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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MAY 2021 PUBLISHER

Gary Perrelli | gary.perrelli@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Happy Anniversary to us!

GLASTONBURY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE IS A YEAR OLD. It was a year ago this month we launched our maiden issue and, whew, what a wild a ride it was to that launch! In the publishing world, monthly magazines are typically produced at least two months ahead of time and as a new magazine we started planning our launch

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Jayme Emery CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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issue in February of 2020. But within a month the Coronavirus had shut down the entire country and we were left wondering how we could overcome such cataclysmic events. Somehow, we did it, amazing even ourselves at the tenacity and temerity of this venture.

We couldn’t have done it without the help of our amazing community partners who, like us, have fought through the adversities of this past year and survived. Our hats off to you all. I also want to recognize the Glastonbury Lifestyle Team, Eileen (our Editor) and Carrie (our Photographer) for their guidance, dedication and flexibity throughout the year. They are the heart and soul of our publication and a pleasure to work with.

With a nod to Mother’s Day, May is our Women’s Issue, and this month we pay homage to women in business with our Women of Glen Lochen article. The shopping center/office park, originally built in 1975, has 30 small businesses, the majority of them either owned or managed by women. Our cover photo, shot inside the lobby of Glen Lochen by Glastonbury’s Carrie Draghi Photography, was a true group effort and features several of the women business owners and operators that we feature this month.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

Mother’s Day is May 9 this year and if you’re stumped on what to get the Mom in

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Also in this issue, we spoke with the owner of Touch of Glamour about the growing popularity of medical spas and the services Touch of Glamour offers clients who want the ultimate confidence boost of looking years younger.

Lastly, May is the jumping off point to summer so we sought out two local businesses that can help us with some of our summertime needs. Both Savol Pools,

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which focuses on pool maintenance and repairs, and Awning Place, which specializes in providing its customers with the best shade possible, are locally owned companies with strong ties to the town and the region.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2021

FEATURES 18 Touch of Glamour Medical Spa Med spa treatments can provide a major confidence boost.

20 Savol Pools: Ready For the Busy Season!

More time at home has meant a big increase in pools and pool service.

22 Awning Place Has You Covered The Glastonbury-based company has been providing shade systems in the region for nearly 35 years.

26 The Women of Glen Lochen More than a dozen of the center’s

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businesses are owned or operated by women.

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Healthy Lifestyle

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JASON CERNIGLIA NAMED TO BARRON’S TOP FINANCIAL ADVISORS LIST Coastal Wealth Management is excited to share that Jason Cerniglia was named to the Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors list for 2021. This list includes top advisors from across the industry who are committed to helping their clients stay focused on and achieve their long-term financial goals.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

A MOTHER’S

D AY G I F T GUIDE GIVE HER THE GIFT OF WELLNESS THIS YEAR

MOTHER’S DAY IS SUNDAY, MAY 9, AND

dizzying array of salons locally that cater

IF EVER THERE WAS A YEAR THAT MOM

to women’s wellness and beauty needs,

DESERVED SOMETHING SPECIAL, THIS IS

from yoga and massage studios to hair-

IT. After more than a year of hibernation, often

stylists and makeup artists. Here are just

times with kids who were also stuck at home, a

a few wellness and beauty businesses

lot of moms are probably yearning for a little self-

that we’ve gotten to know in our region.

care. So why not give the Mom in your life the gift of health, wellness and beauty? There are a

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ASANA ORGANIC SKIN & BEAUTY At Asana Organic Skin & Beauty, 730

Hebron

owner

SARAH VICTOR BEAUTY LLC

At Parisian Salon & Day Spa in

Sarah Victor Beauty is a perma-

Tida

Cromwell, owner Sebastian Airo and

nent makeup and beauty studio at

Murdoch believes “self care is sacred.”

his stylists pride themselves on their

476 Naubuc Ave. Sarah is a makeup

The

offers comprehensive

decades of hair styling experience

artist known for creating “the perfect

treatments, including facials, mas-

and their knowledge of hair-care

brow” and much sought after for her

sages and waxings. Tida, who draws

products. The family-owned salon

microblading, nano brow and pow-

on her Thai background to bring

also offers spa and bridal services.

der brow skills. Her salon also offers

Eastern influences to her services,

Parisiandayspa.net, 860-632-2144.

numerous other beauty and wellness

salon

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their uniqueness. Sarahvictorbeauty. com, 860-430-6651.

