Avery Life: Fall 2013

T H E N E W S F R O M AV E RY H E I G H T S
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Cottage life at Avery offers privacy and community
When talking to residents — like those you will meet
in the accompanying profiles — about their cottage
homes on the Avery Heights campus, the words you
hear most often are “independence,” “privacy,”
“security,” and “community.”
Those ideals are exactly what the directors of
Church Homes, Inc. (CHI) had in mind when planning
the cottages. In 1962, CHI obtained a $600,000 loan
from the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), the first
from the FHA dedicated specifically to housing for
older adults. The need articulated in the application
was for “simple, fairly-priced housing…which will offer
(both) privacy and an opportunity for community life.”
A year later — fifty years ago this fall — 54
cottages were dedicated on the Avery Heights campus.
Now numbering close to 60, the cottages continue
to offer that combination of privacy and community,
with convenient and flexible living options that include
one- and two-bedroom homes. Each cottage offers full
kitchen facilities. There are no buy-in costs.
Currently, an extensive program of modernization
is taking place; new cottages are replacing old, while
others are being renovated. Patrick Gilland, CEO for
CHI, points out that the new cottages are state-of-theart in both energy efficiency and building standards;
they all include Energy Star appliances, high-efficiency
heating and air conditioning, full wall and attic
insulation, and instant-on hot water tanks.
He adds, “Living in an Avery cottage is living in
your own home — but without concerns about
maintenance of any kind. There is a wonderful sense
of community among residents and between residents
and staff. There is always someone here to listen,
including me.”
Marilyn & Norm Gordon
get around
Ask Norm Gordon what he and his wife
Marilyn particularly like about living in
the Avery Heights cottages, and he answers
without hesitation, “Peace of mind.”
Married for 16 years — second
marriages for each of them — Marilyn and
Norm are avid travelers, skiers, and
bicyclists, often combining the activities.
Most recently, they spent two weeks on a
biking expedition in Germany. They have
skied in Colorado, Utah, and Vermont;
and in the French and Austrian Alps, and
New Zealand. They have explored all over
Europe, as well as parts of Africa and Asia.
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Jane Seraphin’s
cottage is just right
When a broken ankle in 2010 got Jane
Seraphin thinking that the time might be
right to leave the Rocky Hill apartment
that had been her home for 35 years, she
attended an Avery Heights open house,
liked what she saw, and soon moved into
an apartment at The Heights.
Two years later, she decided that a
cottage would suit her even better. “I like
to do my own cooking,” Jane says, “and I love looking
out over breakfast to watch the animals and birds
outside my window.”
The former social worker and welfare policy
consultant for the state of Connecticut worked for Pratt
& Whitney and for the phone company before getting
her college and graduate degrees. She retired from her
state job in 1992, but then spent another four years
helping a community with its general assistance
program.
Then, in 1996, after she “really retired,” Jane was
able to indulge her passion for travel, journeying all
over the U.S. and Europe, as well as to Australia, New
Zealand, South America, and the Middle East.
Last year she went to Morocco and Spain. “I’m still
doing some traveling,” she says, “and will go most
places if I don’t have to walk on cobblestones.”
When closer to home, Jane might be out for a drive
to meet friends for lunch during the week, or to attend
church on Sunday. She might be in the exercise room,
or at a meeting of the program committee, of which
she is the secretary. Or she might be helping at The
Villager, or boarding the Avery van for a day trip, or
doing crossword puzzles at her kitchen table.
“My cottage is just right,” Jane says. “I am in my
own house, with plenty of room, and my own
furniture. The people are independent, but also warm
and friendly. Everything fits together perfectly.”
Avery helps train tomorrow’s music therapists
Reva Fields makes music
with Ben Pernick.
Avery Heights is filled throughout the year with musical entertainment.
But music at Avery also serves another purpose. Three certified music
therapists in the health care and intermediate care facilities use music
to enhance and maintain residents’ physical and cognitive health. For
the past two years, Avery’s music therapists have also been helping train
interns from the music therapy program of Berklee College of Music.
