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Home Care In Woodbridge, CT

Home Care Woodbridge, CT

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 Amity & Woodbridge Historical Society 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 Woodbridge, 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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The Always Best Care Difference

Since 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.

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“I am a current client of this provider Always Best Care has been doing a tremendous job with my father’s daily needs. My fathers caretaker, has been doing a tremendous job and has really gone above and beyond with helping my father. Everything from getting a haircut, to bringing him to see a the podiatrist, and taking him out for food, it’s all gone very well. My father has grown accustomed to Steve and that has helped tremendously. I’m glad someone is there to fill in the gaps because it’s just not possible for me to do the things he needs solely on the weekends. The service is very flexible and has been a great help to me as I’m working full time and my father lives by himself. Highly recommended!”

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“I am a current client of this provider They watch over my mother because I am on a the road a lot. I need somebody who will do a good job taking care of her while I'm away. We were having problems finding an aide that was consistent.”

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“I am a current client of this provider We are lost without them. My husband can't get out of bed in the morning without the aides helping him with a lift. I am not able to help him in the ways that he needs, so the services are critical. They could have more substitute caregivers available. Every once in a while, we need a substitute, but we have to wait.”

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“I am a current client of this provider The caregiver is always here when she says she is going to be here. She comes in the door and asks what she can do. She is very very helpful to my loved one and me. She often helps my loved one get dressed. She will fix breakfast if we haven't had breakfast. She makes lunch for us. She will do pretty much anything I ask her to do. I like the fact that I can count on them to do what they say. They follow through with everything they say they will do.”

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What is Non-Medical Senior Care in Woodbridge, CT?

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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.

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When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

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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.

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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.

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Types of Elderly Care in Woodbridge, CT

To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:

Personal Care

Personal 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:

  • Eating
  • Mobility Issues
  • Incontinence
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming

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Home Helper

Home Helper Services

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:

  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Preparation
  • Pet Care
  • Prescription Refills
  • Morning Wake-Up
  • Walking
  • Reading
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Companionship Services

Companionship Services

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 Woodbridge Town Green with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.

Common companionship services include:

  • Grocery Shopping
  • Transportation to Appointments
  • Nutritional Assistance
  • Conversation
  • Planning Outings
  • Completing Errands
  • Transportation to Community
  • Events and Social Outings
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Respite Care Services

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 Woodbridge Social or visit Woodbridge Green Historic District, 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.

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Benefits of Home Care in Woodbridge, CT

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:

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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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

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.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

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 Woodbridge, 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.

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Affordable 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:

If your loved one qualifies, Medicaid may help reduce in-home care costs. Review your CT's Medicaid program laws and benefits, and make sure your senior's financial and medical needs meet Medicaid eligibility requirements.
Attendance and aid benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.
Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.
Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.
Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.
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Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers.

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 Woodbridge, 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.

Assisted Living Referral Services

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.


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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:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Recreational Activities
  • Social Outings
  • Emergency Medical Response
  • Medication Monitoring
  • Family Visitation
  • Personal Care
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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:

  • The Linden at Woodbridge
  • Coachman Square at Woodbridge
  • Autumn Lake Healthcare at The Willows
  • Visiting Angels
  • St Joseph's Senior Home - Assisted Living and Nursing Center
  • St Joseph's Senior's Residence
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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.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

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

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A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive

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Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider

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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 Woodbridge, 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.

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The First Church of Christ, Woodbridge for November & December 2023

‍The First Church of Christ welcomes you to our Worship Service every Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Meetinghouse. Kid’s Church every Sunday morning at 10:10 Interim MinisterThe Rev. Susan Murtha is the Interim Minister at FCCW and has made quite an impact. Plan a visit to see what is “happening.” You can also read about her on our website. We are honored to have such an extraordinary individual here with us at First Church!Kid’s Church at First Church...

The First Church of Christ welcomes you to our Worship Service every Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Meetinghouse. Kid’s Church every Sunday morning at 10:10

Interim Minister

The Rev. Susan Murtha is the Interim Minister at FCCW and has made quite an impact. Plan a visit to see what is “happening.” You can also read about her on our website. We are honored to have such an extraordinary individual here with us at First Church!

