Speed of communication and coordination of

information are the hallmarks of electronic

health records (EHRs), which are confidential

and secure. But Bonnie Ganim, director of

nursing, emphasizes that the real benefit of

EHRs lies in how they improve patient care.

“Implementing MatrixCare will mean that

clinical staff will have all the information they

need instantly at their fingertips,” she says, and

notes some of the advantages of EHRs:

• Medication prescribing and management are improved,with no concerns about handwriting legibility, andorders entered in real time and automatically faxed tothe pharmacy. Resident formulary checks help ensurereimbursement, safety alerts are embedded in the EHR,and all of a patient’s medical providers will have directaccess to medication records.

Avery implementing electronic health records

• Electronic charting allows any clinical staffmember who needs patient information to accessit quickly, without having to track down paper-based charts. A messaging system alerts staff toupdates in resident condition and changes madeto the electronic chart.

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Friends reunite at AveryOne grew up in the Big Apple; the other in the South Endof Hartford. In young adulthood, one studied fashion andworked on Seventh Avenue, in New York’s fashionindustry; the other joined the Sisters of Notre Dame andattended Emmanuel College to train in early childhoodeducation.

But talk to friends Mary Snelling and Connie D’Eliaabout their lives now, and you will hear exactly the samemessage. As Mary puts it, “I feel really fortunate to havefound Avery.”

The two women met a few years ago in an apartmentcomplex in Wethersfield, where each one had moved tobe closer to family. After her early days in New York City,Connie D’Elia and Mary Snelling

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Nakia Tillman, LPN, charge nurse for Noble 1,checks the electronic health record.

Mary held high level-administrative jobs — includingworking at IBM, where she met her husband, Bill; theyhave a son and two grandchildren. Connie taught firstand second grade in Catholic schools in Massachusettsand Connecticut for 14 years, obtained a master’sdegree, then left the convent and became director ofthe early childhood education program at HolyokeCommunity College, a position she held for 25 years.

After they retired in the early 1990s, Mary and Billmoved to Newport, Rhode Island, where they enjoyedlife on and near the water. But when Bill’s health beganto fail, they moved to Wethersfield to be close to theirson Kipp and his family. When Bill needed a higherlevel of care, the family chose Avery’s healthcare facility.Mary came to live at The Heights shortly thereafter; shehas been here for two years. “When I moved here,”Mary says, “I kept calling Connie and telling her, ‘Thisis a wonderful place.’”

Connie didn’t need much persuading to join herfriend at The Heights. “Actually, I had decided to come

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here even before I moved to Wethersfield in 2007 to benear relatives,” she says. “But I wasn’t quite readythen.” A few months ago, Connie made the move.

Now, the friends are rediscovering old interests andfinding new ones. Both music and theater lovers, theyattend concerts and performances on and off campus,and are especially thrilled with the monthly broadcastsof full-length operas. Connie, who had never paintedbefore, recently completed her first oil painting. Whennot spending time with her husband, Mary is involvedwith the knitting club, helps organize the Ladies’ Tea,and has volunteered in other activities. Both welcomevisitors to the open houses, attend lectures, and use thelibrary and the exercise facilities regularly.

“There’s so much you can get involved with,” Marysays. She is particularly grateful for the excellent careBill gets — she calls the people who work in thehealthcare facility “angels.” Connie adds, “I can hardlywait until the next day to see what’s going to happen.Life couldn’t be any better.”

Auxiliary enjoys trip back in timeThe 75 people who gathered for wineand hors d’ oeuvres at the annualcelebration of the Avery HeightsAuxiliary heard a talk entitled FromHula Hoops to High Fashion: G. Fox in the 1950s. Presented by ElizabethAbbey of the Connecticut HistoricalSociety, the program focused on theheyday of Hartford’s landmark

department store, and on the life ofBeatrice Fox Auerbach, the remarkable woman who,

in her time, made every visit to G. Fox special.

