Town News and Events – April 2009
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Wallingford Park and Recreation News and Events
0200.400 Hip House Middle School Dances
Remaining Dance Schedule for the 2008-2009 Hip House Dance Series is as follows… Dance ID’s must be present to enter the dances. No student is allowed to enter the dance after 7:45pm. Dance passes are still on sale at Rec. Dept.
Spring Break Out - April 17th
The Last Blast - May 22nd
**Replacement Dance Passes can be purchased if original is lost. Fee is $5
0041.200 Spring Stingers• Ages 6-11
Come join your friends in this very popular program over April break. We will be hopping on the bus this spring and we will be going on various trips each day. This will be a fun filled week for all participants ages 6-11. Trip schedule is not available at time of print.
Program Date: April 20 - 24 8:30am - 4:30pm
Fee: $180 per child.
Guaranteed T-Shirt for everyone registered by Wednesday April 8th.
Voyagers
9060.200 WESTPOINTDRESSPARADE- WESTPOINT, NY
Saturday May 2nd
Bus Departs: Rec. Dept. 7:00am Returns: 6:30pm
Fee: $79
West Point Academy invites you to view the famous Dress Parade conducted with great pomp and circumstance on the parade grounds. The cadets will march in full uniform, in cadence with the military music, presenting arms in unison. Lunch will be at The Chalet on the Hudson in Cold Spring for their delicious buffet. Wonderful assortment of salads, hot and cold entrees, dessert and beverage. Guided tour of West Point highlights: Cadet Chapel, Trophy Point, Hudson River lookout. Time will be spent at the Visitor’s Center Shop. A current photo ID is required for all passengers / visitors over the age of 16 to present at the gates the day of the trip. If mailing in registration, please list drivers license number and state issued on registration form.
3035.200 Ant Bee’sBug Class• For 3-5yrs. Without Parent
If your children love bugs, this is the class for them. There will be crafts, stories and activities around the world of bugs.
Thursdays April 30th for 6 weeks
Fee: $40
Location: Exit 9
Instructor: Terese Biega
3200.200 Under the Sea • 3-5yrs Without Parent
We will explore and learn about the different varieties of shells and fish through storybooks and crafts.
Thursdays April 30th for 6 weeks
Fee: $40
Location: Exit 9
Instructor: Terese Biega
***Children enrolled in both Ant Bee’s and Under the Sea pay only $70
4476.200 Start Smart Golf• Ages 5-6 w/parent
This country wide program is for children ages 5-7 who have never played golf. This program utilizes the SNAG Coaching System, unique patented system that moves parent and child groups through four stations. This class is more than par for the course. Many laughs and fun to be had by both parent and child.
When: Mondays 5:00 – 5:45pm April 27th for 6 weeks
Fee: $45
Location: Gym 1
Instructor: Kenny Michaels, Recreation Program Specialist
8707.204 Edible Creations - Mothers Day
We will be decorating a hat made out of solid white chocolate and adhering fondant flowers to the hats. After the flowers are attached, ribbons are also added. This very special mothers day creation will be sure to warm any mothers heart.
When: Saturday May 2nd 11:00am - 12:00pm for one day
Fee: $12 per person ($6 materials fee made payable to instructor day of class)
Location: Exit 7
Instructor: Sherry Rimkoski and Debbie Terrusa
8424.200 Garden Crafts Workshop
Come paint and decorate a variety of fun garden crafts which you can use or give as Mother’s Day gifts. A 9x12 Vermont garden slate will be painted, stenciled and stamped to hang on a rawhide cord. Perfect for your At Wallingford Parks and Recreation Department backyard or garden house décor. We’ll paint a waist garden apron and gardening gloves for a fun useful set. We’ll also paint a terracotta garden marker too! Have a creative and relaxing evening welcoming spring!
When: Friday April 24th 6:30 - 9pm One Night
Fee: $25 ($17 material fee made payable to instructor night of class)
Location: Exit 7
Instructor: Kim Larkin, Crafts Supervisor
8480.220 Children’s Mother’s Day Workshop • Grades 2 – 5
Let’s make some special crafts for Mom / grandma / auntie! We will paint a lovely shadowbox and fill it with things that remind us of mom. We’ll also have a card making station with creative supplies too. A great keepsake for your favorite female!
When: Sunday May 3rd 1:30 - 3:30pm One Day
Fee: $25 ($7 material feel made payable to instructor day of class)
Location: Exit 7
Instructor: Kim Larkin, Crafts Supervisor
Digital Camera - Site For Sore Eyes Event
This event is a scavenger hunt with a twist. Participants will be required to provide their own DIGITAL Camera. No film cameras will be permitted. Each group/family will be given a list of items which will require them to locate as many items as possible within a certain amount of time. Each group will then take a group photo with that item. Upon completion the group must return to the Rec. Dept. to have their photo’s judged. Prizes to be awarded to first 3 finishers with completed list.
Date: Friday April 24, 2009
Time: 6:30p.m.-9:00p.m.
Location: Wallingford Parks and Recreation Dept.
Fee: $10.00 per group or family
Pre-Registration: Is required - maximum of 75 groups or families will be allowed to register. Registration Deadline is April 17, 2009.
Register at 6 Fairfield Blvd. in Wallingford
Telephone: 203-294-2120
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Meriden Daffodil Festival Crafts By The Lake
Saturday April 25, 2009 1
0:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Sunday April 26, 2009 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Every year there are thousands of festivals in North America where artists, artisans, and craftspeople display and sell their work. The 31st Annual Meriden Daffodil Festival with over 600,001 daffodils blooming is the site of "New England's Most Beautiful Craft Fair!" As a juried craft fair, the Meriden Daffodil Festival selects it's exhibitors for their quality and uniqueness. This years festival will have over 80 craftspeople presenting the highest quality fine art and crafts at this ever popular 2 day event.
