It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Naugatuck Historical Society Museum gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Naugatuck, CT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
“The staff at ABC has been wonderful! It's easy to reach them, they are responsive,”
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“I just wanted express our thoughts about Mary, who was the caregiver for the weekend.”
“Excellent company, very experienced management and staffs. Highly recommend”
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“We would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the in-home care that Always”
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“My mother was in need of help after she broke her hip at 101 years”
“The staff at ABC has been wonderful! It's easy to reach them, they are responsive, respectful, and cheerful. This was the first step in getting outside assistance for our Mom and we were so impressed with how thorough the care was - the first helper checked to see that her home was safe and that she knew how to use her cell phone. We'd highly recommend using their in home care.”
“We would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the in-home care that Always Best Care is providing our parents. You have guided us through this very difficult time and have helped us deal with my mother’s illness and her inability to care for my dad. Your caregivers are very capable and caring, and your staff is competent and thorough. We believe this makes your company invaluable to families with loved ones in need of assistance. We would recommend Always Best Care to anybody in search of quality care for their loved one. Thank you for all you and your staff do.”
“I just wanted express our thoughts about Mary, who was the caregiver for the weekend. We all thought she was wonderful!! I think her biggest strength is that she sees the work, needs little/to no direction, offers to take things out of our hands, and is a true-go-getter. For Billie, this type of help is great since she feels like she can take some time to rest and trust all is okay. Mary works hard and is also very patient. I really think Mary is a natural dealing with elderly. She is patient and kind! Anyway, what I wanted to ask is if Mary can be the consistent caregiver for the weekends. The other 4 caregivers that I have met are also very nice. We would like Mary as much as possible as she is punctual, and as I mentioned before, sees what needs doing. She is focused on what she can do to help. She doesnt just sit there next to Bill, she has eyes in the back of her head and goes the extra mile. Anything that needs to get done, she says no wait, let me do it if she hasnt already initiated it herself. She seems to have endless energy and never complained. I just felt compelled to drop you a this note to let you know how impressed we were with her. Thanks”
“Excellent company, very experienced management and staffs. Highly recommend”
“Thank you so much for your kind , personalized service. My mother was always resistant to have someone come into her home to help care for her, but she is very, very pleased with Betsy. Not only does she have someone to keep her company and meet her physical needs—her kitchen is looking cleaner than I have seen it in a while. Thank you again. Your kind manner was reassuring to my mother and to me, and you have made the process of caring for my mother at home easy, and provided me with much needed relief so that I can actually return to work with a calm mind.”
“We would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the in-home care that Always Best Care is providing our parents. You have guided us through this very difficult time and have helped us deal with my mother’s illness and her inability to care for my dad. Your caregivers are very capable and caring, and your staff is competent and thorough. We believe this makes your company invaluable to families with loved ones in need of assistance. We would recommend Always Best Care to anybody in search of quality care for their loved one. Thank you for all you and your staff do.”
“Always Best Care Services is a good place to get good care. The employees would do their very best to take care of you in your time of need. I will recommended this facility to family and friends. I want to thank you so much for the exceptional care you took of my dad. I hold your agency in the highest regard and you have my deepest appreciation.”
“My mother was in need of help after she broke her hip at 101 years old. She refused to leave her home. Susan Oderwald took wonderful care of her. She found caregivers for her who treated her with kid gloves and she herself went above and beyond by getting papers signed, visiting her in the hospital and fetching things for her. I don't know what I would have done without her, since I live 3,000 miles away. I highly recommend her, her services and her staff of caregivers.”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Naugatuck State Forest with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Roma Ristorante Italiano or visit Fort Nathan Hale, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Naugatuck, CT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Naugatuck, CT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Naugatuck, CT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
NAUGATUCK, CT — Fall doesn’t officially start until the autumnal equinox on Monday, Sept. 22, but the season is already underway at Naugatuck's apple orchards.There are plenty of activities at these fall attractions to appeal to all ages, especially kids.Patch has compiled a list of some of the best apple orchards and family-friendly fall attractions in and around Naugatuck. Before you go, be sure to call ahead or check the orchard’s website to clarify hours of operation or to check for the availability of app...
