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Volume 14, Number 17

State adopts new exit numbers for I-691

Thursday, April 27, 2023

PICKLEBALL, ANYONE?

By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff

The Department of Transportation began re-numbering the exits on Interstate 691 Monday as part of a larger, statewide effort to make exit numbers align with mile markers on the highways.

For instance exit 8 at Broad Street in Meriden is now exit 2A, and exit 7 for downtown Meriden is now exit 2B. The old exit numbers will also See Exit, A28

New signage shows the new exit number as well as the old exit number on Interstate 691 for Broad Street in Meriden.

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Update: Bartlem Park South

The Town of Cheshire is excited for the construction of the new Bartlem Park South to launch. The project has been awarded to DeRita & Sons Construction Co., Inc., which will begin the excavating of the site within the next week.

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The park was planned with input from town residents and officials with the assistance of professional engineers and designers, and will offer a variety of activities.

The Great Lawn will be a wonderful gathering place for the community, hosting concerts and other events. There will be areas for walking and passive recreation, and multiple quality fields for our active sports teams and participants.

The chaos of construction will soon lead to a beautiful park emerging among the payloaders and huge trucks, mounds of dirt, and dozens of hardhats.

The project is expected to be completed within 24 months. It will be a wonderful asset for our community.

April is National Pickleball Month. Read about the fastgrowing – sometimes divisive – sport inside. Pictured: Cheshire resident Barbara Plank reaches to make a return while playing pickleball at Harrison Park in Wallingford on March 7.

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Opinion: A good time to celebrate pickleball USA Pickleball, an organization promoting the sport, has announced that April is National Pickleball Month.

New pickleball courts were installed at Cheshire Park last year and ever since have been packed with players, the R-J reported.

And even then, it was just a backyard diversion for decades. Real leagues and tournaments and related pickleball organizations didn’t get off the ground until just a few years ago.

You’ve probably heard what’s behind the immense popularity. Almost anyone can play; age, gender and other physical attributes don’t seem to matter too much at the recreational level.

Discussion about pickleball falls into certain camps. There are the wildly enthusiastic players who can’t get enough. There’s the tiny minority still asking, “what is this strange game and do I want to play it?”

Then there are those who’ve had enough of pickleball mania and their eyes glaze over if you try to start a conversation about how your dink shot has improved. There are also those who are miffed because their tennis courts have been taken over, retrofitted into pickleball courts.

The game is easy to learn, free courts are becoming widely available, and the action is so much fun it translates into a social element that players really appreciate. (There’s always going to be “next-level” players out to win, but most of us are just happy to have a great rally no matter who ends up with the point.)

For instance, Wallingford’s spring recreation registration lists numerous beginner pickleball clinics. Those classes are full. The town is also renovating tennis courts at Harrison Park for pickleball use.

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Not long before that match, McEnroe was saying pickleball “sucked” and was “pathetic,” according to Essentially Sports and other outlets that reported on his disdain for this lowly wannabe sport.

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Pickleball found its audience in record time and that had nothing to do with influencers, stars, promoters or any kind of public relations campaign.

The time was right and, in this case, older people, looking for a friendly, versatile outlet for their sporting natures, landed on pickleball. Their grassroots interest launched a wide wave of enthusiasm that continues to spread.

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“I used to play tennis, but pickleball is, in my opinion, a way-more engaging sport,” said Sharon Houck, in an Record-Journal interview last summer. “Pickleball is so much fun — we laugh, we have a genuinely good time, no matter what the score is,” she said.

Earlier this month, pickleball saw some celebrity action on the courts when tennis greats John McEnroe, Andy Roddick, Michael Chang and Andre Agassi put on a pickleball slam with a $1 million purse.

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The Stamford Mall recently opened an indoor facility with 28 courts. Central Park just added another 14 courts. Local courts, indoor and out, are proliferating too, as is the availability of lessons, leagues and other enhancements.

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considering installing lights on some courts and that Parks and Recreation pickleball leagues fill right up.

The game is “the fastest growing sport in America (and possibly Europe)” according to a multitude of sports experts. All signs point to the accuracy of that statement.

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A whole month to recognize a sport that’s been around for just barely 60 years.

If you fall into the latter categories, move on to the next story, because this is going to be all about celebrating pickleball — a sport with perhaps the dumbest name in the history of sports.

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Recent reads: 10 library staff favorites

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. In the early 1960s, chemist and single mother Elizabeth Zott, the reluctant star of America’s most beloved cooking show due to her revolutionary skills in the kitchen, uses this opportunity to dare women to change the status quo.

Neopolitan series by Elena Ferrante. Beginning in the 1950s in a poor but vibrant neighborhood on the outskirts of Naples, Ferrante’s four-volume story spans almost sixty years, as its protagonists, Lila and Elena, become women, wives, mothers, and leaders, all the while maintaining a complex and at times conflictual friendship.

Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo. When his best friend dies of an apparent suicide, Andrew uncovers lies and secrets left behind by the person he trusted most, discovering a family history soaked in blood and death.

What We Wish Were True by Tallu Schuyler Quinn. A nonprofit leader, humanitarian and minister, after being diag-

nosed with an aggressive form of terminal brain cancer, pens profound essays on what it means to live with a terminal diagnoses and still find meaning and how to discover beauty in life’s ordinary moments.

Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett. A thief in a city controlled by industrialized magic joins forces with a rare honest police officer to stop an ancient evil ritual that endangers thousands of lives.

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke.

Living in a labyrinthine house of endless corridors, flooded staircases and thousands of statues, Piranesi assists the dreamlike dwelling’s only other resident throughout a mysterious research project before evidence emerges of an astonishing alternate world.

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. During Kentucky’s Great Depression, Pack Horse Library Project member Cussy Mary Carter, a young outcast, delivers books to the hillfolk of Troublesome Creek, hoping to spread learning in these desperate times, but not everyone is keen on her or the Library Project.

Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. A modern love story about two childhood friends, Sam, raised by an actress

mother in LA’s Koreatown, and Sadie, from the wealthy Jewish enclave of Beverly Hills, who reunite as adults to create video games, finding an intimacy in digital worlds that eludes them in their real lives.

Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard. The world’s leading forest ecologist, in her first book, draws us into the intimate world of trees where she brilliantly illuminates the fascinating and vital truth — that trees are a complex, interdependent circle of life.

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What was the best book you read in 2022? I recently asked staff members this question and have compiled their answers here. Interestingly, there were no duplications, everyone had a different favorite.

Some books were published in 2022, some were many years older, some were fiction, some were nonfiction. Without further ado, here’s a selection of 10 recent favorites from our library staff.

Boneshaker by Cherie Priest.

Commissioned to build a machine that will promote goldrush land-breaking efforts between Civil War-era Seattle and Alaska, inventor Leviticus Blue inadvertently triggers the release of a deadly gas that transforms people into the living dead, a situation that prompts his teenage son to restore the family reputation years later.

