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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]