31st Annual Meriden Daffodil Festival Special events
SATURDAY APRIL 18, 2009
FISHING DERBY AT MIRROR LAKE10AM UNTIL 11:30PM
The derby is open to anyone age 15 and under. Children are encouraged to bring their own rods or use the rods (a limited number of rods will be available for use). Live bait will be available. Prizes will be given for heaviest fish & longest fish.
All participants will have the opportunity to win raffle prizes at the conclusion of the derby.
REFRESHMENTS FOR PURCHASE WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE PARK
SATURDAY APRIL 18, 2009
A SPRING BOXING EXTRAVAGANZAUnder the Tennis Court TentPresented by Beat the Street Community Center, Inc.
First Bout Starts at 1:00PM
Admission:
Adults $15.00
Students $7.00
Age 6 and Under FREE
Tickets Available at the Door
Look for updated and additional information at www.daffodilfest.com
DAFFODIL TAG SALE CONNECTICUT'S LARGEST!
Saturday, April 18, 2009 Under the Festival Tent
Hubbard Park, West Main Street, Meriden, CT
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM rain or shine
Go to www.daffodilfest.com to obtain and download form to participate.
Join friends & neighbors; get rid of that old dresser, lawn mower, Sonny's comic collection, Grandma's old Crock Pot..... you know, the stuff you "are going to use someday"...or come by to browse & buy at the area's largest tag sale...and while you're at it, take a stroll through historic Hubbard Park among the 600,001 blooming daffodils...
For only $20.00 you can rent a 10'x10' single space that includes 1 table under the Festival tent. For only $40.00 you can rent a double space 10'x20' with 2 tables. Additional tables may be rented for $10.00 each. Set-up is at 7:00AM - with all items to be removed by 3:00PM (No Exceptions) Household Items Only REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
2009 City of Meriden Easter Egg Hunt
Hubbard Park Bandshell
Saturday, April 11th
Ages – Birth to Three 10:00am
Four to five 10:30am
Six & Seven 11:00am
Eight to ten 11:30am
Children are asked to bring a basket or bag to collect candy. Adult assistance will be permitted for birth to three year olds only!!! Event will be held rain or shine
MAYOR’S CORNER WALLINGFORD
Dear Friends:
April is the month of Earth Day which is celebrated on April 22nd. Earth Day was first celebrated in l970, the year the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was established. What once began as a day of national recognition of environmental concerns has evolved into a world wide campaign to protect our environment. One way you can protect our environment is to follow the slogan: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Reduce – Many residents are finding it easy to reduce the amount of electricity they use by replacing incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs.
Recycle - A composter will recycle your yard and food wastes into nutrient rich soil. Wallingford residents may take advantage of an EARTH DAY SPECIAL Composter Sale to be held on April 18, from 8 a.m. – Noon. Come to the Town Hall Carriage House (off Prince Street) with a CHECK for $20 made payable to “CRRA”. Only checks will be accepted. Limited quantities are available. A composter will be on display during April on the 2nd Floor of the Town Hall. If you have any questions, please call Program Planning at 203-294-2061.
Reuse – Another great way to help protect the environment is by reusing products. Save the date of May 16, 2009 for an Electronics Recycling Day to be held at North Haven Middle School from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. This free event is open to RESIDENTS of Cheshire, Hamden, Meriden, North Haven and Wallingford (no commercial electronics accepted). Residents may bring: computers (including monitors, keyboards, cabling and mice), printers, telephones, TVs, VCRs, copiers, fax machines, radios, stereos, camcorders and microwave ovens.
Through everyone’s efforts at home and throughout our community, we can help to reduce the environmental impacts which will affect our quality of life now and in the future.
Remember: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Sincerely,
William W. Dickinson, Jr.
Mayor
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Public Health Preparedness – Request for Volunteers
May 19, 2009
Please be advised that the Wallingford Health Department is planning to participate in a Regional Exercise for Public Health Response. One of our Public Health responsibilities is to distribute antibiotics to residents and critical staff/first responders in the event of a community bioterrorist action, such as Anthrax or Smallpox.
The Town of Wallingford will be participating in a Regional Exercise on May 19, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The exercise will involve setting up an antibiotic distribution clinic for Town first responders, clinic volunteers and critical staff.
We are requesting your assistance. Volunteers will be needed to sort and package the antibiotics for distribution and to help us document the process. We will provide the necessary training 1 week PRIOR to the exercise for all volunteers.
The Town of Wallingford and the Wallingford Health Department appreciate your willingness to help us protect all residents. We could not provide the public health response required without individuals like you, our public health preparedness volunteers.
This exercise will be evaluated by the CT Department of Public Health and the Department of Emergency Management Homeland Security (DEMHS), Region 2. We will assess the distribution plan, the number of volunteers needed, and the time frame required to distribute the antibiotic. Your input will be a critical part of the exercise and the evaluation.
We would greatly appreciate if you could share this information with your colleagues and co-workers. If they are interested in volunteering, please feel free to photocopy the volunteer form for their use. Medical training or certification is NOT required for this exercise.
