Wed. Nov. 25

Art at Library

N. GROSVENORDALE --- Art @ the Library will present “Hearts, Hands & Homes” a community collaborative for foster care and adoption’s “Color Me Blue,” through Nov. 28 at the Thompson Public Library. 

 

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present an art exhibit, “Birding Through the Years with Paint and Brush,” through Dec. 31 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free.

 

Thur. Nov. 26

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Thanksgiving Dinner

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold a Thanksgiving Dinner with Friends. Reservations required. Free will donation. 860-928-4405.

 

Fri. Nov. 27

Camper Game Day

POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp is offering a “Black Friday Camper Game Day” from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 6-12.  Games, food and fun for the kids while parents go shopping, lunch and snacks included !!!   Admission is $15/child. All welcome.    Preregistration requested: 860-974-1122 .

 

Santa Visits

PUTNAM --- Santa Claus will come to town at 4 p.m. in front of Crabtree and Evelyn at the Riverfront Commons shopping plaza. It’s sponsored by the Putnam Recreation Department and WINY Radio.

 

Donations Welcome

PUTNAM --- Body Balance & The Healing Tree at The Fox Hearth on Fox Road will be collecting nonperishable food and toys for the TEEG Giving Tree from 1 to 5 p.m. List of toys that kids have asked for at: www.thefoxhearth.com.

 

‘Nutcracker’

PUTNAM --- The Complex Performing Arts Centre's Dance Theatre Company will present Michael Bolger's “Nutcracker” at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 27, and 28 and Dec. 5 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 29 and Dec. 6. Performances are held at Stage 136 on Main Street. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students.  www.stage136.com

 

Sat. Nov. 28

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Owl Walk” at 6 p.m. starting from at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948. 

 

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Full Moon Walk” at 7 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948. 

 

Advent Retreat

PUTNAM --- The Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center on Liberty Highway will present “Advent Retreat --- The Real Gift”  from 2 to 5 p.m. Open to the public. Learn the  history of the Advent Wreath while making your own. No cost but reserve a space by calling 860-928-7955, ext 105.

 

Sun. Nov. 29

Dazzle Parade

PUTNAM --- The 14th annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will step off from Grove Street at 5 p.m. The rain date is Dec. 6. To enter your organization’s float call 860-928-1350.

 

Tues. Dec. 1

Exercise Group

WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Tuesday in the Woodstock Town Hall lower level meeting room. Free for all Woodstock senior citizens 60 and older. 860-974-1050.

 

Wed. Dec. 2

Pet Loss Support Group

DAYVILLE --- NECCOG Animal Services on Putnam Pike will present a Pet Loss Support Group at 6 p.m. Free.  No fee/reservations are required and you are free to attend as often as necessary throughout your grief process.  860-774-1253.

 

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Birding Through the Years with Paint and Brush” through Feb. 1 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.

 

Thur. Dec. 3

Romeo and Juliet

WOODSTOCK --- Woodstock Academy will present “Romeo and Juliet” at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 and Dec. 4 and 5. $10. At the door or at www.woodstockacademy.org/happenings.

 

Fri. Dec. 4

'Wonderful Life'

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "It's a Wonderful Life" at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 6, 13 and 20. $19 and $15. 860-928-7887.

 

Sat. Dec. 5

Sugar Plum Fair

BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ on Rt. 6 will present its Sugar Plum Fair from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

 

Art Show, Sale

E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will be having a Holiday Art / Craft Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Refreshments all day. Prizes. Free.  860-933-8667.

 

Musical Celebration

THOMPSON --- TEEG, in partnership with Brooklyn Cares, will present a children’s musical, “A Children’s Holiday Journey,” from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Tourtellotte Memorial High School auditorium. Benefits TEEG. $5. 923-3458. 

 

Card, Tag Making

EASTFORD --- The Eastford Public Library will present Holiday Card and Tag Making from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 6 and older. RSVP by Dec. 1 to: 860-974-0125 .

 

Victorian Christmas

WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage on Rt. 169 will be decorated for the holidays from 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 5 and from 2 to 4 Dec. 6. Free. 

 

St. Nicholas Fair

POMFRET --- The Annual St. Nicholas Fair at Christ Church on Rt. 169 will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Holiday luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Benefits local outreach efforts.  860-315-7780.

 

Christmas Fair

ASHFORD --- The St. Philip church will present its Christmas Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Luncheon available. 

 

Sun. Dec. 6

Lunch with Santa

POMFRET CENTER --- The Windham Tolland 4-H will present Lunch With Santa from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the center on Taft Pond Road. $6 for kids up to 8; $10 for those 9 and older. 974-3379.