In the business part of the meeting, the slate of 2014–2015Auxiliary officers was approved:

• President: Betty Wolfe • Treasurer: Michelle Pascetta • Assistant treasurer: Belinda Johnson,• Recording secretary: Marge Tessman • Corresponding secretary: Susan Giaccotto

The Auxiliary — whose fund-raising, event planning, andvolunteering enhances life for Avery residents — alwayswelcomes new hands and fresh ideas. If interested inlearning more about or becoming part of the Auxiliary,contact Marge Tessman at 860-527-9126 ext. 362.

Avery Heights Auxiliary board: (standing) Belinda Resto,Cheryl Mittica, Susan Giaccotto, Michelle Pascetta, MargeTessman, (seated) Norma Moskey, Betty Wolfe.

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December 8 – December 129:00 am – 5:00 pm

On Thursday, December 11, from 5:00 to 7:30 pm, the festival will offer refreshments and entertainment. 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, orfor more information, contact Liz Kilroy at 860-527-9126 x. 372.

• Residents’ medical histories are all documented in MatrixCare, providing the clinical team with a complete medical profile of each resident, andenhancing care coordination with providers bothon and off the Avery campus.

“I know that sometimes, when people think oftechnology, they are concerned that it can make careimpersonal,” Bonnie says. “But the opposite is true.Having someone’s medical history readily available,constantly updated, all in one place, not only improvesquality of care, but allows for clearer communicationwith residents and their families.”

Bonnie Ganim, BSN, RN

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Kelsy Gati, a classically trained vocalist and a boardcertified music therapist, has been deeply involved withmusic and the performing arts since high school.Knowing that she wanted both to maintain music inher life and do work that would support her love ofconnecting to others, she chose music therapy as hercollege major.

Connecting with musicResidents are benefiting from increased programming

made possible by the addition of a new music therapist

to the Therapeutic Recreation Department.

Currently, Kelsy works primarily on station 2.While each of the four groups she conducts daily willhave a specific focus — for instance, movement-basedactivity, puzzling, arts and crafts, reading aloud,educational programs — music is always present.“Whether the music is in the background or the mainactivity I try and incorporate it in everything I do,” shesays. “Music has amazing powers. It can help us tofocus and make us calm, or excite and energize us, orhelp us relax, or move us to laugh, cry, and remember.”

Kelsy notes that those she works with most closelyhave trouble remembering. “But,” she says, “if youshare with them the right song, they will conjurememories and thoughts that help you to see the layersof their intellects, the wisdom of their years, thestrength of their opinions, and the love they haveexperienced.”

Whether she is leading groups or working withindividuals, Kelsy says, “The purpose of my work is tomake connections with residents and help them makeconnections with each other — and to help everyonefeel connected, validated, and important.”

Holiday Festival of Trees

and “tree cup” auction at the Betty Larus Adult Day Center

at Avery Heights

Look at us NOW

New digs for reading and recreatingResidents (clockwise from bottom: Kathy Savard, StuartKonecky, Kitty Konecky, and Chuck Webster) enjoy a game ofcards in the newly-refurbished game room at The Heights. Inaddition, over 40 new titles recently have been added by thelibrary committee, which has also been expanding the large-print collection. Titles are also added regularly to our collectionof electronic readers (Nooks) available to residents forextended borrowing.

Photo exhibit shows Argentina’s beauty

On a lovely June day,Avery’s healthcare center hosted the official opening of a photography show by KarenWilliams, former director ofcorporate communicationsfor Church Homes, Inc.Called Dream with Me, theexhibit, now a permanentinstallation, is focused onKaren’s most recent trip toArgentina; some of mostpopular pictures were thoseof Argentina's spectacular Iguazu Falls. Karen’s photos willbe available soon for purchase as both enlargements andnote cards in The Villager gift shop at The Heights.