Current intern Benjamin Pernick plays guitar and saxophone, and
works with residents on song writing, physical exercise, and music and
memory programs. He has also been building a repertoire of old-time
songs, as well as learning German, French, Portuguese, and Spanish
songs to reach residents born outside the U.S.
Jodi Levine, director of therapeutic recreation, tells this story to
illustrate what music therapy can mean. “One resident asked recently as Ben walked
into her room, ‘Oh, are you here to bring my medicine?” Ben said that no, he was
there to share some music. But at the end of the session the resident commented, ‘I
was right. I feel much better. The music was my medicine.’”
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Massachusetts natives Barbara and Fred Tilden might
never have moved to Avery Heights if a family member
had chosen a different driving route one day a few
years ago. While they were in the process of
investigating a move to the Hartford area to be close to
one of their sons and his family, their daughter-in-law
happened to pass the sign for Avery Heights. “She
mentioned it to us,” Barbara says, “we came for a visit,
and we loved it right away.”
During their 65 years together, Fred pursued a
business career in sales and management, while Barbara
remained home for several years to care for two sons
and a daughter. She returned to school in midlife for
a master’s degree, and then spent two decades as an
elementary school special needs specialist.
After retiring in the 1990s from their respective
careers, the Tildens traveled extensively, helped with
the grandkids (of whom there are now six), and
pursued their joint passion for skiing; Fred also played
tennis, and Barbara volunteered with Meals on Wheels.
Since moving to their Avery cottage in February of
2010, they’ve been taking advantage of everything from
the lectures and concerts to the Wii bowling on Sunday
afternoons. They are also avid users of the exercise
room, and Barbara is an enthusiastic walker who
regularly uses the trails.
After three years on campus, they remain delighted
with cottage life. “This way of living satisfies all our
needs,” Barbara says. “It’s the perfect combination of
Barbara & Fred Tilden
65 years together
having our privacy and independence, having others
around for security and companionship — and being
able to rely on excellent maintenance services.” She also
cites access to nearby shopping, cultural amenities, and
medical facilities. “If anyone wants to talk about the
advantages of living in the cottages,” she says, “send
them right to me.”
Gordons (continued)
Plus, with four children and five grandchildren between them,
they do a lot of visiting around New England.
Norm, a Brooklyn, New York native, had two careers: first
as a mechanical engineer and later as a banker specializing in
commercial real estate. Marilyn, who grew up in the Cleveland,
Ohio area, worked as a secretary and a flight attendant and,
after going back to school for her undergraduate and graduate
degrees, spent 22 years as a school psychologist in Southington,
CT. Both living in the Hartford area after their divorces, they
met — no surprise — through a ski club they belonged to.
“And a mutual interest in opera got us dating,” says Norm.
When not off on an adventure, Marilyn and Norm frequently join their Avery neighbors on van trips and in
attending the various concert series. Norm describes their decision to move to Avery Heights last June as “getting
ahead of the curve” — enjoying their lives now, while planning for future needs. “Living in the cottages is a lot
easier than living in our house,” he says. “We looked at a number of continuing care retirement options, and the
Avery cottages appealed to us the most, with no buy-in costs, and the balance of being in our own home while in
the safety of a larger community.”
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Look at us NOW
Cathy Malloy, the first lady of Connecticut, was this year’s
speaker at the annual meeting of the Avery Heights
Auxiliary. Malloy, who was formerly the executive director of
the Sexual Assault Crisis and Education Center of Stamford,
has been, since early 2012, the CEO of the Greater Hartford
Arts Council. Her talk, described by Auxiliary president
Addie Carone as “informal and witty,” started with some
insight into her background and a look at life in the
governor’s residence, and then focused on the importance
of the arts. A lively discussion followed the presentation.
Elizabeth Karinski enjoys
a visit with Patch. Patch is one of two
therapy animals who are monthly visitors
to the health care side of the Avery campus.
The other is Sweetie, a ragdoll cat.
Nearly 75 residents enjoyed this year’s Oktoberfest — an annual
event on the health care side of the Avery campus. The evening
was filled with music, song, and seasonal refreshments.