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Troy LePage, the company’s chief financial officer, will assume the additional role of chief operating officer. In this newly expanded role, LePage is responsible for the overall operations of the Cheshirebased company, including

strategic leadership of the company’s finance, information technology, and security functions. He joined HAI Group in 2017 and has held a variety of senior-level positions at the company. “Troy brings years of experience in finance, operations, and leadership, and he’s helped HAI Group exceed its goals year over year,” said Ed Malaspina, HAI Group’s president and chief executive officer. “As we continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and the market, this expanded

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Eversource: Customers can expect to see bills decrease After energy supply prices reached historic highs in New England last year due to natural gas supply constraints following the war in Ukraine and other global pressures, Eversource is letting its customers know they can expect to see a decrease on their bills when the next adjustment to the Standard Service rate takes place in Connecticut on July 1.

With energy supply markets in a downward trend, the energy company will file new electricity supply prices it receives from power suppliers with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority in Connecticut after completing its procurement process as outlined in state regulations.

“We’re pleased to be able to let our customers know that relief is coming following historically high supply prices over the past year,” Eversource Vice President of

Energy Supply James Daly stated. “As we finalize the next purchase of the power supply for customers who are signed up for our Standard Service rate, we also recognize that any potential decrease from historic highs will still mean high costs for our customers and urge anyone who may be struggling with their bill to reach out so that we can work together to find the best assistance program or payment plan to help in their individual case.”

The positive news about supply costs for customers comes as international economic factors continue to play a significant role in the cost of natural gas, which provides the fuel for the majority of heat and electricity across Eversource’s threestate service area.

While customers can expect a decrease to the supply rate when it changes in each state this summer, the energy company is also inform-

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A customer’s total bill ultimately depends on how much energy is used, and the energy company is also reminding customers that typically usage significantly increases during the summer months when they run appliances like air conditioners to stay cool.

“As we head into the summer months, we advise our residential and commercial customers to take stock of their usage and how it can increase significantly when we run fans and air conditioners to stay cool, while also using other appliances,” said Eversource Executive Vice President of Customer Experience and Energy Strategy Penni Conner.

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CTDOT: Creating cleaner, safer transportation Press Release

The Connecticut Department of Transportation joined other state DOTs, transit agencies, advocates, and groups nationwide to celebrate Earth Day 2023.

Saturday, April 22 marked the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day, and the theme, Invest in Our Planet, is

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From seeds Great things grow. gG , the acorn, is appearing in Community Spaces across Wallingford to inspire grassroots community engagement with social service and arts nonprofits. Be The Seed.

A 36-hour, online-giving event to support local nonprofits About The Great Give: Celebrating its 14th year in 2023, The Great Give is returning on May 3-4. This 36-hr, online, community-wide giving event was created by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven to raise visibility and resources for nonprofits serving Greater New Haven.

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Garry Leighton Friend BRADENTON, FL - Garry Leighton Friend, age 69, passed away on November 11, 2022, in Bradenton, FL, formerly of Cheshire and Meriden, CT. Garry was an exceptional athlete and received many state championship awards in cross country and track during his high school years at Cheshire High School, where he graduated in 1972. He spent the last ten years of his career as an experienced CNC machinist at Mallory Industries in Farmington, CT. Garry is survived by his daughter Ashleigh Simpson, son Kris (Aarika) Friend, five grandchildren, sisters Meredith Friend and Robin Guarino, long-term partner Lisa Canas, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Edward Leighton Friend, his mother Patricia Schork, his sister Pamela Corte, and stepfather Richard Linke.

A ceremony to celebrate Garry’s life will be held at the Congregational Church of Cheshire on May 6th, 2023, at 11 am.

Garry will be missed by many, and his legacy will be remembered fondly by all who knew him.

CHARLOTTESVILLE — Martha Ludwig Roberts, 79, of Charlottesville, VA, died on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Charlottesville, after a brief illness. Mrs. Roberts was born on October 4, 1943 in Washington, DC, daughter of Robert Eugene Ludwig and Mary Anne Ford Ludwig. She was a graduate of Washington Lee High School in Arlington, VA, attended Randolph Macon Woman’s College and later graduated with a BA in English literature and a minor in art history from Columbia University. Mrs. Roberts held numerous secretarial positions over the course of her career, including working for the Cheshire (CT) Board of Education, Plymouth (CT) Board of Education and St. Anne’s-Belfield School (VA). She also started and managed her own company, Martha Roberts Business Services in the 1980’s, when it was not common for women to do such things. Mrs. Roberts was a long-time member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Cheshire, CT and St. Paul’s Ivy Episcopal Church in Charlottesville, VA. She was active in the Charlottesville and University of Virginia community: working at the UVA Medical Center Hospitality House, volunteering as an Adjunct Chaplain at UVA Health, and volunteering at the Charlottesville Senior Center.

Mrs. Roberts is survivedby her two children, DavidStewart Roberts III of Charlottesville, VA and his wife Rita of Taipei, Taiwan, and Benjamin Bates Roberts and his wife Rocio, and

After reading all the proposed tax increases, fee increases, and more I have come to the accurate conclusion that our elected representatives at local, state and federal level do not represent us at all. What we have is what our forefathers fought against, “taxation without representation.”

their children Joshua, Julie and Jonathan of Roanoke, Texas. She is also survived by her brother, Robert Sanford Ludwig and his wife Gwenyth Rankin, and their children Robert Bogan Ludwig, Emily Ludwig Serazin (Andrew), Susannah Ludwig (Anthony), Patricia Ludwig Chilton (Harrison), and Mary Anne Ludwig, along with numerous grand-nieces and grandnephews. She is also survived by her nephews, David Roberts Winn and Daniel Hinsdale Winn. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Alice Pembroke Ludwig, her husband, David Stewart Roberts, Jr., her sisters-in-law AdahGrace Roberts Vollmer and Marcia Holcomb Roberts Winn and her nephews Jonathan Witherspoon Winn and Peter Holcomb Winn.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 6th at 11am at St. Paul’s Ivy Episcopal Church in Charlottesville, with calling hours starting at 10 am.

Memorial donations may be made to Albemarle County Fire Rescue or St. Ivy Episcopal Paul’s Church. Teague Funeral Home, Charlottesville is in charge of arrangements.

For condolences, please visit www.dignitymemorial.com.

The fact that our “representatives” would even consider raising taxes, fees, hiring more personnel, and increasing salaries and pensions of civil servants who are the employees of the taxpayer, while the private industry taxpayers are struggling to eat, take care of their children and their homes due to the rampant inflation caused by the government shows they do not care about the taxpaying citizens they are supposed to represent.

The government has nothing, produces nothing, exists solely on the money it takes from private industry workers and companies. To call these people officials, is totally wrong. They are elected representatives and civil servants, not officials or rulers.

