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Brattleboro Retreat

(802)258-3700, www.brattlebororetreat.org. Welcome to the Brattleboro Retreat. Here you'll find expert caregivers with the skills and compassion to help you or a loved one find the strength to make positive life changes. That's been our mission since 1834, and that's our ongoing promise to you. Whether you're suffering from an addiction problem, a mental illness, or both, our approach to care considers the whole person, and the traumas that may have shaped your life.

Call us at 1-800-RETREAT. Let your journey to better health start right now.

Bolles Motors • Chrysler • Dodge • Jeep • Ram • New Models • Used Inventory

Auto Dealers Bolles Motors

84 West Rd., Ellington, CT, (860) 875-2595, www. bollesmotors.com. The Bolles family has been in the automobile repair business since 1976. Today, we are a full scale New Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram dealer with a service department, a Mopar parts department, Used Car Department, Auto Financing, Car Detailing and a full Auto Body Shop! At Bolles Motors, the staff wants our customers for a lifetime, as clients. Because of this philosophy, we have received many sales and service awards from Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram over the years. At Bolles, we have a better price, better service and a better feeling, Bolles a better way!

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175 Newington Ave., New Britain, CT 06051, (860) 223-3465, www.automotiveconnectionct.com. The Automotive Connection is a Certified Napa Auto Care Center and AAA approved auto repair facility that is committed to your satisfaction and your car's longevity. We have nearly 25 years of experience maintaining and repairing all makes and models of cars, SUVs and trucks, both foreign and domestic. With us you know you have the support of the strongest customerdriven teams in the Hartford area as proven by our 18 month/18,000 mile warranty on our parts and labor.

We also have courtesy loaner cars as well as a shuttle service.

One Summit Place, Branford, CT 06405, (203) 488-2525, 995 Day Hill Road, Windsor, CT 06095, (860) 683-4900, 35 North Main Street, Southington, CT 06489, (860) 276-0600,(800) 959-7599, www. branfordhall.edu. For over 40 years, Branford Hall Career Institute has been providing real world education to students throughout the Northeast. Branford Hall offers day and evening courses in some of today’s fastest growing careers, giving graduates an effective way to begin a high-growth career with excellent income potential.

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BARS

Danbury Triangles 66 Sugar Hollow Rd., (203) 798-6996

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Hartford CHEZ EST, 458 Wethersfield Ave., (860) 525-3243 Hartford Polo Club 678 Maple Avenue 860-278-3333

(802)258-3700, www.brattlebororetreat.org. Welcome to the Brattleboro Retreat. Here you'll find expert caregivers with the skills and compassion to help you or a loved one find the strength to make positive life changes. That's been our mission since 1834, and that's our ongoing promise to you. Whether you're suffering from an addiction problem, a mental illness, or both, our approach to care considers the whole person, and the traumas that may have shaped your life.

Call us at 1-800-RETREAT. Let your journey to better health start right now.

Brattleboro Retreat

New Haven 168 YORK ST. Cafe, 168 York St., (203) 789-1915 GOTHAM CITI CAFE, Church and Crown St, (203) 498-2489 PARTNERS CAFE, 365 Crown St., New London Franks Place 9 Tillet St., (860)-442-2782 O'Neil's Brass Rail 52 Bank St., (860)-443-6203

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175 Newington Ave., New Britain, CT 06051 www.automotiveconnectionct.com

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Family Dentistry of Windsor - Stephen D. Lipman, D.M.D.

(860) 255-5122, info@connecticutpride.org.

230 Broad St., Windsor, CT 06095, (860) 688-4634, www.drlipman.com Cosmetic and preventative laser dentistry. Comprehensive care for the entire family!

We promise to do everything in our power to make your visit as comfortable as possible. Our goal is to continue striving for a new standard of excellence.

Rest assured, you’ll always be welcomed as part of the family so sit back and relax! Adults and Children welcome. Free Initial Consultation. We file insurance claims for you! Many Insurance Plans Accepted. We honor most major credit cards and Care Credit!

REAL ESTATE

Exit Team Realty, David Ramage Realtor® Licensed in RI, MA, & CT

375 Putnam Pike Suite 35, Smithfield, RI 02917, Business (401) 349-5045, Fax (401) 349-5046, Email: DRamage@ExitTR.com, Website: www.DaveRamage.com. For a Stress Free buying and selling experience, Just call Dave!