The 13th Annual Avery Heights Fall Golf ClassicThe 13th Annual Avery Heights Fall GolfClassic, held at Tunxis PlantationCountry Club, was a day of outstandinggolf, amenities, dinner, andprizes for the nearly 90participants. This year’stournament grossed closeto $75,000. D. Sayadoff &Company was the Platinumsponsor. All proceeds gotoward the improvement ofAvery’s facilities, programs,and services. Patrick Gilland

and David Polk

Marilyn Larose

Charlene Gasperini, Michelle Pascetta, Ruth Donohue, Jeanna Saunders

Evening Under the StarsMusic therapist Ben Pernick (red shirt) chats with residentsas guest Deborah Scully, resident Joe DeGrande, andvolunteer Cheryl Mittica enjoy the dancing at one of thisyear’s Evening Under the Stars events. The program bringssome of the area’s most talented musicians to Avery Heightsthree times each summer.

Hello from Japan!Over a dozen Japanesecitizens and educators from a group called HeartInternational brought a bitof Japan to the Averycampus this summer.Organized by Jodi Levine,director of therapeuticrecreation — who hastaught in Japan — andChihomi Irie, Heart International’s founder, the visitcoincided with the group’s attendance at a Japanese festivalin Hartford. Avery residents and their visitors exchangedsongs from their respective cultures; residents saw a karatedemonstration, learned about Japanese customs andholidays, and picked up a few words of Japanese. Plans are tokeep in regular contact.

Volunteers honoredAvery Heights volunteers were honored at a spring luncheon that featured entertainment by comic and magician Tom O’Brien, and showcased the Avery Players in a skit written especially for the event by Jodi Levine,director of therapeutic recreation. This year’s award recipients were:

Mason Ellison received the first annual Roberta Ellison Award, named for his late wife. The award will be given each year to someone in the Avery community who exemplifiesRoberta’s spirit by helping others quietly andunobtrusively, with no thought of seeking the limelight.

Susan Giaccotto was recognized for her support of the Avery HeightsAuxiliary. Cheerful and enthusiastic, she has served in numerous capacities,including publicity chair and corresponding secretary.

Cheryl Mittica was recognized fordedication and service to both theAuxiliary and Avery Heights independentliving. Always willing to help, Cherylsays,“Volunteering for Avery is my way of showing my family's deep gratitude for the quality of care provided anddignity afforded to my parents while they were here.”

Rosa Silva, who received an award for her work in the healthcare facility, startedcoming to Avery two years ago to spend time with residents who spokePortuguese, her native language. “Now she is here at least three days aweek,” says Jodi Levine, “accompanying people to lunch, going with themto doctors’ appointments, checking in with anyone who would like a

visitor.’’ “God helped me,” Rosasays. “Before I retired, I worked for a paycheck. Now I come here because I am happy to help makeothers happy.”

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Ways to give

There are many ways to support Avery HeightsVOLUNTEER:• join the Auxiliary• work at The Villager gift shop• assist with resident recreationactivities

• offer administrative support • help with holiday decorating • plan fund-raising events

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 • collect items for our rummage sales

• create awareness of Avery Heights

For more information, please contact:Miriam ParkerAdministrator860-527-9126

Mason Ellison

Miriam Parker, Avery’s administrator (R),thanks Cheryl Mittica.

Rosa Silva and Jodi Levine

Dear friends and families,For nearly 60 years, Avery Heights has set the

standard for high quality residential living and healthcare services for older men and women of allbackgrounds, faiths, and races throughout the greaterHartford area. During that time, the changing needs ofour diverse resident and client population havedemanded constant response. Ever since our foundingin 1957, we have taken great pride in our ability tounderstand the needs of those we serve, and to meetthose needs through innovative programming andresponsive facility development.

Through these decades, one remarkable constanthas sustained this work: your unwavering financialsupport. Quite simply, Avery Heights could not fulfillits mission without you. And it is time once again toask for your help.

Van transportation services have long played animportant role in allowing our residents to liveindependently — to shop at area stores, to keepmedical appointments, and to attend the wealth ofavailable off-campus recreational and educationalevents. The need for an additional modern, handicap-accessible van has become apparent; securing anothervan would allow for much better service to ourresidents through more efficient and convenienttransportation scheduling.

Your tax-deductible donation, included with theenclosed response envelope and card, will helppurchase this additional van. And, as always, your giftwill help Avery Heights continue to provide the qualityof life our residents and program participants so richlydeserve.