NAUGATUCK, CT — Fall doesn’t officially start until the autumnal equinox on Monday, Sept. 22, but the season is already underway at Naugatuck's apple orchards.
There are plenty of activities at these fall attractions to appeal to all ages, especially kids.
Patch has compiled a list of some of the best apple orchards and family-friendly fall attractions in and around Naugatuck. Before you go, be sure to call ahead or check the orchard’s website to clarify hours of operation or to check for the availability of apples.
Season dates: September - December
Hours: Saturdays and Sundays beginning Sept. 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
"Blue Jay Orchards is a 122+ acre orchard with over 8,000 producing trees, and 20+ apple varieties. Blue Jay Orchards farm is nestled just in Northern Fairfield county."
Address: 124 Moose Hill Road, Oxford
Season dates: September - December
Hours: Weekends, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
"On our small, yet beautiful farm, we have a wide assortment of products."
Address: 278 Leavenworth Road, Route 110, White Hills section of Shelton
Season dates: September - December
Hours: Weekends beginning Sept. 6, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
"Beardsley’s have been farming here in the White Hills section of Shelton since 1849. We have re-planted thousands of dwarf apple trees in our fields for our Pick-Your-Own orchard."
Address: 451 Sport Hill Road, Easton
Season dates: To be determined, September - December
Hours: Once the season starts, open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
"THINGS ARE GROWING! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR UPDATES ON OUR UPCOMING SEASON AND PICK YOUR OWN START DATES!"
Address: 105 South St., Middlefield
Season dates: September - December
Hours: Open daily, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
"For more than 280 years, Lyman Orchards has been farming right here in Middlefield, Connecticut, and this year, we were honored to be named Best Pick-Your-Own Farm in Connecticut by 'Connecticut Magazine.' Every fall, our hills come alive with visitors from far and wide picking crisp, juicy apples while taking in our scenic orchard views."
Address: 480 New England Road, Guilford
Season dates: Late August - Late October
Hours: "Call [the] PICK line in season for daily updates, hours, and locations. 203-458-PICK"
"Bishop’s Orchards Guilford Pick-Your-Own Orchards are located at multiple fields. Please visit our Pick Your Own page for locations."
Address: 160 Munger Lane, Bethlehem
Season dates: Sept. 5 - October
Hours: Open daily, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
"Pick Your Own Apples typically begins the first weekend of September from the Farm Store Orchard with varieties including Cortland, Gala, Honey Crisp & Macintosh. Picking from the Hill Top Orchard begins mid-September and continues through October with varieties including Cortland, Empire, Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Honey Crisp, Jonagold, Macintosh, Macoun, Mutsu, Red Delicious & Rome."
Address: 251 Wallingford Road, Cheshire
Season dates: September - Mid-November
Hours: Open six days a week (closed Tuesdays), 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
"Pick your own is subject to 5lbs per person minimum. Pets are not allowed."
The following orchards and farms are a little farther away from Naugatuck, but would make for a great day trip:
Address: 483 Matson Hill Road, South Glastonbury
Season dates: Open now to late October
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
"Step out into the beauty of our orchards for a picturesque afternoon in our Pick-Your-Own fields from mid-June to late October. Our farm is famous for our pick-your-own apples, offering over 24 varieties!"
Address: 33 Branford Road, North Branford
Season dates: Mid-August to Mid-October
Hours: Open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Corn mazes and pumpkin patches are also open or will open soon.
This should be a good year for apple picking, according to the 2025 forecast from the U.S. Apple Association, which estimates the harvest will be 6 percent higher than in 2024, for a total of 273 million bushels.
That estimate is based on USDA data from the top seven apple-producing states — respectively, Washington, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, California, Oregon and Virginia. When other states are considered, total production could be as much as 290 million bushels, the industry trade group said.
CAMELBACK RESORT WELCOMES FALL WITH TREETOPS ADVENTURE COURSE AND RETURN OF FAMILY FALL FESTPress releaseCAMELBACK RESORT WELCOMES FALL WITH TREETOPS ADVENTURE COURSE AND RETURN OF FAMILY FALL FESTTANNERSVILLE, Penn. – Camelback Resort in the Pocono Mountains is celebrating autumn with the TreeTops Adventure Course, the largest of its kind in Pennsylvania, now included in the resort’s seasonal fall programming. Guests can also look forward to the return of the popular Family Fall Fest weekends in O...