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With an emphasis on educating stu-

Owned by Mary Bycholski, a nurse

Chelsea Gomes is a personal

dents and teaching proper alignment,

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trainer who provides individual

strength, body mechanics and flex-

ical procedures, this spa at 2790 Main

and group training sessions that

ibility to improve health and relieve

St. provides nonsurgical injection treat-

emphasize a combination of weight

chronic pain, Fuller Yoga, located in

ments, volume enhancements with soft

lifting and high intensity training.

Glen Lochen, offers group and individ-

tissue dermal fillers, and collagen induc-

One of her most popular classes is

ual classes, an infrared sauna, special-

tion therapy, or microneedling. It also

a “Booty Camp.” Motiv8FitnessCT.

ity workshops and massage services.

provides numerous laser procedures,

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ARTICLE EILEEN M. MCNAMARA PHOTOGRAPHY CARRIE DRAGHI

NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS CAN PROVIDE A MAJOR CONFIDENCE BOOST

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MARY BYCHOLSKI, THE OWNER OF TOUCH OF

A nurse practitioner, Mary opened Touch of Glamour in

GLAMOUR MED SPA, HAS A STRAIGHT-FORWARD

2017, while still working full time in a hospital. The spa is cur-

BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY.

rently located at 2790 Main St.

“I want people to love the way they look and to look

She started her medical career as a pediatric nurse, later spe-

refreshed and rested. After a procedure I want people to look

cialized in emergency medicine and worked in a trauma center

in the mirror and say, ‘Oh, there I am! People can have such a

with a medical team treating the critically ill. She became a nurse

huge positive reaction after getting treatment.”

practitioner after earning her Master’s from UCONN.

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Her interest in medical aesthetics was piqued and she started studies in the field after getting her own treatments.

She is certified in aesthetic procedures from the American Academy of Procedural Medicine and in March she left her hospital job to work full time at Touch of Glamour.

Touch of Glamour also provides numerous laser procedures, including hair removal, skin resurfacing, vein removal and IPL treatments to improve skin texture, tone and remove dark spots and fine lines.

The results of med spa treatments, Mary says, are almost immediately noticeable and provide an “instant confidence booster.”

A medical spa is a hybrid of an aesthetic medical center and day

“I think the number one thing people get from treatments is con-

spa where nonsurgical services are provided by licensed medical

fidence. Once they see their face look the way it did before it really

professionals. While the procedures offered at med spas like Touch

changes their outlook and how they feel. You look like you again. You

of Glamour have been around since the 1950s, they began gaining

look relaxed and well rested.”

mainstream popularity in the 1990s.

The most popular of these procedures, Mary says, are injection treatments and at Touch of Glamour she offers several, such as neuromodulators, including Botox, Dysport or Xeomin, which reduce wrin-

The costs of treatments vary but Touch of Glamour offers monthly memberships at varying rates that allows patients to choose a particular treatment each month.

"I try to make this readily available for everyone," Mary says.

kles; volume enhancements with soft tissue dermal fillers; and collagen induction therapy, or microneedling, to rejuvenate tired dull skin.

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SAVOL P O OL S : R E A DY F OR T H E BU S Y S E A S ON !

