies like the Bristol Community Organization, the Grandparents Fund, Meals on Wheels and the homeless shelter at St. Vincent DePaul. It also protects the rights of elders in a variety of ways, including elder law cases. 6

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The advocates’ recent tag sale was a fundraiser for their causes and another effort to make life a little easier for local seniors. “A lot of the vendors here today live in isolated areas so they wouldn’t benefit from passing traffic if they had their own tag sales,” Barton pointed out. “Plus sitting in a yard alone isn’t nearly as enjoyable as being here among 40 others.” And since the sale is held indoors, vendors can start preparing well ahead of time knowing bad weather won’t deter customers. “You get the exposure ff | Sta i here and you’re not at the z z a Or mercy of the weather,” said Mike Kathy Waite, a Plainville nter. e resident with a booth. C r io l Sen “We’ve got selling fever; it o t s i Br comes with spring fever,” added t the a e l sa Waite, who shared her table t tag n a i with friend Jean Boada, who used The g

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Mike Orazzi | Staff Nancy Plourde and Judi Ferro during the tag sale

to own the Cinderella Shop, a consignment store in the former Depot Square plaza, in downtown Bristol. On the pair’s table were intricate stiletto heel ornaments, women’s scarves and jewelry. Across the gym, Plainville resident Deanna Tino’s offerings were nearly cleared out a few hours into the event. “My cellar was so full of stuff I’ve collected for years and years,” she said. “I can’t get rid of it with my nieces, nephews or daughter so I came here and did very well.” Next year Tino said she’d be bringing along her sister, and they would reserve three tables side-by-side, to spread out their merchandise and hang items on the wall behind them. The 76-year-old New Britain native said that one of her best sales of the day was for an antique Fairbanks postal scale. In the far northeast corner of the gym was Scott Olson, another dealer from Plainville. His boxes of Matchbox cars, old coins, baseball equipment and movies were sorted through by both young and old.

“I’m retired and on a fixed-income so I came here to make a little bit more money,” Olson said. Now in its second year, the sale proved so popular that people asked if the Advocates would consider hosting it twice annually. According to Barton, that’s not going to happen. “Holding it once a year gives people time to accumulate more junk,” she said. The senior center is an important place for the Bristol Senior Advocates. Not only because it serves as the principal venue for older adults in the area, but also because Director Patty Tomascak and Assistant Betty Mike O ra Director Jason Krueger the t Bechard zzi | Sta a f enjo allow the group to hold g sal ying f e. monthly meetings there. The advocates meet on the second Monday of each month at 1 p.m. (excluding July and August) at the Bristol Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave. May 2015 • Connecticut PRIME TIME

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ITH MOTHER’S sense when she talks, and needs full DAY coming up this care, all day, every day, it just reminds weekend, a trip to the you she is long past doing amazing card display was in order. As every- things. one knows, just any card won’t do for The second is an auditory joke your mother. Not for the wonder- card for youngsters which reads, person who gave “Motherhood, it’s just one joy ride STEPHEN ful to you, nurtured after another.” When opened up, ALLAIRE birth you, fed you, cured the the audio blares out a car full of pain on your bruised squabbling kids shouting, “Mom, shin, and overall gave mom, mom.” The joke falls flat even you the uncondition- though you undoubtedly remember al love and warmth those noisy car trips with your brothand feeling of security er and sister. Put that one back. that let you grow and A third is the “reward” card. It bloom into the adult reads, “Take a little time for yourself you have become. today. Relax and take This choice requires For those whose it easy.” It’s ironic pulling innumerbecause all mom has mothers who able cards from the is time, sitting, with have severe rack and spending a everything done for few, or maybe more, dementia and her. But she no lonmoments reading ger understands the must reside in each one, thinking concept of leisure. a convalescent and turning the writReject that one. home, the choices ten words over in Another states, in the display your mind to see if “Share a laugh.” they satisfy that spePresumably over seem oddly out cial essence or nuance some long ago of place. that best captures the memory of a funny feeling and spirit of family event. Back what you want to say to her. in the rack, as it stabs your conFor those whose mothers who have science. “She has no memory of the severe dementia and must reside in a funny event, even if reminded.” We convalescent home, the choices in can’t share that laugh. the display seem oddly out of place. Then, there is the inevitable Snoopy They send a twinge of pain to your card. This one says, “You’re the glue heart. They remind you of what she that keeps the family together.” You is not, instead of what she is. think, boy am I fortunate that we The first one pulled has a super- kids all get along, but you know that woman picture and says, “You do the mom is no longer that glue. It’s just most amazing things.” That might another reminder that life’s passage work for a high-schooler with a has eclipsed her active role. soccer mom, but for a mother who Yet another says, “Wishing you See LOVE, Page 12 can barely walk, and cannot make