They are employees of We The People, and it’s time they are reminded of this and start representing us, not special interest groups, multinational corporations or other countries. >xBodyText<It is time, when voting, to ignore the party affiliation and look instead on whether the elected public representative honors their oath to uphold and defend the U.S. Constitution and puts the rights, needs and wants of American citizens over any other country or multinational corporation.

Bring back America and freedom!

Jim Neilson, Cheshire

In Brief Musical tribute Jack Lynn will perform songs by Dean Martin on Wednesday, May 3, 7:30 p.m., at the Cheshire Grange Hall, 44 Wallingford Road. There is no charge for the event and the public is invited. A tea cup auction will be held at the conclusion of the performance.

Yard clean-up The Town of Cheshire is providing a container at 1304 Waterbury Road (adjacent to the Town Garage) for disposal of residential grass clippings and leaves. There is no charge.

Disposal by commercial operations is not permitted. The container will be accessible Mondays from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. beginning May 1.

Roundnet tourney CJK Foundation, a central Connecticut-based nonprofit focusing on depression and mental illness, has announced that the CJK Classic Roundnet Tournament will be held at YMCA Camp Sloper in Southington Saturday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In Roundnet, teams of two take turns ricocheting a ball towards their opponents off of a round net on the ground. Similar to volleyball, teams aim to return the ball so their opponents cannot control it and send it back, enabling them to score. To register a team, visit cjkfoundation.org. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

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How seniors can help themselves and others through mentoring were shown for mentors in “executive function and in the activity of prefrontal cortical regions in older adults at elevated risk for cognitive impairment.”

Mentoring also may give seniors extra reasons to get up and go each day. A scheduled task like mentoring fosters social interactions and changes of scenery. Information published in Harvard Business Review indicates seniors who mentor young people may be three times happier than people who do not.

Qualities of good mentors Seniors considering mentoring should go over what can make a good mentor-mentee relationship. The following are some characteristics of successful mentors.

• Engage: The mentor should show genuine interest in the mentee, asking about their goals and expectations. Conversation should come easily.

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he role of mentor is complex and sometimes vulnerable to misinterpretation.

According to the employment resource Indeed, a mentor is an individual who acts as an adviser or coach for a less experienced person. Mentors often share their experiences and may even offer advice to their mentees.

adults can consider as they look to share their knowledge with others.

Mental and emotional benefits Many successful individuals credit mentors with helping them achieve their goals. However, mentors also walk away from mentoring having gained something significant. AccordAnyone can serve as a mentor, though individ- ing to the caregiving company Seasons, menuals who accept that responsibility are typical- toring can keep an aging mind sharp. Being a ly older and/or more knowledgeable than their mentor may help at-risk seniors reduce their mentees. Mentors may be athletic coaches, chances of developing dementia, particularly teachers, business associates, or esteemed Alzheimer’s disease. According to a 2009 study family members. Mentoring is something older published in the Journal of Gerontology, gains

• Participate actively: It’s important to make the time for mentoring sessions according to what the mentee can manage with his or her schedule. Lessons should be tailored to what the mentee hopes to gain from the relationship. Gauging success along the way and tweaking things as necessary can keep mentoring sessions on target.

• Listen well: Mentors recognize the importance of listening first and then responding to the questions and needs of the mentee.

• Possess expertise: A mentor needn’t have an advanced degree or special certification, but he or she should have more experience in a given field or subject than the mentee.

Mentoring is a consideration for seniors looking to remain active in their communities and share their knowledge with others.

Table of Contents 2 How seniors can help themselves and others through mentoring 4 Dating later in life 6 Pre-workout tips for seniors 6 Sudoku puzzle

7 Strength training for seniors 8 Elim Park 10 Ivy at Watertow 12 Great part-time jobs for retirees 13 How to break into consulting

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eople are living longer, a reality that can be traced to a number of factors, including advancements in medicine and greater dissemination of information regarding preventive health care. According to data from the United Nations Population Division, the average life expectancy in the United States is 81.65 for women and 76.61 for men. Canada has even higher life expectancies, at 84.74 for women and 81.15 for men.

Many boomers have years ahead of them to devote to new relationships. Here’s what they may want to know before navigating twenty-first century dating waters.

As people live longer, some may outlive their significant others and ultimately find themselves once again interested in sharing experiences with a special someone. Seniors ready to re-enter the dating pool may find that things are quite different from what they experienced as naïve teenagers or young adults. Dating used to be about hanging out with friends and meeting people at shared events, such as school dances or work parties or even while enjoying a night out with friends. Nowadays, dating often begins in cyberspace. This can be confusing and anxiety-inducing for adults who didn’t grow up with technology guiding their every move.

According to a report in The Atlantic, more than one-third of baby boomers are not currently married, and this generation has had higher rates of separation and divorce and lower rates of marriage than the generations that preceded them. Many boomers have years ahead of them to devote to new relationships. Here’s what they may want to know before navigating twenty-first century dating waters.

• You’re not in this alone. While online dating may be portrayed as a young person’s game, plenty of older adults are now finding connections online. In fact, many different dating apps are geared toward the senior set,

including SeniorMatch, eHarmony, Singles50, OKCupid, and Silver Singles, among others.

• You have more time for fun. As a senior, you may have more time to devote to recreation and leisure. This can be a great opportunity to get out and meet someone who shares your passions and interests.

• Online dating has its advantages. While online dating apps and websites may have certain things working against them, particularly if their algorithms for pairing people are not fine-tuned, they also can be helpful. Online dating can expand social circles beyond local neighborhoods or even states, provinces or countries. You’re casting your net over a much larger body of water. Furthermore, dating app profiles typically spell out exactly what another person is seeking, which can save seniors from having to revisit awkward dating moments from years past.

Seniors may have to navigate new waters in modern dating. But with a good mindset and a little persistence, it is possible for seniors to find a special someone in cyberspace.

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s physically active indireduce the risk of muscle injuviduals age, they typically ries. It also can improve range must change how they of motion in the joints. Stretchapproach exercise. For example, ing before and after a workout rather than jumping two feet prepares the body for exercise first into new activities like they and helps it recover. might have done when they were • Wear the proper footwear and younger, seniors may have to think clothing. Sturdy, supportive about injury prevention and ways athletic shoes and well-fitting to improve their endurance prior workout wear can make workto lacing up their sneakers. For ing out more comfortable and most, that may boil down to taking safer. The National Institute various pre-workout steps. on Aging recommends finding • Get enough rest. The body refootwear designed for the spequires adequate sleep and other cific activity you’ll be engaging rest during the day to stimuin. Footwear that offers suffilate muscle growth and repair. cient heel support and nonslip Exercise may not be as effective soles is beneficial as well. and it may be more dangerous • Warm up. Give the body an if seniors are engaging without opportunity to acclimate during enough sleep. In addition, sleep a warm-up period that will facilideprivation can reduce reactate healthy breathing. Warming tion times, which can adversely up also loosens up the joints and affect workouts. muscles for the exercise ahead.