Photo provided by Savol Pools

MORE TIME AT HOME THIS PAST YEAR HAS MEANT A BIG INCREASE IN POOLS AND POOL SERVICE

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PHOTOGRAPHY CARRIE DRAGHI

Photo provided by Savol Pools

IT’S MAY, TIME TO KICK OFF THE SUMMER SEA-

repair and replacement, pump replacement and repairs,

SON, AND WHAT EVOKES SUMMER FUN MORE

drain cover replacements, tile/coping repair/replace-

THAN FROLICKING IN A BACKYARD POOL?!

ment, skimmer replacements and safety covers.

With the pandemic and the amount of time folks have

With a staff of 12, and a fleet of service vehicles, Savol

hunkered down inside, many people will be looking for-

is open year round and serves residential, commercial

ward to opening and enjoying their pools this year.

and municipal customers.

At Savol Pools, company officials have been planning

Most of its customers, Ken adds, want full service,

all winter for what they expect to be a busy pool sea-

which includes general maintenance, repairs and pool

son starting this month. Pool sales skyrocketed during

chemical services.

the pandemic when people were spending more time

The company, says Lynn Spaulding, Savol’s office

at home, says Ken Camello, president of Savol, an East

manager and part owner, prides itself on being a “one-

Hartford-based pool maintenance and repair company.

stop source for all of our customers’ pool needs.”

In addition, he says, the real estate boom in the last

Savol’s success as the region’s premier pool mainte-

year means homes with pools have new owners, some

nance company, rests largely on its dedicated staff, says

of whom have never owned a pool before.

Keith Anderson, Savol’s service manager.

“With the increased sales of new pools our business servicing them has grown exponentially.”

Savol started in the 1930s as a general chemical dis-

“What separates us from other companies is that everyone enjoys what they do and we communicate that to our customers,” Keith says.

tributor. Ken and his former business partner, Chris Duff,

The company invests in ongoing education programs

took over the business in the late 1990s. They began

for its staff and even customers, Lynn adds. Savol man-

focusing on selling pool chemicals to meet an increasing

agers recently met with one large commercial account

demand and over the years the firm expanded into pool

to help its employees understand the workings of its

repairs and maintenance.

outdoor pool.

Just a small sampling of some of the long list of ser-

“That’s the kind of value-added that we try to bring

vices the company provides include openings/closings,

our customers,” Ken says. “Some of our customers call

liner replacements, restorations, diving for underwater

us their business partner and that’s the ultimate compli-

repairs, leak detection and repair, salt systems, heater

ment for us.”

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AWNING PLACE HAS YOU COVERED

THE GLASTONBURY-BASED COMPANY HAS BEEN PROVIDING SHADE SYSTEMS IN THE REGION FOR NEARLY 35 YEARS

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“We will never sell an awning over the phone, we always come out and meet with our clients in-person, ensuring the awning is a perfect fit. We find out what they want and expect from an awning and if we can meet their needs, however if we feel they should not spend IF YOU’VE EVER ADMIRED THE FACADES OF SOME OF GLASTONBURY’S

NOTABLE

COMMERCIAL

money on an awning, we will tell them that.”

BUILDINGS,

Shading systems, he said, provide a lot more than aesthetics to

YOU’VE PROBABLY SEEN THE AWNING PLACE’S HANDIWORK.

a building. They can reduce energy costs significantly by block-

The brown canopies over the front entrance of Daybreak Coffee

ing sunlight. In fact, a 2009 Department of Energy study found a

Roasters on Main Street, the eye-catching red window awnings at

40-60 percent reduction in cooling costs on New England homes

Katz Hardware and the large retractable patio awning at Giovanni’s

equipped with awnings on the west and south-facing windows.

Pizza on Hebron Avenue are just a few of the many places that fea-

They extend the usability of outdoor spaces, sometimes for year-

ture shade systems by the Awning Place.

round use, and they provide a signage and branding component

Robert Beaulieu started the family-owned business about 35 years ago and today his company’s expertise and artistry are evident all over the region, in both residential and commercial settings.