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By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER ALLING BECOMES VERY common as we get older, and sometimes it doesn’t even involve tripping over or bumping into objects. Dr. Margarita Reyes, MD, a specialist in the Geriatric Medicine Department at Bristol Hospital, visits nursing homes and other places to talk to seniors about preventing one of their most common causes of injury. On a recent visit to the Bristol Senior Citizens Center, she gave an informative presentation to a small group of concerned seniors. “I fell a few years ago and I’m just trying to find different ways to prevent it,” said Judy Payne, one of the attendees. She is now at higher risk of falling, according to Dr. Reyes, because those who have had a previous fall are now at a 50 percent chance of having another

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within the next year. One of older adults’ biggest fears is losing their independence, which this event often leads to. “There are a lot of changes that happen head to toe as we get older that lead to falls,” said Dr. Reyes, who has created 10 steps for people to take to lessen their risk. All of them are steps everyone should take anyway, to ensure better health and a safer lifestyle. The first is exercise – at least 30 minutes a day, three or four times per week. “An exercise regimen is probably the most important thing you can do for yourself,” explained Dr. Reyes, who often brings her father to lectures to share his daily workout routine, which he calls his “primary occupation.” A combination of aerobic, strength training, tai-chi or even yoga can help tremendously.

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Judy Payne during Bristol Hospital’s Dr. Marguerita Reyes talk about preventing falls to a group of seniors at the Bristol Senior Center

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Bristol Hospital’s Dr. Marguerita Reyes talks about preventing falls at the Bristol Senior Center

Yoga is especially effective against falling, since it helps strengthen balance and flexibility – lowering the risk of falling, but also the risk of injury if a fall occurs. Keeping bones healthy also ensures this. It’s easy to do with daily consumption of vitamin D and calcium, which work in tandem to strengthen bones. This next tip is just common sense; wear appropriate footwear. “I tell ladies, when you reach the age of 65 no more heels,” said Dr. Reyes, who admits to not following her own advice. Rubber soles with good traction are ideal, and Medicare covers a yearly visit toa podiatrist. Having a yearly eye exam is another easy step to take. Those with bi-focal lenses should take particular caution, because they can throw balance off. But those with a well-lit home are at an advantage, since sight in the dark declines with age. This leads to another tip about bathroom safety – especially at night. Having a good night light in the bedroom is crucial; and having grab-bars around the toi-

let and shower are also helpful, especially since being under hot water can cause dizziness. The home itself should be inspected carefully, because furniture and carpets that 20 years ago seemed fine can now pose a danger. Bristol Hospital sends physical and occupational therapists to homes to conduct both a safety evaluation and a multi-factorial fall-risk assessment. But if any fall happens – no matter how minor it may seem – tell your doctor, Dr. Reyes urged. “There’s no such thing as a fall that’s not serious,” she said. Your doctor can help to review your medications to ensure none are increasing your risk of falls, including those to treat insomnia or high blood pressure. A sudden drop in blood pressure can take a standing person right to the floor. Changes in depth perception, vision, muscles and joints as we age can all make falling more likely and more dangerous. To schedule an in-home fall-risk assessment and safety evaluation, call Bristol Hospital’s Department of Geriatric Medicine at (860) 845-5901.

