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Welcome to the Local Love Issue It's February and the hallmark of this month is Valentine's Day, the holiday that surely was invented (in part) to bridge the gap between the festivities at the end of each year and the spring weather we're all starting to dream about. For us, February is our Local Love issue. We take a look within our communities at topics that exemplify that idea. We call it "local" love because while Valentine's Day is synonymous with romantic love, we like to look at other types of love that we can highlight this month. For instance, there's the love among family and friends and even our love of our homes and communities. This month we have a story, "For Love of Family and Country" about a military family associated with the National Guard Armory in West Hartford. William Galpin is a Training NCO for the 143rd Military Police Company stationed at the local armory. His wife, Kyla, is a volunteer treasurer with the group. We spoke with administrators at two private day schools in the region. Officials with the Talcott Mountain Academy in West Hartford discuss the advantages of sending young students to a science-focused private school. At the Ben Bronz Academy, the highly-specialized curriculum is designed to help students with a diversity of learning styles achieve scholastic success. We checked in with Piyada Phunsawat, the owner of Moonchild Thai Spa in West Hartford, about her unique and individualized approach to the concept of self-care and therapeutic massage. If you're getting engaged this Valentine's Day you'll want to check out our story about DeRosa's Fine Diamonds. The Glastonbury fine jeweler designs and makes custom jewelry and accessories. We hope you find something to love in this month's issue of West Hartford and that you have a lovely Valentine's Day!

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Photography: Ira Nozik Photographers William and Kyla Galpin at the West Hartford Armory where William is a Training NCO for the 143rd Military Police Company. Kyla, is a volunteer treasurer with the group. See story, Page 20

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1: Santa visited the 35th Annual Holiday Stroll held downtown. 2: Children sang holiday carols during the stroll. 3: Performers at the West Hartford Holiday Stroll. 4: A holiday play at the annual stroll. 5: Mayor Shari Cantor and Chris Conway, president/CEO of the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce. 6: There was a variety of food served at the annual holiday stroll in the downtown. 7: Greenwich Medical Spa participated in the 2022 Holiday Stroll.

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Watkinson Students Take Part in Turkey Drive Students at Watkinson School, a private day school for students in Grades 6-12 helped deliver 200 bags of groceries and supplies for needy families this past November. Each year the school, located at 180 Bloomfield Ave, takes part in a Turkey Drive. For 20 years, we have worked with Hartford Methodist Church food bank to fill 200 bags of groceries and supply 110 turkeys for families in need each year. Visit Watkinson.org for information.

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Perched on a secluded ridge, the Talcott Mountain Science Center gives young people the opportunity for hands-on learning in modern science. The Talcott Mountain Academy, located within the campus of the science center, is Connecticut’s premier independent school for K-8 gifted and talented students. With small student-to-teacher ratios, the school incorporates a full spectrum of liberal and fine arts classes into its traditional STEM-based program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) for a well-rounded curriculum. The Center’s Executive Director, Jeff Martin, told us, “We were STEM before STEM was a thing. From the beginning, we moved away from treating science as an academic exercise,

Talcott Mountain Science Academy students engage in the arts as well as the STEM program.

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Talcott Mountain Science Academy students inside a classroom.

and our approach has always been that engagement comes first. Now that the equation has become STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math.) We want to be equally intentional about weaving arts and science together.” For more than 50 years, Talcott Mountain Science Center has focused on its hands-on approach for an innovative and integrated educational experience. The Science Center offers a wide variety of programs and services for the community. The 20-acre, mostly wooded campus lends itself to three-season exploration of the local geology and ecology for students, clubs or scouting field trips. Each year the campus does a one-day Bio-Blitz in which participants go out on the property and identify as many species of flora and fauna as they can to see what changes are happening in the campus habitat year after year.

Perfect for stargazing, the Center’s high ridgetop setting offers no obstructions to the night sky’s view, a full range of high-powered professional telescopes and the largest teaching planetarium in the state. Expert astronomers guide viewers through an exploration of the universe. Martin explained, “We want families to engage with us in significant ways, and what better way than a Friday night of stargazing?” Other TMSC programs include Outreach and In-School Programs, where the center brings dynamic science activities to area classrooms. Spectacular Saturdays provide discovery, exploration and research in fields including robotics, green energy, weather, 3D printing, ecology, geology, coding, astronomy and more. Vacation programs in April and December enrich the student while school is out with fun programs and small groups.