The Giovanni Pizza project by Awning Place is a particular point of pride for Bob because it included the installation of a motorized

for commercial customers.

“We deal in shade, and we’re great at it,” is a company motto and the firm sells awnings, canopies and solar shades that come in more than 200 fabric choices. They oversee the entire project on site from design to installation.

roof and side panels on the restaurant’s patio and allows Giovanni’s to utilize the outdoor space year-round. "It’s an impressive product

For more information visit awningplace.com or call 860-659-2925.

because you don’t lose your patio on a rainy day, and on a windy days you have side panels shielding patrons”.

A Vietnam-era veteran, Bob started his company in Glastonbury in the mid-1980s after moving here. As a home remodeler, he branched out into installing awnings after several homeowners would ask how best to provide shade over the new decks he installed on their homes - "We love the deck, but it's just too hot!"

The Awning Place was the first company to bring retractable arm awning systems into the Hartford area and they were so popular that in February of 1988 the company shifted focus to concentrate primarily on residential deck awnings. Today, Awning Place Inc., is headquartered at 273 Eastern Blvd in Glastonbury and has offices in Cheshire and Clinton. Family owned and operated, Bob’s wife, Doris works in the Glastonbury and Cheshire offices and his brother, Ronn, works out of Glastonbury and handles all the installations. His son, Adam, also works in Glastonbury and handles all the marketing. Their nephew, Scott, works as the main sales person out of the Clinton office, handling all shoreline customers.

Bob takes pride in his company’s deep roots here and the personal service he and his employees provide its customers.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE MANY OF THE SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE GLEN LOCHEN CENTER ARE OWNED OR OPERATED BY WOMEN

the women of glen lochen ORIGINALLY BUILT IN 1975, THE GLEN LOCHEN MALL WAS A POPULAR LOCAL DESTINATION IN THE 1970S AND 1980S. Designed to make the most of the landscaping and waterscape that surround it, Glen Lochen was home to a popular restaurant and had numerous other retail and commercial tenants. Time and changing real estate trends - including the revitalization of the town’s Main Street

Our talented staff teaches coding to students between the ages of

- took its toll on the mall and it fell into disrepair for many years. But

7 to 18. From drag and drop coding, to python, website design, Java,

in 2011 the Tse family, recognizing the potential of the site, bought the

robotics, and much more. The coder school is an exciting place to be!

property and undertook a major renovation of the building. The result

Thecoderschool.com, 860-266-6292.

is an architecturally modern facade on the outside and soaring spaces, with a lot of wood and metal elements, on the inside. The family’s work

4. Kathryn Smith and Amy Neri,

has paid off. Glen Lochen has more than 30 tenants today, ranging from

Electrology Associates of Glastonbury

law offices to a coffee shop, a beauty salon and a yoga studio. Many of

Amy Neri is a third generation electrologist who started in 1993

those businesses are owned and/or operated by women and for this,

after graduating from The Electrology Institute and obtaining her

our Women’s Issue, we wanted to celebrate the Women of Glen Lochen.

Connecticut license. She works with her mom, Kathryn Smith, who is also a licensed electrologist. The pair have worked together for

1. Julie Tse, Glen Lochen

26 years. “Continuing education courses assure we have the exper-

It’s been a long process bringing the building back to its glorious

tise to meet all your hair removal needs.” Electrolysis is the only

self. It was created and built around its natural surroundings and

method of permanent hair removal, and is recognized by the FDA.

almost all of the spaces have a view of the pond and/or the natu-

“We follow strict CDC sanitizing guidelines. Compassion, profes-

ral light coming into their space. We credit all our tenants (existing

sionalism, and discretion are all our priorities.” hairremovalbyamy.

and new) who believed in the building and in us. All my tenants are

com, 860-888-6327.

small local boutique-type businesses and they all feed off of one another. We currently have 30 plus tenants of all sizes and different

5. Gretchen Berke, Heart & Soul Therapy

types of businesses. We meet people of all ages from all over that have

Gretchen is a licensed marital and family therapist. She guides, col-

conveyed some fond, fun memories of Glen Lochen. It’s nice to hear

laborates and walks with her clients on their journey toward improved

compliments about the building and it’s been a great comeback for

sexual functioning, satisfaction and loving connections. She enjoys

Glen Lochen! facebook.com/GlenLochen, 860-878-2639.

working with all genders, sexual orientations, and relationship statuses.

