Meriden Seminar on Alzheimer’s disease set July 15

With a mother living with Alzheimer’s disease…this seminar caught my eye and I had to share it with you. Unfortunately, I have a schedule-conflict and won’t be able to make it. So, please if you can attend; report your tips, lessons, or thoughts about this class in the comment area below. Much thanks in advance 🙂

This seminar is to focus on emotions and Alzheimer’s disease, Emotional Intelligence and

Alzheimer’S Utilizing & Understanding Emotions,” will take place:

When: July 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: The Village at Kensington Place, 511 Kensington Ave.

Ron Bowen, Executive Director at the Village will lead the discussion.

Attendees will learn how the brain produces emotions and the way changes in the brain affect the emotions of people with Alzheimer’s and other dementia.

The program is free and open to the public. For info & reservation, pls. call (203) 235-0181.

Meriden Robotics team to hold bottle drive

     Meriden Robotics  Team No. 228, Gus Robotics will sponsor a returnable bottle & can drive:

• When : Saturday, July 12, 2008, 9:00 a.m. to noon
• Where :  In front of Maloney High School, 121 Gravel St.

                  The fundraiser will support the team during the upcoming 2008-09 competition season.

      The  team is made up of students from Platt, Maloney and Wilcox Technical high schools.

                     Have a happy & safe Summer!

Meriden Open Garden day planned Sunday

       As part of the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days program, three Meriden gardens

will be open to the public on:

      When:   Sunday, July 13, 2008

      Where : 1.  Jardin des Brabant,  131 Corrigan Ave. noon to 5 p.m.

                   2. Stankevich Garden, 48. So. Broad Terrace, noon to 4 p.m.

                   3. George Trecina  Garden,  341 Spring st. noon to 4 p.m.

      Have fun folks! Enjoy the beauty of nature. Thanks to our terrific garden owners for sharing.

               Have a great  Summer everyone!

Free Summer Fun Run program

• Where:  Platt High School track, with a 3 mile race and a 3/4 mile child race.
• When:   Every Wednesday during summer vacation starting June 18 & ending on Aug. 20.
• Time:    Starting time for all races will be 6:30 p.m.

Results are posted on line at http://pages.cthome.net/jbll/maloney.htm and listed in the Record Journal on Thursday , in the sports section. Call Fred at 203-235-5259  for addtional info. 

This is great! Free exercise! Fresh air! Good company! Let’s get going folks.

 Just a note, this program was started in 1970 by former Platt High School cross country head coach Roy Gooding and was intended  to provide summer conditioning for cross country runners, casual runners and

provide children or adults who had interest in running an opportunity to enter the sport. Wow! what a guy!

 

 

Meriden High School Graduations

       Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

• Platt, 6 p.m.
• Maloney, 6 p.m.

         Wednesday, June 18 th, 2008

• Wilcox, 6 p.m.

    Congratulations to all 2008  Grads!  Job well done!   Aim high!  Just do your best! God bless you and your family.  May all your dreams come true.

           

 

 

Flea Market donations please!

WEstfield   Care & Rehab Center asking for donations for their annual flea market.

• Where:  65 Westfield Rd.
• When June 20- June 21st, 2008
• For info: Call Joette or  Barbara  (203) 238-1291

Now folks! It’s Spring cleaning, remember to  drop your donations to the Center before the these dates.

You sure will make lots of  smiling faces!  Good day! 

City’s National Trails Day, June 7th

• Where:   Dossin Beach Park on Oregon Rd. across from the Quinnipiac River Linear

                             Walking Trail at Red Bridge.

• When: June 7th, 10-11;30 a.m.

Meriden’s National Trail Partners’ showcase: Educational exhibits, information handouts and they  are there

   to   happily answer questions on the city’s natural resources & environmental issues. 

   For those who  are coming, got to wear your walking shoes  for the hike and light  refreshments will be offered. A bonus!  free pedometers for the first 50 participants.  This is really cool. Fresh air, sunshine( pls. let it shine! ), & free exercise. For info, call ( 203) 235-6851. See you there!

 

 

 

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St. Stan’s Festival 2 days of fun & good food!

St. Stan’s Parish Festival will take place:

• Where:  St. Stan’s Parish on Akron St.
• When:   Today, Friday, May 30,2008 , from 6-10 p.m., Saturday 12:00- 10 p.m.Rain or Shine
•    Polish & All-American favorites available

   There will be children games, inflatable rides and live entertainment.

   Luck is on our side, with the bright, sunny skies & cool weather, can’t miss this event.

   Hmmm, I can just taste & smell those delicious, mouth-watering kielbasi & pierogis?

   And  strawberry sundae!    

                      

Less Nessman’s New Release donated to “Seven Wonders of Meriden, CT” contest

My eldest daughter and son-in-law donated Meriden’sBest.com’s very first “real” prize gift to our contest,

“Seven Wonders of Meriden, CT”

Prize #1 and #2 came from us 😉

Adam Stein of Less Nessman donated a CD of their brand-new release “Nevertheless” as Prize #3.

Thanks Adam and congrats on your 2nd Album!

Still looking for YOUR entry to the “Seven Wonder of Meriden, CT” and at least 4 more donated prizes.

Senior Center’s Health Fair coming up!

The Meriden Center & Skyview Center will sponsor a Senior Health Fair.

When: Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Place: Meriden Senior Center, Lower-level, 127 West Main St. Meriden

Guest Speaker: Author Lynn McPhelimy, Topic on Life Choices
Event features: Vendor tables, free samples, health screenings & infos about healthand well-being opportunities. Free boxed lunch for the first 300 attendees.

Let’s go Seniors! Looks like Fun & Learning.

We can’t possibly miss this one..yes, I’m going. See you there!