Holiday Concert
Tourtellotte Memorial High School’s Modern Music Ensemble returned to Westview Health Care Center in Dayville for a holiday-themed musical performance in the facility’s Formal Dining Room. Kate Anderson, music director at TMHS, accompanied the 12-piece troupe with a variety of instruments. The group performed numerous holiday songs. The group also performed original pieces of music that they have collectively written and composed within the last few months. “We wish to extend our gratitude to TMHS Music Ensemble and their willingness to share their time and musical talents with us this holiday season,” said David T. Panteleakos, administrator. Courtesy photo.
PUTNAM — Day Kimball Healthcare’s 27th annual Tree of Life Ceremony, held Dec. 4 at 10 locations across northeastern Connecticut, has raised more than $26,000 to support hospice and palliative care services in the region.
“This event is such a special one for so many, as they honor loved ones who are fighting a serious illness or remember loved ones lost. It’s very moving to see people come together to share in that experience during the holiday season each and every year and we’re so grateful for the support that’s provided to our hospice and palliative care program in the process. It’s just a wonderful event that really serves to highlight how our community cares for one another, not only family and friends but also neighbors in need,” said DKH Director of Development Kristen Willis.
Ceremonies were held in the towns of Brooklyn, Canterbury, Killingly, Griswold, Plainfield, Pomfret, Putnam, Sterling, Thompson and Woodstock.
NORWICH — CorePlus Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Norwich, appointed Credit Union Member Kenneth P. Levy, C.P.M. to its Supervisory Committee.
He has been director of Procurement and Contracts for more than 35 years, working for multinational firms headquartered in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Virginia and Europe. He has experience in the biopharma, insurance, logistics, defense contracting, and high tech manufacturing areas. Since retiring from Genzyme Corporation, a Sanofi Company, Ken has been an independent Contract Consultant specializing in contract drafting and negotiations.
He has a bachelor’s in physics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and is a Lifetime Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.). Ken is on the board of Waterford Country School and serves as their treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Committee. He also is vice president of the board of his condominium association. He had previously served as president of ISM-CT (Institute for Supply Management) and Chairman of the Northeast Supply Management Group of ISM.
The Credit Union’s Supervisory Committee works to insure that internal controls are maintained to protect the Credit Union and its Members, and that the accounting records are promptly prepared to accurately reflect credit union operations. William Poirier of Pomfret Center is the chairman of the Supervisory Committee.
KILLINGLY — The RSVP Veterans Coffeehouse has designated Dec. 27 as “Meet a Vet Day” at the Veterans Coffeehouse, 185 Broad St. Local schoolchildren, fifthth grade and older and accompanied by a parent or guardian, are invited to visit the Coffeehouse and meet local veterans as part of a learning experience.
The Coffeehouse will be open from 9 -11 a.m.
The program will include brief introductions by veterans who served in different military branches during different eras, followed by the opportunity for students to ask questions of these local heroes. The students can meet veterans who served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard.
“We hope this will be a valuable learning experience for young people, especially those who have had little exposure to veterans and the history of our armed forces,” said retired Navy Chief Jim Montgomery of Brooklyn. “Our children are this nation’s future and it is important that we do this for them and with them,” he added.
Parents/guardians are requested to contact Greg Kline at the Veterans Coffeehouse (860-774-9286 or via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) by Dec. 20 to reserve a spot at the “Meet a Vet Day” program.