Her integrative approach combines sex education with the sexual

2. Jackie Pagel, Sensations Day Spa.

response cycle, anatomy, aging, obstacles and emotional issues. She

Sensations Day Spa is a place of tranquility and relaxation. We offer

targets both behavioral symptoms and the emotions and feelings that

a variety of spa services, including European facials and Advanced

may create a barrier to the best sexual pleasure. Gretchen’s passion is

Age Defying facials, hair removal (waxing) Body Wraps, Aromatherapy

treating individuals and couples with a holistic model to ensure happi-

Massages and Makeup Lesson and Makeup Application for any occa-

nesses, health and healing. 860-415-6011.

sion. Celebrate your time for relaxation, rejuvenation and well-being at Sensations Day Spa. Gift Cards are available. Open Tuesday-Saturday. sensationsdayspa.biz. 860-633-4377.

6. Pam Shores, The Hideaway Salon The Hideaway Salon has been in business for more than 40 years. Offering a pleasant friendly atmosphere. Come in and relax,

3. Vaishali P. Shah, The Coder School

have your hair cut, colored or permed. Have your nails manicured

I opened my second coding school for kids, The Coder School,

or nails enhanced with a gel application. We are happy to be part of

Glastonbury, in September of 2019. I love seeing kids develop new

Glen Lochen’s Women in Business network. We offer hair products

skills, learn problem solving, and advance in the world of technology.

for sale. 860-633-6500.

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7. Yvette Herbert, Arthur Murray Dance Studio.

10. Dr. Carolina Padilla, Fig Health

Arthur Murray has been in business for 109 Years,

With more than 10 years of experience in women and

while I have been blessed to be a part of that world

children’s wellness I have created FIG Health with the

for 17 Years. Two weeks after obtaining my Master’s

mission to offer the best Integrative Health Care for

I became an instructor. The ability to be a part of so

women and children while keeping it accessible to all.

much fun, joy, and creativity is very fulfilling. My greatest

We start taking care of women and children from before

joy is watching people learn to dance and move more

pregnancy; from helping women with fertility, support

than their wildest dreams. Dance makes people happy

and guidance throughout pregnancy and beyond. We

and you will meet some of the most amazing people

have an amazing team of lactation support specialists,

through it. Moving from a teacher to being an owner of

board certified pediatricians, alternative medicine spe-

one of the happiest places on earth makes life beautiful.

cialists. We want to support, guide and offer the best

Ctarthurmurray.com, 860-659-3161.

care. fighealthcg.com or call 860-375-5088.

8. Abby Kilgore, AKBD, The Inspired Kitchen LLC

11. Lenore Crosson and Saundra Jezowski,

Kitchens and bathrooms are so much more than

Dermasology Skin Solutions

cabinets and countertops, a well designed and imple-

Lenore Crosson, APRN, and Saundra Jezowski,

mented space can absolutely improve your life! I look

licensed PMU artist, offer medical spa services beyond

forward to the opportunity to work with you through

the norm. This team simplifies facial transformation

the entire design and build process, both as a designer

with Nova Threads and Magnetic Tattoo Removal,

and a woman general contractor! I’m honored to be

injectables, chemical peels, permanent makeup, and

part of such a supportive and empowering community.

a full line of Dermasology®️ Skin Care products. Of

Theinspiredkitchenco.com, 860-916-2315.

special interest is the treatment of adolescent and adult acne. Both have over 20 years experience in

9. Emily Keel, The Dreaming Tree Becoming a Certified WISDOM Coach® for children

the field and focus on real solutions to real problems.