Roberta and Mason Ellison dance to the music of The Screamin’
Eagles Jazz Band during one of the summer’s Evening Under the
Stars events. Other performers in this year’s line-up were, The
Survivors in July and The Vinnie Carr Party Band in August.
Volunteers honored
Avery Heights volunteers were honored at an elegant buffet
luncheon, with entertainment by John Banker on keyboard
and awards presentations by members of Avery’s senior
administrative staff. This year’s award recipients were:
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John Forand – library committee
Evelyn Hanson – postal services
Brian Makowski – Larus Adult Day Center
Betty Nichols – Auxiliary membership co-chair
Irene Sedorak – library committee
Peg Shepard – Auxiliary membership co-chair
Linda Stewart – nursing and therapeutic
Linda Stewart with Jodi Levine,
recreation
director of therapeutic recreation
Gathered to honor Avery volunteers:
Addie Carone, immediate past president of the Avery
Heights Auxiliary; Betty Wolfe, Auxiliary president;
Patrick Gilland, president and CEO of Church
Homes, Inc.; Peg Shepard; Betty Nichols;
Miriam Parker, Avery Heights administrator.
The 12th Annual Avery Heights Fall Golf Classic
The 12th Annual Avery Heights Fall Golf Classic, held at Tunxis
Plantation Country Club, was a day of outstanding golf, amenities,
dinner, and prizes for the nearly 120 participants. This year’s
tournament grossed close to $80,000. D. Sayadoff & Company
was the presenting sponsor; Murtha Cullina, LLP
and Real Integrated Systems were the
gold sponsors. They and many
other generous sponsors and
supporters have helped raise
nearly $600,000 since the event
began more than a decade ago.
All proceeds go toward the
improvement of Avery’s facilities,
programs, and services.
Ed McGuiness and
Patrick McGuiness
Peter Carey, Patrick Gilland,
Peter Belval, Mario Sinicariello-Toth
Jeanna Saunders,
Michelle Pascetta, Ruth Donahue
Interim fire chief
presents The Great
History of Hartford
At the end of August, Heights and
cottage residents were treated to an
intriguing look at the history of
Hartford by amateur historian Carlos
M. Huertas, interim chief of the
Hartford Fire Department
Huertas presented a slide show with
commentary that revealed the city’s
history through its parks, landmarks,
and sites of architectural interest. He
even shared some interesting tidbits
about Avery Heights, including the fact
that the son and daughter-in-law of
President Calvin Coolidge had been
residents here in the early days. During
his talk, Huertas also tossed out quiz
questions to the audience and provided
prizes for correct answers.
Mingling with residents afterwards,
Huertas and the Fire Department’s
Captain James McLoughlin continued the conversation. Activities
director Carol Patton notes that residents judged the event “one of
the best of all the history of Hartford programs we’ve had here.”
Patrick Gilland, president and CEO of Church Homes,
Inc., was honored this fall with this year’s LeadingAge
Connecticut Distinguished Service Award. LeadingAge
is a nationwide association that advances policies,
conducts research, and promotes practices to enable
people to live fully as they age. The citation notes Pat’s
service on the LeadingEdge CT board and commends
him as “a wise man who has taught us all so much…accepted many
roles…(and) who is always willing to give his time for the good of the
entire membership.”
Holiday
Festival
of Trees
at the Betty Larus
Adult Day Center
Monday, December 2 – Friday, December 6
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, December 4, from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m,
we will offer refreshments, great door prizes and
entertainment from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. All are welcome.
Families, staff, and friends are invited to decorate small
artificial trees, wreaths, or other holiday items for donation
to the Center for the week-long display. To donate a
decorated tree or other item to this event, or for more
information, contact Liz Kilroy at 860.527.9126 x. 372.
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Ways
to give
There are
many ways
to support
Avery Heights.