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“We offer unique looks at science through subjects like Kitchen Chemistry and the Science of Magic, plus more focused programs, like Robotics and C a m p I n v e n t i o n .” — E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r J e f f M a r t i n .

“Our Summer Program serves close to 700 students over the course of the summer,” Martin told us. “We offer unique looks at science through subjects like Kitchen Chemistry and the Science of Magic, plus more focused programs, like Robotics and Camp Invention.” The center and academy are closely connected to the overall community and have an open-door culture, as well as a myriad of ways to communicate when it comes to being available to parents, students and community members.

Talcott Mountain Science Academy students take part in stargazing.

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“We continue to be a resource for families throughout the region. There is no single way to engage with us; there are multiple ways. That is what makes us really unique and really special. We want folks to interact with us in whatever way is meaningful for them.” Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy 324 Montevideo Road, Avon 860-855-3157 860-677-0035 Online: TalcottAcademy.org On Facebook: @TalcottScience

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Connecticut's Military Families at the West Hartford Armory Include the Soldiers and A "Home Team" ARTICLE BY LUCINDA JAMISON PHOTOGRAPHY BY IRA NOZIK PHOTOGRAPHERS William Galpin outside the West Hartford Armory

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The Galpin family, from L-R, Gatlin, William Greta, Kyla and Gage

The Connecticut National Guard’s motto reads, “Since 1636, Always Ready. Always There.” Serving community, state, and country at home and overseas, the Guard’s Armory on South Quaker Lane responds whenever and wherever they’re needed. We recently met one of the families with the armory’s Soldier and Family Readiness Group (SFRG). William Galpin is a Training NCO for the 143rd Military Police Company. His wife, Kyla, is a volunteer treasurer with the group. They just wrapped up their events for 2022 and were eager to share insights into the past year and what 2023 has in store. “This was a ‘high-tempo’ training year. We added 7-15 training sessions, depending on the soldier, to meet our training requirements, much more than a normal year.” William explained. “We hosted a

Kyla Galpin

big holiday party in mid-December, and for the first time, the company had the chance to kick back, relax, and enjoy each other’s company without the pressures of training.” “The camaraderie was so heartwarming,” Kyla added. “In 2023, we want to find more ways to support these families. During Covid, resources like the SFRG fell by the wayside. The Guard is without the built-in camaraderie of active-duty soldier life. The Guard soldiers see one another a few times a month and for two weeks yearly. The isolating effects showed us just how important the services and programs we can provide are.” Kyla knows first-hand how important the services are. In 2019, William was deployed to Guantanamo just three weeks after the birth of their son, Gatlin. Kyla while she has close family nearby to help

her, many other service member spouses don’t and rely on the SFRG resource. “The potential is there to do so much more to help. My goal is to make sure that they know they have support. That’s the biggest thing, to support our service members who are out there.” William added, ”I’ve had seven weather-related active-duty missions here in the past ten years, from shoveling snow off school roofs to digging out ambulances. That’s a level of care for the community that can go unnoticed. The community’s recognition and appreciation help keep the members’ interest high. It literally could be tonight that the phone call comes in, and the unit needs to activate. Any support from the community is always welcome.” For more information on Connecticut’s National Guard visit: Ct.ng.mil.

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Moonchild Thai Spa THE SPECIALTY STUDIO COMBINES EASTERN AND WESTERN MASSAGE PHILOSOPHIES

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Self-care has become one of the hottest buzzwords in our vocabulary, but how do we practice it? Probably one of the best ways to treat yourself to a little self-care is by getting a massage and experimenting with different styles of massage. This Valentine’s Day, give the gift of pampering yourself at Moonchild Thai Spa in West Hartford. Piyada Phunsawat, who opened the massage studio on Raymond Road last July, offers several types of massage: Thai traditional, aromatherapy, lymphatic drainage, Himalayan salt stone, and many more. The type of massage you choose, she says, should be determined by what best suits your body or needs. “I combine all my knowledge and experiences for the Moonchild signature massage, which is crafted for each client’s needs at the moment.” She combines both eastern and western philosophies in her spa care.

