Wed. July 17
Exhibition
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library will present “30 Minutes: An Exhibition by Hannah Richman & Janet McDonald” through July 30. 860-923-9779.
Photo Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Birds of Connecticut Photography Exhibit” through the end of July at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Gemini Exhibit
PUTNAM --- Skeeter's Toybox will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing with an exclusive photography exhibit and special space-themed reception. The exhibit, "Gemini: Bridge to the Moon" will feature never-before seen photos of the recovery of the Gemini 5 space capsule and astronauts and runs through July 31. Free. All welcome.
Art Exhibit
DANIELSON --- Quinebaug Valley Community College’s Spirol Gallery will present "New Perspectives" by Northeastern CT Art Guild members through Aug. 15. Free.
Thur. July 18
Outdoor Concert
POMFRET – A concert, “Woodstock: 50 Years Later” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Public Library. Free. 860-928-3475.
Murder Mystery
POMFRET --- The New Roxbury Land Trust is hosting an interactive Mafia Murders Mystery Dinner at 6 p.m. at Tyrone Farm on Tyrone Road, Pomfret. Costumes encouraged. $50 pp. Make payable to: The New Roxbury Land Trust, 248 Woodstock Road, Woodstock, Ct. 06281. 860-928-2669.
Sat. July 20
Acorn Program
ASHFORD --- The Last Green Valley Acorn Adventure with Horizon Wings will go on a tour of the Horizon wings raptor Rehabilitation facility on Sand Hill Road from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Acorn Adventures sponsored by Putnam Bank. 860-774-3300.
Sun. July 21
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret Center will present “Summer Writing Workshop” from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register required:
Mon. July 22
Exercise Group
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday in the Woodstock Town Hall large meeting room on the lower. Minimum fee. Local seniors welcome. Please check the town website www.woodstockCT.gov for current schedule or call 860-928-6595.
Tues. July 23
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret Center will present “Trail Wood Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Wed. July 24
Rug Exhibition
STURBRIDGE --- The Pearl K. McGown Northern Teachers’ Workshop will hold a rug exhibition from noon to 7 p.m. at the Publick House and event center on Main Street. Free.
Thur. July 25
Museum Tour
PUTNAM --- The American Lithuanian Cultural Archives, 37 Mary Crest Dr., will offer a tour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Trivia Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club will hold a fund-raiser Trivia challenge at 7 p.m. at the Crossings Restaurant. Benefits the Putnam EMS.
Sat. July 27
History Reception
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Aspinock Historical Society will hold an information reception, “Come and See What We Have Done!,” from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Cady-Copp Cottage on Rt. 21 (just south of the Heritage Rd/5 Mile River Rd intersection – look for balloons). Light refreshments will be served up with the compelling stories of this historic building. Rain date July 28.
Bottle Drive
CANTERBURY --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans to help homeless and needy animals from noon to 3 p.m. at Canterbury Cones on Rt. 169. Dry cat food urgently needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome. 860-317-1720.
Tues. July 30
Outdoor Concert
POMFRET--- A concert, “Straight-Up Jazz Trio,” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Public Library. Free. 860-928-3475.
Wed. July 31
TLGV Program
WOODSTOCK --- The Last Green Valley Member Program will present “The Plight of the Bobolinks” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 205 Roseland Park Rd. Refreshments after. RSVP required:
Thur. Aug 1
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The DKH Scoops Night will be held at 6 p.m. at Deary Brothers Mike’s Stand. Benefits the Northeast CT Cancer Fund of DKH. Daykimball.org.
Fri. Aug 2
‘Shrek the Musical’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Shrek the Musical” through Aug. 18. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam. This month’s theme is “Happy 50th Anniversary, Woodstock!”.
Sat. Aug 3
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Fascinated by Ferns” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring a camera or magnifier if you have one. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Thur. Aug. 8
Outdoor Concert
POMFRET --- A Concert will be presented by Claudia Schmidt (who has traversed North America and Europe) at 6:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Public Library. Free. She will present her original songs exploring the folk, blues and jazz idioms. 860-928-3475.
Outdoor Concert
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present a concert by Claudia Schmidt at 6:30 p.m. Free. 860-928-3475.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present an evening bird walk at 6 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Aug. 9
River Fire
PUTNAM --- The River Fire event will begin around dusk in the Quinebaug River off Rotary Park. Free.
Al Fresco
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present “al Fresco The Voice” at 7 p.m. at Rotary Park. Riverfire follows at 8:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free.
Sat. Aug. 10
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The NE CT Cancer fund Walk and Race will be held at 8 a.m. at The Black Dog Bar and Grille. $35 pp. Daykimball.org.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Nature Sketchbook Journaling” from 9 a.m. to noon. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Call 860-928-4948 to register and for list of materials. If rain it will be held at the center at Pomfret.
Sat. Aug. 17
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The DKH 9th Annual “Give it a TRI” Triathlon will be held at 8 a.m. at Moosup Pond, Moosup. Daykimball.org.
Sun. Aug. 18
Main St. Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- Main Street Car Cruise will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 3 in and around downtown Putnam. Registration is at 8 a.m. Free.
Fri. Aug. 23
‘Forever Plaid’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Forever Plaid” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23 and Aug. 24 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 25. $24. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Sat. Aug. 24
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Mindful Walk” from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $12 for nonmembers. Registration required: 860-928-4948. Rain date: Aug. 25.