• Emphasize stretching. Stretching can improve flexibility and

After a workout, seniors should cool down to reduce their heart

rates and prepare for recovery.

• Carefully consider pre-workout supplements. Pre-workout powders and pills have become quite popular for exercise enthusiasts.

Manufacturers may advertise that their products are loaded with vitamins and minerals that will help energize the body for a workout. However, they also may

be fortified with caffeine. Do not take a pre-workout supplement without first consulting your physician, as certain products may adversely interact with medications you’re taking for preexisting conditions.

Pre-workout steps can keep seniors safe and reduce injury risk from exercise.

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balanced diet and exercise, which includes a combination of aerobic activities and strength training, is necessary to maintain long-term health.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular physical activity is one of the most important things older adults can do to protect their overall health. Exercise helps to delay or prevent many of the conditions that come with age. Adults ages 65 and older should aim for the recommended 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity, such as brisk walking, and at least two days of activities that strengthen muscles.

When it comes to muscle strengthening, seniors can follow these safety guidelines as they embark on their strength-training journeys.

• Speak with a healthcare provider first. Get the green light to proceed with an exercise regimen before beginning by having a discussion with your general practitioner about your fitness goals. Your doctor can recommend strategies that are safe and point out any exercises that may compromise your overall health.

form is key to avoiding injury.

• Work with a trainer. Working with a certified personal trainer can help you learn how to use free weights and strength-training machines correctly. A trainer also can create a routine that includes the right number of sets and repetitions to gradually build and maintain muscle mass. If you decide against hiring a trainer, gym staff members may guide you through equipment and demonstrate proper form.

• Exercise with a friend. Strength training with a friend or family member can provide motivation and keep you on target to meet your goals.

• Master basic exercises first. Anyone new to • Build up gradually. Your first strength session strength training, which is sometimes known should only last 10 to 15 minutes, according to as resistance training, can start out slowTiffany Chag, C.S.C.S., a strength coach at the ly, even using just body weight, to provide Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. This resistance. Resistance exercises can include enables you to gauge soreness. Wait until soresquats, crunches, modified pushups, planks, ness abates before beginning your next session and lunges. if you are new to strength training.

• Graduate to resistance bands. When you’re Strength exercises are a vital part of maintaining ready to move on to something else, considhealth as a senior. Such exercises help maintain er resistance bands as an alternative to free muscle mass and also improve balance and weights. The bands can help you develop bone health. good form before introducing weight. Good

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Grand opening of Marbridge Retirement Community ~ A tradition of quality care and continuous ownership since 1971- Magnificently recreated for 2023 ~ Some of the basic services offered include.

Marbridge is pleased to announce the completion and grand opening of our magnificent com- - Five-star Chef Prepared Cuisine munity this January 2023. We have taken our 41 - Daily Housekeeping and Laundry Services years of experience to a new level. Marbridge has - Medication Management & Administration available been a proud part of the Cheshire community - Exercise and Therapy Programs since 1971 and now we look forward to bringing - Social Programs and Activities the best care and services to your loved ones.

- 24-hour Staffing and security Our client’s needs are taken care of by long - On-site MD house call services for both medical standing personnel who are on the premises and behavioral needs twenty-four hours a day.

Our clients enjoy beautiful accommodations surrounded by their own furnishings if they choose or Marbridge will fully furnish the space. We have sourced bespoke furniture, locally manufactured, that sets an elegant and refined tone.

Marbridge living is all about lifestyle

Staycation- our respite care program!

Respite care can range from a few days to as long as you want. Our staff here at Marbridge is ready to step in with the same compassionate care and concern for your loved one’s needs so you can get away for any reason.

Whether you need to go away for a planned or unplanned trip, a long weekend or extended time away , our respite care services allow you to relax and enjoy, knowing your family member is well cared for in your absence. And if your loved one wants to consider Marbridge their permaAt Marbridge, you will find residents relaxing and nent home- we can arrange that too entertaining family and friends in our tastefully - 24-hour supervised care or independent decorated lounges. accommodations.

Families are encouraged to participate in the - Advanced Reservations Available Simple Marbridge community with unrestricted visiting Application Process hours, guest dining programs and special events.

Our residents truly make Marbridge their “home.”

Marbridge Luxury Retirement Center offers independent living for seniors who want to enjoy a warm and secure home with the benefits of both private living and communal services and activities.

Marbridge offers 24-hour supervised care with meals, activities and care management for residents who require it.

Variety of living accommodations are available Oversized studios, one-bedroom apartments, and some shared accommodations if desired.

- Mini-kitchenettes available - Oversized accessible ensuite bathrooms with walk-in/roll in showers -Emergency call for assistance system -Individual temperature controls -Nightly turndown service as desired.

-Daily housekeeping and laundry -Fully furnished accommodations available -Complimentary services also include - Wi-fi access - Cox Cable with expanded channel line-up - Direct dial telephone

tivities team, or the solitude and comfort of relaxation in their own personal living spaces. A full and diversified activities and entertainment program accommodates the varied needs and interests of our residents. At Marbridge clients always have something to do.

Our amenities include:

- Luxurious lounges throughout the center, gas fireplaces - Magnificent dining salon - Exercise and activities center - Beauty spa with hair and nail services - Movie theater - Private family dining - Outdoor walking paths - Gated gardens - Emergency generator system to fully power the complex Most importantly, our qualified personnel are on - Fully sprinklered throughout the entire structure the premises 24 hours a day, seven days a week - Call for assistance stations in all accommodations to meet your needs.

- Full security system

Life at Marbridge.

The warm, caring Marbridge staff provides personalized, exemplary service to our residents.

Residents also enjoy the security of knowing that we value their privacy and care about their well-being. Families have the comfort of knowing their loved ones’ care and needs are being met by qualified personnel.

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The Arbors & The Ivy Our Story - A Family Business | Assisted Living Near You In CT & MA The Arbors Assisted Living’s 25th Anniversary as part of the senior living industry is on the horizon— but twenty-five years isn’t the entire story. Our story actually began in 1966, when our grandparents founded E.A. Gralia Construction. They built more than 5,500 housing units, as well as schools, hotels, nursing homes and several elderly housing developments. Years later, our parents, the family business’ second generation, founded The Arbors Assisted Living Communities and took our company head on into the emergent senior living industry.

service care plan designed for them.

Assisted living is a smart option for those who could benefit from assistance with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, preparing meals and managing medications offered.

efits the mind, body and soul of our residents. We promote a lifestyle of health and wellness, with programs that benefit brain health, physical fitness and more. Our residents create friendships and find cama-

There are so many options these days for seniors, and it can be challenging to know where to begin, what is most important, what questions to ask, how to afford it, how to have the conversation with your loved one, amongst so many other questions and concerns. We have spent years fine-tuning answers to all of these questions and creating processes to make this confusing and foreign experience easier on you and your loved one.