VOLUNTEER:
• work at The Villager gift shop
• assist with resident recreation
activities
• offer administrative support
• help with holiday decorating
• plan fund-raising events
• provide resident transportation
GIVE:
• outright gifts of cash
• real estate and property
• Heritage Society bequests
• charitable trusts
• gift annuities
• sponsorships
• in-kind donations
GET:
• obtain sponsorships,
donations, and in-kind
donations
• find wish-list items
• get articles for our
rummage sales
• create awareness of
Avery Heights
For more information,
please contact:
Miriam Parker
Administrator
860.527.9126
Thanking those who care
Dear family and friends,
Roland Johnson, Paul Stewart, Al Olmstead
Men’s Club offers weekly
comradeship
Paul Stewart’s enthusiasm is palpable when he talks
about the Men’s Club at Avery Heights, which he has
overseen since 1998. While he jokes that after his
retirement in 1997, volunteering at Avery gave him
“something to do besides watching cartoons,” he is
deeply committed to his various activities at Avery,
and to the men who reside in the health care facilities
on campus.
Along with his current helpers, Al Olmstead and
Roland Johnson, Paul gathers men from around the
campus into the health care center recreation room in
station 1 every Tuesday morning. There, starting at
10:30, participants “shoot the breeze,” talk about
sports and current events, watch videos (right now it’s
old MASH episodes) and enjoy “coffee and.” Paul also
conducts trivia sessions that include questions on
everything from history to sports. “Some of the guys
really surprise me with what they know,” Paul says.
Participation is completely voluntary but, as Paul
notes, “If we can get someone to come once, they
usually keep coming back.” Over the years, more than
a hundred men have participated in the club.
Paul’s interest in volunteering at Avery Heights
(he runs two other activities besides the Men’s Club)
was sparked both by his wife Linda, a long-time nurse
at Avery, and his own experience in helping to care for
his father. “I know how much it means to have people
care,” he says, “and I get a lot from knowing that
what we do here can bring joy. I also really enjoy
the personal interactions.’’ He adds, “I hope that
something like this is here for me and my friends if
and when we need it.”
As many of you know, Avery Heights was planned and
built on a vision of independence for older adults, a
vision that was well ahead of its time when Avery
was founded in the mid-1950s. Since then, we have
continued to enhance our services, programs, and
facilities in keeping with current knowledge about the
physical, emotional, psychological, and social needs of
those we serve.
These enhancements are the tangible results of the
support we have received from you, our donors. They
include highly-visible additions such as a state-of-theart media center, and a renovated and remodeled shortterm rehabilitation unit, as well as less visible but
equally important initiatives such as improvements to
transportation services, and expanded fitness programs.
Last year, thanks to your generosity, we were able to
totally renovate station 3, one of our skilled nursing
units, with a complete modernization of common
spaces, corridors, and residents’ rooms, and the creation
of a generous activity space at the heart of the unit.
Now we are asking for your help with another vital
project: the renovation of Noble 2, our intermediate
care unit. Lounges, corridors, and residents’ rooms
will be fully redone. All resident areas will feature new
furniture, finishes, patterned flooring, and lighting
fixtures. Residents will dine in a newly decorated room,
while the updated design for the lounges will offer
generous spaces for activities. These improvements are
all focused on creating a comfortable and welcoming
environment for residents and their families.
We know that you share our belief that our seniors
deserve the best we can provide for them, even when
times are difficult. Your tax-deductible donation,
included in the attached response envelope, will help
us continue our mission.
On behalf of our residents and staff, we offer our
gratitude for your generosity. Thank you as always
for your continuing support, which is so essential to
providing the quality of life that our residents deserve.
