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United Methodist Homes Wins 2017 National Mature Media Award

By: Chelsea Sayegh
August 21st, 2017

United Methodist Homes (UMH) was a winner in the 26th annual National Mature Media Awards Program. The program, presented by the Mature Market Resource Center, a national clearinghouse for the senior market, recognizes the nation’s best marketing, communications, educational materials, and programs designed and produced for older adults.

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Middlewoods of Newington | News

Middlewoods of Newington Wins “Best of Newington” Award Again!

By: Chelsea Sayegh
July 6th, 2017

Middlewoods of Newington Independent and Assisted Living Community was the proud recipient of another “Best of Newington” award for the fourth year in a row. Residents of the local community cast ballots and chose this award-winning community as the “Best Senior Care Provider” in Newington. At the Chamber of Commerce’s “Best of Newington” Annual Awards Dinner, held at the Indian Hill Country Club, Middlewoods was acknowledged and received this prestigious award.

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Middlewoods of Farmington | News

You’ve Got Mail, Middlewoods has Breakfast!

By: Chelsea Sayegh
July 5th, 2017

The residents of Middlewoods of Farmington celebrated a special holiday this week – not just the Fourth of July, but also National Postal Worker Day! The residents of the award-winning senior living community wanted to do something special for the Farmington postal team and recognize the hard work and dedication they provide Middlewoods of Farmington on a daily basis.

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Middlewoods of Farmington | News

Middlewoods Resident Recognized for 2017 Distinguished Accomplishment

By: Chelsea Sayegh
June 16th, 2017

James Riley O’Donnell, a 15 year resident of Middlewoods of Farmington Independent and Assisted Living Community, was recently recognized by the Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA), with the Distinguished Resident Accomplishment Award. This award honors the service and accomplishments of senior living residents. James Riley O’Donnell, fondly known as Riley, was nominated to receive this prestigious award because of his extraordinary example of aging and his exceptional contributions to the community.

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Crosby Commons Resident Recognized for Distinguished Accomplishment

By: Chelsea Sayegh
May 18th, 2017

Tim Donovan, an 8 year resident of Crosby Commons Independent and Assisted Living Community, was recently recognized by the Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA), with the Distinguished Resident Accomplishment Award. This award honors the service and accomplishments of senior living residents. Donovan was nominated to receive this prestigious award because of his extraordinary example of aging and his exceptional contributions to the community.

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Middlewoods of Farmington | News

Newfound Drama Club Performs at Middlewoods of Farmington

By: Chelsea Sayegh
May 18th, 2017

They say it’s never too late to start a new hobby, and the residents of Middlewoods of Farmington have experienced this first hand! Joan Scafarello, a new resident of the award-winning senior living community, expressed a great interest in theater – not just going to shows, but also performing in them! Tanya Janeczko, Activities Director of Middlewoods of Farmington, was unsure how much interest there would be from other residents, but was pleasantly surprised at their reaction. The residents were thrilled at the opportunity to perform a play called “Oh, Doctor,” a comedy about a doctor who prescribes the most bizarre remedies to his patients. Many residents eagerly signed up, and just like that, their Drama Club was formed.

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