Thank you for your time in considering this matter. If you have any questions, please contact the Wallingford Director of Health, at 294-2065 or email us at: Wlfdhealth@sbcglobal.net
Wallingford Health Department, DEMHS Region 2
Municipal Point of Dispensing (POD) EXERCISE
When: May 19, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Volunteer Training Date: Date/time TBA, 1 week Prior to EXERCISE
Please complete and return the below information by mail, fax or email:
Wallingford Health Dept., 45 South Main St., Wallingford
Fax: 203-294-2064
Email:
wlfdhealth@sbcglobal.net
Volunteer Name: ______________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
Phone/Email: _______________________________________________
Indicate medical certification, if any: __________________________________
*Please contact us if you want to be removed from the Volunteer List*
Wallingford Senior Center
April 2009 Edition
Our monthly newsletter can be read in its entirety the first of each month on our website at
http://www.wlfdseniorctr.com/
MEDICARE & SOCIAL SECURITY ISSUES on Monday, April 13, 1:00 PM
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro’s staff and representatives from the Social Security Administration and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will be present to discuss Social Security issues and answer your questions. This is your chance to provide input and also to get your own questions addressed. Please sign up to attend.
8TH ANNUAL SHOWCASE OF ART on April 30, May 1 & 2, 2009
We invite you to display your artwork, handcrafts, and original creations at the Wallingford Senior Center’s 8th Annual Showcase of Art & Talent which will be held in conjunction with the Jordan Abeshouse Memorial Student Art Show Thursday through Saturday, April 30—May 2. Even if you have exhibited in past shows and do not have any new artwork, we still want you to participate. This will be a wonderful opportunity for the public to view your works of art!
Sign up by April 17, to participate.
ART SHOW
Thursday, April 30, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday, May 1, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, May 2, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Featuring the artwork of members of the Wallingford Senior Center and students of the Wallingford Public School System
OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS on Tuesday, April 14, 2:00 PM
Are you overwhelmed by all of the medications in the pharmacy aisles? Come join us for a presentation on over-the-counter drugs by Doctor of Pharmacy candidates from the University of Connecticut. Bring your questions! Please register to attend.
50 GREAT THINGS ABOUT GETTING OLD on Thursday, April 16, 5:00—6:00 PM
As Bette Davis once said, “Getting old is not for sissies.” Beverly Kidder of the Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut will help us look at the lighter side of getting older. Beverly will show us that age comes with some perks and that we can (and should) laugh at ourselves sometimes. Register in advance if you plan to attend.
LOSS OF BALANCE: WHEN DIZZINESS BECOMES A PROBLEM
Wednesday, April 29, 10:00 AM
More than fifty percent of adults will suffer from dizziness or balance problems in their lifetime. Correcting your balance can reduce the likelihood of falls, the leading cause of injury among adults over age 65. Come learn the signs and symptoms, tests, diagnoses, and current treatments available for balance problems. This program is sponsored by MidState Medical Center’s Balance and Hearing Institute. Please register to attend.
LORETTA LAROCHE: THE JOY OF STRESS on Monday, April 20, 1:30 PM
Need a good laugh? Loretta LaRoche’s “The Joy of Stress” is just what the doctor ordered! In this video presentation, humorist and stress management specialist Loretta LaRoche will show us how to combat stress with humor, wisdom and patience.
COMPUTER CLASS REGISTRATION
Thursday, April 9, 1:00 – 3:00 PM and Tuesday, April 14, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
DIABETIC COOKING DEMONSTRATION on Wednesday, April 22, 10:00—11:30 AM
Learn nutritional food preparation without sacrificing taste at a Diabetic Cooking Demonstration presented by a registered nutritionist. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and to sample the food! Space is limited, so sign up early. This program is sponsored by ConnectiCare and Better Living Now and Abbott Labs.
SOCIAL SERVICES
NO-CHARGE DENTAL SERVICES
The Connecticut “Mission of Mercy”, a dental clinic for people of all ages in Connecticut will be held: Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, from 5:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m., at the Yale University Athletic Center, 70 Tower Parkway. Appointments CANNOT be made in advance. Dentists will be available to provide x-rays, fillings and extractions at NO CHARGE. This is offered once a year by the State of Connecticut.
FUEL ASSISTANCE
March 16 was the last date for authorizations and deliveries for deliverable fuel. Applications are still being accepted for all forms of fuel and, if approved, deliveries made after November 1 and before March 16 may be paid through the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. Anyone who may be eligible is encouraged to apply. For additional information or to schedule an appointment please call 265 7753.
CONNPACE PROGRAM
ConnPACE is a state-funded prescription drug program. Each year the income limit guidelines are adjusted. In January 2009, the changes are as follows. $25,100 for a single person and $33,800 for a couple
Beneficiaries who have ConnPACE must select a Medicare Part D plan. ConnPACE will still allow beneficiaries to select the Medicare D plan of their choice. There are no asset limits. Anyone who meets these guidelines is encouraged to apply. For an appointment or additional information, please call Eileen Flynn, SW, at 265 7753.
VETERANS SERVICES on Wednesday, April 28, 1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.
George Messier, Veterans Services Officer for the Town of Wallingford will be available to answer questions and assist with benefit information. An appointment is required. Please call 265 7753.
WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? INTERFAITH VOLUNTEERS CAREGIVERS TRAINING
Tuesday, April 21,1:00—3:00 p.m.
Do you have some time and would like to make a difference in a person’s life? Many seniors have no family in the area and are unable to get to doctors or shopping without someone to provide transportation. Other seniors living alone are isolated and would appreciate someone to visit and provide some socialization. You could make a big difference in someone’s life just by offering a few hours to meet some of these needs. A training session is being provided by Barbara Barlok from Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers on Tuesday, April 21. Please consider attending by registering at 265 7533.