On behalf of our residents and staff, I thank you,as always, for your continued support. You make allthe difference.

Miriam E. ParkerAdministrator

Thanking those who care

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Can you donate your old but still functioning iPod or MP3 player to Avery’s Therapeutic RecreationDepartment?

If you have heard of or seen the movie AliveInside, or are familiar with recent findings on musicand memory, this request will come as no surprise.The film documents the astonishing responses ofindividuals with dementia when they are, as Dr. Oliver Sacks says, “Awakened by music.”

For this pilot program, your donated devices will be provided to residents so they can have therevitalizing benefits of music in their own rooms.Staff will work with residents to determine musicpreferences, and load devices with selections tailoredto each individual.

To donate, call Jodi Levine at 860-527-9126, x. 445. We would also gladly accept iPads or othertablets for use with recreation groups.

Calling all iPods

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"Thanking those who care" at Avery's annual volunteer luncheonand awards ceremony. See page 5 for this year’s award recipients.

Avery HeightsdonorsYear ending September 30, 2014

Annual Appeal PRESIDENT’S SOCIETYMr. Joseph C. Black

HERITAGE SOCIETYMr. Maynard BartramMr. and Mrs. Peter G. CareyMr. Norman E. HarperMr. Allen HaywardMr. Henry and Dr. Anne McNultyMrs. Norma MoskeyMrs. Barbara W. ThompsonMrs. Beverly G. TimmsMr. Tucker WarnerEstate of Muriel C. AinleyEstate of Ellen AlquistEstate of Florence BabcockEstate of Gertrude BeebeEstate of Virginia BelknapEstate of Dorothy F. BidwellEstate of Mr. and Mrs. FredBoyajian

Estate of Gladys BronsonEstate of Rosalie BurdonEstate of Carolyn BussEstate of Warren Chase Estate of Marjorie B. DotyEstate of Elise E. GibsonEstate of Mr. and Mrs. WilburGriswold

Estate of Elizabeth HicksEstate of Virginia HicksEstate of Mr. and Mrs. SumnerJohnson

Estate of Mrs. Virginia P. LamkinEstate of Ruth M. MerrillEstate of Mr. and Mrs. AlanMinor

Estate of Mr. M. Allen Swift

SAMUEL PUTNAM AVERYSOCIETYMr. Peter G. CareyMr. James S. DaileyMr. Peter C. GeraliMr. Henry B. McNultyMr. Harold Waters

CEDAR MOUNTAIN SOCIETYMs. Marjorie V. ButcherMs. Elizabeth S. GagneMrs. Cheryl MitticaMrs. Norma W. MoskeyMs. Geraldine Stronawski

ELM SOCIETYMr. David E. CanuelMs. Suzanne GatesDr. Miriam ParkerMr. David E. Polk

DOGWOOD SOCIETYMrs. Addie L. CaroneMiss Elizabeth H. CooperMr. Patrick J. GillandMs. Anne H. IsbisterMr. Ralph O. MoyerMr. Paul B. StewartMr. William Walsh

MAPLE SOCIETYMr. Larry C. BrownMrs. Vera BruunMr. Henry P. CarlsonMs. Kathy CassellaMs. Angela M. ChristadoreMiss. Elizabeth H. CooperMiss. Marianne T. DanielsMr. Charles H. GaddyMr. Raymond A. Gasperini

Mrs. Susan M. GiaccottoMrs. Stanislava GrzeskiewiczMr. Peter L. HollandMs. Jane D. HunterMrs. Anna-Lisa JohnsonMr. John D. JoyMr. and Mrs. David KleinMr. Jeffrey H. KoenigMr. Donald MacglashanMr. Barney H. MillerMr. Lewis F. H. SmithMrs. Marjorie SteenMrs. Elizabeth StoweMrs. E. C. SweeneyMr. Wolodymyra TeslukMr. and Mrs. Dennis L. TessmanMr. Fred TildenMrs. Virginia VocelliMrs. Sylvia Webb

FRIENDS OF AVERY HEIGHTSMrs. Elizabeth R. AllenMr. Robert C. AveryMrs. Elaine Brasile Mr. Hyman BravermanMs. Kathy CassellaMrs. Doris B. CheneyMr. John W. CooperMr. Edward W. FormeisterMr. Edgar B. FrenchMr. Raymond GrassoMs. Karen R. LevineMr. Peter B. MatthewsMrs. Natalie PhillipsMs. Helen RothMr. A. Harry SandersSimsbury Public Schools NursingStaff

Mr. Mark A. TamaccioMr. William Zabel

COMMUNITY GIVINGACORN ALCINDA Foundation,Inc.