Kid’s Church at First Church!

Families meet at the church at 10:00 and at 10:10 the children are walked over to the Parish House for Kid’s Church by Forest Vandeflor, our project leader for children’s ministries, along with an adult volunteer. This is a great time for the children while their parents are at the worship service! We’ve also added a fabulous new program: Picture the Bible that has already been a great success here at First Church!

Weekly Bible Study

Bible Study meets at the Parish House each Wednesday, 10:30 am. All are invited!

Scout Troop 907 News

Woodbridge Scout Troop 907 is focused on having the younger scouts work on rank advancements, service projects, and having fun at camp. The older scouts had a blast at Camp Sikorsky in Stratford the weekend of September 22-24 learning and completing aviation related merit badge requirements. The troop’s October adventure was hiking on the Appalachian Trail in Connecticut.

The troop also welcomed the addition of two new scouts from Florida. “This Troop is amazing!” said one of the new scouts. “The transition was smooth between the troops, and they welcomed us in easily.” “We’re having lots of fun, and we think that anyone who wants to join Boy Scouts will like this troop as much as we do.”

The Troop has recently hiked through the upper portion of the treacherous Appalachian Trail of Connecticut into Massachusetts. Scouts climbed the highest peak in Connecticut through the pouring rain. Scouts then helped with the local food drive. They will have more amazing adventures ahead, but for now are looking forward to their Court of Honor.

Troop 907 scouts held their annual Thanksgiving Feast at Camp Whiting in Woodbridge on Saturday, November 11th. At this annual event the scouts cooked an entire Thanksgiving meal outdoors for families and friends and camped out afterwards. On the morning of November 11th, the troop assisted at the Our Lady of the Assumption Church’s annual holiday bazaar. On Sunday afternoon, November 12, Troop 907 attended the annual Bobcat ceremony, also at Camp Whiting, for Pack 902 to welcome new scouts into the Pack.

In December, the Troop will be hosting a first of its kind pancake breakfast open to the community. It will be held the morning of December 9 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM in the First Church of Christ Parish Hall. Scouts will be serving pancakes, bacon, and sausage and will have orange juice and coffee available. All are welcome and this is a great time to meet the scouts over breakfast. Cost for adults is $10 and children are $5. After the breakfast, the troop will hold its Court of Honor at which Merit Badges and Rank Advancements will be awarded.

Troop 907 is a diverse youth-led troop with scouts from Woodbridge and area towns. It is chartered by the First Church and is active and vibrant. Always welcoming new scouts, feel free to stop by the usual troop meetings at the First Church Parish House, rear entrance, on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM. Meet scoutmaster Tom Luciani, assistant scoutmasters, and youth leadership and learn about upcoming adventures. More at troop907.org.

Rich Forselius – Troop 907 Committee Chair

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday November 19th @ Parish Hall, 5 Meetinghouse Lane, Woodbridge 1:30-3:00PM

Award-winning Storyteller Valerie Tutson is coming to Woodbridge. Join us in the Parish Hall for refreshments and an hour of spirited stories by Valerie Tutson.

December 9th 9:00-11:00AM @ Parish Hall, 5 Meetinghouse Lane

Troop 907 is hosting a pancake breakfast for the community. $10 for adults $5 for children.

December 16th 10:00- 11:30AM @ Parish Hall, 5 Meetinghouse Lane

Cookie decorating, ornament making, all family sing-along with Christina. Check around the Parish House for more updates closer to the date!

December 16th 10:00-11:30AM @ Parish Hall, 5 Meetinghouse Lane

Bring soap, detergent, toiletries. Things that food banks need but aren’t often donated. Drive through our area for drop off with a volunteer.

IRIS Furniture Collection

IRIS is collecting furniture to help furnish 40 apartments in the metropolitan area. If you have: Tall Dressers, Sofa, Rugs, Full dish Sets, Dining Room Tables+ Chairs, End Tables, Pots, Pans or glasses to donate contact the Office.

Zoom Option

The option to attend Sunday Service via Zoom continues to be available. To receive an invite, please email the office or log on to our website and add your name to our church email list. All people in the community are welcome in person or via Zoom.