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ADIES AND gentlemen, yes, it’s that time of year again. Finally, spring is in full bloom and summer is right around the corner. With the temperatures rising, many of us wear less clothing to stay cool. If you look down at your arms now, are they a little giggly and not as toned? Do not panic, you’re not alone. Many clients come to me looking for help and suggestions on how to fix this issue fast. It’s not only about looking good, though; it’s also about feeling your best. If you do not belong to a gym, you can try the following exercise circuit in the comfort of your own home with minimal equipment. Perform each exercise one right after another with no rest in between for 12 to 15 repetitions. Repeat the circuit three to four times and rest for

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Show your appreciation to your mother Continued from Page 8 the simple joys of sweet memories.” The irony here is piercing, because mom no longer enjoys most any memory, sweet or not. The wistful feeling of some memory of youth courses through your mind as you linger over that card, then gingerly put it back. You decide, it’s not quite right because it is no longer her memory, just yours.

Then you pick out the card is speaking to now need to comfort and a card that says on the you, because those are the ease her through the time front, “Being a mom takes wonderful qualities you she has left. And patience, compassion and underpatience, compassion Patience, compassion standing for that mother and understanding.” and understanding for you love is all you can Inside it says, “and at give this Mother’s Day. least one kid.” You think, that mother you love This was my Mother’s hey, that’s a bit funny. is all you can give this Day card when she was But the attraction is not Mother’s Day. with us. Happy Mother’s in the light humor. It’s Day! in the heartfelt “Being a mom takes patience, feel to your core about compassion and under- her, and you realize those Attorney Stephen O. Allaire standing.” And you realize are the same qualities you is a partner in the law firm

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Grains Whole grains, not ‘pretend’ whole grains. Brown rice, whole-grain pasta, 100-percent whole-wheat breads, rye crispbreads, barley, oatmeal, quinoa, corn and exotics like amaranth. The more processed, usually the less whole. And whole has the fiber — low-glycemic carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Nuts Great flavor and crunch. would have thought they’d be so vital to a healthful diet? But they are – packed full of good fats, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and, in the case of walnuts, omega-3s. Don’t forget seeds like pumpkin, sesame, sunflower or the other omega-three powerhouse: flax seeds. Because oils also mean high-calorie, remember a handful a day is all you need to do you good. Fish At least twice a week, the more the better, for heart-healthy benefits. There’s controversy over which fish is best and how to avoid contaminants like mercury. Generally, eat lower on the food

chain – i.e. sardines and wild-caught fish such as salmon or trout. There is some indication that Pacific wild-

like brown rice or corn and you’ve got the leanest complete protein you can find. Oils Always best are those higher in heart-healthy monounsaturated fat: olive oil, canola oil and peanut oil. Polyunsaturated oils are good, and are in corn, safflower and soybean oils. Use with a light hand because calories do come with nutrients, which include vitamin E. Dairy products Eat eggs occasionally. As for dairy, always choose the low-fat versions: skim or 1-percent milk, lowfat cheese, low or non-fat yogurt. Get the vitamins, calcium and protein you need without the saturated fat that mucks up arteries. As for things we eat that walk or fly, their saturated fats are dangerous too. In beef, go for a 90/10 meat/fat ratio when you can. Trim the fat off pork. Limit red meat meals to once or twice a week. Remove the skin from poultry. Now there’s your complete protein without the downside. Eating foods sparingly means

occasionally, moderately. That brings us to chocolate. We’re hearing a lot about the benefits of dark chocolate, but the jury is still out. Greater than 70-percent cacao may be healthy, but processing can destroy those beneficial phytochemicals — and then there’s the saturated fat of the cocoa butter. So back to sparing again, along with sweet drinks and concentrated sweets like cookies, candies and cake. Why all this? Your version of this eating plan significantly reduces your risk of cancers, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, obesity, etc. So why not eat well and live well at the same meal?