Avery Heights AuxiliaryAvery Heights ChapelCongregation

Connecticut Alliance for LongTerm Care, Inc.

Estate of Oscar Wegman Hartford Foundation for PublicGiving

Missionary Society ofConnecticut

Richard P. Garmany FundWomen's Guild of Columbia Congregational Church

GIFTS-IN-KINDArthur Murray Dance StudiosAtwood Package StoreMr. Eric BakerMr. Bob BatesBoston’s Best CoffeeCarbone’s RistoranteMs. Ruth DonahueGarelick FarmsHouse of Flora Ms. Ron FormeisterMr. Raymond GasperiniMr. Robert Klein (Voya)Mr. Geoff KlishLowe’sModern PastryMohegan Sun New Britain Rock CatsMr. Mike NowillMs. Michelle PascettaStanley Black & Decker, Inc.Strategic Info ResourcesMs. Marge TessmanTPC River HighlandsTunxis Plantation Country ClubUS FoodsWB MasonWest Hartford Yoga

HONORARY DONATIONS

In Honor of Mrs. Norma W.Moskey

Mrs. Susan M. Giaccotto

In Honor of Ms. Leona StysloMr. John Cooper

In Honor of Stefanie BravermanMr. Hyman Braverman

MEMORIAL DONATIONS

In Memory of Liz and JimAnderson

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis L. Tessman

In Memory of Hope AllenMrs. Elizabeth Stowe

In Memory of Susan H. BahreRobert D. Hart

In Memory of Charles ChristadoreMs. Angela Christadore

In Memory of John and AdaCodraro

Mrs. Cheryl Mittica

In Memory of Thurston CouserMr. Henry P. CarlsonMiss Marianne T. Daniels

In Memory of Carole DeLiberoMs. Kathy Cassella

In Memory of Bobbie EllisonMrs. Norma W. MoskeyMrs. Natalie Phillips

In Memory of Marion G.Farnsworth

Mrs. Sylvia Webb

In Memory of Christine S. GaddyMr. Charles H. Gaddy

In Memory of Richard and JoanneGates

Ms. Suzanne Gates

In Memory of Kay GilmoreMs. Karen R. LevineMr. Mark A. TamaccioMrs. Virginia Vocelli

In Memory of Florence GrassoMr. Raymond GrassoMr. Donald Macglashan

In Memory of Robert HartMrs. Norma W. Moskey

In Memory of Alice HallowellMrs. Doris B. Cheney

In Memory of Edith H. Isbister andF. Denten Wertz

Ms. Anne H. Isbister

In Memory of Allan Miller Stoneand Irene Sklar MillerKalechman

Mr. Barney H. Miller

In Memory of Joseph KolpinskiMs. Geraldine Stronawski

In Memory of Dominic J.LaMonica

Mr. Paul B. Stewart

In Memory of Marilyn MaineSimsbury Public Schools NursingStaff

In Memory of Donald NigroIlse Nigro

In Memory of Mary R. PavanoMrs. Elaine Brasile

In Memory of Anna SenykMr. Edward W. Formeister

In Memory of Gladys M. L. SmithMr. Lewis F. H. Smith

In Memory of Regis ShannahanMs. Annette S. BabaMr. Ronald A. BanakMr. Steven H. BanakMr. Joseph W. DesimoneMr. Todd D. EllisMoore Family Fund Mr. Ed Moore& Mr. Shawn Brooks