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CAMELBACK RESORT WELCOMES FALL WITH TREETOPS ADVENTURE COURSE AND RETURN OF FAMILY FALL FEST
TANNERSVILLE, Penn. – Camelback Resort in the Pocono Mountains is celebrating autumn with the TreeTops Adventure Course, the largest of its kind in Pennsylvania, now included in the resort’s seasonal fall programming. Guests can also look forward to the return of the popular Family Fall Fest weekends in October, along with Movie on the Mountain, the 5th Annual Howl O’Ween Doggie Parade, the 10th Annual ULLR Fest and Straight Up Magic. All festivities unfold amid vibrant fall foliage and crisp mountain air, just a few hours from New York City and Philadelphia.
Camelback Mountain AdventuresOpen daily at 2 p.m., at 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays; closes at 7 p.m. daily, and at 6 p.m. on Sundays.Camelback Mountain Adventures delivers thrills against the backdrop of brilliant fall colors. Guests can soar across the Pocono Mountains on the 1,000-foot Double Barrel Ziplines or the 4,000-foot Zip Rider, the longest zipline in Pennsylvania. On the ground, adrenaline seekers can ride the Mountain Coaster, the state’s only coaster of its kind, take off-road UTV tours or enjoy Sunbowl Tubing.
The TreeTops Adventure Course – unveiled this summer and now part of Camelback’s fall programming – is the largest course of its kind in Pennsylvania. It challenges visitors with a three-hour, three-level obstacle experience designed for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Miniature Golfing Adventure also returns this year with family-friendly fun for all ages.
For the ultimate adventure, the Adrenaline Trio Package – available on weekends – includes one hour of Sunbowl Tubing, one 1,000-foot Zipline ride and one Mountain Coaster run.
After Dark Adventures on October WeekendsOctober 3 through November 1, from 6 to 10 p.m.After Dark Adventures feature nighttime thrills on the Mountain Coaster, Sunbowl Tubing and the 1,000-foot Zipline.
Family Fall Fest on October WeekendsSaturdays and Sundays throughout October, from 12 to 4 p.m.The complimentary Family Fall Fest begins with an apple-themed weekend on October 4 and continues throughout October with seasonal activities such as pumpkin bowling, a mini maze, goat snuggling, arts and crafts, and more. Yummy fall treats and eats are available for purchase.
Spooktacular Halloween Movie on the MountainSaturday, October 11, at dusk (rain date Sunday, October 12); movie starts at 7 p.m.Families and friends are invited to bring blankets and enjoy a screening of “Ghostbusters” under the stars at Camelback Mountain Adventures. Complimentary admission for resort guests; snacks available for purchase.
5th Annual Howl O’Ween Doggie ParadeSaturday, October 18, from 12 to 3 p.m.; registration is at 12 p.m. and parade starts at 1 p.m.The popular Howl O’Ween Doggie Parade returns with categories including Best in Show, Owner/Pet Look-a-Like and Bad to the Bone.Registration is free and available online through October 16 or in person on parade day.
10th Annual ULLR FestSaturday, November 8, rain or shine, 4 to 9 p.m.This free community celebration summons Ullr, the Norse god of skiing and snow, in anticipation of winter. The festival includes live music from Leighann & Company, vendors, food and drinks, fireworks, goat snuggling and a bonfire finale.
S’mores and Fall DiningNightly Guests can reserve private fire pits at Trails End, complete with Adirondack chairs and s’mores kits for four starting at $75. Dining options at Camelback include the new Alta Vida, Trails End Pub & Grille and Hemispheres.Reservations can be made by calling 570.629.1665 ext. 5641.
Straight Up MagicSaturdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m.Illusionist Jason Bishop headlines this family-friendly performance featuring large-scale illusions, sleight of hand and appearances by his dog, Gizmo.Admission fees apply; parking is free.
Fall Into Family Fun PackageAvailable through October 31This package includes overnight accommodations, two tickets for miniature golf, two tickets for the Mountain Coaster and a pizza dinner at Graffiti Pizza.Rates start at $216 per night for a double queen suite. Reservations available online.