Colon and rectal malignancies are among the most common cancers in the United States. Thankfully, the mortality rate has gone down over the last 20 years in large part to early detection methods or screening. Peter It is one of a Bloom small number of cancers, including prostate, cervical, breast and skin, for which screening is available. Techniques, including the digital rectal exam and mammography, can help pick up cancer of the prostate and breast respective-

ly at an early stage. This allows early intervention, which greatly increases the chances of a cure. The same holds true for colorectal cancer. Many health providers and experts agree that the most comprehensive screening test for colorectal cancer is a colonoscopy. For practitioners skilled in such a test, it allows for both the detection and removal of polyps, which are cancer precursors. In the vast majority of cases, it takes several years for a polyp to grow into cancer. It has been shown in clinical trials that polyp detection and removal can in fact prevent colon cancer. It is recommended that all persons get screened for colon cancer when they reach age

50. However, only a fraction of barriers patients often tell me. persons over the age of 50 get First, “I feel fine and my bowel movements are normal. Why do I need a colonoscopy?” As mentioned, polyps take many years to grow. They are often asymptomatic at a small size, but if one grows into cancer, it will eventually cause symptoms, e.g., anemia, bleeding, change in bowel habits. However, at that point, the cancer may have spread which worsens the prognosis. Another common complaint I hear relates to the bowel preparation prior to the procedure. It is imperative to drink a solution which acts as a strong laxative to clean the colon of screened. There are various rea- stool. While this process is ardusons. I will mention two common ous, it is often made easier by split

dosing and consuming other clear liquids concurrently. Informing a patient of a cancer diagnosis is never easy. However, it is particularly difficult in the case of colon cancer. In that situation, it may have been prevented if the patient had a colonoscopy at an earlier interval. If you or a family member is age 50 or over, call your primary doctor and ask about the importance of a colonoscopy.

Your version of this eating plan significantly reduces your risk of cancers, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, obesity, etc. caught may be safer than Atlantic. Beans You name them. From pinto to black-eyed peas, garbanzos to cannellini, lentils to adzuki, these are true nutrition superfoods, and a serving a day is one of the best things you can do for a healthful diet. Combine with a wholegrain

Miles Everett, RD, RN, CDE, is the coordinator of the Bristol Hospital Center for Diabetes. He speaks locally on diet and lifestyle at a number of senior and community centers. He and his staff educate patients on living well with diabetes at their office, at 102 North St., Bristol. For more information, call 860-940-6300 or visit www. bristolhospital.org

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DATEBOOK 1 | Friday Guide to good life choices A free cooking demonstration and discussion about fitness planning is the focus of “Guide to Good Life Choices” from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at Jerome Home, 975 Corbin Ave.New Britain Robert Schmelzer, exercise physiologist, and Guy Williams, chef, will provide guidelines about making the best dietary choices to maintain overall health and wellness. Seating is limited and registration is required. For more information or to RSVP, call (860) 229-3707. To learn more about Jerome Home, visit jeromehome.org. Jerome Home, a not for profit member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services, offers skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, residential care, memory care and assisted living.

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Let us know what’s going on Prime Time wants to tell our readers about your coming events. It’s easy — just send us the details and a picture if you like. Our email is primetime@ centralctcommunications.com. You can also fax your announcement to (860) 225-2611 or mail it to CT Prime Time, One Court St, New Britain, 06051. Deadline for the next issue is May 15. Bowling League meets at Laurel Lanes, 136 New Britain Ave., Plainville, at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $9 per person, per week and includes three games of bowling, open bowling discount card, automatic scoring and a free beverage. Bowlers of all abilities, including beginners, are welcome to join this fun league. For more information or to join the league, contact Frank Robinson, Bowling League President, at 860-747-2918.

Advance directives Join attorney Marilyn Denny of Greater Hartford Legal Services at the Plainville Senior Center, 200 East St., at 10 a.m. Denny will review and explain power of attorney forms and health care directives. Individuals 60 and over will be given the Tuesday opportunity to have one or both of these forms prepared for them. These services are Blood pressure screening Hartford HealthCare provided at no cost. Call the Senior Services, a notCenter to register for this for-profit organization, will program, (860) 747-5728. offer free blood pressure screenings at the following Bowling league locations during April: The Plainville Senior Center

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Irene Steidl seats herself comfortably in a chair. With the guidance of exercise physiologist Jared Scoville. Even at 102 years old, Mrs. Steidl is benefiting from her twice-weekly exercise routine at the Good Life Fitness Center at Cedar Mountain Commons where she has lived since 2010. Cedar Mountain Commons, a department of Hartford Hospital, is a not for profit independent and assisted living community located at 3 John H. Stewart Drive in Newington. ∎ 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Southington YMCA, 29 High St., Southington ∎May 7, 11 a.m. to noon, Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St., Southington; ∎May 12, 11 a.m. to noon, ShopRite, 750 Queen St., Southington ∎May 14, 1 to 2 p.m., Plainville Senior Center, 200 East St., Southington ∎May 26, 10 to 11 a.m., Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St., Southington ∎May 26, noon to 1 p.m., Cheshire YMCA, 967 S.