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WALLINGFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
Free Computer Tutoring
Wallingford, CT- March 24, 2009 – Free one-on-one basic computer instruction is available from volunteers at Wallingford Public Library on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from April 7th through May 21st. Sessions are offered at 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. and last one hour. Computer novices are encouraged sign up to learn keyboard or mouse skills, word processing, Internet searching, online job applications, or e-mail. Instruction is free and open to the public; however due to high demand, sessions fill up quickly. Please call the library at (203)265-6754 or stop by the Information Desk for more information or to register for a session.
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Stage By Stage Lineup- The 31st Annual Meriden Daffodil Festival
Saturday April 25
The Jeff Crooms Welcome Stage The Bandshell Stage
12:30-1:15 Noah Fresh & Co.
11-11:45 Bird ‘n Boys 1:45-2:30 The Frank Critelli Band
12:15-1:00 The Sawtelles 3:00-4:00 The Alternate Routes
1:30-2:15 Big Fat Combo 4:30-5:15 The Manchurians
2:45-3:30 The Furors 5:45-6:30 River Street
4:00-4:45 Bottle Up & Go 7:00-8:30 The Langley Project
5:15-6:00 The Reducers
6:3o- 7:15 Bear Hands
7:45- 8:30 Article 19
The Food Tent Stage
10:30-11:30 Carlos & Roy
12-1:30 The Gonkus Brothers
2:00-3:00 Can Kickers
3:30-4:30 River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs
5:00-6:00 The Monthei Brothers
6:30-7:30 Glenn Roth
Sunday April 26
TheJeff Crooms Welcome Stage The Bandshell Stage
11:00-11:45 M.T. Bearington 11:30-12:15 The Bad Reps
12:15-1:00 The And Band 12:45-1:30 The Ivory Bills
1:30-2:15 titles 2:00-2:45 Lo Fi Radiostars
2:45-3:30 The Mountain Movers 3:15-4:00 Straddledaddy
4:00-4:45 St. Bernadette
The Food Tent Stage
10:00-11:00 The Maloney High School Jazz Band
11:30-12:30 Swing 39
1:00-2:00 Jesus Pagan e su orquesta
2:30-3:30 Wild Notes
4:00-5:00 Sean, Kelli & Wayne
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MAX E. MURAVNICK
MERIDEN SENIOR CITIZENS’ CENTER
The Max E. Muravnick Meriden Senior Citizens’ Center is open to all Meriden residents age 55 and over. Membership is free of charge and new members may sign-up any weekday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. by presenting a driver’s license or other proof of age. New members receive an information package about senior services and a coupon entitling them to one complimentary lunch in our Senior Community Café. Sign-up today and find out about all that is offered for Meriden seniors at the Max E. Muravnick Senior Center!
The Senior Center will host a program on “Reverse Mortgages: Financing Retirement and Long-Term Care” on Wednesday, April 8 at 10:30 AM with Steve Lamoreaux from Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. According to Steve, your home is a financial asset, not just a place to live, and you can access some of your home equity without incurring a monthly repayment. You can tap some of the appreciated value built up in your house to better afford to live, pay bills, entertain, travel or save for future expenses. To learn more about how a Reverse Mortgage might be able to help you, plan to attend this free, no cost or obligation program on Wednesday, April 8 at 10:30 in the first floor meeting room at the Senior Center.
On Tuesday, April 14 we invite you to bring your grandchildren/great grandchildren to the Senior Center for a music sing-a-long with Jill Riggles, lunch and bingo in a special “Grandchildren Day” during school vacation week. Karla and her staff will prepare a $2 lunch of hot dogs, chips, corn, pickles and dessert for school age children under 18. Please sign-up at the desk in Willene’s Place. After lunch there will be a free bingo open to anyone, including the kids, with $5 gift cards to McDonald’s as prizes. Please invite your grandchildren/great grandchildren and join us for this special intergenerational event on April 14!
The Senior Center will recognize our volunteers in a Volunteer Recognition Program on Wednesday, April 15 at 11:15 AM in Willene’s Place. The 2009 “Volunteers of the Year” will be announced to honor the members who have exemplified outstanding volunteer service to the Senior Center. Each volunteer will also receive a gift as a token of our appreciation and we thank all of our Senior Center volunteers for your help all year long!
We will sponsor another six (6) week Creative Writing Class starting on Wednesday, April 22 at 1:00 PM with Susan Sandel, Ph.D. No prior writing experience necessary, for those who do write the class will provide tips for becoming more spontaneous. Classes will be held from Wednesday, April 22 to Wednesday, May 27 from 1:00 to 2:15 PM. People interested in taking this free Creative Writing Class are asked to sign-up in the Senior Center Office or call us at 237-0066.
The Senior Center will host a Community Forum for Cancer Survivors on Wednesday, April 22 from 1:00 – 2:30 PM. A free deli lunch will be provided by Paul’s Market and a free raffle drawing will be held. The meeting will help cancer professionals learn how to improve their services to meet your needs. Co-sponsored by the Meriden Health Department and limited to the first 20 people who sign-up in the Senior Center front office or call 237-0066. Your input is very important and will help determine future programs and services.