Where: Camelback Resort193 Resort DriveTannersville, PA 18372(570) 629-1665www.camelbackresort.com
This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own."What Now Voyager," featuring book & lyrics by Bert Bernardi & music by Justin Rugg, is an unhinged parody of Hollywood romance melodramas.Press releaseAward-winning Pantochino Productions Inc., a professional, not for profit theatre company in Milford will debut “What Now Voyager” Friday, October 10 at the Milford Arts Council, The Mac in Downtown Milford. The new musical comedy plays t...
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Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc., a professional, not for profit theatre company in Milford will debut “What Now Voyager” Friday, October 10 at the Milford Arts Council, The Mac in Downtown Milford. The new musical comedy plays through October 26.
“What Now Voyager,” featuring book and lyrics by Bert Bernardi and music by Justin Rugg, is an unhinged parody of Hollywood romance melodramas of the 1940’s. The story follows the transformation of a woman and the myriad of surprises she encounters on the high seas—romance, intrigue and all kinds of comical mayhem casting a wide net of the various tropes and plot devices of golden age filmmaking.
“I grew up watching and loving the great black and white melodrama of the 40’s,” said writer/director Bernardi. “Its been great fun to spoof and parody this genre and I think audiences who know these films or not will fully enjoy the broadly-drawn characters and all the antics,” he added. While Pantochino often presents family-friendly fare, this production comes with a disclaimer. “This show is certainly for adult audiences only,” smiled Bernardi.
The cast includes Pantochino company members Mary Mannix, Shelley Marsh Poggio, Valerie Loomis, Jimmy Johansmeyer, and composer Rugg. They are joined by Chad Celini who appeared in Pantochino’s “Dorothy’s Christmas in Oz” and making his debut with the company is Griffin Kulp.
“What Now Voyager” features setting by Von Del Mar, costumes by Johansmeyer, lighting by Jakob Kelsey, sound by Tyler Kittleman, musical direction by Rugg and stage management by T. M. Gadomski.
Now in its sixteenth season, Pantochino Productions is widely acclaimed for its innovative, original musical theatre offerings, Summer Theatre Camps, Classes, After School Drama programs and Teen Theatre. The multi Award winning company is recipient of several “Best of Milford” Awards, many Broadway World Connecticut Awards and the Cultural Contribution Award presented by the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce. The 2025-26 Pantochino season is sponsored byDennis Beirne of William Pitt Southeby’s International Realty.
Performances of “What Now Voyager” are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2pm. A special Saturday matinee performance will be held October 18th at 2pm. Seating is cabaret-style and audiences are invited to bring their own food and drink to enjoy during the performance. The Milford Arts Council, The MAC is located at 40 Railroad Avenue in Downtown Milford. Parking is free at showtime in all train station lots. Tickets are available online at www.pantochino.com. Note, tickets are not available at the Milford Arts Council.
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This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.Charles Busch's Camp Classic Die Mommie Die! Featuring an All-Star Broadway and Television CastPress releaseThe Sharon Playhouse Presents a One-Night-Only Staged Reading of Charles Busch’s Camp Classic Die Mommie Die! Featuring an All-Star Broadway and Television CastSharon, CT – The Sharon Playhouse, the award-winning regional theater in Northwest Connecticut, will present a one-night-only staged ...
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The Sharon Playhouse Presents a One-Night-Only Staged Reading of Charles Busch’s Camp Classic Die Mommie Die! Featuring an All-Star Broadway and Television Cast
Sharon, CT – The Sharon Playhouse, the award-winning regional theater in Northwest Connecticut, will present a one-night-only staged reading of Charles Busch’s riotous comic melodrama Die Mommie Die! on Friday, September 12 at 7:00 PM in The Bobbie Olsen Theater. This special benefit performance will feature a dazzling cast of stage and screen favorites, including Charles Busch, Richard Kind (The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Mad About You), two-time Tony Award nominee Kristine Nielsen (Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus, The Gilded Age), Tony Award winner Celia Keenan-Bolger (To Kill a Mockingbird, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Gilded Age), Andrew Keenan-Bolger (Newsies, Tuck Everlasting, The Other Two), and Claybourne Elder (Company, Bonnie & Clyde, The Gilded Age ).The evening marks the latest collaboration between Sharon Playhouse Artistic Director Carl Andress and playwright/performer Charles Busch (Ibsen’s Ghost, The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife), who will reprise his iconic role as Angela Arden, the glamorous yet troubled ’60s songstress at the heart of this deliciously over-the-top homage to the great film thrillers of the era. Set against a backdrop of scheming heirs, suspicious lovers, and a tastefully decorated Beverly Hills mansion, Die Mommie Die! delivers a wicked cocktail of glamour, betrayal, and outrageous plot twists.