Miriam E. Parker
Administrator
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Avery Heights
donors
Year ending September 30, 2013
Annual Appeal
HERITAGE SOCIETY
Mr. Maynard Bartram
Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. Carey
Mr. Norman E. Harper
Mr. Allen Hayward
Mr. Henry and Dr. Anne McNulty
Mrs. Ruth M. Merrill
Mrs. Norma Moskey
Mrs. Barbara W. Thompson
Mrs. Beverly G. Timms
Mr. Tucker Warner
Estate of Muriel C. Ainley
Estate of Ellen Alquist
Estate of Florence Babcock
Estate of Gertrude Beebe
Estate of Virginia Belknap
Estate of Dorothy F. Bidwell
Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Boyajian
Estate of Gladys Bronson
Estate of Rosalie Burdon
Estate of Carolyn Buss
Estate of Warren Chase
Estate of Marjorie B. Doty
Estate of Elise E. Gibson
Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur
Griswold
Estate of Virginia Hicks
Estate of Elizabeth Hicks
Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Alan
Minor
Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Sumner
Johnson
Estate of Mr. M. Allen Swift
Estate of Mrs. Virginia P. Lamkin
SAMUEL PUTNAM AVERY
SOCIETY
Mr. Joseph C. Black
Mr. James S. Dailey
Mr. Henry B. McNulty
Mrs. Ruth M. Merrill
Mr. Harold Waters
CEDAR MOUNTAIN SOCIETY
Ms. Danielle Devereaux
Mrs. Cheryl Mittica
Mrs. Norma W. Moskey
Mr. David E. Polk
ELM SOCIETY
Mr. David E. Canuel
Ms. Elizabeth S. Gagne
Mr. Jeffrey H. Koenig
Mr. Joseph Kolpinski
Mr. Bruce S. Lubin
Mr. Barney H. Miller
Dr. Miriam Parker
DOGWOOD SOCIETY
Mrs. Addie L. Carone
Mr. Patrick Gilland
Ms. Anne H. Isbister
Mr. John D. Joy
Mr. and Mrs. David Klein
Mr. Peter B. Matthews
Mr. Ralph O. Moyer
Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Stewart
MAPLE SOCIETY
Mr. Richard J. Brigham
Mr. Larry C. Brown
Ms. Elizabeth H. Cooper
Mr. David A. Crombie
Mr. Michael L. Deak
Mr. Richard Eckhouse
Mr. Raymond A. Gasperini
Mrs. Susan M. Giaccotto
Mr. Peter L. Holland
Ms. Louise W. Korder
Mr. Clayton Oelkuct
Mr. Eric R. Quasnitschka
Mr. Angel E. Rosario
Ms. Petra B. Shearer
Mr. Lewis F. H. Smith
Ms. Marjorie Steen
Ms. Elizabeth Stowe
Mr. Ted Swanson
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis L. Tessman
Ms. Virginia Vocelli
Mr. Stanley Wilson
HONORARY DONATIONS
In Honor of Mr. Bill Englehart
Mr. and Mrs. David Klein
Mr. Eric R. Quasnitschka
Mr. Donald H. Sanders
Mr. Kenneth Turgeon
In Honor of Mrs. Irene Kalechman
Mr. Barney H. Miller
In Memory of Anna Senyk
Ms. Barbara Constantine
Mr. Peter P. Senyk
Mr. William L. Wolfe
FRIENDS OF AVERY HEIGHTS
Mr. Robert C. Avery
Mrs. Vera Bruun
Ms. Susan A. Butler
Ms. Eleanor W. Chapman
Ms. Doris B. Cheney
Mr. Andrew J. Chorzempa
Ms. Barbara Constantine
Mr. George R. Fargo
Mr. Edgar B. French
Ms. Beth G. Gerber
Ms. Mollie Gerber
Mr. James M. Hayden
Ms. Anna-Lisa Johnson
Ms. Mercedese E. Large
Mr. Arthur S. Meyers
Ms. Ina L. Neiman
Ms. Sandra O'Day
Mr. Ezzio C. Partesano
Mr. Robert A. Prill
Ms. Helen Roth
Mr. Donald H. Sanders
Mr. Peter P. Senyk
Ms. Faye W. Sklar
Ms. Ruth M. Sklar
Mr. Kenneth Turgeon
Ms. Susanna M. Whitney
Mr. William L. Wolfe
In Honor of Mr. Stephen Ronai
Dr. Miriam Parker
COMMUNITY GIVING
Avery Heights Auxiliary
Missionary Society of CT
Connecticut Alliance for Long
Term Care, Inc
Acorn Alcinda Foudation, Inc.