Doing your research and comparing options is a key part of the process

As a family, we all grew up in the business, and were all born and raised in East Longmeadow and Longmeadow, MA. We started young, working summers at our various senior housing properties doing landscaping, office work, and activities with the residents. As we advanced into college, we all worked in every single department of our family’s business, spending months upon months learning the ins and outs of every aspect of what we do in our communities. We spent time working at every site and every business. Our business skills evolved over the years, and in 2016, our generation took the reins.

Our website is a great resource filled with blogs, guides and educational resources to answer any questions you may have. Our communities have educated and experienced Marketing Directors to assist you through all aspects of the process.

We are Family While assisted living has evolved immensely over the years, we have held true to who we are. Our goal is to welcome our residents into that family, treat them like family, and give them a truly wonderful experience in their golden years.

Our staff members are dedicated to meeting the individualized needs of each resident 24/7. Our communities are designed to provide opportunities for residents to enjoy a life they choose, while still experiencing Our buildings are warm, inviting and the comforts of home. We provide a home-like. Each of our residents has variety of living options, amenities, their own private apartment with a assistance, services, dining options, full kitchenette, private bathroom, social programs, and customized living room and bedroom. care.

At The Arbors and The Ivy, we offer assisted living, independent living, respite stays and memory care support

Assisted living needs are diverse

We know how overwhelming and stressful caregiving can be

There is a lot to be said for socialization

Assisted living needs are diverse and We believe in creating an engaging, vary from person to person, so each stimulating environment that benresident receives an individualized

raderie, which provides a quality of life that they might not otherwise experience.

The Arbors and The Ivy also offer respite services for short-term or trial stays Whether you need a break from caregiving, need somewhere safe after a rehabilitation stay, or are just unsure if assisted living is right for you, we have fully furnished apartments that are move-in ready!

Most recently, the Covid-19 pandemic has proven difficult for all individuals and all industries. The lockdown was especially hard on the elderly and their loved ones.

Families being unable to see each other during such a critical time in life was hard to endure for both the residents and their loved ones. At times, it was absolutely heartbreaking. The pandemic has changed so much about our world and how we navigate it now. It has created obstacles we could never have seen coming with supply and demand issues, the industry staffing crisis, as well as increased costs of living and ongoing confusion about how to go about our day-to-day. One thing that holds true is the fact that hard times are best endured in community with others. Our family’s pursuit of quality, home-like care in each of our assisted living communities aligns with that fact.

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We’ve experienced it all After a lifetime spent in the family business and in the senior living industry, it feels we have seen and experienced everything. Our goal is to use what we have learned, along with our strong family values and determined work ethic, to help other families in need. Being there for your loved one in the later stages of their life is so important, but it looks different for each family.

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Fifty six years later, the passion our grandparents and parents had for this family business still carries strong through each one of us. We have dedicated our lives to perfecting this craft and we believe our love and dedication for what we do can be felt in our communities. We have not only solidified our company’s place in the ever-growing senior living industry, but we have also left our mark as the rare third generation of a family business. For that, we couldn’t be more proud.

Learn More About The Arbors and The Ivy Request information, schedule a tour or contact us at

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The Ivy at Watertown is the newest assisted living residential community from The Arbors & The Ivy family-owned communities. We would be delighted to schedule a visit with you to see our amazing community. At The Ivy at Watertown, you’ll enjoy active senior living! All your needs for dining, housekeeping, personal care, and maintenance are included. We have a Beauty Salon/Barber Shop, Exercise Room, Movie Theater, Outdoor Courtyard and Walking Paths on the premises. Why wait to make a move? Now is the time to enjoy a full compliment of supportive services, time with new friends, and a full social calendar with engaging activities and entertainment.

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Great part-time jobs for retirees Consultant Retirees who loved their job but wanted to spend less time doing it can return as consultants. According to The Balance: Money, individuals often find they earn more per hour working as consultants than they did as full-time staff members. Consulting is a way to share Here’s a look at some part-time posi- expertise and experience without tions that could be a good fit for old- making a full-time commitment. er adults reentering the workforce.

Customer service representative Retail sales associate A customer service representative Working in retail opens seniors up is tasked with helping customers solve problems and ensuring to a wide array of responsibilities customer satisfaction. He or she and scenarios. Jobs may include may work ain a traditional office or greeting customers, making sales, putting out inventory, and helping store location, or answer calls and resolve issues from home. customers select merchandise.

Being personable and having good School positions customer service skills are necessary traits to have when working in Retirees may want to consider jobs working in schools or in related retail. Many stores offer part-time employees flexible hours so sched- capacities. Driving a school bus is an option if people are willing to ules can be customized. undergo the proper training and

ury. Others may miss the daily opportunities to socialize that working provides, or the way problem-solving on the job stimulates the brain.

But even retirees who miss working may not be ready to return to the workforce full-time. That can make part-time employment an ideal fit for mature workers.

Receptionist Receptionists greet patients or customers in office settings. According to AARP, they are the welcoming faces of organizations. Answering phones and light clerical work also may be required of receptionists.

Those who want to work off-peak hours can think about working nights and weekends in hospitals or skilled nursing facilities.

Seniors have many different options if they decide they want to return to the workforce in a parttime capacity.

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licensing to operate this type of vehicle. Seniors also may consider working as lunchroom aides or lunch service providers, crossing guards, substitute teachers, and paraprofessionals. School employees will only work a few hours during the day. They’ll also enjoy many holidays off as well as summer vacations.

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How to break into consulting Knowledge of key concepts Consultants provide guidance in any number of areas, but skills in these disciplines are highly desirable:

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not often work for the company they are assisting, but may be brought in on a contractual basis for a set period of time. The Balance: Money advises that consultants typically can earn more per hour as consultants than they would if they were actual staff members on payroll.

Consulting may attract seniors considering retirement because of the flexibility it provides. Retirees unsure about how to get started in the field of consulting can consider this rundown of what it takes to pursue this option.

Work your network Getting started in consulting may just be a matter of picking up where you left off . Reach out to past employers who benefitted from your work to see if they may be in need of consulting services. Even if there aren’t any opportunities there, former employers may put you in

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Mother’s Day is a time to express love and appreciation for mothers, sentiments that are often expressed with gifts. Flowers are a popular present to bestow on Mother’s Day, as they can brighten a room and bring a sweet aroma to any household.

• Camellia (white): White camellias stand for purity and innocence, but they also symbolize admiration and respect. Camellias make beautiful additions to any bouquet.

While any flowers may ultimately suffice on Mother’s Day, gift givers may want to select flowers for Mom that convey specific messages.

The language of flowers has been recognized for centuries. Though perhaps not as heralded as it once was, flower symbolism persists to this day.