Dermasology.com, 860-633-2020.

and youth felt like the most natural progression in my career. My approach to working with kids and teens

12. Anna Zastem, Licensed Realtor

is holistic; I see the whole child/teen. I am always

Anna Zastem specializes in applying her expertise and

grateful to connect and discuss various options of

local market knowledge into every day real estate trans-

support for your children and family. I have offered

actions. With over a decade of experience, Anna excels in

individual coaching packages and have blended both

every aspect of the industry representing buyers, sellers,

coaching and yoga/mindfulness. We can also discuss

investors and developers. Her passion for real estate

catering a package that works for your family, one

alongside creative marketing efforts bring in above aver-

that will cover coaching/yoga/educational support.

age yearly sales, and rank her in the top one percent of

Thedreamingtreeyoga.com, 860-559-1729.

realtors statewide. Annazastem.com, 860-604-2106.

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13. Marion Dondi Burke, The Marion Dondi Burke

wanted for myself and my children. My personal goal

School of Dance

to eat low sugar, high protein and whole fruits n veg-

The Marion Dondi Burke School of Dance is celebrat-

gies as a busy Mom was a struggle. I loved shakes but

ing 30 years of business, 24 in Glen Lochen. My career

found the options in stores were deceptive with their

merges my two big passions: Dance and Teaching.

calorie counts and ingredients. So I created The Fresh

I hold a degree in education from UConn and I’m a

Monkee - protein shakes overflowing with goodness

graduate of the Dance Educators of America Teacher

and manage blood sugar, was created on the couch

Training School. I offer a specialized preschool program,

with my kids. We have learned an incredible amount

and classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Hawaiian, and

and I couldn’t be more proud of what my staff and I have

Acro-Gymnastics of all levels, from age two through

built. We are now five shops strong. I believe, as women,

adult. Burkedance.com, 860-646-1791, 860-633-7284.

we often minimize our accomplishments. I am honored to be part of a growing community of small businesses

14. Lauren Justine Fuller, Fuller Yoga Pilates & Massage

led by female entrepreneurs. I wish love and congratula-

We believe that a body with good posture, strength

tions to all of us. Thefreshmonkee.com, 860-633-7711.

and flexibility can do amazing things. Fuller Yoga Pilates and Massage specializes in creating a space

17. Ashley Liles, Message by Massage

for students to do just that. Our team has years

Ashley is a graduate of the formerly named The

of knowledge and we look forward to helping you

Connecticut Center For Massage Therapy. She was

reduce pain and stiffness and feel better in your body.

the sole therapist for numerous athletes at the Dream

fulleryoga.com, 860-430-9642

Bowl, HBCU Spirit of America Bowl, National Scouting Combine and the NFL Combine. Ashley serves as a guest

15. Hanna Park, Raonjena Coffee & Dessert

lecturer to students at the University of Hartford and the

My husband, Do Kim, and I opened our unique coffee

Cortiva Institute. She practices in her Connecticut office

shop in 2018. We combine European and Asian influ-

as well as in the professional sports industry. Her

ences in making our luscious desserts and we serve

resume includes Cirque Du Soleil, WWE, NFL and MLS.

specialty coffee and drinks. Our coffee is sourced from

messagebymassage.weebly.com, 860-944-8189.

local roasters and we custom make cakes. Our shop is light and full of plants to give it a bright and positive

18. Cara Andreoli, Registered Dietitian

atmosphere. I think dessert is like music, because deli-

Whatever eating and health issues you are strug-

cious desserts make people dance. So, I love my job so

gling with, there is a path forward. I’m here to help you

much. Raonjena.org, 860.430.5006.

find it! Registered dietitians are the food and nutrition experts guiding patients toward better health with evi-

16. Judy Flynn, The Fresh Monkee The Fresh Monkee began in June 2014 after I moved from a career that no longer fit my ideas of what I

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dence-based nutrition and sustainable eating habits.