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Path to wellness Mark Colello, exercise physiologist at Southington Care Center, will continue the series, “The Path to Wellness,” from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The free program, which details the “stepping stones” to take on the journey to wellness and a happier, healthier life, will be held at the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St. People are welcome to attend either or both sessions. To register, call the library at (860) 793-1446.

14 | Thursday Lunch & learn The Connecticut Center for Healthy Aging will sponsor a free program focusing on the healing benefits of gardening from noon to 1 p.m., at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain

General campus, 100 Grand St. Guest speaker Kathy Desjardins from Northeast Horticultural Therapy Network will discuss the process of using plants, directed by a horticultural therapist, to achieve psychological, physical, social and/or educational benefits. A light complimentary lunch will be served. Seating is limited and reservations are requested. For more information or to register, please call the Connecticut Center for Healthy Aging, 1-877-4244641. Community resources The Connecticut Center for Healthy Aging will be sponsoring a program about community resources for older adults. The event will be held 11 a.m. to noon at Bristol Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave. Speaker Nancy Becker, Connecticut Center for Healthy Aging resource coordinator, will detail the community resources and

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Dinner with the doc Southington Care Center is presenting Dinner with the Doc focusing on the management of arthritis and the benefits of rehabilitation before and after joint replacement surgery. This free program will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., at Southington Care Center, 45 Meriden Ave. Durgesh Nagarkatti, MD, and Southington Care Center physical therapists will cover topics including prehabilitation, aquatic therapy and other outpatient options. Nagarkatti is an orthopedic surgeon with Orthopedic Associates of Hartford and is affiliated with the Bone & Joint Institute at Hartford Hospital. A complimentary light dinner will be served. No arrivals before 4:45 p.m. Seating is limited and registration is required. For more information or to RSVP, call

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This free event will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Max E. Muravnick Meriden Senior Center, 22 W. Main St. Sharon Robinson, director of senior care coordination at Hartford HealthCare Senior Services, will provide a general overview on common medications for seniors, their potential interactions and how to safely organize and manage prescription medications. For more information or to register, please call the Connecticut Center for Healthy Aging, 1-877-424-4641.

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Blood pressure screening A free blood-pressure screening will be held Thursday 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 sponsor the Wednesday monthly screenings. Cedar Mountain Commons, Special program a department of Hartford The Connecticut Center for Hospital, offers indepenHealthy Aging is presenting a dent and assisted living. special program about manag- Jefferson House, a departing prescription medications, ment of Hartford Hospital, a task that can sometimes offers short-term/outpatient be confusing and potentially rehabilitation and skilled dangerous for many seniors. nursing.

