POETRY DISCUSSION GROUP
Thursday, September 2 & 9
With Stanford Forrester

Mr. Forrester is a published author and former president of the Haiku Society of America.
Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry, and Stan has conducted workshops at Wesleyan University as well as at the Zen Center of New York City.

Thursday, September 30
With Dominic Failla

“Jonah & The Whale: A Metaphor of Love”

1:30 – Recreation Room


COMMUNION SERVICE
BY ST. JOSEPH CHURCH OF SUFFIELD

Starting September 5, Communion service will be offered every Sunday at 10:00, Church Service Room – 1st Floor/A-Wing, and at 10:30 A.M. at River’s Watch.

Please join us in welcoming Father Baldyga, Deacon Ed Szewczyk, and the Eucharistic ministers!


FISHING TRIP TO CONGAMOND LAKE

Wednesday, September 8
10:30
Meet in the Lobby

  1. A fishing license is required. Licenses are free for individuals over 65, and Liz can help you obtain one online. A driver’s license number or Social Security number is required.
     

  2.  Bring any necessary gear with you for the trip; i.e. fishing pole
     

  3. Transportation will not be able to accommodate power chairs or scooters, but wheelchairs will be available for you to use.

Space is very limited so sign up with Liz today!


BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Please join us for this six-week program presented by
VNA HealthCare

Wednesday, September 15 through Wednesday, October 20
6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. in the Recreation Room

Have you lost a loved one? Are you feeling overwhelmed,
alone and in need of support? Are you grieving the loss of your independence, your way of life? Are you anxious about spending the holidays without your loved one?

Everyone's journey with grief is unique, yet the companionship
and support of others who walk a similar path can be a
beacon of light in the darkest of days.

OPEN TO RESIDENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS!

Share your stories, experience, fears, and compassion with
Others who are walking their own difficult paths of grief
and discover the light that shines through the darkness.

There is no charge for the group, but pre-registration is required and space is limited. For more information or to register, call Donna Gordon- VNA HealthCare- (860) 493-7349


SPY STORIES OF WORLD WAR II
By Sam Roumeles
Our own resident and former
U.S. War Department Special Agent
Counter Intelligence & Sabotage Section

Join us for these fascinating lectures on his
experiences as a “Secret Agent Man” as he shares his activities and stories that had been classified information until 1991!

Thursday, September 16 & 23
1:30
Recreation Room