*If you would like assistance gaining access to Sunday Services, please call us by Friday morning, at 203-389-2119, or email us at [email protected].

Office Hours

The Church office in the Parish House is open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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New members are always welcome. J oin us for rehearsals each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

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Visit our website at www.uccw.org for resources such as our calendar of events, monthly newsletter, ministry and volunteer opportunities, photo galleries, scout info, and much more! Follow us on Facebook and stay up to date with parish happenings, including memorials and baptism announcements. Feel free to email us or call the office with all your questions. We are happy to hear from you!

First Church of Christ, 5 Meetinghouse Lane, Woodbridge, CT 06525, Phone: 203-389-2119

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.uccw.org

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Woodbridge Center for November & December 2023

‍Contact The Woodbridge Center: More information on available programs and services can be found on The Center’s page of the Town Website. Call 203-389-3430 or email [email protected] with questions or to register for programming. Follow us on Facebook (The Woodbridge Center, Woodbridge CT) for current updates, local information, and ...

Contact The Woodbridge Center: More information on available programs and services can be found on The Center’s page of the Town Website. Call 203-389-3430 or email [email protected] with questions or to register for programming. Follow us on Facebook (The Woodbridge Center, Woodbridge CT) for current updates, local information, and fun programming photos.

The Center will be closed on November 23 and 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Sponsored Coffee Bar

The Center Café, no charge

Stop by The Center between the hours of 9 am – 4 pm and enjoy a hot cup of coffee or tea at no charge. Sponsorship for the months of November and December are provided by Woodbridge residents Barry and Hyla Vine.

Art Wall

The Center Café

The artwork display for the month of November is provided by local photographer and Center member Phyllis Gamm.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

For everyone 55 and older

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12-1 pm

The Center Café

Lunch includes a choice of hot entrée with roll and sides or a sandwich, along with dessert, coffee/tea and water. The price for all lunches is $5.00 for residents, $6.00 for non-residents, with a $1.00 additional fee for take-out (waived for sandwich choice). Please RSVP with The Center 203-389-3430 by noon the day before.

Choices for November/December include:

Tuesdays at 1 pm

The Center Lounge

View a variety of movie genres with freshly popped popcorn at The Center:

Thursday, November 30, 12:45-1:30 pm

The Center Café, no charge

All supplies and instructions to make a seasonal Snow Globe Vase will be provided by Hamden Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Please call to pre-register.

Monday, December 11

Van leaves The Center at 11:30 am or meet at Stonebridge at 12 pm

Meet at The Center then continue on a social outing to Stonebridge Restaurant in Milford. Self-pay for your meal at the restaurant. $3.00 per person for transportation (or meet at the restaurant). Call The Center to RSVP by December 7. Space is limited.

December 12 and 21, 11 am – 12 pm

Center Consultation Office

See details below.

Thursday, December 14, 12-1 pm

The Center Café, no charge

The Annual Holiday Luncheon, catered by Lasse’s Restaurant & Caterers, will include stuffed chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, and dessert. This event is sponsored by the Woodbridge Rotary Club. Space is limited. Please call The Center 203-389-3430 to register.

Thursday, December 21, 12-1 pm

The Center Café

December birthdays will be celebrated during the regular lunch from 12-1 pm. Cupcakes or cake will be provided by Hamden Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Future birthdays will be celebrated on the third Thursday of each month.

2:45-4:15 pm

Need help navigating your computer, laptop, tablet, or smart phone? Call to sign-up for a 1:1 session in The Center’s computer lab with patient, knowledgeable, Amity High School student volunteers. No charge.

REGULAR PROGRAMS

Not sure if a class is right for you? Try a complimentary class first!

Aerobics Class with Laura Richling

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 am

The Center café

Fee: $3.00 payable at the start of each class

Come enjoy a complete cardio and strength training workout to music. Bring your own 1- or 2-pound hand weights, if you have them, to use during the class.

Indoor Pickleball

Monday through Friday, 12:30-3:30 pm

Center Building Gymnasium

Annual fee: $20 for residents, $25 for non-residents

All levels are welcome. The annual fee includes seasonal outdoor play as well. Call for more information.

Bridge

Wednesdays, 1-4 pm

The Center Café

Seasoned bridge players are welcome to play bridge every Wednesday in The Center Café. Please call The Center prior to first attendance.