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Berlin Senior Center ........................................ 33 Colonial Dr ...........................................Berlin Berlin VNA .......................................................... 240 Kensington Rd .................................Berlin Walgreens ........................................................... 980 Farmington Ave ...............................Berlin Whole Donut ...................................................... 1198 Farmington Ave ..............................Berlin VFW ....................................................................... 152 Massirio Dr ........................................Berlin Sanremo Bakery & Pastry Shop ................... 1130 Farmington Ave ..............................Berlin Bristol Public Library ....................................... 5 High St ....................................................Bristol Bristol Post Office ............................................. 151 N Main St ...........................................Bristol Harvest Bakery .................................................. 84 Farmington Ave ................................Bristol Super Natural Market & Deli ........................ 430 N Main St ..........................................Bristol New England Carousel Museum .................. 95 Riverside Ave ....................................Bristol Bethel Christian Church ................................. 750 Stevens St .........................................Bristol St Joseph Church ............................................... 33 Queen St ..............................................Bristol St Matthew Church ........................................... 120 Church Ave ........................................Bristol St John’s Episcopal Church ............................ 851 Stafford Ave .....................................Bristol Price Chopper ..................................................... 121 Farmington Ave ...............................Bristol Advocates for Seniors ..................................... 120 Laurel St ............................................Bristol Apple Rehabilitation Cromwell .................... 156 Berlin Rd. .................................... Cromwell Cromwell Diner .................................................. 135 Berlin Rd ..................................... Cromwell Apple Rehabilitation Cromwell .................... 156 Berlin Rd. .................................... Cromwell Cromwell Diner .................................................. 135 Berlin Rd ..................................... Cromwell Worthington Manor ......................................... 316 Berlin St ....................................East Berlin Farmington Public Library ............................. 6 Monteith Dr ................................Farmington Farmington Post Office .................................... 210 Main St .....................................Farmington Athena Health Care .......................................... 135 South Rd ..................................Farmington Farmington City Hall ........................................ 1 Monteith Dr .................................Farmington Farmington Care Center .................................. 20 Scott Swamp Rd ......................Farmington Touchpoints at Farmington ............................ 20 Scott Swamp Rd ......................Farmington Amberwoods ...................................................... 416 Colt Hwy ..................................Farmington Brookdale Senior Living ................................. 20 Devonwood Dr ........................Farmington Farmington Public Library ............................. 6 Monteith Dr ................................Farmington Farmington Post Office .................................... 210 Main St .....................................Farmington Athena Health Care .......................................... 135 South Rd ..................................Farmington Farmington City Hall ........................................ 1 Monteith Dr .................................Farmington Utopia Home Care ............................................ 88 Scott Swamp Rd ......................Farmington Village Gate ........................................................ 88 Scott Swamp Rd ......................Farmington Forestville Post Office ...................................... 18 E Main St .....................................Forestville Stop and Shop .................................................... 747 Pine St ........................................Forestville Ledgecrest Health Care Center 1 ................... 54 Kensington Rd ..........................Kensington Beacon Prescriptions ....................................... 59 Chamberlain Hwy ...................Kensington American Legion ............................................... 154 Porters Pass .............................Kensington DMV ....................................................................... 386 Main St ................................... Middletown Elks Lodge ........................................................... 44 Maynard St .............................. Middletown American Legion ............................................... 58 Bernie Orourke Dr ................ Middletown O’Rourke’s Diner ............................................... 728 Main St .................................... Middletown Price Chopper ..................................................... 835 Washington St ..................... Middletown Community Residences Inc. .......................... 92 Royal Oak Rd ..........................New Britain St Lucian’s Residence Inc. .............................. 532 Burritt St ................................New Britain Monsignor Bojnowski Manor ....................... 50 Nash St .....................................New Britain Jerome Home ...................................................... 975 Corbin Ave .............................New Britain Park Hill Manor ................................................. 105 Vine St .....................................New Britain New Britain Muesum of Youth ..................... 30 High St ......................................New Britain New Britain Industrial Muesum .................. 185 Main St ....................................New Britain Walnut Hill Care Center .................................. 55 Grand St ...................................New Britain