I would like to thank everyone who generously contributed to help me raise $330 for the 2009 Walk for Warmth on March 7. Contributors included AARP Chapter 2954, Military Whist players, Diana Naimo, Joan Hesse, Helen Rossi, Lillian Semolic, Dorothy Ritchie, June Salay, Susan Crowther, Vicki Hettrick, Henrietta Sulik, Rich & Joan Hamel, Ann Cherney, Becky Racine, Ed Cortright, Ruth Kahn, Wendy Ortiz, Ron DeJohn, Ruth Kusek, Edith & Joe Manley, Gloria Despres, Ruth Fink, Fran Daly, Norman Landsburg and Kay Janiga. Thank you for your care and concern for people in need in the City of Meriden.
John F. Hogarth
Senior Center Director
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9060.200 WESTPOINTDRESSPARADE- WESTPOINT, NY
Saturday May 2nd
Bus Departs: Rec. Dept. 7:00am Returns: 6:30pm
Fee: $79
West Point Academy invites you to view the famous Dress Parade conducted with great pomp and circumstance on the parade grounds. The cadets will march in full uniform, in cadence with the military music, presenting arms in unison. Lunch will be at The Chalet on the Hudson in Cold Spring for their delicious buffet. Wonderful assortment of salads, hot and cold entrees, dessert and beverage. Guided tour of West Point highlights: Cadet Chapel, Trophy Point, Hudson River lookout. Time will be spent at the Visitor’s Center Shop. A current photo ID is required for all passengers / visitors over the age of 16 to present at the gates the day of the trip. If mailing in registration, please list drivers license number and state issued on registration form.
3035.200 Ant Bee’sBug Class• For 3-5yrs. Without Parent
If your children love bugs, this is the class for them. There will be crafts, stories and activities around the world of bugs.
Thursdays April 30th for 6 weeks
Fee: $40
Location: Exit 9
Instructor: Terese Biega
3200.200 Under the Sea • 3-5yrs Without Parent
We will explore and learn about the different varieties of shells and fish through storybooks and crafts.
Thursdays April 30th for 6 weeks
Fee: $40
Location: Exit 9
Instructor: Terese Biega
***Children enrolled in both Ant Bee’s and Under the Sea pay only $70
4476.200 Start Smart Golf• Ages 5-6 w/parent
This country wide program is for children ages 5-7 who have never played golf. This program utilizes the SNAG Coaching System, unique patented system that moves parent and child groups through four stations. This class is more than par for the course. Many laughs and fun to be had by both parent and child.
When: Mondays 5:00 – 5:45pm April 27th for 6 weeks
Fee: $45
Location: Gym 1
Instructor: Kenny Michaels, Recreation Program Specialist
8707.204 Edible Creations - Mothers Day
We will be decorating a hat made out of solid white chocolate and adhering fondant flowers to the hats. After the flowers are attached, ribbons are also added. This very special mothers day creation will be sure to warm any mothers heart.
When: Saturday May 2nd 11:00am - 12:00pm for one day
Fee: $12 per person ($6 materials fee made payable to instructor day of class)
Location: Exit 7
Instructor: Sherry Rimkoski and Debbie Terrusa
8424.200 Garden Crafts Workshop
Come paint and decorate a variety of fun garden crafts which you can use or give as Mother’s Day gifts. A 9x12 Vermont garden slate will be painted, stenciled and stamped to hang on a rawhide cord. Perfect for your At Wallingford Parks and Recreation Department backyard or garden house décor. We’ll paint a waist garden apron and gardening gloves for a fun useful set. We’ll also paint a terracotta garden marker too! Have a creative and relaxing evening welcoming spring!
When: Friday April 24th 6:30 - 9pm One Night
Fee: $25 ($17 material fee made payable to instructor night of class)
Location: Exit 7
Instructor: Kim Larkin, Crafts Supervisor
8480.220 Children’s Mother’s Day Workshop • Grades 2 – 5
Let’s make some special crafts for Mom / grandma / auntie! We will paint a lovely shadowbox and fill it with things that remind us of mom. We’ll also have a card making station with creative supplies too. A great keepsake for your favorite female!
When: Sunday May 3rd 1:30 - 3:30pm One Day
Fee: $25 ($7 material feel made payable to instructor day of class)
Location: Exit 7
Instructor: Kim Larkin, Crafts Supervisor
Digital Camera - Site For Sore Eyes Event
This event is a scavenger hunt with a twist. Participants will be required to provide their own DIGITAL Camera. No film cameras will be permitted. Each group/family will be given a list of items which will require them to locate as many items as possible within a certain amount of time. Each group will then take a group photo with that item. Upon completion the group must return to the Rec. Dept. to have their photo’s judged. Prizes to be awarded to first 3 finishers with completed list.
Date: Friday April 24, 2009
Time: 6:30p.m.-9:00p.m.
Location: Wallingford Parks and Recreation Dept.
Fee: $10.00 per group or family
Pre-Registration: Is required - maximum of 75 groups or families will be allowed to register. Registration Deadline is April 17, 2009.
Register at 6 Fairfield Blvd. in Wallingford
Telephone: 203-294-2120
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Meriden Daffodil Festival Crafts By The Lake
Saturday April 25, 2009 1
0:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Sunday April 26, 2009 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Every year there are thousands of festivals in North America where artists, artisans, and craftspeople display and sell their work. The 31st Annual Meriden Daffodil Festival with over 600,001 daffodils blooming is the site of "New England's Most Beautiful Craft Fair!" As a juried craft fair, the Meriden Daffodil Festival selects it's exhibitors for their quality and uniqueness. This years festival will have over 80 craftspeople presenting the highest quality fine art and crafts at this ever popular 2 day event.