Mahjongg

Mondays 12:30 – 2:30 pm

The Center Lounge

Seasoned Mahjongg players are invited to participate. Please call The Center prior to first attendance.

Painting for Pleasure Art Class with local artist Carole Abbate

Mondays, 10 am - 12 pm

The Center Cafe

Create paintings of your choice as Carole helps inspire beginners to intermediates to paint with acrylics or watercolors. Bring in a picture or a photo for inspiration. No experience is necessary. Call to sign-up for this 6-week, $36 class. Sessions run concurrently with classes prorated if applicable. Join anytime. Please call to register.

Pinochle

Thursdays, 1:30-4 pm

The Center Lounge

Anyone interested in playing pinochle, or learning to play pinochle, is invited to join the pinochle group on Thursdays from 1:30-4 pm in the Center Lounge. Please call The Center prior to first attendance.

Stitch Craft

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 am - 12 pm

The Center Lounge

Bring your current knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, or other craft project to work on while having an enjoyable time socializing.

Ask the Nurse Program with OVNA

Second Tuesday of the month, 11 am – 12 pm

The Center Consultation Office in The Center Café

A registered nurse from Orange Visting Nurse Association (OVNA) will be available to monitor your blood pressure, check your weight, and answer questions to help guide your health and wellness during the second Tuesday of each month.

Ask a Cardiology PA (Physician’s Assistant) Program with Becket Greten-Harrison

Fourth Thursday of the month, 11 am – 12 pm

The Center Consultation Office in The Center Café

Becket Greten-Harrison, PA and founder of Hearts at Home, will be available during the 4th Thursday of each month to help answer questions and concerns about your health, check vital signs, including blood pressure, and perform a brief exam upon request. EKG monitoring is also available. Consultations are private, informal, and strictly confidential. No notes or other personal information will be saved.

Computer Lab

Computers and laptops are located in room 11 of the Center Building Human Services corridor, which is open Monday through Friday, 10 am - 2 pm. Printing is available (first 5 pages free).

Transportation (Woodbridge residents only)

Those 60 years of age and older, or who are temporarily or permanently disabled, may call to arrange car or wheelchair accessible van transportation to medical appointments to 17 surrounding towns, local grocery shopping, banking, pharmacy pick-up, and social engagements. This service is provided Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm based on availability. Appointments may be made up to three months in advance. Vehicles are cleaned between each use.

Delivered Meals (Woodbridge residents only)

Healthy, well balanced, flash frozen meals for $5.25/meal are available for delivery. Order by noon on Monday for delivery to your home during the same week. Choose from a wide variety of options including lasagna, vegetable and cheese frittata, crab stuffed tilapia, and turkey pot pie. Meals include a roll, fresh fruit, and dessert. Two meal minimum order with a ten-meal limit. See The Center’s page on the Town website for a complete list of offerings. A wide variety of frozen soups are also available for $1.50 per 10 oz. container.

Friendly Visitor Program (Woodbridge residents only)

Call the Human Services Social Worker at 203-389-3429 to arrange for a friendly visitor.

Medical Loan Closet (Woodbridge residents only)

Durable medical equipment, including walkers, wheelchairs, knee rollers, shower chairs, and more, is available for lending. Donations of transport chairs are needed. Call for details.

Job Bank (Woodbridge residents only)

Residents may call Nancy Pfund, Youth Services Director, at 203-389-3429, to hire a student worker. Schedule now for fall clean-up, party assistance, baby-sitting, and more.

Healing and humanizing through art: Visiting Palestine Museum US in Woodbridge

5 of 9 One gallery installation at Palestine Museum US in Woodbridge, Connecticut is composed of forty-plus keffiyehs knotted together into a "bridge."Meg Dalton / Connecticut Public6 of 9 One gallery installation at Palestine Museum US in Woodbridge, Connecticut is composed of forty-plus keffiyehs knotted together into a "bridge."Meg Dalton / Connecticut Public7 of 9 Black-and-white photographs on display date back to the 1900s, at Palestine Museum US in Woodbridge, Connec...