Our services are considered prevention and are covered by insurance. nutrition-matters.org, 860-888-6553.

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VENDORS DAY AT HOPS ON THE HILL

BLOOMS AND BREWS FLOWER ARRANGING FOR MOTHER'S DAY

CT RIVER VALLEY CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT

Join us for our second Vendors

275 Dug Road

239 Country Club Road

Day. Many different vendors will be

Enjoy flower arranging with locally

Join us for the 2021 Connecticut River

selling their goods outdoors at the

sourced farm flowers and locally

Valley Classic Golf Tournament! 10

brewery – we have a spacious area

brewed beers at the brewery! We'll

a.m. - Registration, 10:30 - Putting

for socially distanced booths. A great

be set up outside in the tent to enjoy

Contest, 11:00 - Shotgun Start. 4

opportunity to shop for Mother’s Day

working with blooms and creating an

p.m. - 19th Hole, Awards & Raffle

and support local businesses! Enjoy

arrangement to take home for Mother's

Drawings. The cost is $125 per golfer

craft beer and grab a bite to eat

Day. Tickets are $78 and include flow-

and includes 18 holes with cart. Call

from Oz'NBones BBQ Food Truck.

ers, class, tools, tips and a beverage of

the Chamber at 860-659-3587 for

Visit hopsonthehillbrewery.com for

your choice at the bar. Visit hopson-

more information and to register.

more information.

thehillbrewery.com for information.

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YOGA WITH SOUND HEALING

MOTHER'S DAY ARTISAN POP-UP VENDOR SHOPPING EVENT

Hops on the Hill,

75 Dug Road, Glastonbury

Fuller Yoga, Glen Lochen,

Glastonbury Hills Country Club,

21 BETH BOORD SALVA SOLO DEBUT Crystal Ridge Winery,

257 Belltown Road, Glastonbury

The Connecticut River Valley Inn,

Singer and musician Beth Boord

Join Melissa and Kimberly for our

2195 Main St.

Salva, of Beth & The Boys, will

monthly Yoga With Sound Healing.

Please join us for a Mother's Day

debut solo at Crystal Ridge Winery.

Take time to connect with the healing

Pop-Up Shopping Event to be held

Come enjoy the wine, the view of

power of movement, meditation and

at the The Connecticut River Valley

the sweeping Connecticut coun-

sound and experience a full mind,

Inn Saturday May 9th from 11 am -

tryside, food trucks and the music

body and energy alignment. Treat

4 pm. Come check out the wares

at Glastonbury's premier vineyard.

yourself to a magical 60 minutes of

offered by the talented local artisans

Visit crystalridgewinery.com

sacred time to practice self-care. The

in our region. Visit crvinn.com for

more information.

class cost is $25. Visit fulleryoga.com

more information.

39 New London Turnpike

for more information.

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WOMEN'S WELLNESS RETREAT

PARISH GOLF TOURNAMENT & FUNDRAISING DINNER

Contact the Connecticut River Valley

Glen Lochen,

ence or be one of the poets who pick up a mic and speak your truth.

Chamber of Commerce at 860-6593587 for more information.

Glastonbury Hills Country Club,

39 New London Turnpike

FIG Health and Durant Physical

239 Country Club Road

Therapy are proud to announce a

The SS. Isidore and Maria Parish

special event: Women’s Wellness

Teen Mission Trip Golf Tournament &

Retreat, UPLIFT. This event will

Fundraiser Dinner for 2021 has a goal

inform, educate and empower women

of raising $10,000 to underwrite the

on their self-health and care. Join

costs of the 2021 Teen Mission Trip. Visit

us for a FREE Women’s Wellness

facebook.com/isidoreandmaria

Retreat

more information.

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Saturday,

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