31st Annual Meriden Daffodil Festival Special events
SATURDAY APRIL 18, 2009
FISHING DERBY AT MIRROR LAKE10AM UNTIL 11:30PM
The derby is open to anyone age 15 and under. Children are encouraged to bring their own rods or use the rods (a limited number of rods will be available for use). Live bait will be available. Prizes will be given for heaviest fish & longest fish.
All participants will have the opportunity to win raffle prizes at the conclusion of the derby.
REFRESHMENTS FOR PURCHASE WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE PARK
SATURDAY APRIL 18, 2009
A SPRING BOXING EXTRAVAGANZAUnder the Tennis Court TentPresented by Beat the Street Community Center, Inc.
First Bout Starts at 1:00PM
Admission:
Adults $15.00
Students $7.00
Age 6 and Under FREE
Tickets Available at the Door
Look for updated and additional information at www.daffodilfest.com
DAFFODIL TAG SALE CONNECTICUT'S LARGEST!
Saturday, April 18, 2009 Under the Festival Tent
Hubbard Park, West Main Street, Meriden, CT
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM rain or shine
Go to www.daffodilfest.com to obtain and download form to participate.
Join friends & neighbors; get rid of that old dresser, lawn mower, Sonny's comic collection, Grandma's old Crock Pot..... you know, the stuff you "are going to use someday"...or come by to browse & buy at the area's largest tag sale...and while you're at it, take a stroll through historic Hubbard Park among the 600,001 blooming daffodils...
For only $20.00 you can rent a 10'x10' single space that includes 1 table under the Festival tent. For only $40.00 you can rent a double space 10'x20' with 2 tables. Additional tables may be rented for $10.00 each. Set-up is at 7:00AM - with all items to be removed by 3:00PM (No Exceptions) Household Items Only REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
2009 City of Meriden Easter Egg Hunt
Hubbard Park Bandshell
Saturday, April 11th
Ages – Birth to Three 10:00am
Four to five 10:30am
Six & Seven 11:00am
Eight to ten 11:30am
Children are asked to bring a basket or bag to collect candy. Adult assistance will be permitted for birth to three year olds only!!! Event will be held rain or shine
MAYOR’S CORNER WALLINGFORD
Dear Friends:
April is the month of Earth Day which is celebrated on April 22nd. Earth Day was first celebrated in l970, the year the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was established. What once began as a day of national recognition of environmental concerns has evolved into a world wide campaign to protect our environment. One way you can protect our environment is to follow the slogan: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Reduce – Many residents are finding it easy to reduce the amount of electricity they use by replacing incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs.
Recycle - A composter will recycle your yard and food wastes into nutrient rich soil. Wallingford residents may take advantage of an EARTH DAY SPECIAL Composter Sale to be held on April 18, from 8 a.m. – Noon. Come to the Town Hall Carriage House (off Prince Street) with a CHECK for $20 made payable to “CRRA”. Only checks will be accepted. Limited quantities are available. A composter will be on display during April on the 2nd Floor of the Town Hall. If you have any questions, please call Program Planning at 203-294-2061.
Reuse – Another great way to help protect the environment is by reusing products. Save the date of May 16, 2009 for an Electronics Recycling Day to be held at North Haven Middle School from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. This free event is open to RESIDENTS of Cheshire, Hamden, Meriden, North Haven and Wallingford (no commercial electronics accepted). Residents may bring: computers (including monitors, keyboards, cabling and mice), printers, telephones, TVs, VCRs, copiers, fax machines, radios, stereos, camcorders and microwave ovens.
Through everyone’s efforts at home and throughout our community, we can help to reduce the environmental impacts which will affect our quality of life now and in the future.
Remember: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Sincerely,
William W. Dickinson, Jr.
Mayor
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Public Health Preparedness – Request for Volunteers
May 19, 2009
Please be advised that the Wallingford Health Department is planning to participate in a Regional Exercise for Public Health Response. One of our Public Health responsibilities is to distribute antibiotics to residents and critical staff/first responders in the event of a community bioterrorist action, such as Anthrax or Smallpox.
The Town of Wallingford will be participating in a Regional Exercise on May 19, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The exercise will involve setting up an antibiotic distribution clinic for Town first responders, clinic volunteers and critical staff.
We are requesting your assistance. Volunteers will be needed to sort and package the antibiotics for distribution and to help us document the process. We will provide the necessary training 1 week PRIOR to the exercise for all volunteers.
The Town of Wallingford and the Wallingford Health Department appreciate your willingness to help us protect all residents. We could not provide the public health response required without individuals like you, our public health preparedness volunteers.
This exercise will be evaluated by the CT Department of Public Health and the Department of Emergency Management Homeland Security (DEMHS), Region 2. We will assess the distribution plan, the number of volunteers needed, and the time frame required to distribute the antibiotic. Your input will be a critical part of the exercise and the evaluation.
We would greatly appreciate if you could share this information with your colleagues and co-workers. If they are interested in volunteering, please feel free to photocopy the volunteer form for their use. Medical training or certification is NOT required for this exercise.
Thank you for your time in considering this matter. If you have any questions, please contact the Wallingford Director of Health, at 294-2065 or email us at: Wlfdhealth@sbcglobal.net
Wallingford Health Department, DEMHS Region 2
Municipal Point of Dispensing (POD) EXERCISE
When: May 19, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Volunteer Training Date: Date/time TBA, 1 week Prior to EXERCISE
Please complete and return the below information by mail, fax or email:
Wallingford Health Dept., 45 South Main St., Wallingford
Fax: 203-294-2064
Email: wlfdhealth@sbcglobal.net
Volunteer Name: ______________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
Phone/Email: _______________________________________________
Indicate medical certification, if any: __________________________________
*Please contact us if you want to be removed from the Volunteer List*
Wallingford Senior Center
April 2009 Edition
Our monthly newsletter can be read in its entirety the first of each month on our website at http://www.wlfdseniorctr.com/
MEDICARE & SOCIAL SECURITY ISSUES on Monday, April 13, 1:00 PM
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro’s staff and representatives from the Social Security Administration and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will be present to discuss Social Security issues and answer your questions. This is your chance to provide input and also to get your own questions addressed. Please sign up to attend.
