PUTNAM — Sherry Fitzgerald, who works in Nutritional Services at Day Kimball Hospital, has been named employee of the month for November by Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH).
Fitzgerald, has been working at DKH since 2015 in the Nutritional Services department, and provides quality food services to hospital customers in the Hospitality Café at Day Kimball Hospital. In her role, Fitzgerald supports the mission of the department which is to provide comprehensive nutritional care to DKH customers throughout the organization and community. Fitzgerald’s experience in the nutritional services industry spans 36 years.
Fitzgerald was born and raised in N. Grosvenordale and graduated from Tourtellotte Memorial High School. She currently lives in Woodstock with her significant other, Kenneth, and her son, Zachary.
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Titanic Story
Titanic buffs Ernie Eldridge and wife, Anita Sebestyen, shared their unsinkable passion for all things Titanic at Westview Health Care Center recently. What began with a few birthday books given to Ernie by Anita back in 1985 quickly blossomed into a shared hobby and passion. Anita said: "We share stories and artifacts that we have found mesmerizing throughout the years. And if we can help foster a new generation of excitement for this period of history or inspire a child to read more about some of the things that we’ve presented, then we’ve succeeded.” “We’re extremely grateful to Anita and Ernie for sharing their stories with us and setting up such a beautiful and extensive display of their Titanic memorabilia,” said Louise Taylor, Westview’s Director of Therapeutic Recreation and Volunteers. Courtesy photo.
Thanks to a grant approved by The Community Foundation-Northeast Connecticut Women & Girls Fund in the amount of $1,750, The Arc Quinebaug Valley will be able to once again continue a curriculum of classes on Positive Choices & Healthy Relationships for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Representatives from The Arc accepting these grant funds were Mrs. Susan Desrosiers, Executive Director & Judy Daviau, chief operating officer.
“The Community Foundation-Northeast Connecticut Women & Girls Fund continues to make a difference at The Arc Quinebaug Valley and we cannot thank them enough for all of their support. Promoting healthy relationships and reducing domestic violence are important factors in our Positive Choices & Healthy Relationships program, as it will allow individuals with disabilities the opportunity to understand their own boundaries, bodies and relationships at a deeper level.” said Desrosiers.
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Decked Out for Christmas
This old sleigh at Garden Gate Florist in Woodstock is dressed for Christmas. More photos on page 6. Linda Lemmon photo.