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Andrew House Healthcare ............................. 66 Clinic Dr ....................................New Britain Newington City Hall ......................................... 131 Cedar St ..................................... Newington Middlewoods of Newington .......................... 2125 Main St .................................... Newington Berlin Peck Memorial ............... 234 Kensington .................. Berlin Cedar Mountain CommonsLibrary ............................ 3 John H StewartRoad Dr ...................... Newington Allure Elder Law LLC ............................... 271 Farmington Ave .................... Bristol Jefferson House ................................................. 1 John H Stewart Dr ...................... Newington Chamber of Commerce.............. 200 Street Bristol MillBristol Pond Church ............................................... 2175Main Berlin Tpke........................... ............................ Newington Pol.................................................................... Mart ........................................................ 123 Broad St Tpke ........................New Britain Target 3265 Berlin ........................... Newington Plainville Public Library ................................. 56 E Main St ....................................... Plainville Plainville Post Office ........................................ 56 Whiting St ..................................... Plainville Apple Rehabilitation ....................................... 269 Farmington Ave ........................ Plainville YANA Home Care LLC ...................................... 772 South Main St ..........................Plantsville Plymouth Public Library ................................. 692 Main St ........................................Plymouth Rocky Hill Public Library ................................ 33 Church St ......................................Rocky Hill Rocky Hill Post Office ....................................... 32 Church St ......................................Rocky Hill Alzheimers Association .................................. 2075 Silas Deane Hwy #100 ........Rocky Hill Stop and Shop .................................................... 80 Town Line Rd ..............................Rocky Hill Bob’s Coffee Shop ............................................. 33 New Britain Ave .........................Rocky Hill Starbucks Coffee ................................................ 412 Cromwell Ave ............................Rocky Hill VFW Post 2138 .................................................... 3272 Main St ......................................Rocky Hill Elks Lodge ........................................................... 825 Cromwell Ave ...........................Rocky Hill American Legion Dept of CT .......................... 287 West St ........................................Rocky Hill Town Line Diner ................................................ 80 Town Line Rd #17 ......................Rocky Hill Mitchell’s Coffee House .................................. 2010 Silas Deane Hwy ...................Rocky Hill Southington Public Library ............................ 255 Main St ...................................Southington Southington Post Office .................................. 125 Main St ....................................Southington The Orchards at Southington ........................ 34 Hobart St ..................................Southington Connecticut Center for Healthy Aging ........ 81 Meriden Ave ............................Southington Hospital of Central CT at Bradley ................ 81 Meriden Ave ............................Southington Southington City Hall ...................................... 75 Main St ......................................Southington Kizl’s ...................................................................... 2014 West St .................................Southington Forest Hill Jensen Communities .................. 246 Redstone St ...........................Southington Three Gardens Jensen Communities .......... 52 S Rd ............................................Southington Beacon Prescriptions ....................................... 609 N Main St ..............................Southington Serafino Pharmacy ........................................... 36 N Main St .................................Southington American Legion ............................................... 66 Main St .....................................Southington Simply Sweet Bakeshop & Café ................... 7 Queen Terrace ...........................Southington Eddie’s Bakery & Country Market ............... 1631 Mount Vernon Rd ...............Southington Plymouth Town Hall ........................................ 80 Main St .......................................... Terryville Community Residences .................................. 113 High St .......................................... Terryville Whole Donut ...................................................... 151 Main St ......................................... Terryville American Legion ............................................... 245 Main St ........................................ Terryville Plymouth Senior Citizen’s Office ................. 80 Main St .......................................... Terryville Eli Terry Retirement Center ........................... 20 E Orchard St ................................. Terryville Farmington Senior Center .............................. 321 New Britain Ave ...................... Unionville CVS ......................................................................... 45 S Main St ..................................... Unionville Stop and Shop .................................................... 1799 Farmington Ave .................... Unionville Mercy Community ............................................. 2021 Albany Ave ...........................W. Hartford VFW Post 9929 ................................................... 83 South St .....................................W. Hartford Wethersfield Public Library ........................... 515 Silas Deane Hwy ............... Wethersfield Wethersfield Post Office ................................. 67 Beaver Rd ............................... Wethersfield Wethersfield Senior Center ........................... 30 Greenfield St ......................... Wethersfield Nathan Hale Senior Center ........................... 1532 Berlin Tpke ........................ Wethersfield Wethersfield Town Hall .................................. 505 Silas Deane Hwy ............... Wethersfield Makris Midtown Diner .................................... 1797 Berlin Tpke ......................... Wethersfield

Our latest additions:

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Joint Health program do you build for someone who doesn’t take life sitting down? An extraordinary one.

Center for Orthopedic and Spine Health Advanced level joint care is available right here at Bristol Hospital. Our highly trained team specializes in today’s most progressive shoulder, hip and knee revision and replacement procedures, including Direct Anterior Hip Replacement, which means less pain, faster recovery and increased mobility. Add that to our exceptional patient outcomes and personalized care experience, and we’ll have you back to living an active life as quickly and safely as possible.

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