Hartford Foundation for Public
Giving
Richard P. Garmany Fund
Women's Guild of Columbia
Congregational Church
Avery Heights Chapel
Congregation
GIFTS-IN-KIND
Arthur Murray Dance Studios
Atwood Package Store
Boston’s Best Coffee
Peter Carey
City Steam Brewery Café
Ms. Diane Crowley
Mrs. Ruth Donahue
Garelick Farms
Hartford Stage
House of Flora
Mr. Ron Formeister
Ms. Judy Libby
Modern Bakery
Mohegan Sun
New Britain Rock Cats
Nurse Network
Ms. Michelle Pascetta
Playhouse on Park
John Pliego
Real Art Ways
Ms. Jeanna Saunders
Ms. Petra Brown Shearer
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Strategic Info Resources
Theater Works
TPC River Highlands
Tunxis Plantation and
Country Club
US Foods
WB Mason
West Hartford Yoga
In Honor of Ruth Kopcyk
Ms. Danielle Devereaux
In Honor of Mrs. Norma W.
Moskey
Mrs. Susan M. Giaccotto
In Honor of Mr. Raymond L. Steen
Mrs. Marjorie Steen
MEMORIAL DONATIONS
In Memory of Hope Allen
Mrs. Elizabeth Stowe
In Memory of Liz and Jim
Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis L. Tessman
In Memory of Jeannette Bartram
Dr. Miriam Parker
In Memory of John and Ada
Codraro
Mrs. Cheryl Mittica
In Memory of Charles Christadore
Ms. Angela Christadore
Mrs. Charlene Walsh
In Memory of Ruth T. Dorsey
Mrs. Anita Ellsworth
Ms. Karen Ellsworth
Mrs. Lois Fogg O'Hare
Ms. Rosemary Semanski
In Memory of Mrs. Eagstrom
Farnsworth
Hartford Hospital School of
Nursing Alumnae Assoc.
In Memory of Ethel Gray
Mrs. Norma W. Moskey
In Memory of Bernice Hagan
Mr.Robert Pisch
Mr. James Tierney
In Memory of Maria Jiovanna
Guglietta
Mr. David A. Crombie
Mr. Michael L. Deak
Dr. Richard Eckhouse
Mr. Ted Swanson
In Memory of Irene Miller
Kalechman
Mr. Susan A. Butler
Mr. George R. Fargo
Mrs. Beth G. Gerber
Mrs. Mollie Gerber
Mr. Bruce S. Lubin
Arthur S. Meyers
Ms. Ina L. Neiman
Mr. Clayton Oelkuct
Mr. Robert A. Prill
Ms. Faye W. Sklar
Ms. Ruth M. Sklar
Mr. Stanley Wilson
In Memory of Thelma Lewis
Ms. Leslie Richardson
In Memory of Grace Maynard
Mr. James M. Hayden
In Memory of Kathleen McGahern
Mr. Bill Carbone
Mrs. Caroline Carlson
Mrs. Mary Flynn
Ms. Rosemary Semanski
In Memory of Ruth Palin
Ms. Helen Roth
In Memory of Mrs. Mary Pavano
Mr. Andrew J. Chorzempa
Ms. Sandra O'Day
Mr. Ezzio C. Partesano
In Memory of Gladys M. L. Smith
Mr. Lewis F. H. Smith
In Memory of Eugene Smith
Ms. Joanne Gotta
Ms. Lois Pinkham
In Memory of Cecile C. Waters
Mr. Harold Waters
In Memory of Arthur Weil
Ms. Eleanor W. Chapman
In Memory of Edith H. Isbister
and Dentin Werly
Ms. Anne H. Isbister
In Memory of Ida M. Widell
Mrs. Louise W. Korder
In Memory of Henrietta Williams
Mrs. Vera Bruun
In Memory of Harry and Frances
Zaleski
Mr. and Mrs. David Klein
RC Knox & Company/People’s
United Insurance
Ready Nurse Staffing Services
Real Integrated Systems, Inc.
Reardons Color Center
Salisbury Bank & Trust Co.
Mrs. Jeanna A. Saunders
Security Services of CT, Inc.