Originally premiering in 1999 in Los Angeles before becoming an award-winning cult hit, Die Mommie Die! blends high-style parody with sharp theatrical wit. For Sharon Playhouse’s benefit reading, audiences can expect the full force of Busch’s sensibility brought to life by a powerhouse cast, with direction by Carl Andress and original music by Lewis Flinn, whose score for the 2007 Off-Broadway production has been specially adapted for this event.
“We are thrilled to bring together such an extraordinary group of artists for this benefit performance,” said Carl Andress. “It’s going to be an unforgettable night of laughter, glamour, and pure theatrical fun—and all in support of the Playhouse’s mission to produce high-quality, live professional theater right here in Northwest Connecticut.”
All proceeds from this special evening will benefit Sharon Playhouse’s productions and educational programs, helping to ensure that the Playhouse continues to thrive as a cultural destination for audiences and artists alike in the region. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.sharonplayhouse.org/die-mommie-die or by calling the box office at (860) 364-7469 ext 200 or 201. Seating is limited. Casting may be subject to change due to artist’s scheduling.
The 2025 Mainstage season continues with the tail-waggingly funny comedy, Sylvia by A.R. Gurney, featuring Jennifer Cody in the title role, and directed by Colin Hanlon (August 27-September 7) and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap directed by Hunter Foster. The season also features the fifth annual presentation of Writers Playground, a ten-minute play festival of new works written by local playwrights (September 18-19).
The Sharon Playhouse, led by Carl Andress (Artistic Director), Meghan Flanagan (Managing Director) and Michael Kevin Baldwin (Education and Community Director), is a professional, regional, nonprofit theater producing high-quality performances with Broadway-caliber actors as well as talented local community members. Its mission is to entertain the community of Northwest Connecticut and beyond, while also serving as a teaching theater to encourage aspiring actors and other theater artists of all ages to develop their craft.
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This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.Please note that "Faith Healer" contains themes that may be difficult for some audiences. Press releaseSherman Players Presents Brian Friel’s “Faith Healer” September 19-October 5Sherman, Conn. -- The Sherman Players is proud to present “Faith Healer” by acclaimed Irish playwright Brian Friel (“Dancing at Lughnasa,” “Philadelphia Here I Come”) Sep...
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Sherman Players Presents Brian Friel’s “Faith Healer” September 19-October 5
Sherman, Conn. -- The Sherman Players is proud to present “Faith Healer” by acclaimed Irish playwright Brian Friel (“Dancing at Lughnasa,” “Philadelphia Here I Come”) September 19 to October 5 at Sherman Playhouse, 5 Route 39 North (just behind the Sherman Firehouse), in Sherman, Connecticut.
A beautifully written play told in four monologues, Friel explores the fallibility of memory and the complex interplay of love, loyalty, loss, and despair. Set in the remote and forgotten corners of the British Isles, faith healer Frank Hardy offers the promise of redemption to the sick and the suffering. But his is an unreliable gift, a dangerous calling which brings him into conflict with his wife Grace and his manager Teddy. Their competing accounts of past events reveal the fragility of memory and the necessity of stories as a means of survival.
The Observer notes: “The writing is beautiful, supple, rhythmical, charged with the slow, sure throb of despair and enchantment... Brian Friel is the most profound and poetic of contemporary Irish dramatists.” Writing for The New York Times, Ben Brantley found that the play “became a sort of touchstone for me in understanding not only Mr. Friel's work with a depth I hadn't appreciated before but also for defining the elusiveness of great art and the pain of the artist who creates it.”