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• Daisy: Daisies are happy-looking flowers, and according to Norse mythology they represent motherhood and children.

• Delphinium: Delphiniums come in pink, white and blue varieties and embody youth and renewal. They’re a good pick if you want to convey a continued or renewed affection for a person.

• Amaryllis: These plants start as bulbs and are naturally spring-blooming flowers. The name comes from the Greek word “amarysso,” which means “to sparkle,” and they symbolize pride.

• Aster: These daisy-like flowers are delicate-looking perennials. Asters make great gifts because they symbolize love and daintiness.

• Begonia: There are more than 2,000 types of begonias, and the flower symbolizes deep thoughts. Begonias were made famous by French horticulturist Michel Bégon, who thought the blooms looked like beautiful girls.

• Bleeding heart: These flowers are red and pink blossoms that look like the perfect heart shape with a teardrop at the bottom. They’re beautiful and symbolic of love and affection.

• Buttercup: These are associated with youthfulness and cheerfulness and can call to mind

• Tulip: Tulips with an orange hue are thought to represent understanding and appreciation.

They can express appreciation for Mom or another special person. Yellow tulips symbolize happiness, while pink tulips are symbolic of love. Red blooms should be reserved for sweethearts.

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Also speak with friends, neighbors and other acquaintances to see if they may be able to help you find the right consulting opportunity.

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Eversource has contracted with Lewis Tree Service, Inc. for the annual tree trimming to ensure the safety of overhead wires. Lewis Tree Service will be contacting homeowners in Cheshire, and will be trimming and removing debris over the next several months. Approximately 20 miles of corridor will be inspected and trimmed as necessary.

The Suburban Garden Club’s annual plant sale returns to the Cheshire Congregational Church Green Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit cheshiregardeners.org.

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The Cheshire Public Works Department planned to begin sweeping town roads on April 3. A map of the areas in the order they will be swept is available on the town website.

Most Town of Cheshire offices are open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday, with the following exceptions: the Registrars of Voters office is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; the Human Services office is open 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment; the Collector of Revenue office is open for extended hours on tax deadline days.

Counseling Residents can assist Public Works by sweeping sediment Youth and Family Counselfrom sidewalks into gutters ing is provided at no cost to and moving cars which would interfere with sweep- Cheshire school aged children and their Indithe cheshire March 21, families.

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The exit number changes on I-691 coincide with an ongoing project that includes resurfacing, drainage upgrades, guiderail replacement, minor bridge work, lighting upgrades, new traffic cameras and sign replacement.

The DOT announced that exit numbering would be revised on Interstate 691 both eastbound and westbound “The numbers are reversed,” from Middlefield to Cheshire said city Economic Developlast month. ment Director Joseph Feest,

But he noted, Cheshire to Middlefield are not the only towns impacted. Changes to exits on Route 9 were recently completed and more are expected statewide. He said the old exit numbers are paired with the new numbers along Route 9 and his GPS system has already recognized the new numbers.

Delivery drivers and other businesses will likely rely on the old numbers until GPS catches up to the changes.

The old exit numbers will remain in place, in addition to the new numbers, for a minimum of two years, according to the DOT website.

The roadway project extends from Route 5 to west of Route 322, in Southington and in Meriden. The project will then extend eastward to include upgrades from the Interstate 84 and Interstate 691 interchange to the limited access sections of Route 66 to incorporate the replacement of traffic signs throughout the corridor, according to the DOT.

used highway exit numbering system, and is based on the mile marker system.

Using this method, the first exit number on an interstate highway is determined by how far it is from the beginning of the route within the state’s border. In the case of I-691, the new exit numbers correspond with the distance in miles from the start of the highway going east to west.

According to the DOT, the benefits of using a mileagebased numbering system include national uniformity as almost every other state has adopted the system.

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“After a year or two, people won’t remember what the old exit numbers were,” said Quinn.

The I-691 project was awarded to Manafort Brothers Inc. at a cost of $48.8 million in January 2021 and is scheduled to be completed July 23, 2024.

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Maloney’s Wesley Colebrook is bona fide Athlete of the Week material. Don’t take just our word for it. Colebrook was also named Player of the Week in the Northeast Region by the American Volleyball Coaches Association.

Only a freshman, Colebrook recorded 20 or more kills in seven of his first eight varsity matches. That included 38 kills against Windsor and 37 against Wolcott Tech.

And to think Emily Hart almost didn’t come back for her senior season. Platt’s veteran ace, fully recovered from a thumb injury that had her toying with “retirement” this winter, threw back-to-back no-hitters in mercy-rule wins to open the year and threw another in a full 7 innings Saturday against Wilcox Tech.

Not only that, Hart struck out 20 Wilcox batters. That gave her 73K’s in 38 innings.

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As Wesley Colebrook and the Maloney Spartans were reminded Friday, Southington volleyball has a major standout, too. At 6-foot10, junior Dylan Bouteiller literally plays heads and shoulders above the opposition. Against Maloney, the middle blocker put down 14 kills hitting at a .684 percentage rate. Bouteiller also chalked up five blocks as Big Blue swept and improved to 6-1.

Hats off to Sam Ralston, who made program history with four goals last Wednesday vs.

Mercy. Those goals, combined with the 12 she scored in the previous four games (including five vs. Hamden), gave the senior 100 for her career. She’s the first LH girls lax player to reach the milestone. And consider: She lost her freshman campaign to the COVID-cancelled season of 2020.

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When it comes to CHS lax, there is no lack of firepower. The Rams average nearly 16 goals a game behind the likes of Charles Kurtz, Matt Jeffery, Adam Vernon and Sean Grevelding. It all starts, however, in the face-off circle, and that is where Ryan Grove is dominating.

The junior won all but one of 25 draws in Saturday’s 19-6 victory over Simsbury and is 135-for-168 on the season.

It seems like only yesterday Ashley Stimpson was tearing up the South Meriden Youth Baseball League. She’s now tearing up the Connecticut Technical Conference. The sophomore raised her batting average to .484 over the past week by going 8-for-13, driving in seven runs and scoring 10. Stimpson also hits for power. With three home runs last week, she’s now got four on the season.

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encourage residents to drive less and instead use the state’s bus and rail systems, or carpool, vanpool, bike or walk.

The campaign’s goals this year are to eliminate 275,000 pounds of emissions and 20,000 car trips, and to reduce the miles driven by single-occupant vehicles by 300,000 miles.

For more information, visit CTrides.com/DLC. Renewable energy. Under Executive Order 21-3, CTDOT identifies opportunities to deploy solar on its properties and in state Right of Way. Through the CT Green Bank, CTDOT executed multiple power purchase agreements, including adding a 2.2megawatt solar canopy at the CTDOT headquarters in Newington, and a 1-

Some 900 members of the Quinnipiac University community took part in the 14th annual Big Event on Saturday, April 15, a day of community service that connects QU students, faculty, staff and alumni with community partners in the Greater New Haven area and beyond. During this year’s Big Event, Quinnipiac formed teams and spruced up sites in Bethany, Branford, Cheshire, Durham, Hamden, Meriden, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Southington, Wallingford, West Haven and Woodbridge.