Sun. Aug. 25
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Non-fiction Book Club” from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. “Every Man Dies Alone” by Hans Fallada. Free. Donations appreciated. 860-928-4948.
Thur. Aug. 29
Museum Tour
PUTNAM --- The American Lithuanian Cultural Archives, 37 Mary Crest Dr., will offer a tour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present an evening bird walk/nighthawk watch at 6 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sat. Aug. 31
‘Strictly Sinatra’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Strictly Sinatra” at 5 and 8 p.m. $24. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Fri. Sept. 6
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam. This month’s theme is “ComiCon.”
Sat. Sept. 7
Concert/Riverfire
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present a performance by Billy Pilgrim from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Rotary Park, followed by Riverfire at 7:30. Free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Sun. Sept. 8
Art Show
WOODSTOCK --- The Roseland Park Art Show at Roseland Park will present its 5th annual Art in the Park from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Refreshments provided.
Thur. Sept. 26
Museum Tour
PUTNAM --- The American Lithuanian Cultural Archives, 37 Mary Crest Dr., will offer a tour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Accredited
Left to right: Members of the Day Kimball Healthcare mammography team Lyne Grillo, Nicole Richardson, Debra Millette, Beth Thayer, Suzanne Brown. Courtesy photo.
PUTNAM — Day Kimball Healthcare’s (DKH) mammography units at its hospital and healthcare centers in Danielson and Plainfield received complete compliance status and renewal of certification by the Food and Drug Administration after a recent onsite MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act) inspection.
“We are proud of our mammography services team for once again receiving exceptional results during this annual inspection,” said DKH President and CEO Anne Diamond. “This accreditation validates our commitment to providing safe, high quality mammographic services to those in our community whom we are privileged to serve.”
Under the guidance of the Director of Laboratory Services and Diagnostic Imaging, Patti Bernier, a team of ten mammography technologists perform approximately 10,800 mammograms annually through Day Kimball Hospital and Day Kimball Healthcare Centers in Danielson and Plainfield.
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BROOKLYN — The Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) has re-launched a program designed to provide Emergency Medical Responders with potentially life-saving medical information in the event that a patient is injured or ill at home and is unable to communicate.
“Our VIAL OF LIFE kits are designed to be very simple,” said Sue Starkey, director of Health for NDDH. “Just fill out the medical information form, place it in a plastic bag with other important health care documents, and tape it to the front of your refrigerator. Then put one bright red decal on the plastic bag and another on your front door or window. This alerts emergency responders that you are a Vial of Life participant. It’s that easy, and it can literally save your life.”
For more information, or to download forms, visit www.nddh.org. Vial of Life decals or complete kits may also be requested by calling the health department at 860-774-7350.
NDDH Education and Communications Coordinator Linda Colangelo introduced this program over a decade ago.
She recalls a story of early success when a resident saw an advertisement for the program, obtained a kit and posted it on her refrigerator—where it was found by emergency responders who were called to her house just days later.
“The medics arrived at the home and went straight to the refrigerator to get the medical information,” explained Colangelo.
“At the hospital, they gave the form to the ER nurse, who in turn gave it to the doctor. After they had made a copy of it, they handed it back to the patient and said ‘Make sure you put this right back on your refrigerator when you get home – it’s a very important document.’”
The program can be used by all family members, but it is especially helpful for senior citizens, those living alone, or those who are chronically ill.
Starkey said, “Once the grant-funding is exhausted, it is our hope that we can partner with organizations that have an interest in this type of community program so that we can continue it in the future. One of the functions of public health is to mobilize community partnerships to identify and solve health problems…the VIAL OF LIFE fully supports this objective.”
“NDDH is currently working with area health care providers and emergency responders on a prevention program to reduce falls and injuries among at risk-older populations,” said Colangelo. “During these partnership meetings one participant asked about revitalizing the Vial of Life Program. NDDH is grateful to the State of Connecticut Office of Rural Health for providing the grant funding that allowed us to replenish our Vial of Life kit supply. We have purchased materials, prepared kits and are happy to be sharing them with partnering agencies across northeast CT.”
Copies of the materials are also available on the NDDH website.
Distribution of the kits began in a big way at a community event featuring local first responders.
More than 200 guests attending the Sassy Chapeau Fashion Show on May 23 received Vial of Life information and kits.
The event raised funds and awareness for the Northeast CT Women & Girls Fund, and the theme of the hat fashion show honored female first responders…so it was a perfect tie-in to promote Vial of Life.
Models represented a number of emergency medical services and each took Vial of Life kits for their organizations, which included: KB Ambulance, Putnam Police Department, Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association, Bungay Fire Brigade, Day Kimball Healthcare, Atwood Hose Fire Company, Putnam EMS Ambulance, and East Killingly Fire Department.
Janine Vose was one of the Sassy Chapeau Hat Show models. In addition to working as the NDDH Public Health Nurse, she serves as a volunteer first responder in Killingly. Janine said that the health department has spent the past few weeks getting Vial of Life program information to local fire companies and town halls. Nearly 1,500 kits have been distributed. According to Vose, “The response has been very positive.”
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Donation
Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) received a donation of 25 board games and 10 puzzles from the students of the EASTCONN Regional Transition Services Program. The students took it upon themselves to organize the collection of bottles and cans during the 2018-2019 school year to raise money to purchase games. The board games and puzzles will be distributed throughout Day Kimball Healthcare to bring joy to patients, families, and visitors when they need it most. Courtesy photo.
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