The Sign Source
Mr. Mario G. Sinicariello-Toth
Mr. William R. Smith
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Mr. Paul B. Stewart
Taylor and Modeen Funeral Home
Tri-Sons Carpentry
USA Hauling & Recycling, Inc.
WB Mason
Mr. Tommy K. Williams
World Energy Solutions, Inc.
AVERY HEIGHTS CHAPEL FUND
Ms. Petra B. Shearer
Mrs. Muriel C. Erickson
Hartford Hospital School of
Nursing Alumnae Assoc.
AVERY HEIGHTS VILLAGE FUND
Ms. Vicky Aldrich
Mrs. Angeline Armillei
Mr. Bill Carbone
Mrs. Caroline F. Carlson
Mrs. Lois Chapman
Mrs. Kathleen Collins
Ms. Janet Cover
Mrs. Ann Marie Diloreto
Mrs. Mary Flynn
Mr. Peter C. Gerali
Mrs. Judith A. Gilbert
Miss Sylvia Goldin
Ms. Joan Grinold
Mrs. Elizabeth H. Johnson
Mrs. Judy Keane
Mr. Joseph Kolpinski
Ms. Kathleen Lagana
Ms. Barbara E. McCord
Mrs. Gloria McLean
Mr. John F. Moore
Mr. Peter Nigro
Dr. Miriam Parker
Mr. Robert F. Pisch
Ms. Leslie Richardson
Mr. James P. Tierney
Mrs. Elizabeth I. Wolfe
TWELTH ANNUAL GOLF
TOURNAMENT
Aetna, Inc.
Alliance Rehab
Aetna Ambulance Service
American Health Care Software
Enterprises, Inc.
Dr. Joseph Anquillare
Aztec Landscaping & Remodeling
Bank of America
Mr. Peter J. Belval
Blum, Shapiro & Co.,PC
C&C Janitorial Supplies, Inc.
CAL Business Solutions, Inc.
Mr. Peter G. Carey
Caring Nurses, Inc.
CFM Construction Corp.
City Line Distributors
Connecticut Business Systems, LLC
Connecticut Support Services
Crown Linen Service, Inc.
D. Sayadoff & Co.
DaRT Chart Systems, L.L.C.
BETTY LARUS ADULT DAY
Decker Creative Marketing
CENTER VILLAGE FUND
Brian Posocco
Ms. Cherie B. Carraro
Eastern Electric, Inc.
Ms. Angela M. Christadore
Mr. William A. Englehart
Mrs. Irma Clemons
Enterprise Builders, Inc.
Ms. Karen Ellsworth
Fire Protection Testing, Inc.
Mrs. Anita S. Ellsworth
Gallagher Benefit Services
Ms. Karen Ellsworth
Mr. Raymond A. Gasperini
Mrs. Lois M. Fogg O'Hare
H & H Linen Services Inc.
Ms. Joanne M. Gotta
Healthcare Services, Inc.
Mr. James P. McVeigh
JPMorgan Chase
Mr. Donald Nigro
Mr. Robert Klein/ING
Dr. Miriam Parker
L & M Paving
Law offices of Sharon L. Pope, LLC Ms. Lois E. Pinkham
Ms. Rosemary Semanski
Mr. Timothy S. Lockwood
Mr. Robert C. Stott
Mr. Patrick E. McGuiness
Mrs. Marjorie K. Tessman
McKesson Medical Group
Mrs. Charlene C. Walsh
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MLJ Consulting and Services LLC
MobilexUSA
Murtha Cullina, LLP
Nursefinders
Nurse Network, LLC
Omnicare, Inc.
C
One Source Print & Promo, LLC
Pension Consultants, Inc.
Mr. Brian C. Pioggia
Plantations, Inc.
Preferred Services, Inc.
Mr. David E. Polk
QBS, Inc.
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Quality Floor Coverings, Inc.
Raintech Sound &
Mark Modifica, William
lli m Smith,
Communication
Frank Van Linter, Bill Englehart
Church Homes, Inc.
d/b/a Avery Heights
705 New Britain Ave.
Hartford, CT 06106
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The Taste of Christmas
Thursday, December 5, 2013
1:00 – 6:00 p.m.