Pictured: Quinnipiac University students Katherine Braccia, Marianna Colabello and Gabriela Moreno volunteer at Camp Cedarcrest in Orange on April 15.

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The Community Connectivity Grant Program provides construction funding for local initiatives to improve safety and accessibility for bicyclists and pedestrians in and around community centers.

More than 100 grants totaling $38 million have been awarded across the state.

An additional $12 million is available in grants this year. The deadline to apply is July 21.

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MERIDEN — The city has ceived more than $36.58 so far remillion in requests to fund projects with relief funds made available COVID-19 through the American Rescue Plan Act. That total already surpasses $36.36 million in funding the close to the city is scheduled to receive through the federal program.

The more than three dozen plications that have been funding apsubmitted to date include several requests departments for infrastructurefrom city repair and upgrades.

Maloney’s Ian Graham celebrates with the team after Britain on Saturday. It is the first state championship beating Windsor 35-21 in the Class L final at Veterans Memorial in the history of Meriden Field in New high school football.

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Maloney’s Kuron Wiggins forces Windsor’s quarterback Elijah Cromartie to fumble the ball during the first half. See more coverage inside on Page B1 and online at myrecordjournal. com/sports.

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WALLINGFORD — A dusting of snow Wednesday put a wrinkle in the plans for a group of independent filmmakers shooting “You a short film in town this can’t really control where week. the sun goes, when the sun comes Crew members didn’t complain things,” she said. “I have out, all those though, as they shot a funeral scene to have tools to be able to adjust.” inside First Congregational Church on Thursday.

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Director Ryan Sheehy, of Wallingford, and cinematographer Amber Steele, of Phoenix, Arizona, prepare for a shot on Thursday during filming of “No Words” in the sanctuary of First Congregational Church in Wallingford.

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CHESHIRE — As doctors and around the world continue nurses to battle the COVID-19 virus on all fronts, Chesprocott Health District Director Maura Esposito remains focused on vaccinations, specifically for those aged 5 to 11.

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TOPSOIL

$30/yard delivered, 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819

. Top Soil . Compost . . Wood Chips .

FOR SALE. Catering to small deliveries. Call Bob (203) 415-0723

Sporting Goods and Health PISTOL PERMIT - Certification class for CT Pistol Permit, 1 session only, small groups, $140. (203) 415-1144.

Wood Fuel Heating Equipment

TREE LENGTH FIREWOOD CALL FOR DETAILS 203-238-2149

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Businesses & Services Attics and Basements Cleaned

Junk Removal

Landscaping ACCEPTING - New customers for wkly mowing, thatching, aerating, hedge trimming . Ryan 860.515.1302

GARY WODATCH Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326.

Cell, 860-558-5430

Carpentry

CARPENTRY

Repairs, Decks & Porches, Sheetrock & Taping Water Damage Repairs.

Free Est. Ins. MC & Visa.

Call Bill (203) 901-2136.

CT. Reg. # 0647093

ED’S JUNK REMOVAL (203) 494-1526 Fully ins. Free Estimate.

Call Ed, we will take it to the dump for you!

Electrical Services

TEC ELECTRICAL

Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service.

Small Jobs Welcome.

203.237.2122

Gutters

GUTTERS DON’T WORK

If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins.

CT# 569127

JUNK REMOVAL Hot Tub Removal, Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *SPRING YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. DUMPSTER RENTALS 203-535-9817 860-575-8218

IF YOU Mention This Ad SPRINGYard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, s torm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed!

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Painting Wallpapering

Power Washing

POWERWASHING

JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC - Spring CleanUps, we specialize in weeding all types of beds, mulching, top soil work, pruning hedges & shrubs, & all your landscape needs. Residential & commercial. Lic. #616311. Call today for free estimate, 203-213-6528.

Painting Int. & Ext. Gutters Cleaned Free Ests. Ins. Refs.

Rodrigo, (203) 565-7745.

Roofing #1 PAINTER’S EDGE Ext. & Int. Painting.

Sheetrock.Popcorn Repair. Wallpaper Remv’l.

Decks. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Sr. disc. #0656136.

Ins. 860.538.5520

OVER 28 YRS EXP Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps. Free est. 860.274.4893.

CustomColonial Painting.com Since ‘99 Lic’d 0630904 & Ins’d Senior Discount Warranty. Financing 860-306-0270

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860.719.3953

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#1 PAINTER’S EDGE MOBILE WASH Chemicals safe for house & plants. House wash, roof cleaning, decks. 25 yrs. exp. Sr Disc. #0656136 Ins. 860.538.5520

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W. BOOBER MASONRY Over 35 Years Experience All Types of Masonry CT License #626708 (203) 235-4139

Moving and Storage

Call Monday thru Friday 8:30AM - 5PM

Tree Services

Specializing in tree removal, chipping & grinding.

Call for free estimate.

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POWER WASHING RT RELOCATION Your moving and storage specialists.

Call for a free estimate.

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Roof Repair or Replacement, Chimney Repair, Skylight Replacement.

Free est. CT #0651199 (860) 877-3006

Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279

TREE REMOVAL Storm Damage, Stump Grinding, Chipping, Lots Cleared, Trees/ Shrubs Inst’d, Free Ests. Fully Ins’d. Lic #558031. 203.619.2301.

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MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC...

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

SUNDAY, APRIL 30TH

10 A.M. – 8 P.M.

10 A.M. – 5 P.M.

FOOD VENDORS

MERIDEN REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE

Chicken Tenders, Sweet Potato Fries, Italian Wedding Soup, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

COUNCIL OF NEIGHBORHOODS

DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE

Pizza Slice, Brownie Sundae, Italian Ice, Water, Powerade

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CLUB

Silver City Waffle, Strawberry Sundae, Hot Fudge Sundae, Water

Steamed Cheeseburgers, Homemade French Fries, Homemade French Fries with cheese, Corn Dogs, Hot dog on a stick, Water, Soda

MERIDIAN LODGE #77

MERIDEN TURNER SOCIETY

Mini Donuts

German Bratwurst with Kraut, Pork Schnitzel, Deep Fried German Hot Dog with Kraut, Ribbon Fries with Cheese, Deep Fried Oreos, Funnel Cakes, Gatorade, Soda, Water