“Faith Healer” premiered on Broadway in 1979 in a production directed by Jose Quintero and starring James Mason. It returned to Broadway in 2006 with a cast featuring Ralph Fiennes, Cherry Jones and Ian McDiarmid. More recently, it was mounted at London’s Donmar Warehouse in 2016 and featured Stephen Dillane as Frank.
The Sherman production features veteran area actors Matthew Bogen (West Haven) as Frank, Priscilla Squiers (Danbury) as Grace, and Bruce Tredwell (Brewster, NY) as Teddy.
Matthew Bogen’s dramatic credits include the title role in “King Lear,” “Terra Nova” (Scott), “Julius Caesar” (Caesar), “Noises Off” (Lloyd), “Macbeth” (once as Lennox and once as Macduff), “Blithe Spirit” (Bradman), “Moon Over Buffalo” (Paul), “Taming of the Shrew” (Hortensio), “The Lion in Winter” (once as Philip and once as Geoffrey) and “Our Town” (Gibbs). His musical credits include roles in “Sweeney Todd,” “Sugar,” “Man of La Mancha,” and “Guys and Dolls.” As a director, he’s helmed productions of “Much Ado About Nothing,” “As You Like It,” “Macbeth,” “The Tempest,” “Our Town,” “The Lion in Winter” and “The Actor’s Nightmare.”
Priscilla Squiers has appeared on numerous local stages, most recently as Dr. Livingstone in “Agnes of God” for Westport Community Theater and Stratford’s Square One Theatre, and as Mrs. Lovett in “Sweeney Todd” at Downtown Cabaret Theatre. Among other favorite roles are Florence Foster Jenkins in “Souvenir,” Maria Callas in “Master Class,” Baruska in “Once,” Mrs. Kendal in “The Elephant Man,” Kate in “Dancing at Lughnasa,” Emily in “The Belle of Amherst,” Vivie in “Mrs. Warren’s Profession,” Rosalind in “As You Like It,” Titania in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Nina in “The Seagull,” Olivia in “Twelfth Night” and Emma Goldman in both “Assassins” and “Ragtime.”
No stranger to local stages, Bruce Tredwell has a range of credits including “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” (George), “1984” (Syme), “Tartuffe” (Orgon), “The Lion in Winter” (Henry), “A Few Good Men” (Lt. Kendrick), “Moon over Buffalo” (George) and “Lend Me a Tenor” (Tito). Among his musical credits are “Peter and the Starcatcher” (Mrs. Bumbraker/Teacher), “A Little Night Music” (Fredrik), “Titanic” (J. Bruce Ismay), “Company” (Peter), “The Music Man” (Harold Hill), “Peter Pan” (Captain Hook) and roles in two of Sherman Players’ past pantomimes, “Aladdin” and “Cinderella.”
Directed by veteran director, actor and arts feature writer E. Kyle Minor (Danbury) and produced by Sherman Players Artistic Director Robin Frome, the production is designed by Al Chiappetta (Sherman) and Leif Smith (Redding) and stage managed by Jenny Lynch (Kingston, NY). Costumes are by Lesley Neilson-Bowman (Washington) and Dandy Barrett (Danbury) serves as production dramaturg.
To celebrate the Irish connection, the Playhouse will host a pre-show Irish music session in the Green Room. Expect a pub atmosphere with Celtic-themed music played by area musicians. The sessions will take place from 7:00-7:45 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 1:00-1:45 PM before Sunday matinees.
“Faith Healer” runs September 18 (preview night), 19, 20, 27, 28, October 3 and 4 at 8:00 PM and September 21, 29, and October 5 at 2:00 PM. A special post-performance talkback with NYU Irish Literature Professor and Brian Friel expert John P. Waters is scheduled at one of the performances during the second weekend. (Check website for specific date.) Tickets are $24 for adults and $12 for students (with ID) for regular performances and half price for the September 18 preview ($12 for adults and $6 for students). Tickets may be purchased online at www.ticketleap.events/events/shermanplayers.
Please note that “Faith Healer” contains themes that may be difficult for some audiences. For more information on content, please visit the Faith Healer page on the website (shermanplayers.org). Not recommended for young audiences.
“Faith Healer” is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals (concordtheatricals.com).
For general information about Sherman Players, its season and volunteer opportunities, please visit shermanplayers.org or email [email protected].
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