 

Open House

POMFRET CENTER --- The Windham Tolland 4-H will present a Camp Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. at the center on Taft Pond Road. Free. Collecting dog and cat food and kitty litter at the door to be donated to local animal shelters.

 

Holiday Gift Fair

GROSVENORDALE --- The Oscar W. Swanson Post 67 American Legion on Rt. 200 will present a Holiday Gift Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food available. Spaces available. 860-917-1987.

 

Tues. Dec. 8

Pics with Santa

WAUREGAN --- United Services Youth Service Bureau will host Free Pictures with Santa from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at United Services Wauregan office on Putnam Road.  Preregister for one of three time slots, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., 1 to  4 p.m., or 4 to 7 p.m. Refreshments available. 860-412-8652.

 

Wed. Dec. 9

Three C’s

WOODSTOCK --- The Three C’s Performing Arts for Kids will present “I’m Special, You’re Special) at 10 a.m. at the Hyde Cultural Center. Recommended for grades 4-7. $4 per person (in groups of 10 or more) 928-2946. 

 

Thur. Dec. 10

Library Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “Black Bears in Connecticut” at 7 p.m. at the library Free. All welcome.   860-928-3475

 

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PUTNAM —  A recently released report from the CT Department of Public Health (DPH) that provides information about adverse events at the state’s hospitals and outpatient surgical facilities shows that there were zero adverse events for patients at Day Kimball Hospital in 2014. Day Kimball was the only acute care hospital in the state to achieve zero adverse events that year, and one of only five hospitals in the state to do so in any of the last five years. At this time, Day Kimball continues to have zero adverse events for 2015 as well.

The report, DPH’s Adverse Event Reporting document, covers all adverse events reported in 2014. An adverse event is a reportable incident that caused harm to a patient, such as bed sores, falls, perforations or errors occurring during surgery, and other events. DPH releases this report annually.

Hospitals and outpatient surgical facilities are required to report adverse events to DPH using the National Quality Forum list of Serious Reportable Events in Healthcare, plus additional events as defined by DPH. According to DPH, items on the list are of concern to both the public and healthcare professionals, are clearly identifiable and measurable, and are often, though not always, preventable.

 “This is a significant achievement,” said DKH Chief Medical Officer and VP, Medical Affairs and Quality Dr. John Graham. “It speaks not only to the skill and expertise of our physicians and entire staff, but to our collective dedication to continual process and performance improvement.”

Dr. Graham noted that such reports are just a snapshot of one particular period in time and that vigilance around quality and safety procedures and processes must always remain a constant priority.

“Of course ensuring the quality of care we provide is always at the forefront of all our efforts and we will always continue to look for ways to improve. This latest achievement represents that concerted effort on the part of everyone on our hospital staff in what is a continuous and ongoing process of quality monitoring and improvement,” Dr. Graham said.

DKH President and CEO Robert Smanik also praised the hospital’s physicians and staff for the achievement. In a memo to the entire organization Smanik wrote, “Your commitment to hold yourselves and each other to the highest standards so that together we may deliver the highest standard of care for our patients is the centerpiece of our services. Everyone in the Day Kimball family should take a moment to celebrate this achievement and to recognize the important role that each and every one of us plays in providing high quality care to the community. Congratulations on a job well done and thank you for all of your hard work and continued dedication. This is what Day Kimball is all about.”

 

 

DAYVILLE – United Services, Inc. recently achieved 100 percent compliance for Enhanced Care Clinic access for the 3rd quarter of this year, July to September, marking 22 straight quarters (5 ½ years) of meeting the stringent state guidelines.

As an Enhanced Care Clinic for Behavioral Health Services, United Services has effectively eliminated waiting lists, offering care within 2 hours, two days or two weeks, depending on the need of the person seeking services. United Services often exceeds these requirements and the agency was notified this week of meeting the goal in every instance in the past three months.

“United Services staff members work every day to provide comprehensive mental and behavioral health care to meet the high and growing needs of northeastern Connecticut residents,” said Diane L. Manning, President and CEO of United Services. “Although increasing demands are making it increasingly difficult to meet these high standards is our hope that with state support, we will soon be able to further expand community access and improve our services at our proposed Windham Regional Clinic.”

The success in minimizing waiting lists and meeting access requirements is especially noteworthy as United Services has experienced a 248% growth in its outpatient mental health volume since 2007.

United Services has been seeking state Bond Commission support through the Governor and regional General Assembly delegation to consolidate and expand Windham Regional services since 2011. The agency’s proposed Windham Regional Clinic would consolidate both adult and family services in a location in Mansfield on public transit routes just over the Windham town line.

The current site is shovel-ready, has the strong support of the Windham Regional Chamber of Commerce and has been granted all zoning and site plan approvals from the Town of Mansfield to proceed with construction once United Services has secured financing.