“I focus on the more subtle energy of the body spiritually, versus what’s just on the surface or the physical aspects.” Thai massage is a full-body experience that involves applying deep pressure when the masseuse uses their full body strength during a session. That means the massage therapist may walk or kneel over a client to create the deepest pressure they can safely apply to your body. Unlike traditional massage therapies, Thai massage does not include the use of oil, and clients remain clothed during their sessions. The goal of Thai massage is to improve mobility and circulation. Piyada has over a decade of experience as a masseuse and worked abroad before opening her own studio here in West Hartford. Born and raised in Thailand, she says she learned Thai traditional massage with some of the best therapist masters. She’s studied both abroad and in Connecticut and has a variety of experiences within the industry. “I’m so grateful and fortunate to get to do what I love for my job.” Moonchild Thai Spa 61 Raymond Road 860-634-8167 To make an appointment: Visit Fresha.com, and search Moonchild Thai Spa.

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A "Rich and Unified" Educational Experience At Ben Bronz Academy, The Emphasis on Individualized Student Planning ARTICLE BY EILEEN M. MCNAMARA | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHELLY SINDLAND PHOTOGRAPHY

Students at Ben Bronz Academy come from districts across the state

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Founded in 1985 and located on Wampanoag Drive, the Ben Bronz Academy is a private, full-time special education day school for kids in grades 2-12 that provides a rich and unified educational approach to help students achieve scholastic success. Ben Bronz’s students are referred by school districts from across the state and graduates of Ben Bronz Academy can earn a high school diploma from their sending school district, says Dr. Gail Lanza, Ben Bronz’s executive director and CEO. The school, approved by the state, has 26 certified staff members who are specially trained to work with a broad range of learning differences, from cognitive processing deficits, such as dyslexia, and executive functioning, to children on the autism spectrum. The school’s teacher-student ratio is no more than four students per teacher, and sometimes lower than that, says Dr. Lanza. The school’s current enrollment is 58 students and is approved by the state for a total enrollment of up to 66 students, she added. Student assessments and progress reports are used by Ben Bronz Academy to develop a specialized approach for each child. “We’re mindful about creating a specialized plan for each of our students,” Dr. Lanza adds. “Our primary goal is to help students identify and correct their functional weaknesses and develop strong, spontaneous thinking habits that build self-confidence and foster greater curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. Our special education program has a proven track record of guiding students to begin on a lifelong learning path.” The school’s individualized learning plans typically include a strong focus on foundational learning skills in reading, math and writing that are integrated into the broader Common Core curriculum - which is mandated by the state and taught in all Connecticut schools throughout every student’s academic day.

“Each student’s individualized plan is incorporated throughout their day,” says Dr. Lanza. Improving the overall cognitive performance of children with learning disabilities, she says, demands that kind of individualized broad-scale strategy of intervention. “The focus is not only on specific skills and subjects but on the process of learning itself,” Dr. Lanza adds. Ben Bronz’s lower school uses a program called Meta Learning and the Meta Classroom, which is the centerpiece of its curriculum for students in grades 2-6. Both cognitive development and oral language are the focus in Meta Learning, which the school’s website describes as a “thinking skills program that expands students’ language and cognitive skills. It does that by building awareness of the thinking process we use when we are problem-solving.” Besides the teaching staff, Ben Bronz also has a diverse team of specialists who provide specific services in and out of the classroom. They include occupational and speech therapists, a school psychologist, reading, writing and math specialists, a transition coordinator and a school nurse. But it’s not all work at Ben Bronz, the school offers a variety of music and art enrichment programs, and is currently building a new library and media center where “it won’t just be all books,” Dr. Lanza says. Students will be able to engage in hands-on learning activities with things like a robotics lab and a 3D printer, she says. In addition, the school is currently seeking grant funding to build a creative playscape at the campus. The school staff is additionally planning a first annual Ben Bronz Walkathon on April 30, called Lace Up For The Library, to raise funds for the library construction project, Dr. Lanza says. Ben Bronz also has a summer school program, which is open to all children, not just those who attend the academy.