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BRANFORD HALL CAREER INSTITUTE

CROSS JEWELERS

One Summit Place, Branford, CT 06405, (203) 488-2525, 995 Day Hill Road, Windsor, CT 06095, (860) 683-4900, 35 North Main Street, Southington, CT 06489, (860) 276-0600,(800) 959-7599, www. branfordhall.edu. For over 40 years, Branford Hall Career Institute has been providing real world education to students throughout the Northeast. Branford Hall offers day and evening courses in some of today’s fastest growing careers, giving graduates an effective way to begin a high-growth career with excellent income potential.

570 Congress St., Portland, Maine, 1-800-4332988, www.crossjewelers.com. What you need is a little road trip. Portland is a fun city surrounded by salt water on three sides. We have the Old Port waterfront and the Arts District high on the hill in the center of town. Come do lunch, spend the day exploring our city by the sea, and of course, a visit to Cross is a must!

Open Monday through Friday 9:30am-5:00pm and the first Saturday of every month. We're just 2 hours north of Boston. See you soon.

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Dentists

Dentists

Look and Feel Your Best Family Dentistry of Windsor, PC is a progressive practice whose emphasis is on prevention and total body health. Working with ground breaking technology, Dr. Stephen Lipman offers the latest in cosmetic, preventive and restorative techniques. It is truly dentistry of the 21st century. Yet, even the most apprehensive patient feels comfortable and right at home.

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to grow and travel throughout our bodies, they can readily contribute to the cause of many chronic diseases that plague people today.

Correct treatment of the mouth reduces

harmful germs that can contribute to heart attacks, strokes and other circulatory problems. Researchers are now examining links between oral germs and other chronic diseases such as Diabetes and Alzheimer’s. Dr. Lipman’s overall goal is to give his patients a sense of well being as well as a beautiful healthy smile . Call today! Dr. Lipman offers a full range of services:

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Laser Dentistry Zoom Advanced Whitening Porcelain Crowns & Bridges Porcelain Veneers

• Resin Fillings • Periodontal Treatment • Endodontics

Consider this an open invitation. Call 860.688.4634 or visit us on the web at www.drlipman.com

Family Dentistry of Windsor, P.C. 230 Broad Street Windsor, CT

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Tattoo

Tattoo

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Painted Soul Tattoos

Green Man Tattoo

1056 S. Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492, (203) 284-0848, www.paintedsoultattoos.com. Painted Soul Tattoos is a professional tattoo parlor located in Wallingford, CT. We enjoy creating custom designs for you and we work to express each idea in a unique and effective way. Owner Megan Jean Morris is a tattoo artist and a painter. She specializes in portraits, realism, and surealism. Call for more information, appointments and consultations.

207 Park Rd., West Hartford, CT 06119, (860) 2328282, www.greenmantattoo.com. Jon Elliott and Ken Adams opened Green Man Tattoo Studio in 1995, Through the years, they have built a great team of artists and piercers. Green Man is comprised of six award-winning tattoo artists that specialize in various styles, including traditional, Japanese, old school, and black and gray work. Walk-ins are always welcome and appointments are available as well.

Tattoo International & Body Piercing

Liberty Tattoo

853 Farmington Ave, Berlin, CT 06037, (860) 8288880, www.libertytattoollc.com. Our artists specialize in Traditional American, Oriental Themes, Portraiture, and large-scale work such as sleeves and backpieces. However we are all well-versed in other styles as well. We tried to create a tattoo shop that is versatile in many different tattoo styles to accommodate our many different clients. We tattoo 16+ with parent or guardian consent. We don’t draw without a deposit.

29 North Plains Hwy. #1, Wallingford, CT, (203) 949.1678, www.tattoointernational.net. One of New England’s first professional Tattoo and Piercing establishments, Tattoo International & Body Piercing offers all body piercing placement to thier clients. All styles of artwork are offered by our equally talented artists who are more than happy to custom design a tattoo from the thoughts of a client, rough sketch ideas and portraits from photos.

Liberty Tattoo Specializing in: Traditional American, Oriental Themes, Largescale work such as sleeves and backpieces, Portraiture.

Well-versed in other styles as well.

Tattooing & Body Piercing For Over 15 Years

(860) 232-8282 (860) 828-8880 853 Farmington Ave, Berlin CT

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