Mr. Alfred JudgeMs. Christine S. MarottaMr. Armand J. MorassiniMr. Timothy J. SullivanMrs. Joanna B. Dziadek-Wilson

In Memory of Beverly TimmsAvery Heights AuxiliaryElizabeth Kilroy

In Memory of Rosalie Wallace Alumnae Assoc. of The HartfordHospital School of Nursing

Richard B. Lasher

In Memory of Cecile C. WatersMr. Harold Waters

In Memory of Henriette WilliamsMrs. Vera Bruun

In Memory of Esther D. ZabelMr. William Zabel

In Memory of Linda Johnson ZarsMrs. E. C. Sweeney

In Memory of Harry and FranZaleski

Mr. and Mrs. David Klein

TWELTH ANNUAL GOLFTOURNAMENTAetna Ambulance Service, Inc.Aetna Inc.Alliance Rehab of ConnecticutDr. Joseph Anquillare, MDAztec Landscaping & RemodelingBank of AmericaMr. Peter J. BelvalBlum ShapiroBoston Textile Co.Ms. Deborah A. BraniganThe Peter L. Brown Co.C & C Janitorial Supplies, Inc.CAL Business Solutions, Inc.CFM Construction Corp.City Line DistributorsConnecticut Business Systems, LLCConnecticut Support ServicesCreative Financial Staffing, LLCCrown Linen Service, Inc.Mr. John CzerwinskiD. Sayadoff & Co.DeckerMr. William DempseyMrs. Ruth A. DonahueEastern Electric, Inc.Mr. William A. EnglehartFire Protection Testing, Inc.Gallagher Benefit ServicesMrs. Charlene GasperiniH & H Linen Services Inc.Mr. William B. HawkinsHealthcare Services, Inc.Robert A. Klein (Voya)L & M PavingMcKesson Medical-SurgicalMDI Achieve, Inc.

Mobilex USAMurtha Cullina LLPOmnicare, Inc.One Source Print & Promo, LLCPension Consultants, Inc.People's United Bank, RC KnoxDiv.

Mr. Brian C. PioggiaPlantations, Inc.David and Rennie PolkPreferred Services, Inc.QBS, Inc.Quality Floor Coverings, Inc.Raintech Sound & CommunicationReady Nurse Staffing ServicesReal Integrated Systems, Inc.Reardons Color CenterSalisbury Bank & Trust Co.Mrs. Jeanna A. SaundersSecurity Services of CT, Inc.Sign SourceMr. Mario SinicarielloMr. William R. SmithStanley Black & Decker, Inc.Mr. Paul B. StewartMr. Denny TessmanTaylor and ModeenTriple A Supplies, Inc.Mr. William L. TummilloUSA Hauling & Recycling, Inc.W.B. MASONWarehouse Store FixtureWorld Energy Solutions, Inc

AVERY HEIGHTS CHAPEL FUNDAvery Heights AuxiliaryMr. Robert E. Conners

AVERY HEIGHTS VILLAGE FUNDAvery Heights AuxiliaryAlumnae Assoc. of The HartfordHospital School of NursingMs. Annette S. BabaMr. Ronald A. BanakMr. Steven H. BanakMr. Joseph W. DesimoneMrs. Joanna B. Dziadek-WilsonMr. Todd D. EllisMr. Peter L. HollandMr. Alfred JudgeMr. Richard B. LasherMs. Christine S. MarottaMr. Ed MooreMr. Armand J. MorassiniMr. Timothy J. Sullivan

THE HEIGHTS LIBRARY FUNDAvery Heights AuxiliaryMr. John L. ForandMr. Robert D. Hart

BETTY LARUS ADULT DAYCENTER VILLAGE FUNDAvery Heights AuxiliaryMs. Hope BattistiniMs. Marti DeGangeMs. Karen EllsworthMs. Elizabeth Kilroy Ms. Ilse NigroMs. Charlene C. Walsh

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John Couto, Tony Donatelli of SayadoffPainting (Platinum Sponsor),

Ray Gasperini, and John Czerwinski ofQuality Floors (Silver Sponsor)

Calendar of eventsFriday, November 14. Hartford SymphonyMasterworks Series presents Beethoven’sEmperor Concerto. Van leaves at 6:30 pm.Subscriptions or ticket info: 860-244-2999.Sign up on activities board.