“Our primary goal is to help students identify and correct their functional weaknesses and develop strong, spontaneous thinking habits that build self-confidence and foster greater curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. Our special education program has a proven track record of guiding students to begin on a lifelong learning path.” - Dr. Gail Lanza CONTINUED >

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A classroom at Ben Bronz Academy

The summer school runs for four weeks each year beginning in July. Summer school classes operate Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and its curriculum focuses on boosting students’ core skills in reading, math, and writing. The school’s founder was Aileen Stan-Spence, named after her father, Ben Bronz. “Self-taught and insatiably curious, Ben Bronz imparted to his children, and to all with whom he interacted, a sense of the value of curiosity,

perseverance, patience, self-reliance, and excellence,” the school website states. Ben Bronz Academy 11 Wampanoag Drive, West Hartford 860-236-5807 Online: BenBronzAcademy.org On Facebook: @BenBronzAcademy

Dr. Gail Lanza is the executive director/CEO of Ben Bronz Academy. She joined the Ben Bronz family in July of 2021. Dr. Lanza strongly believes in the Ben Bronz mission and vision that all students can learn and that they deserve the opportunity to succeed. She has devoted her professional career to helping students overcome barriers, instilling confidence in students, and ensuring students’ success.

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As a boy growing up in Italy Roberto De Rosa spent hours in his dad’s workshop, watching and helping the professional jeweler set fine stones. While other kids played after school, Roberto was happily learning a trade that would become a passion and lifelong love of custom jewelry-making. “I would go to school each day but I couldn’t wait to get home so I could run to my dad’s workshop in Rome.” That passion brought Roberto to the U.S. in 2014 to work for a prestigious jeweler in Greenwich and, more recently, to Glastonbury, where he and his wife Cristina in April of 2021 opened their custom jewelers shop in the Glastonbury Fox Run Mall. Inside the light and bright second-floor showroom of De Rosa Fine Diamonds brilliant diamonds, amethyst, pearls and perodite sparkle in glass showcases. Here, Cristina and Roberto, a certified gemologist, host their appointment-only clients and help them design exquisite custom engagement rings, tennis bracelets and anniversary earrings, to name just a few of the fine pieces the couple create. “My dream was always to come to the United States and work for myself and make our own jewelry,” Roberto says. He began developing his own client base and the couple made custom jewelry pieces out of their home for years before they struck out on their own and opened their Glastonbury store. “The business began by word of mouth and it just kept growing and growing,” Cristina said. Unlike store-bought jewelry, De Rosa Fine Diamonds designs each custom

piece based on input from their clients and from stones Roberto and Cristina buy directly from stone cutters. “Unlike most jewelry stores, we’re not sending pieces out and ordering items. We are creating pieces in-house,” Cristina said. “There is no middleman with us,” Roberto added. All of De Rosa’s jewelry is made with the purest 18-karat gold and platinum settings, Roberto proudly points out. And his work can minimize the amount of metal that shows in the settings so that the natural beauty of the stones shines brightly. To illustrate his work, he shows off a gleaming 3-karat diamond engagement ring set in platinum that he recently completed for a client. “See? You don’t see the metal around the stones because the setting is underneath the diamonds. There’s not a lot of metal and the diamonds just sparkle.” A case behind him displays a gold and perodite ring and a large pure amethyst diamond-cut ring, also set in gold. Other custom works completed recently, the couple said, were several diamond tennis bracelets and even a pair of custom-made Cartier sunglasses that Roberto set with diamonds along the frames. Their clients are often repeat customers looking for something special and brides-to-be seek out their services for signature engagement ring designs. The buying experience is a very personal one for each of them, Cristina and Roberto said. “We don’t want to sell you something one time. We want to build a relationship with you, to make that personal connection, and help you realize your custom design ideas so that you become a lifelong customer,” Cristina said. While engagement and wedding rings are top sellers, the DeRosas said there is a myriad of occasions to have a custom piece of jewelry made. Some long-married couples will even refashion an engagement ring to update it or even get a bigger stone put in. “As they grow in their life, their relationships and even their careers people

“There is no middleman with us. If you have an idea for your piece or you bring me a photo of something you like we can design it together and I can make it for you.” -Roberto De Rosa. realize they can upgrade that ring to something that’s more reflective of who they are now,” Cristina said. De Rosa Fine Diamonds 49 Wells St., Suite 214, Glastonbury 203-907-8633 Online: Derosafinediamonds.com On Facebook: @Derosafinediamonds

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Playhouse on Park Presents Indecent

PLAY HOUS E ON PARK , 244 PA R K R OA D | 7 :30 P M Playwright Paula Vogel tells the story of a controversial 1923 Broadway debut of Jewish playwright Sholem Asch’s "God of Vengeance," a play about a forbidden romance that enchanted and outraged audiences. We follow the path of the artists who risked their careers in order to perform it. Tickets are $25-$55. For information, additional dates, and times this month visit Playhouseonpark.org. F E B R UA RY 3 RD