AMERICAN LEGION Meatball Grinders, Water

NESIT

Snow Cones, Slushy Frozen Drinks

NOAH’S ARK OF HOPE

Kettle Korn: Small, Medium, Large or Jumbo, and Gatorade

NORTH ITALIAN HOME CLUB Fried Dough, Water

IGLESIA DE DIOS CASA DEL ALFARERO

AMICI DELLA VIGNA

MERIDEN RAIDERS

MERIDEN/WALLINGFORD NAACP

Fried Dough, 1/2 Piece Fried Dough, Water

11:30 - 12:30 1:00 - 2:00 2:30 - 3:30 4:00 - 5:00 5:30 - 6:30 7:00 - 8:00

MERIDEN LIONS CLUB

SOUTH CHURCH M2

MERIDEN KIWANIS CLUB

FOOD TENT STAGE

Walking Tacos, Beef Patties, Chicken Patties, Cocoa Bread, Pickles, Soda, Water

A.O.H

Cannolli, Coffee, Iced Coffee, Water

12:00-1:00 STEPHEN RODGERS 1:30 - 2:30 EDDIE SEVILLE & STEEL RODEO. 3:00 - 4:30 WON’T BACK DOWN TRIBUTE TO TOM PETTY 5:00 - 6:00 HANNAH’S FIELD 6:30 - 8:00 THE ULTIMATE MICHAEL JACKSON EXPERIENCE JOBY ROGERS

Sausage & Pepper Grinder, Jumbo Hot Dog, Jumbo Chili Dog, Pasta Fagioli, Pink Lemonade

Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, Bowl of Chili, Egg Sandwiches, Water

Kielbasa Sandwich w/wo Kraut, Kielbasa on a Stick, Breakfast Sandwich, Water

JAMES J BARRY BAND SHELL STAGE

Dinner (Rice/Chicken/Macaroni Salad), Empanadas - Chicken & Beef, Shish Kabobs - Pork & Chicken, Non-alcoholic Pina Coladas, Passion Fruit Juice, Soda

JAMES J BARRY BAND SHELL STAGE 11:30 - 12:30 RAMBLIN DAN STEVENS 1:00 - 2:00 JAKE KULAK AND THE MODERN VANDALS 2:30 - 3:30 SHADED SOUL 4:00 - 5:00 SMALL TOWN GAMBLERS FOOD TENT STAGE 11:30 - 12:30 1:00 - 2:00 2:30 - 3:30 4:00 - 5:00

GOZA LATIN BAND SETH ADAM ORQUESTA AFINKE THE BLUE RHYTHM BAND

MAKE A WISH

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY EXPO

Hot Lobster Rolls, Cold Lobster Rolls, Water, Craft Soda

AT THE 43ND ANNUAL DAFFODIL FESTIVAL APRIL 29 - APRIL 30

LITTLE MISS DAFFODIL & HONOR ESCORT CEREMONY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 6:30 P.M • TENNIS COURTS

SATURDAY, APRIL 29 “DAFFODILS ON PARADE” 11:30 A.M. GRAND MARSHAL: BUDDY ALTOBELLO

ONGOING

JUSTIN PICCIRILLO’S sale and signing of his new book on the history of Hubbard Park both Saturday 4/29 and Sunday 4/30 from 11am to 4pm on the Midway.

10:45 - 11:30 JEFF PRZECH WITH DENNIS FANCHER 12:00 - 12:45 A PALLET FOR THE SHOAL 1:15 : 2:00 SPARKLE AND FADE 2:30 - 3:30 BROTHER OTHER 4:00 - 5:00 BEPW

THE 2023 MIDSTATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Corn on the Cob, Hot Pretzels

AMUSEMENTS: will operate Friday from 5pm to closing; Saturday from 10am to 8pm and Sunday from 10am to 5pm.

Wristbands on Sunday for $25.O0 from 10am-1pm - ALL AMUSEMENTS ARE WEATHER DEPENDENT!!

THE JEFF CROOMS WELCOME STAGE

Chicken & Waffles, Water

ST. ANDREWS CHURCH

CRAFT FAIR: Juried crafters from all over the eastern United States will be displaying and selling their artistic products by Mirror Lake, occupying over 70 spaces from 10am to 8pm Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.

HOT CLUB OF BLACK ROCK AUSTIN JAMES AND THE NOMADS THE BARGAIN MIGHTY SOUL DRIVERS BERNADETTES FUSTER CLUCK

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

SOLOMON GOFF HOUSE demonstration of 1700 living, both days from 11am to 4pm in Hubbard Park near the Skatehouse.

FREE: CASTLE CRAIG SHUTTLE will take you to the Castle at 1,000 feet above sea level both Saturday and Sunday. Please check Shuttle schedule upon arrival.

FREE: Round trip SHUTTLE BUS service from Platt High School and the Meriden Mall both Saturday and Sunday starting @ 8am.

Tickets valid for food and amusements must be purchased at the ticket booth sites in the park. Dates and times of live events subject to change. All information accurate as of 4/13/23: the Committee regrets any errors or omissions.

No Bicycles, skateboards, rollerblading, etc. No pets or animals (except service animals).

UNDER THE EXPO TENT ON THE TENNIS COURTS - OPEN TO ALL DAFFODIL FESTIVAL VISITORS. Free Admission. HOURS: Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM & Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

CHILDREN’S SHOWS SATURDAY, APRIL 29

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

THEATER OF THE TREES

THEATER OF THE TREES

KIDS KARAOKE DANCE PARTY

KIDS KARAOKE DANCE PARTY

CHARACTER MEET & GREET 12:00 Chase 1:00 Mirabel, Isabela, & Bruno 2:00 Ariel 3:00 Wonder Woman

CHARACTER MEET & GREET 11:00 Elsa 12:00 Mirabel & Bruno 1:00 Black Panther 3:00 Marshall

Both Days Include…Live Stage Performances, Free Face Painting, Free Henna, Karaoke, And Dance Party!

ACTION ZONE STAGE

ACTION ZONE STAGE

2:00 & 5:00PM WHACKY CHAD STUNT COMEDIAN

10:30 HANOVER SCHOOL: SUESSICAL 11:00 STAR DANCE ACADEMY 11:30 BEAT THE STREETS 12:00 VALENTIN KARATE 12:30 RHYTHMS DANCE STUDIO 1:00 MERIDEN YOUTH THEATER 1:30 THE LAB 2:00 HIGHER MOVEMENT 2:30 AMASING VOICE 3:00 MOVEMENTS ACADEMY

12:00 & 3:00PM DANIEL GREENWOLF CELTIC MAGICIAN 1:00 & 4:00PM MIKE STEIDLEY’S MOUNTAIN BIKE STUNT SHOW

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SATURDAY, APRIL 29TH

THE JEFF CROOM’S WELCOME STAGE 11:00 - 12:30 DIS-N-DAT BAND 1:00 - 2:00 NUMBER 9 2:30 - 3:30 SHELLYE VALAUSKAS EXPERIENCE 4:00 - 5:00 POSSM 5:30 - 6:30 RICH BADOWSKI BLUES BAND 7:00 - 7:45 SOBER BILL

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