Saturday, November 15. Mohegan SunCasino. Van leaves at 9:30 am. Sign up onactivities board. (Mohegan Sun trips also onDec. 20, Jan. 24)

Saturday, November 15. Stretch &relaxation with Joan. Chair and balanceexercises. Free. Wear comfortable clothes.Adams Room. 10:00 am. (Also on Dec. 6, Dec.2, Jan. 3, Jan. 17, Jan. 31, Feb. 14, Feb. 28)

Tuesday, November 18. A ConnecticutCellist at the Court of Parisian Orchestras.First of two-part presentation by Jeffrey Engelabout 19th-century Parisian orchestras stillplaying today. Adams Room. 2:30 pm.

Monday, November 24. Oil painting class.Taught by professional artist Brian Colbath.No painting experience necessary. Free. TheHeights’ hobby room. 10:00 am. (Also on Dec.2, Dec. 22, Jan. 6, Jan 26, Feb 3, Feb 23.)

Tuesday, November 25. Maggie Otianoperforms Las Vegas Show Girl. Adams Room.2:30 pm.

Friday, December 5. Tree lighting party.Heights lobby. 3:30 pm.

Friday, December 5. Hartford SymphonyMasterworks Series presents Mozart &Dvorak. Van leaves at 6:30 pm. Subscriptionsor ticket info: 860-244-2999. Sign up onactivities board.

Sunday, December 7. Family & friendscelebration. Heights lobby. 2:00-4:00 pm.

Monday, December 8. Holiday LightFantasia at Goodwin Park. Van leaves at 7:00pm. Free. Sign up on activities board.

Tuesday, December 9. A Connecticut Cellistat the Court of Parisian Orchestras. Secondof two-part program. See November 18.Adams Room. 2:30 pm.

Thursday, December 11. Roger Hart presentsWonderland, a multi-media event. AdamsRoom. 2:30 pm.

Tuesday, December 16. Residents’ holidayparty. All welcome. Refreshments, gifts,entertainment. Adams Room. 2:30 pm.

Wednesday, December 17. Hall High Schoolwinter concert. Van leaves at 6:00 pm. Free.Sign up on activities board.

Thursday, December, 18. Travelers ChoraleHoliday Concert at the Bushnell. Free, butplease bring a non-perishable food item. Vanleaves at 6:30 pm. Sign up on activities board.

Wednesday, December 31. New Year’s Eveparty. Adams Room. 2:30 pm.

Sunday, January 11. Boar’s Head Festival & Yule Log Festival at Asylum HillCongregational Church includes music,dancing, medieval costumes. Van leaves at4:30 pm. Sign up on activities board.

Friday, January 16. Hartford SymphonyMasterworks Series presents Sigal PlaysCarmen Fantasie. Van leaves at 6:30 pm.Subscriptions or ticket info: 860-244-2999.Sign up on activities board.

Thursday, January 29. Ladies’ Tea &Conversation. Adams Room. 2:45 pm.

Thursday, February 12. Valentine’s party.Adams Room. 2:30 pm.

Friday, February 13. Hartford SymphonyMasterworks Series presents Rachmaninoff & Firebird. Van leaves at 6:30 pm.Subscriptions or ticket info: 860-244-2999. Sign up on activities board.

Thursday, February 26. Ladies’ Tea &Conversation. Adams Room. 2:45 pm.

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Thursday, December 4, 20141:00 – 7:00 pm

At The Villager at The Heights

Delightful holiday refreshmentsCappuccino bar courtesy of Omar Coffee Co.

Festive music by Wethersfield High School Choralaires at 3:00 and Central Connecticut State University AcaBellas at 4:00

and appearance by Mrs. ClausHoliday 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 appropriate gifts.

If unable to attend, please send a tax-deductible donation to:

Avery Heights, The Villager, 550 Avery Heights, Hartford, CT 06106

HolidayTeaJoin us for the