8TH ANNUAL SHOWCASE OF ART on April 30, May 1 & 2, 2009
We invite you to display your artwork, handcrafts, and original creations at the Wallingford Senior Center’s 8th Annual Showcase of Art & Talent which will be held in conjunction with the Jordan Abeshouse Memorial Student Art Show Thursday through Saturday, April 30—May 2. Even if you have exhibited in past shows and do not have any new artwork, we still want you to participate. This will be a wonderful opportunity for the public to view your works of art!
Sign up by April 17, to participate.
ART SHOW
Thursday, April 30, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday, May 1, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, May 2, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Featuring the artwork of members of the Wallingford Senior Center and students of the Wallingford Public School System
OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS on Tuesday, April 14, 2:00 PM
Are you overwhelmed by all of the medications in the pharmacy aisles? Come join us for a presentation on over-the-counter drugs by Doctor of Pharmacy candidates from the University of Connecticut. Bring your questions! Please register to attend.
50 GREAT THINGS ABOUT GETTING OLD on Thursday, April 16, 5:00—6:00 PM
As Bette Davis once said, “Getting old is not for sissies.” Beverly Kidder of the Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut will help us look at the lighter side of getting older. Beverly will show us that age comes with some perks and that we can (and should) laugh at ourselves sometimes. Register in advance if you plan to attend.
LOSS OF BALANCE: WHEN DIZZINESS BECOMES A PROBLEM
Wednesday, April 29, 10:00 AM
More than fifty percent of adults will suffer from dizziness or balance problems in their lifetime. Correcting your balance can reduce the likelihood of falls, the leading cause of injury among adults over age 65. Come learn the signs and symptoms, tests, diagnoses, and current treatments available for balance problems. This program is sponsored by MidState Medical Center’s Balance and Hearing Institute. Please register to attend.
LORETTA LAROCHE: THE JOY OF STRESS on Monday, April 20, 1:30 PM
Need a good laugh? Loretta LaRoche’s “The Joy of Stress” is just what the doctor ordered! In this video presentation, humorist and stress management specialist Loretta LaRoche will show us how to combat stress with humor, wisdom and patience.
COMPUTER CLASS REGISTRATION
Thursday, April 9, 1:00 – 3:00 PM and Tuesday, April 14, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
DIABETIC COOKING DEMONSTRATION on Wednesday, April 22, 10:00—11:30 AM
Learn nutritional food preparation without sacrificing taste at a Diabetic Cooking Demonstration presented by a registered nutritionist. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and to sample the food! Space is limited, so sign up early. This program is sponsored by ConnectiCare and Better Living Now and Abbott Labs.
SOCIAL SERVICES
NO-CHARGE DENTAL SERVICES
The Connecticut “Mission of Mercy”, a dental clinic for people of all ages in Connecticut will be held: Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, from 5:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m., at the Yale University Athletic Center, 70 Tower Parkway. Appointments CANNOT be made in advance. Dentists will be available to provide x-rays, fillings and extractions at NO CHARGE. This is offered once a year by the State of Connecticut.
FUEL ASSISTANCE
March 16 was the last date for authorizations and deliveries for deliverable fuel. Applications are still being accepted for all forms of fuel and, if approved, deliveries made after November 1 and before March 16 may be paid through the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. Anyone who may be eligible is encouraged to apply. For additional information or to schedule an appointment please call 265 7753.
CONNPACE PROGRAM
ConnPACE is a state-funded prescription drug program. Each year the income limit guidelines are adjusted. In January 2009, the changes are as follows. $25,100 for a single person and $33,800 for a couple
Beneficiaries who have ConnPACE must select a Medicare Part D plan. ConnPACE will still allow beneficiaries to select the Medicare D plan of their choice. There are no asset limits. Anyone who meets these guidelines is encouraged to apply. For an appointment or additional information, please call Eileen Flynn, SW, at 265 7753.
VETERANS SERVICES on Wednesday, April 28, 1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.
George Messier, Veterans Services Officer for the Town of Wallingford will be available to answer questions and assist with benefit information. An appointment is required. Please call 265 7753.
WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? INTERFAITH VOLUNTEERS CAREGIVERS TRAINING
Tuesday, April 21,1:00—3:00 p.m.
Do you have some time and would like to make a difference in a person’s life? Many seniors have no family in the area and are unable to get to doctors or shopping without someone to provide transportation. Other seniors living alone are isolated and would appreciate someone to visit and provide some socialization. You could make a big difference in someone’s life just by offering a few hours to meet some of these needs. A training session is being provided by Barbara Barlok from Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers on Tuesday, April 21. Please consider attending by registering at 265 7533.
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WALLINGFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
Free Computer Tutoring
Wallingford, CT- March 24, 2009 – Free one-on-one basic computer instruction is available from volunteers at Wallingford Public Library on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from April 7th through May 21st. Sessions are offered at 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. and last one hour. Computer novices are encouraged sign up to learn keyboard or mouse skills, word processing, Internet searching, online job applications, or e-mail. Instruction is free and open to the public; however due to high demand, sessions fill up quickly. Please call the library at (203)265-6754 or stop by the Information Desk for more information or to register for a session.