Friends of Feeney Night at Hartford Wolf Pack Hockey

X L CEN TER, 1 CIVIC CEN TER P L A ZA , H A RT F O R D | 7 :0 0 P M The Hartford Wolf Pack will welcome Friends of Feeney to the XL Center and donate a portion of each ticket to support Friends of Feeney, a nonprofit that helps families after a tragedy. Come out and cheer on the Wolf Pack and help raise money for a worthy local nonprofit. Tickets are $23. Visit whchamber.com/events for information. F E B R UA RY 7 T H

A Look at Senior Living and Planning

NOAH WEBSTER LIBRARY, 20 S O UT H MA I N ST. | 6 :30 P M Attorney Ray Colla and senior living planner Liz Cornish, owner of New Season In Life, a company specializing in finding senior living options, will discuss how to find the appropriate living community for you or a loved one. Transitioning to senior living can be a complex process and every community is a little different. For information visit Westhartfordlibrary.org or Newseasoninlife.com. F EB RUA RY 9 T H

Moss Life and Terrariums with Allie Kraushaar

SAIN T J OHN ’S EPIS COPAL CH UR C H , 6 7 9 FA R MI NGTO N AV E . | 1 2:0 0 P M Allie Kraushaar, owner of Moss Life, presents: “Moss Life and Terrariums." Inspired by the resilience of moss, Allie will share her knowledge of terrarium building and maintenance, along with a step-by-step demonstration. The West Hartford Garden Club meeting and light buffet lunch precede the presentation. The program cost is $10. To register and for more information visit WestHartfordGardenClub.org. F EB RUA RY 1 4 T H

Fiber Arts Book Club

NOAH WEBSTER LIBRARY, 20 S O UT H MA I N ST. | 1 :0 0 P M Join us on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a book and your knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, felting, or other yarn-related crafts. We will meet in a hybrid format, both in-person and through Zoom simultaneously. To join this group, contact Lauren Yarnall, at fiberarts@westhartfordlibrary.org or 860-561-6997. F E B R UA RY 2 4 T H

Watkinson School Information Session

WATKIN S ON S CHOOL, 18 0 BLO O MF I E L D AV E ., H A RT F O R D | 9 :0 0 A M The Watkinson School will host an Information Session with registration and refreshments. You’ll have the opportunity to meet faculty and school leaders, tour our 40-acre campus, see classes in session and hear from a panel of current students. If that date doesn't work for your schedule, please visit our admissions page, watkinson.org/visit, for additional dates. Informational sessions are held monthly.

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realty report A sample of recently sold properties by local agents in West Hartford N E I GH BO RH O O D

OR IGIN AL PRICE

SO L D P RIC E

%SO L D/ O RIG

DO M

B DRM S

B AT H S

29 Bainbridge Road

$850,000

$1,025,000

120%

3.1

24 Farm Hill Road

$684,900

$715,000

104%

2.1

30 Willowbrook Road

$499,900

$550,000

110%

107 Garfield Road

$425,000

$530,000

125%

2.1

38 Tanglewood Road

$445,000

$476,750

107%

2.1

36 Foxridge Road

$399,900

$425,000

106%

1.1

42 Fairlee Road

$420,000

100%

1.1

114 Kirkwood Road

$334,999

$392,500

117%

2.1

29 Cascade Road

$305,000

$366,500

120%

51 Webster Hill Boulevard

$350,000

$365,000

104%

1.1

20 King Edward Road

$359,900

$360,000

100%

101 Grennan Road

$349,000

100%

1.1

96 Red Top Drive

$289,900

$315,000

108%

1.1

12 Woodmont Road

$289,000

$310,000

107%

3.1

15 West Maxwell Drive

$300,000

$305,000

101%

1.2

35 Troy Street

$270,000

$300,000

111%

1.1

151 Florence St

$264,900

$300,900

113%

1 King Phillip Drive Unit 103

$264,000

100%

779 Prospect Ave Unit C10

$225,000

$230,000

102%

49 Arnold Way

$199,900

$196,000

98%

4 Arnold Way 4B

$164,900

$160,000

97%

150 Englewood Ave

$199,900

$192,000

96%

1.1

104 Price Boulevard

$239,900

$251,000

105%

This data is a sampling of sold properties from December 2022. Source: MLS system.

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