At The Villager at The Heights
860-953-1201
Delightful holiday refreshments
Cappuccino bar courtesy of Omar Coffee Co.
Festive music by Central CT Acappellas and
Wethersfield High School Choralaires
Gingerbread house display (and for raffle)
Complimentary valet parking
The event will benefit the Warmth for Winter project
for Healthcare Center residents at Avery Heights.
The Villager will have preselected $12.00 appropriate gifts.
If unable to attend, please send a tax-deductible donation to:
Avery Heights, The Villager, 550 Avery Heights, Hartford, CT 06106
Calendar of events
Saturday, November 23. Mohegan
Sun Casino day trip. Van leaves at
9:30 am, returns about 4:30. Sign up
on activities bulletin board.
Tuesday, November 5. Oil painting class.
Taught by professional artist Brian Colbath.
No painting experience necessary. Free.
The Heights hobby room. 10:00 am.
Tuesday, November 26. Roger Hart presents
Cruise Into Adventure, a multi-media show
with stunning nature photography. Adams
Room. 2:30 pm.
Tuesday, November 5. Tom Alvord (“the
banjo man”) performs the songs you know
and love. The Heights lobby. 2:30 pm.
Tuesday, December 3. Oil painting class.
See Nov. 5.
Thursday, November 7. Bea Smith Clothing
features Alfred Dunner and other name
brands. Adams Room. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Friday, November 8. Hartford Symphony
Masterworks Series. Works by Beethoven,
Bernstein, Piazzolla. Van leaves at 6:30 pm to
arrive for pre-concert discussion with
conductor. Subscriptions or ticket
information: 860-244-2999. Sign up
on activities bulletin board.
Tuesday, November 12. Roland (“the trumpet
man”) Chirico performs a salute to veterans.
Adams Room. 2:30 pm.
Saturday, November 16. Stretch &
relaxation with Joan. See Nov. 2.
Tuesday, December 3. Dean & Marilyn
Christmas Show. Tracey Lynne and David
Alan as Monroe and Martin. Adams Room.
2:30 pm.
with conductor. Subscriptions or ticket
information: 860-244-2999. Sign up on
activities bulletin board.
Tuesday, December 17. Residents’ Christmas
party. Refreshments, gifts, and entertainment
by Les Julian. Adams Room. 2:30 pm.
Saturday, December 21. Stretch &
relaxation with Joan. See Nov. 2
Tuesday, January 7. Oil painting class.
See Nov. 5.
Thursday, January 9. Jim Harkins performs
popular standards from the 1920s -1950s.
Adams Room. 2:30 pm.
Saturday, December 7. Stretch & relaxation
with Joan. See Nov. 2
Friday, January 10. Hartford Symphony
Masterworks Series. Works by Strauss,
Rachmaninoff, Bernstein. Van leaves at 6:30
pm to arrive for discussion with conductor.
Subscriptions or ticket info: 860-244-2999.
Sign up on activities bulletin board.
Thursday, December 12. Tom Alvord
(“the banjo man”) performs the songs you
know and love. Heights lobby. 2:30 pm.
Thursday, January 16. Tom Alvord (“the
banjo man”) performs the songs you know
and love. Heights lobby. 2:30 pm.
Friday, December 13. Hartford Symphony
Masterworks Series. Works by Vaughan
Williams, Tchaikovsky, Sibelius. Van leaves at
6:30 pm to arrive for pre-concert discussion
Saturday, January 25. Mohegan Sun Casino
day trip. Van leaves at 9:30 am, returns about
4:30. Sign up on activities bulletin board.
Friday, December 6. Tree lighting ceremony,
with entertainment by the Bandstand Quartet.
The Heights lobby. 3:30 pm.
Graphic design: Janet Caldwell Cover; writing: Rhea Hirshman
Saturday, November 2. Stretch & relaxation
with Joan. Chair and balance exercises. Free.
Wear comfortable clothes. Adams Room.
10:00 am.