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Stage By Stage Lineup- The 31st Annual Meriden Daffodil Festival
Saturday April 25
The Jeff Crooms Welcome Stage The Bandshell Stage
12:30-1:15 Noah Fresh & Co.
11-11:45 Bird ‘n Boys 1:45-2:30 The Frank Critelli Band
12:15-1:00 The Sawtelles 3:00-4:00 The Alternate Routes
1:30-2:15 Big Fat Combo 4:30-5:15 The Manchurians
2:45-3:30 The Furors 5:45-6:30 River Street
4:00-4:45 Bottle Up & Go 7:00-8:30 The Langley Project
5:15-6:00 The Reducers
6:3o- 7:15 Bear Hands
7:45- 8:30 Article 19
The Food Tent Stage
10:30-11:30 Carlos & Roy
12-1:30 The Gonkus Brothers
2:00-3:00 Can Kickers
3:30-4:30 River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs
5:00-6:00 The Monthei Brothers
6:30-7:30 Glenn Roth
Sunday April 26
TheJeff Crooms Welcome Stage The Bandshell Stage
11:00-11:45 M.T. Bearington 11:30-12:15 The Bad Reps
12:15-1:00 The And Band 12:45-1:30 The Ivory Bills
1:30-2:15 titles 2:00-2:45 Lo Fi Radiostars
2:45-3:30 The Mountain Movers 3:15-4:00 Straddledaddy
4:00-4:45 St. Bernadette
The Food Tent Stage
10:00-11:00 The Maloney High School Jazz Band
11:30-12:30 Swing 39
1:00-2:00 Jesus Pagan e su orquesta
2:30-3:30 Wild Notes
4:00-5:00 Sean, Kelli & Wayne
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MAX E. MURAVNICK
MERIDEN SENIOR CITIZENS’ CENTER
The Max E. Muravnick Meriden Senior Citizens’ Center is open to all Meriden residents age 55 and over. Membership is free of charge and new members may sign-up any weekday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. by presenting a driver’s license or other proof of age. New members receive an information package about senior services and a coupon entitling them to one complimentary lunch in our Senior Community Café. Sign-up today and find out about all that is offered for Meriden seniors at the Max E. Muravnick Senior Center!
The Senior Center will host a program on “Reverse Mortgages: Financing Retirement and Long-Term Care” on Wednesday, April 8 at 10:30 AM with Steve Lamoreaux from Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. According to Steve, your home is a financial asset, not just a place to live, and you can access some of your home equity without incurring a monthly repayment. You can tap some of the appreciated value built up in your house to better afford to live, pay bills, entertain, travel or save for future expenses. To learn more about how a Reverse Mortgage might be able to help you, plan to attend this free, no cost or obligation program on Wednesday, April 8 at 10:30 in the first floor meeting room at the Senior Center.
On Tuesday, April 14 we invite you to bring your grandchildren/great grandchildren to the Senior Center for a music sing-a-long with Jill Riggles, lunch and bingo in a special “Grandchildren Day” during school vacation week. Karla and her staff will prepare a $2 lunch of hot dogs, chips, corn, pickles and dessert for school age children under 18. Please sign-up at the desk in Willene’s Place. After lunch there will be a free bingo open to anyone, including the kids, with $5 gift cards to McDonald’s as prizes. Please invite your grandchildren/great grandchildren and join us for this special intergenerational event on April 14!
The Senior Center will recognize our volunteers in a Volunteer Recognition Program on Wednesday, April 15 at 11:15 AM in Willene’s Place. The 2009 “Volunteers of the Year” will be announced to honor the members who have exemplified outstanding volunteer service to the Senior Center. Each volunteer will also receive a gift as a token of our appreciation and we thank all of our Senior Center volunteers for your help all year long!
We will sponsor another six (6) week Creative Writing Class starting on Wednesday, April 22 at 1:00 PM with Susan Sandel, Ph.D. No prior writing experience necessary, for those who do write the class will provide tips for becoming more spontaneous. Classes will be held from Wednesday, April 22 to Wednesday, May 27 from 1:00 to 2:15 PM. People interested in taking this free Creative Writing Class are asked to sign-up in the Senior Center Office or call us at 237-0066.
The Senior Center will host a Community Forum for Cancer Survivors on Wednesday, April 22 from 1:00 – 2:30 PM. A free deli lunch will be provided by Paul’s Market and a free raffle drawing will be held. The meeting will help cancer professionals learn how to improve their services to meet your needs. Co-sponsored by the Meriden Health Department and limited to the first 20 people who sign-up in the Senior Center front office or call 237-0066. Your input is very important and will help determine future programs and services.
I would like to thank everyone who generously contributed to help me raise $330 for the 2009 Walk for Warmth on March 7. Contributors included AARP Chapter 2954, Military Whist players, Diana Naimo, Joan Hesse, Helen Rossi, Lillian Semolic, Dorothy Ritchie, June Salay, Susan Crowther, Vicki Hettrick, Henrietta Sulik, Rich & Joan Hamel, Ann Cherney, Becky Racine, Ed Cortright, Ruth Kahn, Wendy Ortiz, Ron DeJohn, Ruth Kusek, Edith & Joe Manley, Gloria Despres, Ruth Fink, Fran Daly, Norman Landsburg and Kay Janiga. Thank you for your care and concern for people in need in the City of Meriden.
John F. Hogarth
Senior Center Director
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