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One gallery installation at Palestine Museum US in Woodbridge, Connecticut is composed of forty-plus keffiyehs knotted together into a "bridge."

Meg Dalton / Connecticut Public

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One gallery installation at Palestine Museum US in Woodbridge, Connecticut is composed of forty-plus keffiyehs knotted together into a "bridge."

Meg Dalton / Connecticut Public

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Black-and-white photographs on display date back to the 1900s, at Palestine Museum US in Woodbridge, Connecticut.

Meg Dalton / Connecticut Public

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Thobes are traditional Palestinian garments. There are many on display at Palestine Museum US in Woodbridge, Connecticut.

Meg Dalton / Connecticut Public

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Palestine Museum US in Woodbridge, Connecticut is the first museum in the country to center Palestinian arts and culture.

How do museums act as places of discovery, dialogue, and healing?

These spaces engage with critical, often complex, issues important to the communities they serve. This includes, for some, the current war between Israel and Hamas, and the resulting humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

This week and next, we’re going to bring you to two museums to explore that question, and speak with Dr. Macushla Robinson about the power of art and curation. Next week, we’ll spend time at the Museum of Jewish Civilization at the University of Hartford, a teaching museum working to tell the stories of Jewish people and how they lived.

This hour, we take a tour of Palestine Museum US in Woodbridge. It’s the first museum in the country centering Palestinian arts and culture, with a mission of humanizing Palestinian people. Hear from the museum's founder and executive director, Faisal Saleh.

"Art speaks to the heart, politics speak to the mind," says Saleh. "You don't need to translate anything, because it's a universal language of the art."

What role do museums play in your community?

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Woodbridge-based Bethany Gardens has plans for former Frank's, Barretta Gardens property in Milford

MILFORD — Long an eyesore to its North Street neighbors, the dilapidated former Barretta Gardens property will soon be razed by its new owner with plans to keep it operational as a greenhouse.Bethany Farms and Nursery LLC plans to knock down the building but keep the spacious greenhouse intact to run as a nursery for vegetables and perennial or annual flowers and ot...

MILFORD — Long an eyesore to its North Street neighbors, the dilapidated former Barretta Gardens property will soon be razed by its new owner with plans to keep it operational as a greenhouse.

Bethany Farms and Nursery LLC plans to knock down the building but keep the spacious greenhouse intact to run as a nursery for vegetables and perennial or annual flowers and other typical garden shop plants. It might also sell plants from that location, said Andrew Kanopka, operations manager at the Woodbridge-based wholesale plant nursery. He declined to comment further.

Bethany Farms' permit application to knock down the building was filed on Nov. 1 and is pending additional paperwork, said Joseph Griffith, the city's director of permitting and land use.

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"Some documents are lacking," Griffith said Wednesday.

Bethany Farms' plans are good news to Milford, Griffith said. The 5.4-acre parcel was described in late August by city Chief of Staff Justin Rosen as likely Milford's largest blighted property. The former showroom and other attached buildings at Barretta have started to collapse, although the greenhouse appears relatively intact. The showroom roof has caved in at several points, especially near the center of the building.

Its owner, licensed contractor and builder and lifelong Orange resident Richard A. Barretta Sr., died on Sept. 5, 2020 at the age of 77. His wife, Marie Romano Barretta, died at age 76 on June 23, 2019, after 57 years of marriage. The fate of the former garden center was uncertain and languished as the settling of the Barretta estate dragged on through probate court until the land was sold to Bethany Farms for $950,000 on Sept. 18, according to city land records.

The blighted property "has been an ongoing concern for the people in that area," Griffith said.

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Incoming Mayor Tony Giannattasio, an alderman whose district includes North Street, has described the property as "an eyesore" amid the city's recreational corridor. The parcel was fenced in about a year ago after city officials heard that people were loitering in the building.

It was a sad end to what had been for decades the site of a prosperous business and also something of a landmark in that it was the first business people saw as they drove into Milford from Route 34, Giannattasio said.

As Barretta Gardens and as its predecessor, Frank’s Nursery, the property was a garden shop that carried many of the plants, tools and chemicals found today at a big box store, but with a hometown country feel, residents have said.

City records list the property as having an appraised value of $1.12 million and an assessed value of $781,990.

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